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Principal's Weekly
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Dear All,
The two and half years I have spent as principal at Normandale are a precious gift. It is a privilege to work alongside this committed and extremely talented staff and group of parents. It is bittersweet to bring this chapter to a close but there isn't a better way for me to cap my career. Normandale is a special place and the future is bright with opportunity. The students have inspired me and I'm ready for the next stage.
Enjoy relaxing times and new adventures over the summer. I wish you all the very best.
Gerry Lukaska
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Order School Supplies TODAY!
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** Early Bird Savings - save $10 per student if you order by June 30, 2014! **
Whether you pay utilizing your PayPal account or with a credit card, you should receive an e-mail receipt from PayPal.
About School Supplies at Normandale
It is already to time to think of the 2014-15 school supplies. At Normandale, students are not given a school supply shopping list. Instead we pay into the school supplies fund and then the PTO orders supplies in bulk. This saves parents time/money, reduces waste and promotes sharing as part of our school culture. The supplies will be delivered to the classrooms the last week in July and in order to meet that timeline and minimize costs, we need payment from parents by June 30th so order now!
School Supplies
There will be a discount price of $25/student for supplies if purchased by June 30. Supplies purchased after July 1 will increase to $35/student.
Recorders (for 2014-15 4th grade students only)
Mme Emerson requests that all fourth graders purchase a recorder for the year. These are for fourth grade families ONLY! She wants to ensure that the children are taught the correct way and this happens at the 4th Grade level at Normandale. Each is $8.00.
Trapper Keepers (for 2014-15 4th & 5th students only)
This year students in grades 4 & 5 will pay an additional $10/student for a Trapper Keeper.
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Birthday Book Program a Success
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A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all the families that participated in the Birthday Book Program this year! Thanks to you, the Media Center added over 70 new books to our circulation while also celebrating your student's special occasion. We are thrilled and so appreciative of your generosity.
Participate in the Birthday Book Program next year! You can also
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Get Thyself to the Lost and Found
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Parents and students: please check for your belongings! All items will be donated after Friday, June 6th.
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What to Wear, Field Day Style
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Reminders:
ON THURSDAY EVENING, help your kids pick out their Field Day clothes! Socks and athletic shoes are required; don't forget to include a hat! Each grade will wear a different color to wear in order to make it easier to escort each class:
- K = Blue
- 1 = Black or White
- 2 = Red
- 3 = Yellow
- 4 = Green
ON FRIDAY MORNING, pack a bag lunch and a beverage for your kids. Don't forget to apply sunscreen!
Rain or shine the fun will last from 11:30 am - 2:15 pm. In case of bad weather, the games will be held in the gymnasiums.
Questions? Comments? Amy Christensen, 952-240-9120 or Margaret Kinney, 612-845-8060
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Medications to be Sent Home
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 The end of the year is just around the corner. In keeping with the district medication administration policy, all student medications are returned at the end of the school year. The health office is not allowed to keep or dispose of a student's medications. We will package your child's medication in a bag that will be sent home in their backpack on the last day of school.
If you would like to make other arrangements for medication pickup, please contact Mary Shelton in the health office regarding pickup of unused medication (952-848-4140).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CHILD'S BACKPACK FOR RETURNED MEDICATION ON JUNE 6th - THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
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Summer French Story Time
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 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, its FREE thanks to all of 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 1st - 2nd grade) and another reader for the older children (kids going into 3rd - 5th grade).
Dates are as follows: June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th, (NO story time July 7th), July 14th, and July 21st
Time: 4:00 - 4:30pm (Monday afternoons)
Place: The Edina Library: 5280 Grandview Sq., Edina, 55436 (off of Vernon)
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Van Drivers Wanted
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The Edina Family Center needs van drivers to transport preschool-aged students to and from the Edina Community Center for classes. Must have a good driving record.
Monday - Friday (school days)  Split shifts available
$15.77 per hour
Please call: Jane Leese, 952-848-3964
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Happening in the Community
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Edina Resource Center
What
does the Edina Resource Center do? We are a free and confidential service that connects families and individuals to community information and resources.
Who
does the Edina Resource Center serve? Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Edina.
How
do I contact the Edina Resource Center for assistance? Give us a call, send us an email or stop by and visit us. We are located in the Edina Public Schools Welcome Center.
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
- Lost and Found
- Book Return to Media Center
- Field Day
- Media Center Volunteer Appreciation
- NLT/PTO changes
- Student Medications
- Help wanted for NLT
- Edina Resource Center
- Van Drivers Wanted
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