A PUBLICATION OF THE NORMANDALE PTO | |
IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! | |
That’s right families, just 14 days left until the first days of school - but who’s counting? This new school year brings tons of new news and newsworthy things you wish you knew going on at Normandale, beginning with this revamped twice-a-month newsletter from your PTO. It’s full of key dates, student resources, parent insights, community opportunities, need-to-knows and good-to-knows. If that isn’t enough to get you motivated, then turn on Europe's “Final Countdown” and get ready for blast off as the new school year takes off! | |
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AUGUST CALENDAR DATES
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8/24 – Normandale Open House
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8/28 – Connect + Assess (Day 1)
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8/29 – Connect + Assess (Day 2)
- 8/30 – First Day of School!
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR DATES
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9/04 – No School (Labor Day)
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9/14 – Picture Day
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9/25 – No School (Prof. Dev.)
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SALUT FROM PRINCIPAL HOLDEN | |
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Dear Normandale families,
Time flies when you are having fun! I snuck away this summer for some family time at Manitowish Waters, WI and some “me” time bike-packing gravel roads in the Superior National Forest. I hope our staff and students had a chance to recharge too, because back-to-school preparations are underway!
- This week we welcomed new teachers to New Teacher Orientation.
- Edina's French interns have arrived this week and are beginning to settle in.
- Building leadership teams across the district met last week to flesh out school improvement plans.
- Teaching teams have been meeting to plan for instruction.
- Teachers have been doing training on the science of reading, Singapore math and culturally proficient school systems.
- Normandale is partnering with researchers at the U of MN to increase student sense of belonging.
- Construction workers and custodians have been busy cleaning rooms, polishing floors, replacing windows, repaving Frontage Road and tuck-pointing exterior walls.
I know your “to-do” lists are getting longer, but please check out the items below in SCHOOL SUBJECTS for key events and resources to be ready for the school year.
Finally, enjoy the last few weeks of summer and know that Normandale staff are excited to greet you and your student(s) in the coming days!
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NORMANDALE OPEN HOUSE
August 24th: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
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Embark on a guided scavenger hunt to tour the building, meet teachers, get introduced to extra-curricular activities and community groups, and end with a cool school treat! Park in the Gold Lot and enter Door 10. | |
CONNECT + ASSESS DAYS
August 28th & 29th
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This event is for families and teachers to get to know one another in one-on-one sessions before the school year starts. You should have received an email from Normandale with instructions for signing up to meet with your student’s teacher. Please make every effort to attend if you can. Park in the Gold Lot and enter Door 10.
Please contact the Normandale Office with any questions at 952-848-4100.
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UPDATE YOUR INFO IN THE PORTAL | |
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Visit My Info Update in the Infinite Campus Portal to review the following:
- Home address
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Student immunization records
- Student Information Release agreement
- Complete if you do not want your student's name, photograph, or other information to appear in district publications, yearbooks, etc.
Need help? Access a Tutorial Here.
Having trouble logging in? Email the Parent Portal Help Desk for assistance.
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Everything you need to know about how things work at Normandale can be found in the following Guide and Handbook. Click the buttons below to access full details. | |
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
Thursday, September 14th
Retake Day: Oct 13th
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Everyone can be photogenic in the right light, especially if they're dressed for success:
- Choose an outfit that the child is comfortable in
- Avoid bright patterns and logos
Small mirrors and throw-away combs will be available for students to do final prep before they say "fromage!"
Normandale is working with a new company for school pictures. Visit their website to learn more about their services: Kemmetmueller Photography website
Pictures will be available for purchase after Picture Day.
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CLASS + BUS ASSIGNMENTS
Now Posted On Infinite Campus
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Login to Infinite Campus and look for each link in the drop-down menu:
- Classroom Placements under Documents > Schedule
- Bus Assignments under More > Transportation
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BREAKFAST + LUNCH UPDATES
Beginning on July 1, 2023, Edina has joined the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. All students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. If your student wants to receive a second lunch, an individual milk without a complete meal, or any other of our a-la-carte options, students will need to pay for these items through money in their lunch account. Although no application is required to receive the free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important as it can provide other benefits to your student and helps the school qualify for education funds.
Breakfast and lunch menus are linked at the bottom of this newsletter
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Visiting the Lost + Found seems inevitable. Make it easy on yourself and label children's belongings with Name Bubbles and give an in-kind kickback to school! | |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Normandale Magic Doesn't Happen Without YOU!
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We have so many amazing volunteer opportunities for you in 2023-24! Some are during the school day and some tasks can be done at home. Some are kid-facing, others are behind the scenes, and some are even the life of the party...Gala, that is! Click the button below to see what's available and don't miss your opportunity to have fun and help out!
Help Support our Amazing Interns!
The success of the intern program all comes down to our incredible community. It takes many hands to make this program run smoothly and now is a perfect opportunity to give back and get involved!
We are seeking volunteers for three very important openings on the committee:
- Host Family Coordinator
- Communications Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
Click the button below to find out more about the roles and sign up!
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2ND ANNUAL CLAP-IN
Wednesday, August 23rd – 9:30am
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Who & What: EPS families, students & groups gather to cheer on EPS staff as they enter the high school to show our appreciation & support
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When: Wed, August 23 at 9:30am
- Band starts at 10:00am, program for staff starts at 10:15am
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Where: Edina High School, Door 6
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How: Make a sign or banner and wear green!
- We also have some placards with messages like ‘Go Hornets’, ‘Thrive’, ‘Discover Possibilities’
The goal is to have 8 families sign up from every school represented. Please click the button below to participate!
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INTERN WELCOME WEEKS
August 23 - September 7
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The French interns are here! We are asking for volunteers to help drive the interns to and from their orientation events. Please click the button below to sign up for a shift. We appreciate your help and support. Thank you! | |
EDINA COMMUNITY EDUCATION | |
Community Ed Fall Registration is now open! Check out the before and after school enrichment, evening and weekend classes, and non-school day opportunities. Click the button to learn more and register on Edina Eleyo. | |
Do you need help paying for sports or clubs? Edina Give and Go grants up to $1,000 per student per school year to pay registration fees for sports, after school clubs or classes, tutoring, AP exams, instrument rental, drivers education, and more. Click the button to learn more and apply. | |
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. | |
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The Edina Education Fund (EEF) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the continued academic excellence of the Edina Public Schools.
The EEF 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 EEF 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.
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