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From the Principal
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Dear Normandale Families,
On Friday, January 29th 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 child 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 child 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 child is working independently at the grade level expectation. Please refer to the bottom of this letter 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.
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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 Wednesday, February 24th for their service learning project.
This year, we would like to invite 3rd, 4th, 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.
If you would like to donate items for the garage sale, here are the guidelines:
- It can be something from your workplace, like old office supplies
- No weapons or items of a violent nature (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 all the parts 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 3rd grade teacher February 17th-19th. MERCI!
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Volunteer in the Media Center
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The Media Center needs you!
Volunteer for as little as one hour a week. Shelve books, assist with check in, check out and other projects that arise. An easy way to make a huge difference - the Media Center is a very busy place.
The need for help is especially great on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Edina Education Fund
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We had a lot of fun on Tuesday presenting an Innovation Grant Award to Julie Hoecherl at Normandale! Chris Holden was with us when we surprised her. Here's how we understand the project: $1,243.06 for her project titled "Fitness on the Go Kart": Students and teachers at Normandale Elementary School will learn that fitness can happen in any setting, relieve stress, and improve their physical fitness though the use of a medicine balls, resistance bands, weighted balls and more, which will be housed in a cart that can easily move from the gym to any classroom.
Our annual Show and Tell Luncheon will be held on Monday, February, 22nd from 11 am - 1 pm at St. Patrick's Church in Edina. We're celebrating 20 years of enhancing educational opportunities in the Edina Public Schools, and gearing up for the future. Everyone is invited! The event is free, but spots do fill up quickly. Register online by February 17th at www.edinaedfund.org/showandtell.
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Save the Date for the 2016 Imagination Fair
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The annual Imagination Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 1st. It's not too early to start thinking about your projects!
Project registration starts February 19th. For project ideas and guidelines, please check out the Normandale PTO website, or contact Amy Vose with questions.
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Happening in the Community
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Give Kids a Smile
Because every child's smile should be the picture of health, dentists and dental professionals volunteer in select clinics throughout the state to provide free care to low-income children in need. This special programs, called Give Kids a Smile, is available on the First Friday and Saturday of February. Parents can find local participating clinics by visiting mndental.org or by calling United Way 2-1-1 or 1-800-543-7709.
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.
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Green Hair Update
- Imagination Fair
- Edina Education Fund
- Happening in the Community
- Last Week's News
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