THE LION'S ROAR!
April 29, 2022
A Message from one of our Lion Trainers!
Hello My Norris Lions Family,
I am in the midst of complicated emotions as I write to you today. The end of this school year will conclude my time here at Norris Elementary. I have been offered, and have accepted, the position of Assistant Principal at Paddock Road Elementary in the Westside Community School District for the 2022-2023 school year. I am very excited for the opportunity and what the future holds.
Norris has been my home for the past three years. We've supported each other through the "Great Shutdown" of 2020. We've masked, sanitized , and re-entered the world with a "new normal" together. We've celebrated and grown together. I am thankful for every moment we've shared together and for the relationships I have with each of you and your families.
I am confident our paths will cross again, and I know that I've got a "family" here in Millard - and more specifically here at Norris.
Thank you for sharing your children and families with me.
Thank you for everything, always.
#OnceALionAlwaysALion
With love and gratitude,
Mrs. Kendal Runde
Happy ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WEEK!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/2/22 - Art Club - 3:45 PM
5/3/22 - Pride Drummers - 7:45 AM
5/4/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
5/5/22 - PTO Meeting - 6:00 PM (See Flyer Below)
5/6/22 - Kindergarten Round-Up - 9:00 - 11:15 AM (No School for current Kindergarten classes - Mrs. Preister, Mrs. Micek, Mrs. Staudenmaier & Mrs. Grove)
5/6/22 - Kindergarten Parent Meeting - 10:30 - 11:15 AM
5/6/22 - 5th Grade Transition Day to Middle School - 12:00 - 2:40 PM
5/8/22 - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF 5/2 - 5/6
Lucy Ballard
Anna Berthold
Reagan Purcell
Peyton Liekhus
Ainzlee Chappell
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Manuel Zacarias Salinas - Mrs. Wees' Class
Kaeden Becerra - Mrs. Daharsh's Class
Reign Vortes - Mrs. Staudenmaier's Class
Katie Jeannette - Ms. Violi's Class
Adam Rager - Ms. Knipfer's Class
MAY LUNCH MENU
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!!
THE ADVENTURES OF AVERY!!
Be sure to follow Avery's Adventures with us each week in our newsletter and on Twitter!
Avery's first Concert!
Hello Friends!!
The Great Outdoors
NORRIS TALENT SHOW
Click HERE to watch our recruitment video!!
It has been 3 years since we have had a talent show! Students who wish to participate MUST come to rehearsal on May 18th from 2:15-3:30 and have a ride arranged prior to the rehearsals.
Please complete the permission slip below, including a parent signature, and turn it in by Friday, May 13th!
SPOTLIGHT STAFF MEMBER
Missy wears so many hats here at Norris! She is our Kidsnet Director (before and after school); a part-time resource paraprofessional during the day, AND also volunteers for the TEAMMATES program! She is so appreciated in every way & the kids absolutely love her too!!
Thanks for all you do Missy, to make Norris GREAT!!
PEEPS CONTEST WINNERS!
CONGRATULATIONS to our PEEPS Diorama contest winners:
Kilee Kramer for her Noah's Ark Diorama AND Casyn Freeman for his Pokemon Diorama!
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
UPCOMING PTO ACTIVITIES
MAY 2022
5/5 - PTO Meeting - 6:00 PM (Child Care Provided)
5/13 - Fun Run Day
FUN RUN INFORMATION
It's time to get excited about our upcoming Fun Run in just TWO WEEKS! Get pumped up by watching the Kick Off Video!!
School Profit Goal: $20,000
Raising Funds For: A NEW SCHOOL PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND
We need volunteers to help the day of the event. Please click the link below to check out the run schedule and sign up for your slot today!
If you have any questions or concerns, email us at pto.norris@gmail.com or message our Volunteer Coordinator, Jenny, at 402.719.8404.
Thanks so much for volunteering!
2022-2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are working to gather information for our new Kindergarten Lions for the 2022-2023 school year!
If you have a child who will be in Kindergarten next year, please complete the following form:
Norris Kindergarten Form 2022-2023
Please feel free to share this form with any friends/neighbors who have incoming Kindergarten children!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
We are so excited to meet our new incoming Kindergartners! New Kindergarten parents will also have their Kindergarten Parent Meeting during the Roundup. Submission of the Online Registration is required for attendance at Roundup and the Parent Meeting. Please Note: If you have submitted a Within District transfer you will still need to complete the Online Registration. Thank you!
All CURRENT TRADITIONAL KINDERGARTNERS (Mrs. Staudenmaier & Mrs. Grove's Classes) and CURRENT MONTESSORI PRE-PRIMARY STUDENTS (Mrs. Micek & Mrs. Preister's Classes) will NOT have school that day!
MILLARD SOUTH SWIM LESSONS
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
SPARK SUMMER PROGRAM - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Don’t Miss Out On This Epic Summer!
Are you looking for full day fun for your student this summer? Spark (formerly Kids Network) is a program provided by the Millard Public Schools Foundation and this summer we have great adventures planned for your child. Weekly registration is available, themed activities and weekly field trips!
New this year – Spark UP is our new summer program designed exclusively for incoming 5th and 6th graders.
Join us for a summer to remember! Don’t delay – we have limited spots 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