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A PUBLICATION OF THE NORMANDALE PTO

A+ FOR APPRECIATION

T is for the Time they dedicate to helping our children each day.

E is for the Energy they bring to their classrooms in an inspiring way.

A is for the Attention they provide to guiding our kids throughout the year.

C is for the Care they give to the French-infused lessons we adoringly get to hear.

H is for the Happiness they spark in all of our precocious lil' go-getters.

E is for the Endurance it obviously takes to sustain those above mentioned grade-schoolers...

R is for the Respect we have for all they do–for the students, for us, and Normandale too!

MAY CALENDAR DATES

  • 5/17 All Library Books Due to Media Center
  • 5/22 Deadline for Online Staff Gifts
  • 5/27 No School (Memorial Day)
  • 5/31 Last Day of School (5th Grade Recognition, Field Day grades K-4)

SALUT FROM PRINCIPAL HOLDEN

Dear Normandale Families,


This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Normandale. Like you and your students, I am grateful for the hard work and expertise of our Normandale teaching team! Much of the work our classroom teachers, specialists and academic support staff do planning, preparing, translating and teaming goes unseen. To celebrate this work, the PTO has planned a number of special treats over the course of the week. Thank you to the PTO and Allison Olfelt, Liz Seaman, Hattie Priem and Sarah Priest for making Normandale staff feel appreciated!

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

FIELD DAY

Save the Date - Friday, May 31st at 12pm

Normandale's Field Day is on the last day of school, Friday May 31st. Look for more details in the next La Liaison including a volunteer sign up for the fun filled afternoon with your kiddos! Field Day will go on, rain or shine!

MEDIA CENTER REMINDER

Library Books Due by Friday, May 17

From coding robots to celebrating a record breaking Read-a-Thon, we have had an amazing year with students in the Media Center. Thank you for all your support during the school year.  


Next week will be our last week of Media Center lessons. We start wrapping up the school year with finishing projects, preparing for next year and a book inventory. To make sure that our inventory is accurate, we ask that all library books are due back no later than Friday, May 17. We will be sending out emails and sending home the titles of the books that your student has checked out starting next week.


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


Lynnea West - Media Specialist Lynnea.West@EdinaSchools.org

Ann Zimprich - Media Assistant Ann.Zimprich@EdinaSchools.org

SUMMER LEARNING

Resources to Beat the "Summer Slide"

Motivating children to learn over the summer can be rewarding in the long run, even though you may find it a daunting task. There are myriad reasons children don’t like to do summer work or even read over the summer months. These articles will explain why and what you can do about it. Dig in!

 

Check out these resources for parents through the Reading is Fundamental Website. Also, bookmark the Reading Rockets website as well. This site has great articles and resources for all types of readers.

 

In addition, Laura Hanson and Jennifer Johnson have a couple of articles about summer learning here: Summer Learning Loss: How to Get Kids Reading Over the Summer

 

Still want more? Check out our At-Home Summer Math and Reading Programs (if interested register before midnight on Thursday, May 30th). Don’t forget the Elementary Media Resources site as well for even more learning resources. 

 

Email Jennifer Johnson if you have any questions.

PARENT PASS

END OF YEAR GIFTS

For Teachers & Staff

The Normandale PTO wants to provide a helping hand and facilitate end of year gifts for Normandale teachers and staff through our Membership Toolkit platform. You may also send notes without making a monetary gift. Additional details can be found here. Participation is optional.


All gifts and notes must be submitted by 11pm on Wednesday, May 22.

GIFT + NOTE LINK

SUMMER GEAR AVAILABLE ONLINE

NEW summer inspired Normandale gear is HERE for some warm weather fun!

Don't miss these limited time only bags, towels, hats, shirts, tanks and tees.

Visit our summer store and complete your order for home shipping today.

SHOP THE SUMMER GEAR HERE

Shop our full clothing assortments in the online stores below.

