News From Normandale PTO

There are signs of blossoming growth everywhere. Spring Break has energized us and we're now in the sprint to the finish line of a productive year! Everyone is ready to navigate the variety of activities that cover the spectrum from MCA testing to the carnival. Life is rich with opportunity.

A couple of important items to keep in mind:

Being on time and consistent attendance are prime indicators of academic success! This is the season to make sure your children have the best start to the day possible by being on time.
Vacillating temperatures have resulted in a large collection of Lost & Found! Check it out regularly and ask your children to return home every day with all the items they brought to school!
Your patience with the sudden change of routine in the LUNCH ROOM without sufficient advance communication is greatly appreciated. I will collaborate with the supervisors and we will reach a solution that provides the best opportunity for all to eat and be happy! Thank you all for your concern, emails and input.
Many thanks for all your efforts that make ND a lively and productive learning environment. Everyone's contribution is greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Madame Lukaska

Normandale Get Connected Forum

Please Join Us!

Be part of the first-ever Normandale Get Connected Forum. Meet new friends and mingle with those you know. Principal Gerry Lukaska will join us to share her vision for Normandale and how we can all help shape the future of our wonderful school.

The format will be meet and mingle with the exception of a 10 minute presentation at 7:30. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

Thursday, April 12

7 to 9 p.m. (brief presentation at 7:30)

Wohlford Residence

4519 Edina Blvd

952.928.0813

Please RSVP if you plan to attend

Please join us for this informal night of connection, collaboration and commitment. Please RSVP to Julie Wohlford at jjwohlford@msn.com today!

Our Carnival is Coming!

Our Carnival is Coming!

Saturday, May 5, 4:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars! The Normandale carnival is coming and it's going to be the BEST carnival yet! Our kids LOVE the carnival. It's one thing they look forward to--and remember--from year-to-year.

Dunk Tank Full of Normandale Stars! Brittany, Mr. Hanneman, Interns, and a surprise super special guest all will be ready to be dunked by our kids!
A Funky Photo Booth Step into the booth and capture your family in fun, crazy poses.
Awesome Raffle Baskets A mammoth Star Wars Lego set, the 2012 American Girl doll, Twins tickets, bikes, concert tickets and much more are up for raffle!
Face Painters, a Rockin' DJ, Cupcakes, Pizza, and More!

Let's make this year's carnival one they'll always remember.

To do that, we need you to volunteer (ESPECIALLY all the Dads out there!!!!). It takes over 300 volunteers to run our carnival--every parent needs to volunteer at the carnival.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT Shifts are only one hour and we need everyone to volunteer for the carnival. Please sign-up for a shift here.

SAVE 30% BY PURCHASING TICKETS IN ADVANCE Admission is $11 at the door, but $8 if you pay in advance now. Meal tickets are $7 at the door, but $6 in advance. Click here to purchase your admission and meal tickets now and SAVE!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5. Don't let your kids miss their annual carnival!!!

Memory Messages

Seems like just yesterday that we sent our fifth graders off to their first day of kindergarten, and soon they will be leaving Normandale! To mark this upcoming milestone, please consider leaving memory messages and photographs in the carnival brochure. Proceeds from the brochure will benefit the French intern program, and the messages are a wonderful way for family and friends, near and far, to surprise our children and their teachers.

Here are some examples:

Annie, all the best at Valley View. Love M, D, S & K (1 line)

Sue, you are amazing and full of joy and surprise. (1 line)

Mme Smith, thank you for being such a great teacher.

I will always remember crafting with clay. Jane (2 lines)

Sam, congratulations on your six wonderful years at Normandale. We are so proud of you and look forward to all that is to come. Mom and Dad (2 lines)

To ensure that your messages and photographs appear in the brochure, please place your orders on or before April 23.

The costs are as follows:

$10 for the first line of each message (about 52 characters, including spaces)
$5 for each additional line of message (about 52 characters, including spaces)
$10 for each photograph

To order, please do the following:

Email your messages and photos to Rebecca Walton.

Photos can be any size (4 x 6 is preferred) but must have 300 dpi or more. Don't worry about the format: photographs can be cropped.

Pay for your memory messages in one of the following ways:

Click here to use PayPal tp pay on line at the Normandale Carnival website.
Send a check to Rebecca Walton, 5525 Warden Avenue, Edina, MN 55436.

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca via email or phone 952-657-5198.

MCA Testing

MCA testing begins next week for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Please note the dates in the calendar section above. A testing schedule will be posted online through the ND calendar by the end of this week showing specific classrooms and times for their testing.

The Lost Needs to be Found!

