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La Liaison
A Publication of the Normandale PTO
May 2, 2012 |
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Important Dates | |
May
5 La Fête du Printemps/Normandale Carnival 4:30 - 7:30
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School Carnival - Saturday | |
Our School Carnival is Saturday!!!
The carnival is this coming Saturday, May 5, from 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the gyms and it will be even BETTER than last year. Don't miss it!
- The dunk tank is back and Principal Lukaska, M. Hannemann, and Mme. Brittany are ready to be dunked!
- Over 70 awesome raffle baskets are waiting including bikes, the 2012 American Girl doll, and LEGO sets.
- Expect fresh fruits and veggies, pizza, Jamba Juice, bottled water and other mealtime goodies.
- Experience a new family photo booth, face painting, games, prizes and much, much more!
LUNCHROOM TICKET SALES THIS WEEK Discounted admission tickets and $1 raffle tickets will be on sale in the lunchroom Thursday and Friday this week between 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. ALSO, 25 cent staff raffle tickets will be on sale with the staff raffle buckets on display for kids to put their raffle tickets into. Please send your children to school with quarters to buy staff raffle tickets so they can fill out the tickets and drop into buckets over the lunch hour!
SAVE 30% BY PURCHASING TICKETS IN ADVANCE Click here to purchase your admission tickets now and SAVE up to 30% vs. paying at the door!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5. Don't let your kids miss their annual carnival!!! All profits from the carnival go directly to support the interns and our exceptional immersion language program.
Contact Chris Deets at cdeets@mac.com or 952.715.8766 for questions, concerns, or more information.
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Volunteers for Next Year | |
We Need You!
By now, the Normandale Elementary volunteer booklet should have may its way home. If not, you can check out the many wonderful volunteer opportunities available at Normandale next school year here. Whether you like to lead or follow, work independently or in a group, or work with the children or behind the scenes, there is something for you.
To confirm your spot for next year, simply email your volunteer interests to Julie Wohlford or put the form in the PTO Treasurer's box in the school office.
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Mile Run for Grades 3-5 | |
For parents interested in cheering on their children or running with them, please join us on the track next week (May 9-11). Please come to your child's PE class during their second day of PE within those days (if they have PE May 9 and May11, you'd come on May 11). Check in at the front office and then join us in the gym for a warmup and stretch beforehand or find us on the track about 5-10 minutes into class. If you're not able to make it, ensure your child gets adequate rest leading up to the mile run and ask how it went later that day.
M. Hannemann and Mme. Hoecherl
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French Story Time | |
We are looking forward to a great summer and another series of 'French Story  Time' at the Edina Library. French Story Time is a great opportunity for Normandale children. When you come to French Story Time this summer, your child will have the chance to hear a story read in French by some of their favorite teachers, they can reconnect with friends from school, and become familiar with the French collections at the Edina Library-where new French titles arrive on a weekly basis! And, it is FREE thanks to all the wonderful teachers from our community who volunteer for this fun event.
We divide the children into two groups according to age. One reader for the younger children (kids going into K-3rd grade) and another reader for the older children (kids going into 4th-5th grade).
Dates are as follows: June 18th, June 25th, NO story time on July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th,  July 23rd, July 30th.
Time: 4:00-4:30 Monday afternoons
Place: The Edina Library, 5820 Grandview Sq. Edina, MN 55436 (off of Vernon)
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Back to Back | |
Ever wondered what in the world Back to Back (B2B) means? B2B is a wonderful trip/exchange experience to France offered to 5th grade students after completing Normandale. It is run, organized (with the help of Language and Friendship, inc) and funded by the parents of students choosing to go on the trip. It is an amazing experience and it is never to early to learn about, begin saving for and thinking about B2B!
What: Learn about the B2B trip offered to graduating 5th grade Normandale students from this years Coordinating parents- Margaret Joas and Amanda Williams
When: Tues May 8th at 3:10-4:00
Where: the Normandale Auditorium Who: Everyone-Families in all grades-never to early to start planning!! |
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Happening in the Community | |
- Hornet Girls Basketball Camp, Grades: K-5 June 11-14 1pm- 3pm, Click here for registration and more information call Matt Nilsen at 952-848-3048.
- Register today for Kindergarten Camp at the Edina Community Center July 30 - Aug 10. Click here for more info and to register!
- Check out more fabulous Community Opportunities for Youth listed on the EPS Facebook Page.
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In Case You Missed It..... | |
Previously included La Liaison articles are repeated below in case you missed them.
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A Note from Mme Lukaska | |
Thanks for partnering with us for the success of your children. Here are some recent observations:
- Students need to dress warmly for the morning chill, enjoy the afternoon warm-up and take all of the same clothes they arrived in, home at the end of the day.
- Appropriate footwear makes everyone safe on the playground and in school. Flip flops are wonderful for the beach, holidays and summer but not advised for school.
- What we say is how we're remembered. I love how comfortable students are with me in the hallways, lunchroom and at dismissal but advise them to monitor their speech habits and patterns. I hear some inappropriate remarks that flow carelessly from students who are not thinking about the reflection they are casting upon themselves. Often less is more.
- I've been in the lunchroom and established a routine of open seating for grades 3-5 as long as a modicum of decorum is maintained. Our aim is to address the poor-choice behavior of the few without impacting the whole. Grade 2 will gradually move toward open seating.
- The participation of extraordinary teachers and generous committed parents makes Normandale a wonderful place to grow and learn!
Sincerely,
Madame Lukaska
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Top Teacher Contest!
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 As part of its Partners in Education Program, Panera Bread will be honoring teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Nominate your favorite teacher by clicking here by April 30th. Winner receives a Panera bread breakfast for their classroom, a $200 Panera Bread gift card, and $100 for office supplies! |
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French Magazines for Students
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Students often love to receive mail at home. Our contact Marie-Caroline Russell from Bayard Presse is offering the opportunity for parents to order magazines from France (in French of course) for students. A small catalog from Bayard Press/ Milan Jeunese with order forms will come home in your youngest student's backpack. If interested please complete and send your orders to Marie- Caroline directly!
Her address is on the bright yellow form or here-
Bayard -Marie-Caroline Russell
9709 Sotweed Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
You are encouraged to complete these forms quickly to ensure summer delivery. (You can order at any time.) Not sure which one to order? Come to the media center to look at examples and we will guide you based on the reading level and interest of your student(s).
Or contact Tracy Pearson, Media Specialist, at (952) 848-4121 or via email.
Happy Reading!
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Edina Ed Fund Golf & Tennis Classic | |
Click above or here for more information!
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Edina PCN Presents: Transition to Kindergarten
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Edina PCN Presents: Transition to Kindergarten
Come with your questions for our expert panel of Edina Kindergarten teachers and parents who have been there, done that!
Monday, May 7th 2012
Highlands Gym
7-8:30 PM
Free admission
Sending your little one off to Kindergarten next fall? Get expert advice on all the need-to-knows before they go. This is an interactive forum with lots of time for Q&A. You will leave feeling confident about the ins and outs of Kindergarten.
Visit us at www.edinapcn.com.
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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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