Normandale Hills Elementary PTA

Props to Mr. Z for a great year of positive vibes!

At Normandale Hills Elementary in Bloomington, music teacher Jeff Zupfer is helping students navigate a difficult school year through songs focused on joy, resilience and belonging.

It’s a bright spot, considering this school year was marked by several events that weighed heavily on students and families, including a shooting at the Annunciation Church and School and increased immigration enforcement across the Twin Cities.

Read it here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/05/minnesota-teacher-helps-kids-feel-connected-through-music

📸 Jacob Aloi | MPR News

A farewell to our 5th graders who are moving on to middle school next year!

Congratulations to this year's graduating class of fifth graders! Once a Knight, Always a Knight!

Thank you to all of our wonderful teachers and staff that contribute experiences like these to our Silent Auction each year!

Great job!

SpiritWear Store Closes 5/17 - Your last chance to order the limited designs from this year! https://normandalehills.itemorder.com/shop/home/

"BOGO" Book Fair Next Week: 5/18-5/22 - Still looking for volunteers, before & after school. Earn $30 to spend at the fair after volunteering just one shift! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FABA728AAFB6-63772607-scholastic #/

Scholastic 25/26 BOGO Book Fair Come help us with our book fair- we would love to have you! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

PTA Meeting Tonight!

Tonight is our final PTA meeting of the year, and everyone's invited! The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the NH Media Center. We'll recap this year, look ahead to next year, hold elections for the 2026-27 board, and more. Child care will be provided, and we hope to see you there!
Can’t attend in person? Join us on Zoom, details at https://bit.ly/4qC8ufT

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The Star Tribune ran a very complimentary article on Mr. Z following the governor's visit:

Music teacher’s ‘One Minnesota’ song strikes a chord At Normandale Hills Elementary in Bloomington, Mr. Z’s original songs are the soundtrack of school life.