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A PUBLICATION OF THE NORMANDALE PTO

AN ODE TO SPRINGTIME

Turn Around. Every now and then we get a little bit restless and we dream of something wild.

Turn Around. Every now and then we get a little bit hopeless as we wait for temps to get mild.

Turn Around. Every now and then we get a little bit general at the PTO meeting Thursday night.

Turn Around. Every now and then we get a little bit healthy, then we see the itchy look in our eyes.

Turn around, SPRINGTIME. Every now and then our allergies start.

Turn around, SPRINGTIME. Every now and then lunch is á la carte.

And there's a "Families" page on our website! And the carnival is around the corner!

And we collected a ton for the food drive! And the school year's almost over!...

...Once upon a time there was light in the sky, but n­ow there's only clouds and no dark.

Nothing we can say. A total eclipse of the sun heart.

APRIL CALENDAR DATES

  • 4/11: PTO General Meeting
  • 4/15 & 4/16: Wonka School Play
  • 4/19: No School (Professional Development)

MAY CALENDAR DATES

  • 5/04 La Kermesse (Carnival)
  • 5/27 No School (Memorial Day)
  • 5/31 Last Day of School

SALUT FROM PRINCIPAL HOLDEN

Dear Normandale families,


For the past several years Normandale has taken advantage of a Federal Americorps program (Ampact), to support students in math and reading. Ampact, formerly known as Reading Corps and Math Corps, is a low cost, research-based program that provides in-school tutoring to qualifying students in reading and math. Normandale is fortunate to have tutors Zach Naylor (4th and 5th grade math) and Abby Duke (3rd grade reading) working with our students and teachers. Next year I would like to add an additional 10 hour/week Ampact reading tutor at Normandale. Are you or someone you know interested in helping struggling readers? Would you like to see a student's face light up as they "crack the code" of reading? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please consider applying to be an Ampact reading tutor at Normandale. Working as a reading tutor is a great option for:


  • High school students looking to do a "gap year".
  • Recent college graduates interested in paying off student loans and/or working with students.
  • Adults exploring, or re-entering the teaching profession.


If you, or someone you know is interesting in working as a reading tutor at Normandale next year, please contact me at Chris.Holden@edinaschools.org.

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

NORMANDALE SCHOOL WEBSITE

Families Page is Live!

We're excited to announce the launch of a dedicated web page on Normandale’s school site tailored to meet the needs of our current families. The new “Families” page serves as a centralized hub for essential information, including recent announcements, calendars, lunch menus, and convenient access to the Parent Portal.  


You can access the page by going to the Normandale Elementary website and clicking Families at the top of the page, or simply click the button below. 

FAMILIES WEBSITE

We understand the importance of having quick and easy access to the information that matters most, and this page is designed with our families in mind. We encourage you to explore the page and let us know your thoughts – we value your feedback and are open to suggestions on how we can make this resource even more helpful for you!


You'll find information and updates from our PTO on the Normandale PTO website.

WONKA SCHOOL PLAY

April 15th & 16th: 5:30pm

Come out to support your fellow classmates in a performance of Wonka at Southview Middle School auditorium next week!

VEAP FOOD DRIVE

Thank You from 5th Grade Ambassadors

Thank you to all Normandale students, families, teachers and staff for the collective effort during our food drive. We collected 2,280 lbs of most needed items with your support! 


Merci beaucoup, par les Ambassadeurs de 5ème Année

LA KERMESSE

Saturday, May 4th: 3-6pm

Edina Community Center

Normandale’s annual carnival, La Kermesse, is one of our students’ FAVORITE events of the year. We will have bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, a DJ & SO MUCH FUN! All profits from the event support our award-winning French immersion program. 


Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 18 at 12:00pm


New this year! VIP Admission packages will be available for purchase, including reserved front row event parking, VIP check-in line, 2 parent prize basket raffle entries, and a shopping tote bag with the new Normandale logo. Only 10 packages available!


While purchasing your tickets, check out the Kid Connections and donate for chances to win unique student experiences with Normandale teachers, interns, and staff! Only available online through the Membership Toolkit this year!


Help make La Kermesse a success by donating raffle prize basket items via the La Kermesse Amazon Wishlist, or contribute financially toward event costs through the Membership Toolkit here.


Click the button below for all event details!

LA KERMESSE INFO

PARENT PASS

PTO GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, April 11th: 6:30pm

Engage Events Center

Pease join us for an evening of thanking interns, the generous host and partner families, as well as reviewing the annual budget for next year. Light appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and wine will be served!


Location: Engage Events Center, 6975 Washington Avenue, Edina, MN 55439

SUMMER FRENCH TUTORING

Each spring we compile a list of Normandale staff who are interested in tutoring students over the summer. Please contact Anne Anderson if you would like to receive this list.

ELEMENTARY ART SHOW

March 14th - April 19th

Edina Public Library

Artwork by students from six Edina elementary schools, including Normandale, will be on display from March 14 – April 19 at the Edina Public Library located at 5280 Grandview Square. Come check out their inspiring works of art!


Any questions, please contact Mme French-Amara at leanne.french-amara@edinaschools.org.

SUMMER BONJOUR CAMP

Are you interested in having your child practice French over the summer? Through the Edina Community Education program, we have Normandale teachers Madame Abdo (K), Madame Thomas (1st), Madame Heffelfinger (2nd), Madame Coldagelli (3rd), and Madame May (4th/5th) teaching our Bonjour Camps! This is a great opportunity for our students to practice their French before the fall. 


