Third Grade students are planning and hosting a "Garage Sale - Fundraiser" for their service learning project.

For all students and parents

Wednesday, February 15

During the school day

In the auditorium 

Third Grade families are donating gently-used books, toys, and games that will be sold and all proceeds will be used to buy educational supplies for the community of Lougou, Haiti. These supplies and additional proceeds that come from this sale will be given to the organization COFHED which helps this community.

The parents of Cassie Avignon, our science paraprofessional and native Haitian, are cofounders of this organization and live in Lougou. They are working with the native Haitians of this community to provide tools and training for self-sufficiency. We are extremely fortunate to have Cassie among our staff who has shared with our Third Graders her firsthand experience of working and living in Lougou. This service learning project will encompass ALL of our content areas in third grade (French and English Language Arts, Math, Social Science, Art, and Technology). We are excited about this project and we are hoping to develop a long-lasting relationship with this French-speaking community!

If you would like to support this project, please consider allowing your child to purchase these items during the day of our sale OR by coming to purchase any items of interest yourself. All classes at Normandale, just as with the Scholastic Bookfair, will have the opportunity to come to the auditorium during the day to "shop" around. Most items will be priced at $2 or less.

Did you know?

• A child's life span is predicted to be less than their parents because of the obesity epidemic
• Studies have shown that increased physical activity is linked to better school performance

Why Jump Rope for Heart?

• It's a fun activity to celebrate fitness and physical education
• Donations collected will help build healthier lives free of heart disease and stroke, #1 and #3 causes of death
• Provides Normandale the opportunity to receive gift certificates to purchase Physical Education equipment

How can you help?

1. Grades 3-5 will receive a donation envelope if they are interested in collecting from friends, family and local businesses (As the focus is on Grades 3-5, K-2 will not receive an envelope, but they can pick one up in the lobby).
2. Click here to register your child.  Email friends and family for an easy way to collect donations online.
3. Every child (K-5) has the opportunity to help themselves during PE with Jump Rope for Heart activities February 8-10 (2nd day of PE that week).
4. Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders can volunteer to help out with their child's PE class during Jump Rope for Heart February 8-10 (2nd day of PE that week).

We think this is a valuable cause and community service project and it would not work without your support.  If you have questions or would like to volunteer that day, please call or email.

John Hannemann and Julie Hoecherl - x4149

www.pe4me.wikispaces.com/jump

Normandale is State Champion on fitness test!

A total of 84 students reached the highest level (85th percentile) in ALL 5 President's Challenge test areas. These students demonstrated superior strength, endurance, and flexibility to earn the Presidential level and help propel Normandale to be the top large school (500+ students) in Minnesota. Students who helped our school received a State Champion certificate, Presidential patch, and a State Champion patch. The patches can go on backpacks, shirts, or wherever they'll be visible.

Thank you students for your dedication to fitness!

Mr. Hanneman's wiki        President's Challenge

Come consider the innovations and possibilities made possible by the Edina Education Fund.  The 5th Annual Show and Tell Luncheon will share the latest Innovation Grants impacting the students in our district.

Event: Monday, February 6, 2012 11:30 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
 

Click to register or call 952-848-4224.