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La Liaison
A Publication of the Normandale PTO
January 17, 2014
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Coming Up Next Week
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JANUARY
20 NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
21 NO SCHOOL - student record keeping day
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Principal's Weekly
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Normandale Families,
IMPORTANT REMINDERS: - Kindergarten acceptance and notice of wait-list status will be mailed out this Friday, Jan. 17th.
- First semester grades will be available for parents in SchoolView next Friday, Jan. 24th by 5 pm.
January is a series of shortened school weeks this year! I like to view the change in routine as an opportunity to sharpen my focus. There are some quiet moments to take the myriad of tasks that are always on the "to do" list and prioritize. The students, their welfare, learning opportunities and ongoing progress remains at the top of the list. Enjoy the extra time with your great kids and we'll look forward to seeing them again after the Martin Luther King holiday. Many of his wise words inspire, but these are the ones that touch me today and give me energy: We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. - MLK My door is always open,
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Mark your calendars for the annual Scholastic Book Fair
January 29th and 30th from 8 AM - 6 PM
This year we will be on the 3rd floor of the Community Center, room 303. The best doors to enter are doors 4 or 7 on the east side of the building. You do not need to check in or enter through Normandale: enter directly through the community center portion of the building.
Bring someone special after school and enjoy refreshments and reading in our new location!
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Host Families for 2014-15
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We're Looking for Host Families for 2014 -2015 School Year!
Please consider hosting an intern next school year. They are an essential part of our children's immersion education and you can enrich your family's immersion experience by welcoming an intern into your home.
Did You Know? It's a year-long process to get the interns for each school year. Please consider signing up to host for either fall or spring of 2014-15. We need 55 families to invite all 24 interns. Invitations to the interns will go out March 1st so that their paperwork isn't delayed. We need all the families signed up by February 24th deadline. And it's SO EASY to sign-up. If you have questions please contact Anne Jennen or Kris Wetmore.
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Pajama Jamboree Concert
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A Concert for Elementary Students, Performed by the High School Orchestra
Tuesday, January 28 
6:00 PM
Edina High School, Fick Auditorium
Music performances by the Varsity and Symphony Orchestras featuring music from Aladdin, Brave, Beauty and the Beast, and other Pixar favorites. All ages welcome!
- Face painting
- Storytelling
- Instrument petting zoo
- Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket or a favorite stuffed animal
- 12 and under - FREE, adults $3.00
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Education Fund Lunch
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Edina Education Fund Show & Tell Luncheon
Please join the Edina Education Fund for lunch and an exciting program! You'll experience firsthand the profound impact the Edina Education Fund has on students throughout Edina Public Schools. There will be demonstrations from our most recent grant recipients, live presentations and more.
Monday, February 3, 2014 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Edina
6820 St. Patrick's Lane
Edina, MN 55439
Please make your reservation by January 27.
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National Speaker Event
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"Parenting from the Neck Up: Navigating the Magic Decades"
Dr. JoAnn Deak, Ph. D.
Learn your role as a neurosculptor, guiding magical stages of brain development in early childhood and adolescence. World-renowned educator and psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak demystifies the latest cognitive research about gender differences, learning styles, character formation and the building of self-confidence. Every interaction your child has advances the adult they become.
Monday, February 3
7 - 9 PM
Edina High School, EPAC Auditorium
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Equip yourself for the journey!
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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.
- Principal's Weekly Update
- Family Forum on Friendship
- Nutrition and Learning
- Incoming Kindergarteners
- Edina Fitness
- Schoolastic Book Fair Save the Date
- Call for 2014-15 Host Families
- PCN Forum Reminder
- Connecting With Kids Leadership Nominations
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Happening in the Community
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Edina High School Boy's Hockey Presents  Sunday, January 26 1:00-2:30 pm, Braemar Arena
Capturing the Excitement of Edina Public Schools!
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La Liaison is published every Friday. Submit articles to LaLiaison_MN@hotmail.com by noon Wednesday prior to your desired publication date. Articles pertaining to the following week's issues will take precedence.
Editors: Libby Cecchi and Cindy Akyuz |
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