THE LION'S ROAR!
May 13, 2022
A Message from one of our Lion Trainers!
Dear Families,
Greetings!
Thank you so much for all of your great support this week! Our students and staff are resilient and show great perseverance! You are also so supportive and we appreciate your kindness throughout our changes this week.
We ended the week with a wonderful Field Day and Fun Run, and for that, we are grateful! Thank you to Mr. Purcell and Mr. Reising for a wonderful Field Day, and to our PTO and volunteers for a wonderful Fun Run!
Have a most wonderful weekend with your families!
Mrs. Ballard, Principal
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/16/22 - Art Club - 3:45 PM
5/17/22 - Pride Drummers - 7:45 AM
5/18/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
5/18/22 - Talent Show Rehearsals - 2:15 - 3:30 PM
5/23 - 5/27 - Boys & Girls Club CLOSED all week! Please make other transportation arrangements for after school.
5/24/22 - Pride Singers Concert - 7:00 PM
5/25/22 - Norris Talent Show - 9:30 AM
5/25/22 - Last Day of School - 2:15 Dismissal - (Mrs. Gutsgell's Pre-K dismisses at 2:00) (5th Grade Clap Out @ 2:05)
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF 5/16 - 5/20
Jayde Kessler
Jackson Genereux
Evelyn Koehler
Braxton Scroggs
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Sam Johnston - Mrs. Barr's Class
Ariyonna Perkins - Mrs. Wees' Class
Dylan Johnson - Mrs. Preister's Class
Lucy Ballard - Mrs. Kelly's Class
Jisselle Torres - Ms. Knipfer's Class
MAY LUNCH MENU
STAFF CHANGES FOR THE 2022/2023 SCHOOL YEAR!
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN - Mrs. Melissa Croom (Moving from 1st Grade)
KINDERGARTEN - Mrs. Krista Morrison (Moving from 4th Grade)
1ST GRADE - Ms.Sarah Ferguson (Moving from 2nd Grade)
2ND GRADE - Mrs. Carrie Grove (Moving from Kindergarten)
4TH GRADE - Morgan Parriott - Welcome to Norris!!
RESOURCE PARA - Ms. Devyn Denman (Moving from Preschool)
We are all so excited for these changes and are looking forward to a GREAT 2022/2023!
2022/2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
June 6th - Existing Student/Family Annual Update OLR Window Opens - ALL students must have their information updated each year. These updates need to be completed by JULY 31st!
MEDICATION PICK-UP
Please stop by the health room during school hours to pick up or call 402-715-8341 to make other arrangements.
Thank you!!
GOODBYE AVERY AND MACI!!
This week we had to say goodbye to Avery and her amazing handler Maci! Maci has completed her student teaching at Norris and is thrilled to announce that she has accepted a position as the SPED teacher at Pinewood Elementary. Their time here at Norris has been incredible! Maci is a natural in the classroom and Avery's presence at Norris has improved moods, increased smiles and has impacted each one of us in such a positive way!
We will miss you both and wish you the best of luck on your next adventure!!
NORRIS TALENT SHOW
Students who have signed up to participate MUST come to rehearsal on May 18th from 2:15-3:30 and have a ride arranged prior to the rehearsals.
Congratulations to our Newly Nominated PTO Board for 2022/2023!
President: Heidi Andsager
Vice President: Vanessa Huxhold
Secretary: Heather Doyle
Treasurer: Tim Malm
Volunteer Coordinator: Anna Pectol
2021/2022 PTO Board
Vice President: Heidi Andsager
Secretary: Angel Chappell
Treasurer: Michelle Isaacson
Volunteer Coordinator: Jenny Kleinsasser
PTO Email: pto.norris@gmail.com
Facebook: Norris Elementary PTO
SUMMER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
MPS - Summer Library
Omaha Public Library - Summer Reading Program
summer sports clinics @ millard south
MILLARD SOUTH SWIM LESSONS
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL SPARK PROGRAM - FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Childcare Millard Students & Parents Love!
Are you looking for before and after school care for your student this Fall? Spark (formerly Kids Network) is a program provided by the Millard Public Schools Foundation. Spark provides a safe and fun environment for all students to participate in academic and recreational activities outside of the traditional school day.
Limited spots are available!
Register Today! www.mpsfoundation.org
The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the school district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives.
SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP
Covid information
Masks are now optional in our buildings and are no longer being required to enter. Please continue to monitor your child at home. If your child is sick and/or has been tested for COVID, please do not send your child to school until the results are back and symptoms have improved, including 24 hours fever-free without the use of medication. Thank you for your help in keeping our students and staff as safe as possible!
Colleen Ballard, Principal
Kendal Runde, Admin. Intern
Julie Grothe, Admin. Assistant
Norris Elementary School
NORRIS MISSION STATEMENT:
Norris Elementary guarantees each child a world-class education in a safe and diverse learning environment where students demonstrate academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and self-worth. Through innovative practices, Norris empowers its educational community to actively pursue personal goals and ROAR with pride!
Website: norris.mpsomaha.org
Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8340
Twitter: @NorrisElem