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Kindergarten Sibling Preference
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Incoming Kindergarten Sibling Preference for 2015/16 School Year
For current Normandale families with a child who will be kindergarten age by September 2015, please remember that to receive "sibling preference" for Normandale, you must notify the district office by 6:00pm on January 12, 2015.
You should have already received your mailing from the district. Instead of an envelope this year, it is a 5-fold cardstock brochure with the pink Program Preference Form as one of the panels. There are different options this year for submitting your information:
1) You can tear the pink page off and mail it in. The mailing address is pre-printed for you. You will receive an email confirmation that it has been received.
2) You can drop it off at the Student Enrollment Office on the first floor of the Edina Community Center.
3) You can fill it out online. The web address is listed on the pink page. You will receive a message that your form has been submitted.
Information turned in after the deadline will be dated and numbered in the order received, and placed at the end of the waitlist if a lottery is necessary. If you should have any questions about the process, please contact the Normandale office at 952-848-4100.
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Teacher Bio - Meet Mme. Mary Shelton | |
 Go Hornets! I was born and raised in Edina, am a 1980 graduate of Edina East, grew up on Sunnyside Road and held my first job at Convention Grill!
I have been a nurse since 1984. I have worked in many states in varied areas of nursing, and have lived many places in the U.S., including: Richmond, VA, Michigan, Wisconsin, Scottsdale and Sanibel Island.
I have worked as a nurse in trauma units in Chicago, open heart units in Phoenix, home health nursing in Las Vegas, Alzheimers units, the insurance industry, and now at Normandale Elementary School.
I LOVE taking care of the students and watching them grow.
I am also an Edina parent, as my son David attends sixth grade at Valley View Middle School.
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Save the Date - Scholastic Book Fair |
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! Save the dates of Wednesday, January 28th and Thursday, January 29th. Watch for a flyer in your child's backpack in the next few weeks for more information.
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Digital Citizenship | |
January is Digital Citizenship Month in EPS!
All month long EPS students, staff and families will take part in Digital Citizenship Month, a community-wide conversation about digital awareness, citizenship and safety. Look for additional resources and information coming from soon from District Media and Technology Services Department.
In addition, the Edina Parent Communication Network (PCN) is hosting a special event on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. (South View MS auditorium) featuring Richard Guerry, founder of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell Phone Communication. Mr. Guerry will speak on introducing digital responsibility to a digital generation, offering guidelines to help prevent digital issues and promote cyber safety, citizenship and anti-bullying.
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Proposed 2015-2016 Calendar | |
 The Edina School Board received and discussed a proposed 2015-16 calendar at its regular meeting on Dec. 15. Gwen Jackson, director of human resources and operations, presented the recommended draft, which was developed by the Calendar Committee, a group comprised of teachers, staff, parents and administrators. The School Board is expected to vote on the proposed 2015-16 school year calendar in January. Click here to read more.
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Position Available | |
Edina Public Schools has an opening for a substitute Child Care Assistant and Classroom Assistant at the Edina Family Center. Potential permanent hours available.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 12 quarter credits post-secondary
- Trained in 1st aid and CPR (we will provide)
- Ability to work effectively as a multi-staff team member
- Required to lift children
If interested, please apply online.
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Free Tax Preparation | |
FREE TAX PREPARATION!
Tax preparation assistance is available for income qualifying households.
Call the Edina Resource Center at 952-848-3936 for:
- Local tax clinic locations
- Dates and times
- What to bring to the tax clinic
* Remember the Earned Income Tax Credit & MN K-12 Education Subtraction.
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Happening in the Community |
Parent-Child Trip to France
Intercultural Student Experiences (www.isemn.org), which organizes the fifth grade trip to Versailles, France, is also organizing is also organizing a Family Immersion trip to Tours, France for 3rd and 4th grade students and their parents. An informational parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20th in the Helen Young room of the Southdale Library (7001 York Ave. S., Edina 55443) from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. A detailed itinerary and other information about the trip is available in the magazine rack in Normandale's main office. If you have questions, please contact Normandale mom Anca van der Linden.
Edina Education Fund Show &Tell Luncheon
Mark your calendars and SAVE the DATE!
Monday, February 2, 2015 from 11:30am - 1:00pm
St. Patrick's Church, Edina
Don't miss out on a chance to see and meet students and staff as they show off their demonstrations of what is new and innovative in Edina schools. A light lunch will be served.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Sign up to sit with other parents from your school! Follow this link to sign up.
2015 Skate With The Hornets - 7th Annual
Sunday, January 25, 1:00-2:30 PM, Braemar Arena Are you a Hornet Boys' Hockey fan? Well, grab your skates and camera. The Edina High School Boys' Varsity and JV hockey boys will be on site to take pictures, sign posters and skate with their fans!
Help the hockey players put "Fun" into fundraising by bringing non-perishable food items for the VEAP food shelf. Cash donations will also be accepted.
For hockey fans of all ages! Treats will be provided. See you there!
"TRY IT" Fitness Classes
Parents: Thinking about shaking up your fitness routine? Try our new Buti Yoga, Xa Beat, or Piyo "TRY IT" classes!
Beginning January 5th, you'll be able to sample these classes for FREE to ensure it's something you'll like before signing up for the remaining classes. Now is the time to kickstart your health and wellness journey for 2015 and beyond with Community Ed! Click here to learn more.
Capturing the Excitement of Edina Public Schools!
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Last Week's News |
Previously included La Liaison articles are listed below in case you missed them.
- From the Principal
- Kindergarten Sibling Preference
- French Books - Order Deadline Extended
- Vote for Normandale Art on Artsonia.com
- La Liaison Winter Break
- Happening in the Community
- Last Week's News
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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