SHOP ALL KIDS APPAREL HERE
SHOP ALL ADULT APPAREL HERE

DISCOVERY KITCHEN

Final Event on May 21st

The last sampling date of the school year is on May 21st, and there are volunteer spots available for First & Fifth Grade lunches. One last chance to sign up and hand out samples using the link below!

DISCOVERY KITCHEN SIGN UP

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.

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.

MERCI BEAUCOUP

Special Thanks & Gratitude

  • Big kudos to the Carnival Committee - Allison Olfelt, Kristen Gunderson, Taylor Ellingson, Greta Livingood, Alex Halverson, Kelly Rogers, Emily Bierman, Alissa Movern, Kris Hoplin and Liz Seaman for a fantastic La Kermesse! We are so thankful for all of the interns, extended french students, and family volunteers who helped out to make it such a successful event.
  • Thank you to the apparel committee - Taylor Ellingson, Justin Wolocko, An Taylor and Elizabeth Neil for coordinating the Normandale apparel program.

INTERN INTROS

NINON SERIN

Third Grade

I began my studies (3 years) in Paris in the 12th arrondissement and have now been in Bordeaux for 3 years. Bordeaux is my favorite city, and it's where I'd like to live after this experience in the United States. I feel close to my family, even though we don't see each other very often. They can count on me, and I can count on them. Family reunions are always pleasant moments for me, with my parents, my brother and my sister. Above all, I love to travel. Going to museums, visiting monuments or just walking around. I like cycling, reading, going to restaurants, partying... I like playing with children, entertaining them, which is why I'm a summer camp organizer. 

Favorite Foods: I love to eat, and look forward to discovering the typical or traditional meals of the region. 

 

In The US: I'm really looking forward to getting to know the school and the students. I can't wait to start class with my homeroom teacher. It's going to be an enriching experience and will enable me to acquire not only a professional posture, but also a Franco-American pedagogy.


In Edina, I'd like to discover the culture of this state. I'd like to be able to go to Minneapolis often to enjoy the museums (institute of art for example), the parks... I'd like to see a game, walk by the river and see the falls...Then, I'd like to discover other American states. During vacations or long weekends, I'd like to go to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New Orleans, New Mexico or even Arizona. 

NEIGHBOR NOTES

AAPI MONTH FESTIVAL

Saturday May 18th: 12-4pm

Rosland Park Edina

The Edina Asian American Alliance (EAAA) presents the 2nd annual AAPI Month Festival, "Reach for the Stars!" Edina families will host featured cultural tables that celebrate our rich Asian Edina heritages. The Festival will conclude with naming the second recipient of EAAA’s Teacher of the Year Recognition - our very own Mme Martinez!!


The Festival is free and open to the public and includes a book giveaway and author signing for the first 100 attendees. Event flyer linked below!

EVENT FLYER

EDINA MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM

"Try It Out" Sessions: May 8th + 15th

Attention current 5th graders! The Edina Mountain Bike Team is hosting two “Try It Out” sessions for incoming 6th - 12th grade students. Learn the skills it takes to ride, join the team! Any bike in good working condition with off road tires will work for the Try It Out sessions.   

Try It Out Sessions: 

Wednesday, May 8th from 6:30-8 p.m. – Girls only

Wednesday, May 15th from 6:30-8 p.m. – All welcome 

Meet at Creek Valley School Park (near water tower), 6301 Gleason Road

 

Registration and waiver required for “Try It Out” sessions, linked here.

EVENT FLYER

EDINA GIVE + GO

Edina Give and Go provides activity grants to students at Normandale and the other Edina Public School buildings so they can afford to participate in everything from basketball and hockey to after school chess club, choir and theater, to reading & math tutoring to summer camp. Over the past 9 years, Edina Give and Go has provided $1.4 million in activity grants so over 2,400 students in low-income households could participate in activities alongside their peers, helping to close the opportunity gap. 

 

Please consider making a donation to help one more student learn a new skill, discover his or her passion, and gain a sense of belonging. Thank you!

DONATE HERE

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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