A PUBLICATION OF THE NORMANDALE PTO | |
No, not those annual year-end car lot sales events. We’re talking about the feelings of cheer, kindness, giving and joy that rise to the top for all of us during the final festive month on the calendar. Regardless of spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, or your secret affinity for made-for-TV holiday movies, December brings the best out of Normandale – case in point, The Donation Drive lead by our 5th Grade Ambassadors! This school wide initiative is a fantastique way for all of our students to get involved by donating items or helping to assemble kits for the Children's Minnesota and People Serving People organizations. Read below for more details about the Donation Drive and how our school will support those in need this winter season. | |
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DECEMBER CALENDAR DATES
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12/8: Spelling Bee (Entries Due)
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12/6–12/20: Donation Drive
- 12/13: Staff Gifts Deadline
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12/22: Classroom Winter Parties Community Service)
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12/25–12/29: Winter Break
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JANUARY CALENDAR DATES
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1/1–1/5: No School (Winter Break)
- 1/5: Kindergarten Preference Forms Due
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1/15: No School (MLK Jr. Day)
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1/19: No School (Teacher Data Day)
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SALUT FROM PRINCIPAL HOLDEN | |
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What do skis and test assessments have in common? Stumped? Us too – luckily, Principal Holden knows and he's ready to share his insights in this next video segment from the hallways of Normandale. Click to watch, learn, and leave a like, if you'd like.
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WINTER DONATION DRIVE
Dec 6th - Dec 20th
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A Special Message from the 5th Grade Ambassadors
Hello Normandale families! We are hosting a donation drive for people in need. We are asking for students in all grades to bring in travel size items to make activity & toiletry kits as assigned below. Students will assemble donation kits during their classroom winter parties. The grade with the most kits wins a surprise award, announced on Dec 22nd!
- Grades K-2: Donate travel size items for activity kits
- Grades 3-5: Donate travel size items for toiletry kits
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This drive will begin on December 6th and end on December 20th. Please see the flyer above for examples of items needed. If you can’t find something or you don't have time, you can donate a Target gift card. The assembled kits will be donated to Children's Minnesota and People Serving People. Thank you so much for your support! | |
SPELLING BEE SIGN UP
Sign up by Friday!
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It's time for the Scripps National Spelling Bee at N-o-r-m-a-n-d-a-l-e!
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Who: 3rd + 4th + 5th grade students
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When: Wednesdays in Dec and Jan, 7:45-8:30am (Before School)
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Where: Normandale Media Center
Interested students must sign up by December 8th. Parent volunteers are also requested to help. Click on the flyer below for sign up links and full details.
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INCOMING KINDERGARTEN PREFERENCE FORM
Please Submit by January 5th
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Current French Immersion families who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2024-25 school year must submit the Program Preference Form by 4:00pm on January 5th in order to receive Sibling Preference for Edina residents. The Preference Form is available online at the link below.
If you have any questions about the process, please contact the Normandale office at 952-848-4100.
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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Mme Graser's 1st Grade Class
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Mme Graser's 1st grade class hand tied 26 blankets to donate to patients at the HCMC pediatric ICU who need a warm blanket during their stay. The students also made handprinted water color cards. A Child Life Specialist from HCMC visited the class to talk with the students about how their project would positively impact patients. This was a great lesson in making real world connections to others in need. | |
TreeRing is our new yearbook provider and we look forward to working with our school community to build a great yearbook together! The Normandale 2023-2024 yearbook can be ordered now by creating a TreeRing account at the link below. | |
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Follow these steps to set up your account:
- Select "Parent" in the drop-down list
- Enter your name and email address, then set up your password
- Add your student's name (but do NOT provide an email address for any student), and select their school, grade, and teacher from the drop-down lists
- Repeat the process for other students in your household
Once your TreeRing account is set up you will be able to purchase yearbooks. TreeRing account holders can also easily share pictures with the yearbook team!
Please contact the yearbook team leads (Lauren Dickerson and Becky Sertich) at [email protected] if you have any questions or run into issues.
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NORMANDALE STAFF GIFTS
Submit by Dec 13
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The Normandale PTO wants to provide a helping hand and facilitate winter holiday 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, December 13.
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WE GOT SPIRIT. YES WE DO! | |
Thank you to all who made purchases during our grand opening event – your support was tremendous! Our apparel stores will remain open year round with direct shipping to your home whenever you need some French Immersion couture and Normandale pride. | |
Click the links below to visit our fantastique online stores today. | |
FÊTE DES CULTURES
Save the Date – Thursday, February 29th 5:00-7:00 pm
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The Fête des Cultures, or Celebration of Cultures, is a unique, fun, free school event that celebrates the countries and cultures from around the world represented by our Normandale families.
Please join us to learn amazing facts from the posters our students prepare and watch captivating performances from around the world. You can also enjoy sampling food from countries represented by our Normandale families that will tickle your taste buds. It’s a night you do not want to miss!
Students can create a presentation featuring a country or state they've visited, are interested in, or a country their ancestors are from. Be Creative! Have fun! Make it colorful and interesting!
Registration form coming soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
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FRENCH MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION | |
Normandale students have the opportunity to order French magazines that will be sent directly to their home. Click on the button below to learn more! | |
Place your order on the website below, using promotional code E31. | |
ROSETTA WICART
First Grade – Graser
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I'm originally from Tours, in the center of France, in the region where there are castles and vineyards. I currently live in Pau for my studies at the University. My parents live in Royan by the sea and I like to visit them to spend time with my family and enjoy the beach. I have two older brothers, Victor and Simon. I love spending time with nature and animals, playing sports, and having quality time with my friends; they mean a lot to me. When I'm on my own, I love baking, watching films, reading and listening to music. | | |
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Favorite Foods: I don't have a favorite, but I prefer salty foods to sweet ones. I eat everything and love to try new flavors. I'm looking forward to discovering American specialties and sharing my culinary culture.
In The US: During my stay, I want to visit and experience as many things as I can. Attending sports and cultural events of all kinds. Familiarizing myself with American culture and lifestyles. I'm excited about everything! I cannot wait to discover new people, new places and new scenery.
I am looking forward to discovering the school, the state of Minnesota, and the people I will be spending the year with. It's going to be a great learning experience and I can't wait to get started!
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AMERICAN INDIAN PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Next Meeting is December 14th
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Please see the attached flyer for information on Edina Public Schools American Indian Parent Advisory Council Meetings, held on the second Thursday each month at Edina High School. | |
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 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.
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