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La Liaison
A Publication of the Normandale PTO
April 10, 2015
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APRIL
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Technology and Learning Open House, 9-11am, Third Floor Atrium, Edina Community Center
Referendum Community Meeting, 7pm, Council Chambers at Edina City Hall |
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Normandale Carnival 2015 - Less than a Month Away! | |
Welcome back from Spring Break! Can you believe that the Carnival is less than one month away? That means it is time to start preparing! Starting now, you can buy your admission and food tickets, contribute to raffle baskets, pre-order Normandale t-shirts, sign up to volunteer for the event, and buy your 5th grade dedications for the brochure! So much to do and so little time!
Online Pre-Sale Prices:
Admission and Food Combo Ticket - $14 (You save $4 per person if you buy in advance.)
Admission Ticket Only $9 (You save $2 per person if you buy in advance.)
Meal Ticket Only $6 (You save $1 per person if you buy in advance.)
At Door Prices:
Admission and Food Combo Ticket - $17 (You save $1 if you buy the combo.)
Admission Ticket Only $11
Meal Ticket Only $7
Tickets will be also be sold Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st during all lunches (11:00am -1:25pm) and after school until 4pm. During lunch, the tickets will be sold outside the cafeteria and after school they will be sold in the auditorium. Tickets can also be purchased at the event.
And what about the raffle baskets, you ask? We would love for every family to contribute a suggested donation of $10 per student for the fabulous raffle baskets we have to offer. This year we hope to earn enough money to raffle off Taylor Swift tickets, an XBox One, an iPad Mini, a gumball machine and many more items! It pays to donate early. Congratulations to Sarah Fjelstul and family! You are this week's early bird prize winner! Every person who donates to the raffle baskets by the end of the day TODAY is automatically entered into the special dinner and movie night out basket. But don't worry, if you don't get your money in by the end of the day on the 10th, we will still take donations up until the event. Thank you to the families who have donated already. We are on our way! If you haven't donated your $10 toward the purchase of amazing raffle items, please do so when you purchase your admission tickets online using the link above.
If you would like to donate physical items to the raffle, we would love that as well. Do you have tickets to sporting events? Do you have an awesome car that you would love to drive a kid to school in one day? Do you have anything a kid would love? We will take it! Simply contact Beth Kehoe or Lisa Ungerman.
This year we are thrilled to announce that Normandale Carnival T-shirts will be sold! They will be offered in sizes youth small through adult extra large. If you would like to pre-order your T-shirts, please click the link below. Shirts will also be available for purchase at the event. T-shirts will cost $15 each. Order your T-shirt here.
In order for the Carnival to be a total success, we need every family to volunteer their time to the event. There are time slots for setting up, running games, painting faces, selling food, handing out prizes, cleaning up and more. You can choose your time and event. If we don't have enough volunteers, we will have to cut down on games and events. No one wants that! Please sign up to volunteer here.
And, attention 5th Grade Families! The Carnival is your chance to recognize your graduating student with a special message in the Carnival brochure! Messages and payment are due Tuesday, April 14. For more information and to start the purchasing process, please click here.
Finally, do you own a business? Work for a business? Know anyone who does? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you probably need to advertise! The Carnival is your place to do just that. We are now selling ad space for the 2015 Carnival brochure. The brochure reaches over 600 Normandale families in our community and is a great place to promote local business. Plus, proceeds of sold ads go toward our event and our fantastic intern program. Please contact Tracy Schaeffer for details. Hurry though, the deadline for getting your ad in the brochure is April 15th!
We can't wait for all the Carnival fun. It is a great way to gather with friends, win amazing prizes and raise critical funds for our school and intern program. We so appreciate your generosity.
Beth Kehoe and Lisa Ungerman, Co-Chairs
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| From the District | |
Referendum Update - Remember to Vote Tuesday, May 5!
Frequently Asked Questions - Have a question about the 2015 Bond Referendum? Check out the FAQ page on the district's referendum website. Don't see your question listed? Consider submitting your question:
Community Meetings - In addition to the over 50 small group presentations and dialogues about the upcoming referendum, the general public is invited to attend one of two remaining community engagement conversations. Superintendent Ric Dressen and other district leaders will talk about the components of the Next Generation Facilities Plan, details on how referendum dollars would be spent, as well as the design process and future input opportunities should the referendum pass on May 5. There will also be time for questions and answers. Plan now to attend the upcoming meeting:
Absentee Ballots available now - No-excuses absentee voting for the 2015 Bond Referendum is available now. To vote absentee, voters must first submit an application, after which they will receive a ballot. Edina Public School residents can vote absentee in the following ways:
- U.S. MAIL - Download an application and submit it to the contact information on the form. You will receive your ballot by mail and can then submit your ballot by mail or in person at the City of Edina administrative offices.
- IN PERSON - Starting Friday, March 20, you may go in person to the City of Edina administration office (4801 W. 50th St, Edina) to fill out and submit an absentee ballot application. You will receive your ballot immediately and can cast your vote at that time.
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| Fourth Annual Technology and Learning Open House | |
See first-hand how technology helps to unleash students' passion for learning and empowers great teaching. Edina teachers and students will showcase digital-age learning experiences from the 2014-15 school year. Learn how technology is transforming student learning at Edina Public Schools!
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 9-11am
WHERE: Edina Community Center, Third floor atrium (5701 Normandale Rd, Edina MN 55424)
RSVP: This event is FREE and open to the public, but to help us plan for attendance, please RSVP here.
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| Second Annual Student Wellness Challenge | |
This year's Student Wellness Challenge will take place Saturday, April 25 in the main gym/auditorium at South View Middle School from 9am - 12 noon.
The Challenge will feature student stations, which will include topics such as: Nutrition, Pros of the Rope, Tai Chi, Cooking, and Hand-Eye Coordination. There will also be several speakers who will cover topics such as adolescent psychiatry, benefits of yoga, stress management and anorexia.
Make plans to attend this exciting event!
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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 |
EHS Thespians Spring Showcase
Three nights, three different shows! You won't want to miss any of them! The Edina High School Thespians present their Spring Showcase from April 16-18.
One ticket gets you into all three nights!
- $10 Students and Senior Citizens
- $15 for adults
More details about each evenings' performances can be found on the EHS Thespians website. Purchase your tickets here.
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.
- Last Chance to Order a Yearbook
- Fourth Grade Band and Orchestra Signup
- Normandale Carnival 2015 - Buy Tickets Now for La Kermesse
- CoGAT Test Results - Second and Fourth Grade
- Referendum Community Meetings
- Fourth Annual Technology and Learning Open House
- La Liaison Spring Break
- 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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Editors: Kate Frederick and Erica Amevo |
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