School Partner: Normandale Hills

In fall of 2002, United Educators Credit Union and Normandale Hills Elementary School , located in Bloomington, became business/school partners through the Prepare Bloomington program. Prepare Bloomington is a program of the Education Foundation of Bloomington in partnership with the Bloomington Public School District and the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the program is to enhance the quality of education in the Bloomington schools and the quality of the work force for businesses by establishing and maintaining high-caliber and creative partnerships between schools and businesses. Partnered businesses and schools agree to work together on projects and activities that enhance the quality of education for Bloomington students while improving skills critical to success in the workplace.

To date, partnership highlights include a monthly Credit Union Day held every third Thursday of the month, credit union staff tutors, credit union volunteers assisting with school book fairs and carnivals, classroom speakers, joint fundraisers, and celebration activities for National Credit Union Youth Week and National Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Week.

The credit union has also amended its charter to include the students of Normandale Hills Elementary School. The students now have the opportunity to join the credit union and participate in our youth savings clubs.

Normandale Hills Elementary School Students

Abby Bushlack, Eden Prairie Branch Supervisor, with Andrew Vollmuth, Normandale Hills Elementary School Principal