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From the Principal | |
Dear Normandale Families,
On Friday, January 23rd you will have access to your student's first semester report card on SchoolView. Below are some clarifying points to help you navigate your student's report card.
The key on the upper right hand corner of the report card briefly explains what the 1 to 4 scores mean. These scores do not equate to A, B, C, D grades, rather they are focused on the level of independence your student exhibits. A score of 1 indicates that your student has not met that outcome regardless of the level of support. A 2 indicates that your student can demonstrate proficiency when given support. Finally, a 3 indicates that your student is meeting the grade level expectation independently and consistently. Rarely are 4's given, especially in academic areas, simply because a 3 indicates that your student is working independently at the grade level expectation.
Please refer below for a more detailed description of the 1 to 4 rubric.
Hopefully this information helps you better understand your student's progress for the first half of the year.
Chris Holden, Principal
Edina Schools Elementary Scoring Criteria
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Student Performance | |
4 - Advanced
Exceeds standard with independence |
3 - Proficient
Meets standard with independence | |
- Advanced expectations at this time of year
- Consistently demonstrates broad knowledge and understanding of concepts
- Independently produces work of exceptional quality
- Shows automatic and/or advanced application of skills and strategies |
- Meets expectations at this time of year
- Demonstrates clear knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught
- Independently produces work at a high level of quality
- Consistently applies the skills and strategies taught | |
2 - Partially Proficient
Making progress toward standard with support |
1 - Needs Improvement
Lacking expected progress towards standard | |
- Meets basic expectations at this time of year
- Developing knowledge and understanding
- Independently produces work of satisfactory quality, or work may be inconsistent in quality
- Application of skills and strategies may be inconsistent or may be showing improvement |
- Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of concepts is emerging or not yet apparent
- Below expectations at this time
- Independently produces work of poor quality or needs assistance to produce adequate work
- May be beginning to apply skills and strategies or need assistance in doing so | |
NA - Not assessed at this time |
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Rally Month
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Normandale Elementary loves our interns!
February is rally MONTH! We will need 54 host families to bring over 24 interns for the next school year. Each Friday in February, we will be doing something fun at school to remind everyone how important our intern program is!
Visit the Edina Interns web site to learn more about being a host family and/or to sign up. If you already know you want to host an intern, you can sign up now. Watch for more information as we get closer to Rally Month.
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Scholastic Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
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 The Scholastic Book Fair is next week! The Book Fair will take place on Wednesday, January 28th ( 8am-6pm) and Thursday, January 29th ( 8am-8pm).
We still need volunteers to ensure this event runs smoothly. Please consider volunteering your time to help with the Book Fair. If interested, please sign up for a time slot here.
Please note that the Book Fair will be held in Room 303. You can enter through Door 4 on the NE corner of the building. |
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itness Night |
Fitness Night for the whole family - during the book fair (Exercise your body and your mind!)
January 29th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Large Gym
Bring your running shoes and get ready to sweat! Students will guide you through some of the things we do in Physical Education classes to get heart rates up.
Here's the plan:
Obstacle Course - 6:30-6:40
Pacer Challenge
Capture the Pin (kids vs. adults, so we need parents!)
We hope to see you there -- alumni welcome!
John Hannemann and Julie Hoecherl, Physical Education Specialists
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Vide-Grenier - Fundraiser for Haiti
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Third grade students are planning and hosting the 4th annual VIDE-GRENIER (Garage Sale - Fundraiser) on Friday, February 13th for their service learning project.
This year, we would like to invite 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade families to donate items that will be sold. All proceeds will be used to help the community of Lougou, Haiti, through the organization COFHED (www.cofhed.org). If you would like to donate items for the Garage Sale, here are the guidelines:
- It can be something from your workplace such as old office supplies.
- No weapons or items of a violent nature (i.e., guns, swords, etc.)
- No stuffed animals
- Only E or G rated CDs, DVDs and game disks
- No broken toys or toys with missing parts
- No items that require trying on (ice skates, soccer shoes, etc.)
- If items have multiple parts, please label the items (tell us what they are) and put them all in a clear plastic bag so parts do not get misplaced
- Books appropriate for ages K-5 in any language are acceptable.
Please bring your donations to any third grade teacher the week of February 9th. MERCI!  |
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2015 Imagination Fair
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It's not too early to start thinking about your projects for the annual Imagination Fair! Project registration starts on February 20th, and the fair will be held on Tuesday, March 3. Watch for more details in upcoming newsletters.
For project ideas and guidelines, please check the Normandale PTO website, or contact Cheche Lacsamana with questions.
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Digital Citizenship Month
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During the month of January, Normandale students will hear discussions, watch videos, and participate in learning about Digital Citizenship and how to be responsible and safe online. Each week, different topics will be explored with age-appropriate activities:
- Jan. 12-16: Digital Safety - safety of devices and online internet safety
- Jan. 19-23: Giving Credit - copyright, plagiarism and citing sources
- Jan. 26-30: Information Literacy - safe search, website credibility, information privacy
- Feb. 2-6: Digital Footprint - online reputation, social networking, cyber-bullying
These are the different subjects we discussed this past week in the Media Center with Mme Pearson (Media Specialist):
- Kindergartners answered questions as to "Just what is the Internet?" "How does it work?" "What can you do on the Internet?"
- First graders learned about Going On-line safely and what should you do if you encounter a nasty pop-up.
- Ask your 2nd graders, "What is a strong password- what goes into a password? Who do you share it with?"
- 3rd graders will talk about Internet Safety.
- 4th grade: Keywords- how to find the right sites along with a game to help them with Keyword Searches
- 5th grade will continue their discussions on Twalkers and work on their Digital Passport Badges.
These discussions will continue throughout the school year and throughout your student's years in the Edina Public Schools to aid students to make the best use of our digital world and the different scenarios they might encounter. Look for more updates in our fast pace ever changing digital world!
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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
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Pajama JamboreeTuesday, January 27 -- 6:00-7:00pm
Fick Auditorium, Edina High School
The Edina High School Orchestra is hosting a Pajama Jamboree, featuring music from Pirates of the Caribbean and Frozen. Wear your pajamas, bring a blanket and a favorite stuffed animal -- all ages welcome!
- Admission is $3; 12 and under are free
- Music performances by the EHS Varsity & Symphony Orchestras
- Face Painting
- Storytelling
- Instrument Petting Zoo
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.
- Rally Month
- Scholastic Book Fair - Volunteers Needed
- Vide-Grenier - Fundraiser or Haiti
- 2015 Imagination Fair
- Digital Citizenship
- Staff Bio - Clarification
- Position Available
- Free Tax Preparation
- 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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