THE LION'S ROAR!
December 9, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Hello Norris Lions!
What a fun day we had today at our Fun Run and Field Day! A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers who made today such a success! We could not have done this without you! We are so appreciative of every family who gathered pledges and donations for this fun event. It is not too late for donations if you are still collecting from friends and family! We love to see the support, Norris is such a special community!
We are so excited for the installation of our new playground this summer, which has been the fundraising focus of the Fun Run for several years. A large portion of the funds raised today will go toward the installation of a Preschool playground to keep our littlest Lions active and enjoying a space just for them!
We have a BIG week coming up, here are a few reminders as we enter the last two weeks of school:
- All student medications need to be picked up in the office by the last day of school, by an parent or guardian
- Please have your child check the Lost & Found, as items will be donated this summer
- Return all library books to Norris!
A big shout out this week to all of our Norris moms, grandmas, and mother figures in our students lives! Thank you for ALL you do to grow your kids into the best versions of themselves! I hope your Mother's Day is fun, relaxing, and you are able to enjoy the special moments with your family!
Happy Mother's Day!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/14/23 - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
5/16/23 - Pride Drummers - 7:45 AM
5/17/23 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
5/17/23 - Talent Show Rehearsal - 2:15 - 3:00 PM
5/19/23 - Pride Singer Concert @ MSHS - 7:00 PM
5/23/23 - Talent Show - 9:30 AM
5/24/23 - Last Day of Pre-school (Ms. Dennis' Class ONLY)
5/25/23 - LAST DAY of school - Dismissal @ 12:00 PM (No lunch served)
- Senior Walk & 5th Grade Clap-Out begins at 11:40 AM
Looking Ahead -
6/4/23 - Norris Night @ The Storm Chasers - 5:05 PM - ORDER TICKETS BELOW!
8/10/23 - WELCOME BACK! First day of School!
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2022/2023 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2022/2023 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF MAY 15TH - MAY 19TH
GRADY KELLY
GRAFTON NEVINS
LILI ALLEN
RYLEE COFFIN
LUNCH MENU - MAY 2023
END OF THE YEAR EVENTS
5th Grade & Senior Clap Outs!
May 25th, the final day of school, we will be celebrating two very special groups of students. Our current 5th graders moving on to middle school, and any graduating high school seniors who attended Norris Elementary!
All staff and students will line the hallways of Norris for 5th graders and Seniors to proceed through the building one final time. Parents are invited to line the sidewalks outside the building to cheer for our 'graduating' 5th graders and Seniors. Our "Clap Out" will begin at approximately 11:40.
Please help us spread the word to any friends, families, or neighbors with seniors graduating from any MPS school this year who are former Norris students. We would love to see them on May 25th in their cap and gown!
Summer Access to IXL
I am pleased to tell you that your child will have access to IXL on their home devices over the summer!
IXL is a comprehensive learning program offering unlimited math and language arts practice across thousands of skills—all of which are aligned to Nebraska Standards. One of the best things about IXL is that your child can access it from home, so you have a chance to see their progress!
To get your child started on your home device, please follow these easy steps:
Sign in on this page with the blue ”Clever" button.
Grades 2-5 will click on the “Login with Active Directory” link.
*This will take you to the Millard Portal where students will enter their Millard username and password to sign in.
Username_____________________
Password_____________________
Grade K and 1 will click on the “Clever Badge login”
Click on any skill and start practicing and learning!
IXL is designed to help your child learn at their own pace. The program is adaptive and will adjust based on your child's demonstrated understanding of the material. All of your child's results will be saved, so you can monitor their progress anytime by clicking on Analytics. For on-the-go practice, you can download IXL’s free mobile apps for Apple, Android, or Kindle and sign in with your child’s username and password.
I hope you'll encourage your child to use IXL regularly. it is a great way for students to retain the skills they learned this year over the summer!
