By Doug Berg Mini-School, because of its very nature, is always being observed by central administrators and board members. There is little that is done by this program which escapes their critical eye. Occasionally their observation results in a grateful or complimentary acknowledgment, but more often their communication with us is of a less positive … [Read more…]
By Lesley Seamans I’d just like to take a little space here to thank all the contributors who’ve really gotten this Newsletter off to such a great start. I was truly impressed by the content and quality of all the articles, poems, and drawings. I hope this good start and enthusiasm will carry over into … [Read more…]
By Doug Berg Salary negotiations between the Minnetonka school board and Minnetonka teachers seem to be at a standstill. The teachers, in an effort to call attention to their situation, have voted to “work to contract” starting October 20th. Briefly this means that Minnetonka teachers will walk into the building at 7:30, and walk out … [Read more…]
By Doug Berg For about a year now, former Mini-School students (this is the 6th year of the program, you know) have been suggesting to me that we have a reunion. I have always encouraged the idea and have always told them that the major effort in organizing such an event must come from past … [Read more…]
By Lesley Seamans Last week was Homecoming at Mtka., and Missy Quigley–Mini—School senior–was nominated a Homecoming queen candidate. This gave Mini-School cause for excitement and celebration. The students put up signs and campaigned all over the school in an attempt to win votes for Missy. On Thursday morning, we had a special breakfast for Missy, … [Read more…]
By Nick Jambeck The Mini-School boosters sponsored a car demolition at this year’s homecoming festivities. Frank Pfiffner made arrangements with “Carmichels Auto Parts” in Excelsior to have a junker car donated to the high school. Friday morning of homecoming there was a beautiful 1960 Buick La Sabre sitting in the back parking lot of the … [Read more…]
By Jan Gunderson The Mini-School students have been divided into two class groups; the unemployed and the employed. Linda Douglas has the working people in her class. At the beginning of the school year these students decided to form a corporation. It was decided that the corporation would be called “Plants Unlimited” selling all sorts … [Read more…]
By Mike Rishavy Being there with you last night,While you covered me with the softness of your loveI offered you a part of me,a part I don’t offer to many people.As you reached out to grasp it,Suddenly you pulled back.And wondered…..WHY?
By Linda Douglas There are 50 ways to leave your lover, but how do you leave Mini-School? You step on the bus Gus or the canoe or a bike or just take a hike Mike. Everyday in Mini-School is new and novel. Every experience is shared with people you love. So how do you leave … [Read more…]
By Mike Rishavy Thunder like a man it must be freeLightning like the wind it must be freeMother nature came to give her lovebut like a foolish child we used it up. In my younger days I knew a man I knew him well.He helped me through my sadder times and got me through a … [Read more…]