Online Customizable Calendar - Our customizable online calendars make it easy to access Edina Public School calendar information online, anytime. You can customize the calendar to view all calendars for your child(ren)'s schools at once and download the information to your personal or mobile calendar. See instructions online .
Bicycle Safety - As you prepare for back to school travels, Edina Police Department reminds bicyclists of ways to stay safe and adhere to current law. Here's some information and a video about Biking in Edina and here is a link to an Edina Police Department press release about biking rules and safety from last May.

Classroom Information Night

September 11 from 5:30-6:10 and 6:20-7:00

Thursday, September 11th is Classroom Information Night. This event is for parents/guardians only. Teachers will be presenting grade-level information about expectations, procedures, curriculum, etc. at two sessions: 5:30-6:10 and 6:20-7:00. Sessions are identical so parents can attend either time or attend the first session for one child and the second session for another child. Please note: these are presentations, not an open house, so please plan to arrive at the start of the session and stay for the entire time.

Media Center Needs You

Are you looking for a place you can volunteer and help make a difference at your child's school? Please consider volunteering in the Media Center. We need help with book checkout, shelving books, and digitizing our media collection. Come help and share a few minutes with your student(s) when they come to the Media Center. You don't have to commit to a long period of time or a specific time every week. You can volunteer for a little as an hour at a time. The need is especially great on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

If you have questions or want to sign up, contact Michelle Langefels, 952-941-2247 or Tracy Pearson at 952 848-4121.

Thank you. We look forward to seeing you!

Intern Overnight

Want to get to know this year's French interns?

The French Intern overnight is coming up September 12-13 and we are looking for a few volunteers for food and driving/chaperoning. Chaperoning is a great way to get to know your child's intern, to play some fun American games (we usually play baseball) and to have a fun night with s'mores near a campfire. Chaperons/drivers will leave from Normandale right after school on Friday and return Saturday morning. Another way to help is to drop off food (at the Nordin's house) that we will serve for snacks, dinner, and breakfast.

Please sign up to donate food or drive/chaperon on our Google doc

Thank you very much for your support! If you have any other questions, please contact Kimberly Whalen.

Open Position on NLT

Wanted: Vice-Treasurer for NLT

The Normandale Leadership Team (NLT) is looking for a vice-treasurer to serve for the 2014-2015 school year and to assume the role of treasurer for school year 2015-2016. The vice-treasurer assists the treasurer as needed with PTO financial affairs and prepares to assume the role of treasurer the following year. Other duties include:

Coordinate collection of field trip and room party dues
Assist PTO sub-committees with budgeting and review budgets periodically throughout the year
Assist on day/night of fundraising events by collecting, counting and depositing revenues
Attend NLT meetings and general membership meetings as needed
Basic accounting skills are required and knowledge of QuickBooks software would be helpful.

This is a two-year commitment in total with the first year as vice-treasurer and the second as treasurer. If you or someone within your household can serve Normandale in this capacity, please send an email to Charles Amevo to discuss.

Beyond ECFE

Beyond ECFE (Early Childhood and Family Education) Classes

are online for the 2014/2015 school year!

Come to class and learn new parenting skills as your child grows from elementary through high school years. Beyond ECFE Classes are taught by licensed Parent Educators Kris Shelley and Deb Roberts. Classes meet once per month September - May. $153.00 for the year.

Questions? Call Christina Bannayan at 952-848-3908

Van Drivers Wanted

Do you know anyone looking for a fulfilling part time job during the school year? The Edina Family Center is looking for reliable van drivers to transport preschool-aged students to and from the Edina Community Center for classes. Must have good driving record.

Monday - Friday (school days)
Approximately 12-15 hours/week
Split Shifts Available:
8:15 am - 9:45am
11:30-1:30pm
2:45 - 4:00 pm
$15.77/hr.

Apply online on the Edina Schools Website

Questions? Call Jane Leese at 952-848-3964

About the 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 LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU!

Phone: 952-848-3936

Email: contact@edinaresourcecenter.com

In Person: Edina Community Center

5701 Normandale Rd., (North side, Door 3)

(In the Welcome Center/Community Education Services Office)

Hours: 8:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday

Website: www.edinaresourcecenter.com

Happening in the Community

Capturing the Excitement of Edina Public Schools!

Follow us on Flickr to see what's happening at our Edina Public Schools.
Stay connected with Normandale and the rest of Edina Public Schools (EPS) by visiting the EPS website, the Normandale Facebook Page, and the EPS Facebook Page.
Also, you can check out some fabulous Community Opportunities for Youth on Facebook.

Last Week's News

Previously included La Liaison articles are listed below in case you missed them.

Since this is the first week of the school year, there aren't any articles from last week. You can, however, find newsletter archives dating back to September 2012 by visiting the link below.

You can always view last week's newsletter on Normandale's PTO website or on the Newsletters page of the Normandale Website.

La Liaison is published every Friday. Submit articles to LaLiaisonMN@gmail.com by noon Wednesday prior to your desired publication date. Articles pertaining to the following week's issues will take precedence.

Previous editions of this newsletter are saved in the La Liaison Archives.

Editors: Kate Frederick and Erica Amevo.