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The Normandale Leadership Team (NLT) is looking for a Treasurer and a Vice-Treasurer to serve for the 2015-2016 school year. The Vice-Treasurer will serve as Treasurer for 2016-2017 (2-year commitment). The Treasurer, assisted by the Vice-Treasurer, will help with PTO financial affairs. Their duties, among others, 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 the day/night of fundraising events by collecting, counting, and depositing revenues.
- Attend NLT meetings and semi-annual General Membership meetings.
Basic accounting skills and knowledge of QuickBooks software are required.
If you or someone within your household can serve Normandale in these capacities, please send an email to either Charles Amevo or John Conte to discuss.
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Media Center Books Due NOW!
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All library books are due back to the Media Center on Friday, May 15th!
It has been a great year in the Media Center with reading, research, and enjoying all the materials in both French and English. Students and teachers are welcome to use the Media Center through the last day of school for class research projects. The media staff will be collecting all the books, conducting an inventory, and preparing for the next school year.
All books MUST be returned before the last day of school or lost items must be paid for. Your student will need to have a clear record to check out books in the 2015-16 school year!
Thank you for your support.
Mme Tracy Pearson, Media Specialist
952-848-4121
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Jeux d'été (Field Day) Volunteers Needed
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The 8th annual Jeux d'été (Field Day) is returning to Normandale on Friday, May 29th! The day is shaping up to be a lot of fun with field games and face painting.
- If you would like to volunteer for the games, please click here to sign up.
- If you would like to be a classroom escort, please click here to sign up.
- Please pack a bag lunch and beverage for each student.
- Socks and athletic shoes are REQUIRED. Don't forget the HATS and SUNSCREEN!
- Each grade has been assigned a color to wear at Field Day to make it easier for the class escorts:
K = Blue
1 = Black or White
2 = Red
3 = Yellow
4 = Green
- Field Day will be held rain or shine from 11:30am-2:15pm. In case of inclement weather, the games will be held in the gymnasiums.
Please contact us with any questions:
Margaret Kinney, 612-845-8060
Gil Robles, 612-293-7638
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From the Social Worker
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For the past eight years of a 24-year career I have had the great privilege of calling Normandale "my school." The staff, students, and families are remarkable. It is with sadness, for leaving, and happiness, for the retirement journey that follows, that I bid a fond "Adieu." This will be my last waving goodbye to the buses on May 29th. I welcome any parents and students who happen by my office during this busy end of the school year to stop by and share a few memories.
Merci Beaucoup!
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Middle School Information Session
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Curious About Middle School? 
Join Valley View Middle School's counselors and Normandale's PTO on Tuesday, May 19 from 6-7pm in the Normandale Media Center for an informational session/Q-and-A about the middle school and Extended French. Take advantage of this opportunity even if you do not have a middle-schooler next year...you will soon enough!
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Order School Supplies for 2015-16
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Can you believe it? It's already to time to order 2015-16 school supplies. At Normandale, students are not given a school supply shopping list. Instead, we pay into the school supplies fund and then the PTO orders supplies in bulk. This saves parents time and money, reduces waste and promotes sharing as part of our school culture. The supplies will be delivered to the classrooms the last week in July. In order to meet that timeline and minimize costs, we need payment from parents by June 30th.
Early Bird Savings - save $10 per student if you order by June 30, 2015!
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Lost and Found
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As we approach the end of the school year, please be sure to check the lost and found to claim any missing items. Items not claimed will be donated to a local charity at the end of the school year.
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| Parent-Child Trip to France | |
Intercultural Student Experiences, which organizes the fifth grade trip to France, is also organizing a Family Immersion trip to Avignon, France for 3rd and 4th grade students and their parents. An informational parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19th in the Helen Young room of the Southdale Library (7001 York Ave. S., Edina 55443) from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
A detailed itinerary and other information about the trip is available via this link. If you have questions, please contact Normandale mom, Anca van der Linden.
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Happening in the Community
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Edina Education Fund Golf & Tennis Classic - May 17-18, 2015
Sign up now to attend the Kick-Off Dinner for the Edina Education Fund Golf & Tennis Classic. Don't play golf or tennis? Don't worry. The dinner is an "all-comers" event where you'll be able to enjoy the company of 300 friends, old and new. The dinner includes a night of food, friendship and fundraising, with a world-class silent auction and live auction that include a shorkie puppy, exotic travel destinations, Octane Fitness Zero Runner and more. This night is critical in raising funds to enrich public education right here in Edina. And, if you don't want the fun to end, you can sign up for the golf or tennis events that take place on Monday, May 18. Check the Edina Education Fund web site for details and to register. 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.
- From the Principal
- PTO Treasurers Needed
- Jeux d'été (Field Day) Volunteers Needed
- 2015-2016 Intern Program
- Summer Reading Program
- Mile Run for Grades 3-5
- Spring Band Concert
- Lost and Found
- Parent-Child Trip to France
- Health and Contact Information
- 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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