Registration links and dates for camps are listed below. Please note that the grade level is the grade they will be entering in the fall.

DISCOVERY KITCHEN

April 16th + May 21st

Volunteer to help hand out new fruit and veggie recipe samples to students during their lunch period. The last sampling dates for the school year are April 16th and May 21st. Sign up to volunteer for a 35-minute shift using the link below!


On April 16th, we will be serving samples of broccoli ranch salad. Encourage your student to give it a taste!

DISCOVERY KITCHEN SIGN UP

WE GOT SPIRIT. DO YOU?

New warm weather styles coming soon, with another week of free shipping on orders later in April. Stay tuned for more updates!

Need some new French Immersion couture and Normandale apparel in the New Year? Visit our online stores to get the latest school styles shipped directly to your door.

Click the links below to visit our fantastique online stores today.

SHOP KIDS APPAREL HERE
SHOP ADULT APPAREL HERE

NEIGHBORHOOD FOREST

Tree Saplings Update

For those of you who signed up for tree saplings, you'll be receiving planting instructions in your email and the saplings will arrive by April 19th. Please stay tuned for more detailed information coming soon!

MERCI BEAUCOUP

Special Thanks & Gratitude

  • HUGE thanks to Alex Halverson and Sarah Lenhardt who lead the Imagination Fair as well as the parent volunteers who helped to make sure the event ran smoothly.
  • Thank you to everyone who generously donated food for the VEAP Food Drive, the volunteers who transported 500-800 lbs of food EACH DAY to VEAP, and Selen Ozakhun for leading the volunteer effort.

INTERN INTROS

SAHRA LAVIGNE-JOST 

Third Grade

My name is Sahra, I was born on October 1, 2001, I'm 21 years old. I live in Dorlisheim, a small village in Alsace. I'm a fun-loving, open-minded and a cheerful person who likes to have fun and enjoy life to the full. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education this year, and I'm looking forward to spend a year at Normandale! I've been passionate about horse-riding since I was 4, and I often go hiking with my dog. I love to travel! I visited Mauritius, Mexico, New York, Greece, Egypt, Spain, Italy...I've already been skiing, I'm a beginner but I love it! I love hiking, sports, going out with friends or family. I'm very curious and I love discovering new things, new cultures, traditions and ways of life. I'm an only child on my mother's side, and have a half-brother and half-sister on my father's side. I'm very close to my family, especially my mom. My parents split up but get along very well, and I live alone with my mom. 

Favorite Foods: When it comes to food, I'm a real « bon vivant » who loves and enjoys everything. But in winter I love raclette! I like cooking, for example beef bourguignon, bolognese, cake, ...  

 

In The US: I look forward to meeting the family I will live with, to sharing moments with them as well as with the other trainees. I can't wait to share my French culture and to discover the French immersion of the pupils of my classroom. Of course I expect to discover the American culture as a whole!! 

 

NEIGHBOR NOTES

EDINA BAND MATTRESS FUNDRAISER

Saturday, April 13th: 10am-5pm

South View Middle School

The Edina Band is hosting a fundraiser with a one day mattress sale, with savings of 20-50% off brand new, name brand mattresses. Check out the flyer below for more details.

EVENT FLYER

EDINA GIVE + GO

10th Anniversary Celebration

April 12th: 6-9pm at Pinstripes

Edina Give and Go is celebrating 10 years of supporting EPS students at their event: A Night of Games and Giving on Friday, April 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Pinstripes Edina.


It will be a fun evening of games & prizes, food & drink, silent auction & EHS jazz band entertainment. Last year, Edina Give and Go provided $8,500 in scholarships for 57 Normandale students to participate in after school and summer enrichment activities.


Thanks to a very generous community supporter, 100% of all funds raised, including ticket sales, will help us send 200 EPS students to activities this summer, including flag football, dance, drone racing, funky jewelry making, chess, and more.


To participate in this fun event supporting our community, please register at the link below.

EVENT REGISTRATION

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

The Alliance Française is the non-profit French cultural center serving the Twin Cities and is a proud partner of French immersion schools and their families. Alliance Française offers a library, summer camps for children of all ages and levels, French classes for adults, cooking classes, and more than 150 cultural events each year. Learn more about Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul by clicking the button below.

AFMSP WEBSITE

EDINA EDUCATION FUND

The Edina Education Fund is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the continued academic excellence of the Edina Public Schools.


The Ed Fund secures private, supplemental funding to support valuable education experiences and innovative projects in the Edina Public Schools. Funds raised augment school system revenues that are provided by taxes, state aid, and other parent and student led fundraising efforts. The Ed Fund is necessary to help ensure the caliber of educational programs we have come to expect of the Edina Public Schools. Your support means greater academic opportunities for all students, today and into the future.


We are fortunate to be part of the Edina community that has a strong, valued and well-respected school system. However, to protect and enhance the value of our homes and property and the quality of life we enjoy, we must further invest in our public school system. Edina Education Fund contributes to the development and financial support of district-wide programs within Literacy, STEAM and Mental Health/Wellness Services for all students and staff.

CONTRIBUTE HERE

VOILÀ – MERCI BEAUCOUP!

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