join us saturday, May 4 2023 2:00-5:00PM
Edina community center gyms
(door 7, backside of Normandale)
Bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, and a DJ, OH MY! La Kermesse is a full family affair for siblings, incoming Kindergarten families, and grandparents – so spread the word and mark your calendars! All profits from the event support our award-winning French immersion program.
We need many volunteers to make La Kermesse go, go, go! Adults and Extended French students are welcome to sign up. Shifts are short so you have plenty of time to have fun!
Tickets on sale now in Membership Toolkit!
2024 Admission:
Child (ages 5+) $15
Child (4 years and younger) free!
Adult $5
Family $45 (Choose this option if you have 3+ children attending; good for up to 2 adults.)
NEW! VIP package, $150 - Only 10 available! Includes:
Admission for 2 adults and 2+ kids ($45 value)
Reserved front-row event parking (priceless!)
VIP check-in line (priceless!)
2 parent prize basket raffle entries ($20 value)
Shopping tote bag with the new Normandale logo ($10 value)
*If your family is interested in attending La Kermesse and cost is a barrier, please contact Principal Chris Holden for a scholarship code to purchase tickets through Membership Toolkit.
Kid Connections:
Normandale teachers, interns, and staff host Kid Connection experiences that your student can enter to win! Entries to each drawing are available in Membership Toolkit. Giveaway rules.
Sneak peek:
Make friendship bracelets with Mme Martinez
Mousse au chocolat for you and 3 friends at lunch from Mme Heffelfinger
Play a 5v5 soccer game with M. Kigin and 8 friends after school
Eat a special breakfast with Mme May and 2 friends before school
…and many more!
La Kermesse Coloring Contest:
Look for a coloring contest sheets to come home this week (or click here to print)! Return artwork by April 26 to enter the contest. All art will be featured at the La Kermesse carnival and contest winners’ work will be printed on a keepsake canvas and displayed at school until the end of the year!
Donations needed
You can help make La Kermesse a success by donating raffle prize basket items via the La Kermesse Amazon Wishlist, or contributing financially toward event costs through Membership Toolkit.
Your donation matters!
100 lollipops = $5
One student admission scholarship = $15
Half of the cost of a carnival game = $35 covers
1/3rd of a raffle prize basket = $50
One hour of a bouncy house = $100
One face paint artist for the entire carnival = $300