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La Liaison
A Publication of the Normandale PTO
December 6, 2013
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Coming Up Next Week
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DECEMBER
6 Barnes & Noble Bookfair
9 5th Grade Winter Band Concert, 7pm, Auditorium
11 Early Release, 1:05pm
12 Kindergarten Information Night, 7pm, Auditorium
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Principal's Weekly
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Dear Families,
Just a reminder to all families that play in all kinds of weather is highly encouraged!
However, throwing snow is a safety concern and will not be allowed. Students sometimes say, "I was just throwing it on myself and it accidently hit that person" or "they told me they didn't care if I threw snow on them".
If children can pick up snow and resist throwing it, that will be considered play. But because making a snowball usually leads to something being thrown, the making of snowballs is not allowed. Rolling snow to make snowmen or forts is play as long as interactions around the activity remain safe and appropriate.
Winter is here and children are encouraged to enjoy playing in the snow during recess when wearing appropriate clothing! Please refer to the outwear guidelines below.
Lastly, to keep everyone safe while waiting for buses, playing in the snow at dismissal time is not appropriate. Please help to keep our children safe this winter!
My door is always open,
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair - TONIGHT!
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Prepare Your Shopping Lists! 
Tackle some of your holiday shopping and support the Normandale Intern Program at this year's Barnes & Noble Book Fair in the Galleria! Join us for this year's event on December 6th any time from 9 AM - 10 PM. The following special activities begin at 6:00 PM:
- Try out new educational games with your kids from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Hear a live reading of "The Polar Express" at 7:00 PM
- Meet some of Normandale's fabulous teacher interns for French story time
Mention our ID at the checkout (#1139581) or pick up a voucher in the store to ensure that a percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases benefits Normandale. You are also able to print the voucher if needed, or shop online!
Do some holiday shopping and meet other Normandale families! Purchase books and games to donate to your child's teacher and your school! In addition, your family members may use our ID number when they shop at Barnes & Noble stores across the country or online in order to raise even more money. Grab a snack in the café and remember: most purchases* in the store and café count until the doors are locked.
Breaking News:
Barnes & Noble has partnered with the Lionel Train Company to have a drawing for a Polar Express Lionel Train valued at $150 at the Polar Express Storytime on Friday. While the storytime is open to the public, it is very likely that one of our students will win (the odds are definitely in their favor!)
*exclusions are: gift cards, textbooks, subscriptions, video games, software, and e-books
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Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Just a reminder about our common expectations for outerwear and the consequences for not wearing appropriate outerwear:
1. A visual display in each classroom will help students understand what they need to wear to recess on a given day. Classroom teachers, along with recess supervisors, will help reinforce expectations.
2. Students will hang their coats before lunch when coats are required for recess.
3. If it is below 40 degrees students have to have a coat. (If they are hot, they unzip their coat.)
4. Snowpants and boots are required when there is accumulated snow on the ground. No snowpants or boots means that students have to stay on the blacktop. Teacher can restrict where students can sit or walk in the classroom if they have wet apparel.
5. Boots worn outside cannot be the same boots worn inside. For example, if girls choose to wear Uggs or fashion boots in school, they need snow boots for outside. If boys have shoes/boots, they must have separate shoes/boots for outside.
6. Hats, mittens, etc., are required when it's below freezing (32 degrees). No coat, hat/hood, mittens means that students deal with being cold and the teacher chooses whether or not to contact the parents.
Also, a reminder to please label all clothing with your child's name! Thank you!
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Incoming Kindergarten Sibling Preference for 2014
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For current Normandale families with a child who will be kindergarten age by September 2014, please remember that to receive "sibling preference" for Normandale, you must notify the district office by 4:00 PM on January 13, 2014.
You should have already received your mailing from the district. Instead of an envelope this year, it is a 5-fold cardstock brochure with the "pink" Program Preference Form as one of the panels. There are different options this year for submitting your information.
1) You can tear this "pink" page off and mail it in. You will receive an email confirmation that it has been received.
2) You can drop it off at the Welcome Center on the first floor of the Edina Community Center.
3) You can fill it out online. The web address is listed on the pink page. You will receive a message that your form has been submitted.
Information turned in after the deadline will be numbered in the order received and placed at the end of the waitlist if a lottery is necessary.
If you should have any questions about the process, please contact the Normandale office at 952-848-4100.
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Holiday Boutique
|  Come one come all! This year the Wohlford Residence is offering a Charity Holiday Boutique. A unique gift shop designed for kids to shop for loved ones and adults to shop for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, hostess gifts & more! The profits will be split between the Edina Education Fund and the Edina French Intern Program. Join us! Thousands of items all priced $10 or less. Toys. Candles. Jewelry. Ornaments. Picture Frames. Scrapbooks. Candy. Decor. More. Sat Dec 7 - 9am to 2pm 4519 Edina Blvd 952-928-0813
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Health Office Request
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PANTS NEEDED!
The Health Office is looking for pants donations (all sizes). Elastic waist pants are preferred. Donations can be brought directly to the Health Office. Thank you for your help!
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National Education Week
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Educators, students and families can access the fun, easy-to-use educational materials, activities and videos! We have divided the site into age appropriate 'rooms' starting the 'The Underground' for elementary students 'Deep Earth' for middle and high school students, and 'Just for Teachers' for our educators!
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5th Grade Band Concert
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 Save the Date!
Attention All 5th grade band parents! The 5th grade Winter Band Concert performances are scheduled for December 9th at 7:00 PM and December 16th at 7:30 PM in the Normandale auditorium. Parents are welcome to attend either performance. See you there!
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Last Week's News
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Previously included La Liaison articles are listed below in case you missed them.
- Lost and Found
- Incoming Kindergarten Sibling Preference
- Principal's Update
- Conferences with Specialists
- Innisbrook Order Pick-Up
- Barnes & Noble Bookfair
- Shop for a Cause!
- 5th Grade Band Concert
- Fundraiser a Huge Success!
- Thank you Volunteers!
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Happening in the Community
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Valley View Middle School 8th-9th grade Thespians present:
 "The Man Who Came to Dinner"
- DATES: Dec 5, 6, & 7
- TIME: 7:00 pm
- LOCATION: Edina Performing Arts Center, 6754 Valley View Road.
- TICKETS: General admission only, available 1 hour prior to showtime: $6 for students/seniors, $8 for adults (cash or check only)
Capturing the Excitement of Edina Public Schools!
Follow us on Flickr to see what's happening at our Edina Public Schools.
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Editors: Libby Cecchi and Cindy Akyuz |
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