FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Chris Holden | @MonsieurHolden | 952.848.4100

Dear Normandale Families,

Recent data shows that COVID cases continue to go down in the Edina community. Starting the week of April 4, all PreK-12 schools will return to typical lunchroom operations. At Normandale all students will be able to eat in the cafeteria regardless of school or home lunch. Students will be seated by classroom at tables, but will not have specific assigned seats at these tables. While all students are welcome to eat in the Normandale cafeteria, we will continue to offer lunch in the auditorium for students and families that prefer more physical distancing and for students following the Test to Stay COVID protocol. 

As Edina’s schools resume normal lunchroom operations, we are hopeful that COVID cases will remain low. Please see the procedures below for keeping asymptomatic students in school if a COVID exposure does occur at Normandale.

NOTIFICATION: The Normandale office will notify families via voicemail that there was a COVID exposure in their student’s classroom. This voicemail will direct families to check their email for exposure details and next steps.

ALL FAMILIES: Monitor their student for COVID symptoms.

FULLY VACCINATED STUDENTS: Families of students that have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine do not need to fill out the COVID Exposure Options Form found in the COVID exposure email. These students can attend school while families monitor their student for COVID symptoms.

ALL OTHER STUDENTS: Families need to fill out the COVID Exposure Options Form. Unless the student has had COVID in the past 90 days, students have the option to quarantine or “Test to Stay.” Students that elect Test to Stay will need to:

• Wear a well fitting mask when around others (including recess)
• Physically distance from others when eating or drinking. Teachers will work with students to physically distance during snack. This may include staggered eating times or a designated snack spot (table, hallway, etc) For lunch, students will physically distance in the auditorium.
• COVID test on dates specified by the Normandale Health Office. COVID tests will be sent home with students as needed.
• Monitor for COVID symptoms

As with all things COVID, please contact our Health Services or Office Staff if you have questions.

2022-23 STAFFING UPDATE

Staffing for next year is well underway. Among the comings and goings at Normandale for next year are: Krista Smedstad (Grade 2) is taking a leave of absence. Katie Stengel (Grade 5) is taking family leave. Peggy Werness (Grade 2) is retiring. Alyson Mattson is returning from family leave. In light of these changes, below are the staffing changes for the 2022-23 school year. 

PARENT INPUT FORM

Parent Input Forms are due this Friday, April 1st. If you have specific information about your child that should be taken into consideration, please complete the Parent Input Form. Note that this form is optional.

2022 DISTRICT-WIDE FOOD DRIVE

Edina Public Schools is partnering with VEAP, the Twin Cities largest food pantry, to raise food and funds for local families in need. Please join us April 4 – 8, 2022 as we work to fully stock VEAP’s pantry! With the help of area businesses, organizations, and other school districts, VEAP is aiming high to raise a total of 100,000 pounds of food during this critical spring drive.

When you're shopping to replenish your home with food after spring break, please throw a few items for VEAP in your cart. To help with ideas, we have some fun themed days.

Good Morning Monday: April 4 

Oatmeal, whole grain cereals (Shredded Wheat, Kashi, bran cereals, Chex), breakfast bars 

Toilet Paper Tuesday: April 5 

Toilet paper, tissues, baby wipes, disposable diapers, paper towels and other paper products. 

Wash-up Wednesday: April 6 

Laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, 

shaving cream, deodorant, toothpaste and other hygiene items. 

Baking Time Thursday: April 7 

Flour, cooking oil, sugar, spices, baking powder and other baking essentials 

Anything Goes Friday: April 8 

Hearty canned soups, gluten-free items (brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, cornmeal; nut flours and butters; rice crackers, GF snacks), birthday party items (frosting, cake mix, bubbles, candles) 



Note: Please feel free to bring in ANY item ANY day!

Items must be non-perishable, unopened, and not expired. No bottled water please.

Thank you for you and your student’s help!

LUNCHTIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need 2 volunteers on Fridays to help serve hot lunch. Volunteers will need to be masked (please bring your own) and wear a hairnet (provided at school). You may have to do some light lifting (i.e. moving pans of food to the serving area).

Please sign up HERE if you are able to help!

We still welcome volunteers to supervise lunch in the Normandale Auditorium. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help. 

EDINA COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Community Ed Summer Registration is open!

Check out our 400+ camps and classes for age 2 through grade 12, our all-day care for incoming kindergarten through outgoing 5th grade, and employment and volunteer opportunities. Register on Edina Eleyo.

New This Summer: Tutoring for Developing Readers and/or Students with Markers of Dyslexia: Grades K-3. Edina Community Ed is partnering with Edina Schools' Teaching and Learning to offer specialized reading tutoring taught by licensed Edina teachers uniquely skilled in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Foundational reading skills are taught explicitly, systematically, and sequentially using multisensory approaches and research-based resources. To learn more and register, visit: edinacommunityed.com/Tutoring

If you have additional questions, read our “Common Questions and Answers sheet.” You may also email Jody De St Hubert at jody.desthubert@edinaschools.org and/or call 952-848-4096.”

EDINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

Nominate an outstanding teacher for Edina Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the year! https://www.edinachamber.com/form/view/19319

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE - BIENVENUE AUX SUMMER CAMPS!

Lifelong memories are made at summer camp. Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul is pleased to give your children the opportunity to have fun en français with their new amis. They will enjoy a variety of activities while learning French and discovering the French-speaking world. It’s as simple as un, deux, trois !

All levels are welcome from 3 to 18 years old!

Visit afmsp.org to learn more.

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