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La Liaison
A Publication of the Normandale PTO
September 7, 2011
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September
Opening Day of School for ½ Day Kindergarten
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New Volunteer Mandatory Training, 8:45-9:15 a.m., Auditorium
Room Parent Training, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Auditorium
New Family Information Night, 5:00-5:30 p.m., TBD
Classroom Information Night, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Response To Intervention (RTI) for ALL parents, 7:00-7:30 p.m., Auditorium
RTI for parents of students receiving Gifted Education Services, 7:30-8:00 p.m., Auditorium
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Gift Wrap Fundraiser begins
Picture Day |
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Normandale Names a New Principal | |
Gerry Lee Lukaska has been named principal of Normandale Elementary French Immersion School effective Jan. 30, 2012. In the meantime, Isabelle Punchard, named director of Immersion Programs, will serve as the interim leader of the school. Click here for more detailed information on our new principal's experience and background.
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New PTO Website | |
The PTO is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Please visit the new site and tell them what you think by using the new online suggestion box, research volunteer opportunities, and find out what the PTO is all about.
A huge MERCI to Kim Whalen for the countless hours she has volunteered to create the website.
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Reduced PTO Fees | |
As a result of successful fundraising events over the past few years, the Normandale PTO was able to reduce the French Intern Donation portion of PTO Fees for the first time. Last year the donation per child was $155 for those not participating in fundraisers. This year we have dropped the higher payment option and are now asking for only an $85 donation per student . This is a savings of $70 per student for many Normandale families. Thanks to the whole Normandale Community for your enthusiastic support of our French Intern Program.
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Response to Instruction Meeting for All Parents | |
Response to Instruction (RTI) is a multi-level framework to ensure student growth in the classroom. The framework provides a process for teachers to provide personalized learning for all students to reach their potential. RTI is about clearly identifying students' needs, designing a tiered system of support that rests on strong core instruction, frequently monitoring student progress, and changing instruction to serve the needs of students. With response to instruction and systemic intervention strategies, all students can achieve success.
On September 13, there will be an informational meeting in the auditorium from 7:00-7:30 following the Classroom Information meetings. This meeting is for ALL parents. Parents of students receiving Gifted Services should also attend the 7:30-8:00 session.
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Playground Improvements | |
Thanks to a joint effort between the Edina School District, Normandale Capital Improvement Fund, and the Normandale PTO, our playground has had a makeover! The "ramps to nowhere" have been removed freeing up additional space for a new calm zone and "Eiffel Tower" climbing structure. Make sure to check it out!
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Picture Day | |
 Please mark your calendars:
Picture Day - Thursday, September 15
Re-Take Day - Wednesday, October 26
Photo packets will be sent home with your student(s) as the date approaches.
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Fundraiser at Pinstripes | |
Mark your calendars!
This year's adults-only fundraiser for our wonderful immersion program will be Saturday night, November 5, at Pinstripes. If you thought last year was fun, just wait for this year's Party at Pinstripes....
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Join Scouting Today | |
Meet Cub Scout Pack #168 on
Thursday, Sept 8, 2011, 7:00 PM
at the Edina Community Center - Room 351,
5701 Normandale Road Edina, MN 55424 Join us at this informational session to learn more about the Scouting experience and becoming a member of Normandale's Cub Scout Pack #168!
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La Liaison is published every Wednesday. Submit articles to LaLiaison_MN@hotmail.com by noon Monday prior to your desired publication date. Unless designated otherwise, articles will be published in La Liaison for two issues and then removed.
Editors: Deb Gardner and Angie Porter . |
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