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From the Principal
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Dear Normandale Families,
I have been busy lately visiting classrooms sharing my "hopes and dreams" for the school year with students. In short, my hopes and dreams for all students are that they take advantage of Normandale's unique learning opportunity and that they have fun learning in French. These hopes and dreams do not occur spontaneously. They require effort from staff and students alike. Next week Normandale staff will continue their work with best practices in immersion. They will determine which of seven best practices they will focus on for the year. On the student side, I have been asking students to apply themselves, to speak French and to follow the lead of their teachers. Together, I am hopeful that my hopes and dreams for our students will be realized this school year.
Ultimately, whenever you talk with students about having fun the conversation gravitates to recess. This week some of our fourth and fifth graders tried out the fields south of the parking lot for some football fun. While many students love large motor activities like football, other students prefer more imaginative play at recess. For those students, "trinkets and treasures" from home are welcome at recess. What are "trinkets and treasures?" They might include action figures, Pokemon cards, stuffed animals, books, notebooks, etc. Please do not allow your student to bring an item to school that has real or sentimental value; items get lost and school is not responsible for lost items.
Chris Holden
Principal, Normandale Elementary French Immersion School
952-848-4199
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School Pictures
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Smile, it's Picture Day!
School pictures will be taken Thursday, September 11th. Order forms will be sent home today (Friday, September 5th). Be sure to send your order form and payment no later than picture day. Questions? Contact Shannon Sieve at 952-916-1655.
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Innisbrook Volunteers Needed
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We are looking for three or four volunteers to help label and stuff catalogs for the Innisbrook wrapping paper fundraiser on Wednesday, September 10th from 8:45-11:15 in the Normandale conference room. You do not need to stay the entire time - just stop by for as long as your schedule allows. Please respond to Jennifer or Beth Ann. Thank you!
Jennifer Scott 952-239-9028 (call or text)
BethAnn Monsen 920-205-8381 (call or text)
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Classroom Information Night
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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.
K - Room 351
1st - Room 349
2nd - Room 348 (Prof Library)
3rd - Room 303
4th - Auditorium
5th - Cafeteria
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Intern Overnight
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Please help support this fun event by driving or making chili or salad.
The French Intern overnight is coming up September 12-13 and we are looking for a few more volunteers. Drivers will leave from Normandale right after school on Friday. Another way to help is to drop off food that we will serve during the overnight.
Please sign up to donate food or drive on our Google doc
Thank you very much for your support! If you have any other questions, please contact Kimberly Whalen.
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From Sandi Stein, Normandale Social Worker
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If Sandi Stein worked with your child last year and you would like her to continue working with them, please contact Sandi at 952-848-4108. Thank you!
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Lost and Found
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Lost items are accumulating already! The Lost and Found is located across from the art room (216). Please check for lost items on Classroom Information Night or the next time you are at school, and please label your children's clothing and lunch/snack boxes.
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Happening in the Community
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Edina Parent Communication Network Needs Speakers
Please continue your support of PCN's efforts in strengthening our community by bringing vetted speakers to our community FREE of charge. If you know of a speaker who would be of interest to Edina parents, please contact Michele Gatien for further information.
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.
- News from the Principal
- Classroom Info Night
- Media Center Volunteers
- Intern Overnight
- NLT Treasurer Needed
- Beyond ECFE Classes
- Van Drivers Wanted
- Edina Resource Center
- Happening in the Community
You can always view last week's newsletter on Normandale's PTO website or on the Newsletters page of the Normandale Website.
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