Please check Normandale's Lost & Found!!! We have a giant collection of sweatshirts and jackets. The Lost and Found is located across from the Art room. Please encourage your children to look for any lost items. Items not claimed by Friday April 27 will be donated to charity.

To prevent lost items, please label all clothing, water bottles, and lunch/snack bags.

Join the Interns at the MIA

Join the interns at the MIA, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, on Sunday April 15th from 1:00-3:00 for a free afternoon of family fun sponsored by Target.

Enjoy activities for sports enthusiasts and artists alike! Create a collage using sports imagery, and design your own award medal. Snap an athletic portrait in the MIA Photobooth. Engage in fun games, a sports-themed gallery hunt, and the music of champions.

No RSVP needed just meet us in the lobby at 1:00 if you and your family can join us. Hope to see you there!

Soyez Tous Bienvenus!

It's "INFORMANCE" time!

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You are cordially invited to the annual Music "INFORMANCE" presentations by students in Grades 1-5. Come learn about the music curriculum and see some of the skills we have been working on in music class this year. Check the schedule below for your student's INFORMANCE date and time. All presentations will take place in the Normandale Auditorium.

Mme Emerson's Music Classes
Grade	Class	Date	Time
1	Mme Lacasse	Friday, April 27	12:20-1:00
1	Mme Heffelfinger	Thursday, April 26	1:15-2:00
1	Mme Norlander	Thursday, April 26	9:00-9:45
1	Mme Pinaire	Thursday, April 26	11:40-12:25
2	M Konicek	Wednesday, April 25	9:45-10:30
2	Mme Peralta	Wednesday, April 25	8:40-9:25
3	Mme Toner	Friday, April 27	10:35-11:20
3	Mme Werness	Wednesday, April 25	10:35-11:20
4	Mme Janousek	Friday, April 27	9:45-10:30
4	Mme Swiderski	Thursday, April 26	9:50- 10:35
5	Mme Kiel	Friday, April 27	2:10-2:55
5	Mme Skold	Friday, April 27	1:25-2:05
5	Mme Suglia	Tuesday, April 24	1:25-2:10
5	M Talan	Thursday, April 26	2:10-2:55
Mr. Peterson's Music Classes
GRADE	CLASS	DATE	TIME
2	Mme Livant	Thursday May 3	8:40-9:25
2	Mme Curran-Dorsano	Friday May 4	8:40-9:25
3	Mme Meyer	Thursday May 3	10:35-11:20
3	Mme Johnson	Friday May 4	10:35-11:20
4	Mme Seck	Thursday May 3	9:50-10:35
4	Mme Rivera	Friday May 4	9:50-10:35

School House Rock, Live!

School House Rock, Live! Coming to South View Middle School!

The Theater Department of South View Middle School is presenting School House Rock Live, Jr.! at the Dragseth Auditorium in South View on April 26 and 27 at 7 pm, and April 28 at 2 pm.

The show follows a young teacher as he prepares for his first day in the classroom, and features the fun, educational tunes familiar to us all from 70's and 80's Saturday morning cartoons, such as "Just a Bill," Interplanet Janet," and "Conjunction Junction."

Colorful costumes, a multi-level set, singing and dancing bring these cartoons to life! Join us! Tickets are available at the door 1 hour prior to performances, or at the South View Middle School Main Lobby, 10:30-1, April 25-27.

Technology Open House

Saturday, April 21

9:00 am - Noon

Edina Community Center 3rd Floor

Free and open to the public

Learn about how technology unleashes students' passion for learning and empowers students and parents to get the most out of their learning tools. There will be a variety of hands-on workshops, informational sessions and show-and-tell demonstrations to show how technology is transforming learning in Edina Public Schools.

Click here for more information.

Edina Resource Center

Do you know about the Edina Resource Center?

The Edina Resource Center is located in the Edina Community Center at 5701 Normandale Rd. It is a collaborative effort between the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, and you, the community. We offer free services to anyone living, working, or going to school in Edina! Our goal is to strengthen individuals and families in Edina by providing connections to community information, resources, and services. Some of the connections we commonly make are: city and community information, childcare, chore services, education (early to adult) family and individual supports, healthcare supports, immigrant services, tax assistance, housing, emergency help, legal/mediation services, transportation, and much more! Our services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL; and we are open year round. You can contact us at 952-848-3936 or check us out online by clicking here.

Happening in the Community

Edina Health and Wellness Expo Sat. April 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Click here for more information!
Community Education Youth Classes starting NOW including Mad Science, Young Rembrandts, Computer Explorers, and Intro to Chinese at Countryside Elementary. Click here for more information and to register for classes.
Check out more fabulous Community Opportunities for Youth listed on the EPS Facebook Page.