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La Liaison
A publication of the Normandale PTO
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Author Jory John Visits, 1:45 - 2:30 PM
Club's Choice Fundraiser Ends
NLT Board Meeting, Room 350, 4:30 PM
NLT/PTO General Membership Meeting, 7 PM
No School, Education MN
No School, Education MN
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| STUDENT DROP OFF REMINDER |
Just a reminder that students should not arrive at school until 8:15 AM.
If you need care for your child earlier than 8:15 AM, please make arrangements with Kids Club/Wise Guys, a neighbor or family member.
If your student walks or rides their bike, please work with them to plan for an arrival time between 8:15 and 8:25 AM.
The office staff appreciates your help as they are busy getting ready for the school day in the mornings and can't provide supervision for children.
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| NLT/PTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
Normandale PTO - General Meeting
October 18th, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Meeting room on 3rd Floor of ECC
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The Normandale Parent Teacher Organization is holding the first of its two yearly General Meetings on the evening of October 18th.
Superintendent Ric Dressen will be there to describe the exciting developments in facilities and programming in EPS for the upcoming year. Principal Chris Holden will talk specifically about upcoming changes at Normandale Elementary.
Members of the Normandale Leadership Team will also briefly describe the PTO's planned activities in the upcoming year and review the budget for the 2016-2017 school year. All Normandale parents are members of the PTO, so please consider attending this important meeting.
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Superintendent Dressen |
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| AUTHOR JORY JOHN TO VISIT NORMANDALE |
Author Jory John for Grades 1 and 2
Wednesday, October 5th, 1:30 - 2:45 PM
Author, Jory John |
On October 5th, author Jory John will visit the first and second grade students. Jory will share his latest, Penguin Problems, a hilarious book about what life as a penguin is really like. Here's more about it.
If you'd like to order Penguin Problems or any of his other books, please download the form here and return before October 3rd.There is no obligation to buy, nor will the school profit from the sale of these books. Jory will be in the Normandale Auditorium at 1:30 to 2:45 PM. We look forward to welcoming him to our school.
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RÉUSSIR ENSEMBLE - COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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SAVE THE DATE!
Réussir Ensemble Fundraising Gala
November 12, 2016, 6:00pm, Edina Country Club
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Please consider hosting a Community Connection event in coordination with the adult fundraiser!
Community Connections is an extension of Réussir Ensemble Fundraising Gala 2016 and involves events for both students and parents hosted by Normandale families. Community Connection events help raise critical funds to support our French Intern Program.
Contact:
Kristen Ewers with questions about Community Connections, or to sign up for hosting an event
206-369-7203
Monique Werry with questions regarding Réussir Ensemble
612-986-6737
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| KIDS VOTE RETURNS TO EDINA | |
Election Day, November 8, 2016
A Polling Place Near You
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Kids Vote is returning to Edina! This is the fifth time Edina has participated in the national grassroots, non-partisan approach to educate youth about the election process in our democracy.
After having classroom discussions, students join their parents at the family's official designated polling place on Election Day November 8. Using specially-prepared ballots, students will have an opportunity to cast their vote. After casting their own votes, students can accompany adults into their booths to see how actual General Election voting happens. Student ballots are scanned and results are reported by Edina Public Schools the following day.
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In the next few weeks, K-9 teachers have curriculum materials and optional lessons that align with Minnesota social studies standards. This material is created by the national initiative, Kids Voting U.S.A., which a handful of other Minnesota school districts including Edina, have adapted for use.
For more information, or to volunteer, contact:
Julie Rogers Bascom
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| HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY |
EDINA PCN PRESENTS
Chemical Health and Mental Health: What Parents Need to Know
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
7-9 PM, Edina High School Performing Art Center, FREE |
The Edina Parent Communication Network Edina PCN hosts its first forum of the 2016-2017 school year, featuring Dr. Joseph Lee of the Hazelden Foundation.
Dr. Lee seeks to educate parents on adolescent brain development, and the environmental and genetic variables that are involved in substance abuse and mental health issues.
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Register at http://www.edinaschools.org/familycenter
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Set some time aside once a month to learn new parenting skills, replenish your toolkit and build your confidence as a parent. Take part in discussions and learn strategies to promote healthy age-appropriate development in children K-12.
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Capturing the Excitement of Edina Public Schools!
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| PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS |
Previously included La Liaison articles are listed below, in case you missed them.
- My School Anywhere
- Volunteer for Art Adventure
- Author John Jory Visits
- Volunteer for Réussir Ensemble Fundraising Gala
- Logic Club
- Edina Fitness Club
- Normandale Cross Country Run
- EHS Marching Band Concert
- Club Choice Fundraiser
- Happening in the Community
- Last Week's News
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La Liaison is published every Friday. Submit articles to LaLiaisonMN@gmail.com by noon Wednesday prior to your desired publication date. Articles pertaining to the following week's issues
will take precedence.
Editors: Margaret Buchanan and Sharon Page
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