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La Liaison
A Publication of the Normandale PTO
April 18, 2014
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Principal's Weekly
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Dear Normandale Families,
Next year there will be some new faces in the building along with a new principal!
Madame Curran Dorsano is retiring after a dedicated career of 22 years at Normandale. Tom Konicek will be on leave because he and his wife have accepted a two-year assignment abroad. Sara Janousek has been granted a leave to spend more time with family and Megan Botham will move to 5th grade. Bianca Suglia is on family leave for a year with her brand-new daughter born April 16th.
The pool of candidates for the openings in 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades is promising and hiring interviews have begun.
We'll see lots of green soon and we'll celebrate at the Normandale Carnival!
My door is always open,
Gerry Lukaska
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Carnival is Saturday, May 3 at 4:30!
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 Carnival is coming!
Our school carnival is the one thing our kids look forward to--and remember - from year to year. Plus, the proceeds help fund our award-winning intern program. Buy your tickets here and experience three hours of game-playing, prize-winning, dancing, face-painting, dunk-tanking, raffle-playing fun with friends.
Remember, buy tickets in advance and you'll receive a 30% discount!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
There's no carnival without volunteers! We need ALL families to volunteer for the carnival to be a success. Shifts are only one hour and we need volunteers to staff the Games in particular. Please sign up for a volunteer shift.
PLEASE DONATE TO THE RAFFLE BASKET FUND!
Please help make raffle baskets possible by donating $10/student (or any amount you can afford) online through PayPal, or drop off a check with Anne or Karen at the front desk. THANK YOU!!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Medication Reminder
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With allergy season upon us, please remember that the Health Office cannot administer medications without a doctors order, parent permission and an original labeled container. For more information regarding medication at school, please click here
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Student Wellness Challenge - Sat Apr 26
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Student Wellness Challenge
What is it?
- This event is designed to help participants learn about the mind-body connection and how they can "Ignite Their Spark."
- It is geared for 5th grade and up but also open to everyone!
- Students can come from 9am-11am or 10am - noon or both sessions.
- This is a free event but please RSVP by registering here.
When is it?
- Saturday, April 26 (9AM - 12noon)
- 9:00-11:00 AM Activities Session I - Gyms and cafeteria
- 10:00-11:00 AM John Ratey, MD - Presents "Exercise and the Brain" - Auditorium
- 10:00 am -12:00 PM Activities Session II - Gyms and cafeteria
Why go?
- Have fun with your friends trying the challenge events.
- Learn how you can change your brain by the minute through what you eat or how you move.
- Try some fun food and learn how to make some great snacks.
- Door prizes and challenge prizes will be given out to those participating.
Who is going to be there?
- Edina Students in grades 5-9
- High school students will be leading the challenge events.
- Personal Trainers, Dieticians, Community Mentors, a former NFL player, and Jonny Reese (Jonny Jumprope)
- Meet Dr. Ratey, Author of the book Spark: A great book about how exercise changes the brain. He will be there to talk about his book.
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Edina PCN Presents
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Parents as Sexuality Educators 
Sexuality can be a challenging topic for parents. Kris Shelley, parent educator, will teach us how to effectively navigate this topic. This event is free, and will be held at the Highlands Elementary School gymnasium, on Monday April 28th from 7:00-9:00PM.
- Learn why parents should be their child's main sexuality educator.
- Discover what information kids need to know at what age.
- Get ideas on ways to answer questions.
- Become a reliable resource for your child.
There will be handouts and suggested book list as well as an opportunity to ask questions.
Kris holds a degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Family Education, as well as a teaching license for Parent and Family Education. She has been a parent educator with the Edina Family Center for over 15 years.
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eLearning Information Meetings
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Learning & Technology Open House
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You are invited to a Learning & Technology open house at Edina Public Schools. See first-hand how technology helps to unleash students' passion for learning and empowers great teaching. Edina teachers and students will showcase digital age learning from the 2013-2014 school year. Learn how technology is transforming student learning at Edina Public Schools! This event is FREE and open to the public but we would love you to RSVP here.
April 19th
9-11am
Edina Community Center 3rd floor Atrium
5701 Normandale Rd
Edina MN 55424
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Happening in the Community
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
presented by South View Middle School
Theater lovers of all ages will enjoy this performance
of this classic tale of true love prevailing all.
Tickets can be purchased here.
When: April 24-26
Where: South View's Dragseth Auditorium
Time: April 24 at 7PM
April 25 at 7PM
April 26 at 2PM
BAND GEEKS 
With dwindling funds, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, Elliott, the tuba-playing band captain and Laura, his best friend, must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek and save the Marching Beavers. Tickets can be purchased here.
When: April 24-26
Where: Edina Performing Arts Center
Time: April 24 at 7PM
April 25 at 7PM
April 26 at 7PM
Also - check out Edina Public School's Service - Learning website!
Capturing the Excitement of Edina Public Schools!
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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
- Student Wellness Challenge
- Carnival Volunteers
- Beauty and the Beast
- Edina PCN Presents
- Technology Open House
- Save the Date: Golf & Tennis Classic
- Happening in the Community
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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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