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Principal's Weekly
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Dear Normandale Families,
It is always a delicate and difficult task to balance a budget. Hard decisions have to be made.
To provide some context and clarification I am sharing a message with you that I sent to staff on Thursday.
"As many of you know we have some changes coming to our staff for 2014-15, some due to budget constraints, and others the result of normal staff shifts, resignations or retirements. I've tried to provide some clarity on these issues here..."
My door is always open,
Gerry Lukaska
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Field Day - We Need Your Help
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Will We Have Field Day This Year?
As you are aware, all the events that engage and benefit our children at Normandale require parent volunteers to make them happen (e.g., Book Fairs, the Carnival, and Artsonia). To that end, we ask a lot of our parents to make our children's elementary educational experience the best it can be. And, we appreciate the incredible generosity of you all. For years, we have had a tradition of celebrating the end of the year with an all-school festival called Field Day. The children spend this day playing games with their friends and enjoying the many wonderful relationships they have crafted throughout the year.
Unfortunately this year we have not been able to secure volunteer leadership to run Field Day. And as you know, without these leaders, this event cannot happen. I beg you all to consider whether you can take on Field Day. Last year's chairs will provide detailed direction to get you fully prepared for what is an amazing end of the year experience. This effort will require about 10 hrs a week for the few weeks leading up to the event but the squeals of delight makes it all worthwhile. And, your children will thank you!
Please contact me with whatever time you can offer! Thank you!
 Linda Lutgen
952-994-1142
Thelutgens@gmail.com
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Grand Spectacle!
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 Parents, You are invited to our Grand Spectacle! Come and see demonstrations of our students accomplishments in French. All performances will be in the auditorium at the times listed below. Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00AM 2nd and 3rd Grade: Wednesday, May 14 at 1:00PM 4th and 5th Grade: Friday, May 16 at 1:00PM
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Attention all 5th Grade Band Parents!
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 The 5th grade Spring Band Concert performances are scheduled for Monday May 12th at 1:00pm and 7pm in the Normandale auditorium. Parents are welcome to attend either performance. See you there! Mr. Mulligan
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Carnival is Saturday, May 3 at 4:30!
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 CARNIVAL IS COMING!
Mark your calendars - the Normandale Carnival offers something for everyone: games galore, prizes for all, face painting, dancing, a dunk tank, jumpy houses, and a raffle with better odds than the Powerball! Plus, the proceeds help fund our award-winning intern program.
DONATE TO THE RAFFLE BASKET FUND!
Haven't donated to the raffle baskets yet? Please do so today by contributing $10/student online or drop off a check with Anne or Karen at the front desk. Raffle basket donations are due Monday April 28. Donate today and help us create the raffle baskets everyone loves. THANK YOU!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
Buy your tickets here, in the lunchroom, at parent pick-up Wednesday-Friday (April 30 - May 2) or at the door! Remember, buy tickets in advance and you'll receive a 30% discount!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Thank you to all who have volunteered for the carnival. If you haven't done so yet, please sign up here for one or more 1-hour shifts. We need ALL families to volunteer for the carnival to be a success.
See you at the carnival!
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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 doctor's order, parent permission and an original labeled container.
For more information regarding medication at school, please click here.
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Student Tours of Normandale!
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Would you like a student-led tour of Normandale? Fourteen fourth and fifth graders are being trained as tour guides. We are looking for volunteers who are willing help our guides hone their skills and gain confidence in a practice tour.
Amazing things happen here every day, and a student-led tour is a great way to see the school through a student's eyes. All tours will be during school hours and last 20-40 minutes. If you are interested, please contact Kelsey Wolf.
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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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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
- Carnival!
- Medication Reminder
- Student Wellness Challenge
- Edina PCN Presents
- eLearning Information Meeting
- Learning & Technology Open House
- Happening in the Community
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