NORRIS STAFF UPDATE 2023-2024
Traditional Classrooms:
Preschool: Moving to Rockwell Elementary
Kindergarten: Mrs. Staudenmaier and Mrs. Dennis
1st Grade: Mrs. Gregory, Mrs Agenbroad, and Mrs. Christie
2nd Grade: Mrs. Grove and Mrs. Wees
3rd Grade: Mrs. Green and Ms. Diaz (new to Norris!)
4th Grade: Ms. Parriott and Ms. Violi
5th Grade: Ms. Knipfer and Ms. Peterson (new to Norris!)
Montessori Classrooms:
Primary Montessori (Preschool & Kind.): Mrs. Micek & Mrs. Preister
Lower Elementary Montessori (1st - 3rd): Mrs. Barr, Mrs. Charles & Mrs. Hollrah
Upper Elementary Montessori (4th & 5th): Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Smith
Specials & Resource:
Music: Mrs. Engelkamp (new to Norris!)
Resource Teachers: Ms. Messerole, Mrs. Stanek and Ms. Washer (new to Norris!)
Counselor: Ms. Wyatt (new to Norris!)
Floater Sub: Mrs. Trede
PLEASE RETURN YOUR BOOKS!
Hello! Just a friendly reminder that any students who have outstanding fees will not receive their iPads at the beginning of school. This includes library books that are missing or damaged, of which students have been asked to cover the cost. Thank you so much for your help in turning in student library books or paying any fines that may have been incurred BEFORE the end of the year!
WIN THIS TEDDY BEAR!! DRAWING HELD MAY 22ND
NORRIS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB BIRTHDAYS!
SUMMER LIBRARY IS HAPPENING AT NORRIS!
CLICK ON THR FLYER TO SIGN-UP.
SUMMER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
MEDICATION PICK-UP
As we near the end of the school year, please remember to pick up any medications that you have at school for your child. Medications need to be picked up by noon on the last day of school (May 25th). Any medications remaining after the last day will be disposed of, including inhalers, Epi-Pens and prescriptions. We are not able to send medications home with your child & we are not allowed to hold them for next year.
Please stop by the health room during school hours to pick up or call 402-715-8341 to make other arrangements.
Thank you!!
CUB SCOUTING EVENT - MAY 16TH
4-H CAMPS
At 4-H summer camp, young people make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that “I can” is much more powerful than “I can’t.” Whether playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of our camp family, they are creating memories that will last a lifetime. Check out our special Adventure Together Summer Camps at https://4h.unl.edu/camps-summer.
Some scholarships are also available. Information can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/camps-discounts.
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
DANCE CAMP - REGISTER BY MAY 19TH
SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM - MILLARD SOUTH
SUMMER SPORTS CLINICS @ MSHS
Scan the code or click on the flyer to register.
RUNNING CAMP
SPARK - SUMMER CARE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Are you looking for something new and fun for your students this summer? Spark Adventure is a program provided by the Millard Public Schools Foundation and this summer we have great explorations planned for your child. Register today at www.mpsfoundation.org.
NORRIS SPIRIT WEAR
Click HERE to order!
STORM CHASERS NIGHT - JUNE 4TH
Click on the flyer below to order tickets!
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
2022/2023 PTO Board
Vice President: Vanessa Huxhold
Secretary: Heather Doyle
Treasurer: Tim Malm
Volunteer Coordinator: Anna Pectol
PTO Email: pto.norris@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norrispto
NORRIS ADMINISTRATION
Kristin Dolezal, Principal
Melissa Croom, Admin. Intern
Julie Grothe, Admin. Assistant
NORRIS ELEMENTARY
Click HERE for the Norris Staff Directory.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
Fax #: 402-715-6119
Website: norris.mpsomaha.org
Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem
Twitter: @NorrisElem
School Hours
Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)
Ms. Dennis' Preschool Class:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:40 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesdays - 8:40 AM - 2:00 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)
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!
2023 MPS BOARD MEMBERS
- Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent
- Amanda McGill Johnson - President
- Linda Poole - Vice President
- Mike Kennedy - Secretary
- Mike Pate - Treasurer
- Stacy Jolley - Board Member
- Lisa Schoenberger - Board Member