Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
February 23, 2018
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Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Tobey
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
February 27: STAAR Simulation: 4th Writing & 5th Math - No Visitors or Volunteers on Campus
- Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Lone Star Meeting; 3:00-4:00 pm
- Master Builders; 3:00 pm
February 28: STAAR Simulation: 5th Reading - No Visitors or Volunteers on Campus
March 1: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- 2nd Grade TELPAS Reading Test
March 2: Norris Now: Kindergarten-2nd grade in the Cafeteria
March 5: Coffee with Administrators - Reading Focus; 9:30-10:30 am @Norris Library
- 3rd grade TELPAS Reading Test
March 6: Lone Star Meeting; 3:00 pm
- 4th & 5th grade TELPAS Reading Test
March 7: 3rd-5th Book Club; During Lunch
March 8: Project Lead the Way Club; 3:00 pm
- Family Fitness Night; 6:00-7:30 pm
March 12-16: SPRING BREAK
SAVE THE DATE -- Volunteer Breakfast in the Norris Library on Friday, April 6th from 7:30-8:15 am!!
STAAR Information
- NO Visitors or Volunteers will be allowed on campus for any grade level on STAAR Simulation or Testing dates.
- Please have your students to school on time, and refrain from scheduling appointments on these dates. Testing begins in the morning.
STAAR Dates
- February 27: STAAR Simulation - 4th Writing; 5th Math
- February 28: STAAR Simulation - 5th Reading
- April 10: STAAR Test - 4th Writing; 5th Math
- April 11: STAAR Test - 5th Reading
- April 18: STAAR Simulation - 3rd & 4th Math
- April 19: STAAR Simulation - 3rd & 4th Reading
- May 14: STAAR Test - 3rd & 4th Math
- May 15: STAAR Test - 3rd & 4th Reading
- May 16: STAAR Test - 5th Science
- May 17: STAAR Make-up Testing
Important Norris Traffic Information
Please refrain from using your cell phone while driving in the carpool lane. It is a safety concern for the students, staff and other drivers. In fact, cell phones should not be in use in school zones at all.
Car Drop-off in CARPOOL LANE ONLY
Students should only be dropped off directly from your car in the carpool lane. Please do NOT drop students off on the side of the streets, double park in the roads or block through traffic in the mornings. This hinders morning arrival and is a safety concern for all.
Thanks for your help making it "safety first" at Norris!
Norris Student Showcase Night For Dance
All Student Showcase acts must follow the Student Code of Conduct. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure each act and music is school appropriate. Costumes must meet the student dress code. ***Accompaniment music must be turned into Mr. Plyler by Monday, March 19th (late music will not be accepted!).
Lost & Found
Destination Imagination
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Miller
Parenting Series Event
Angst Movie:
On March 6th at 6:30-8:00PM Counselors along w/ parents will receive training on working with kids with anxiety. Counselors will hear from mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as, help, resources and tools that can be used in helping students. Please see the link for more information about the movie. https://angstmovie.com/about/
Screenagers:
Due to the popularity of this screening, we have added more screenings at Liberty High School and February 27th at Wakeland High School at 7:00-9:00. While this sounds like a movie geared toward teenagers, the information was valuable across all ages. See the link for more information about the movie.
Gifted and Talented Referral Window –2nd grade students
February 22nd – March 7th is the Frisco ISD Gifted and Talented Program referral window for 2nd grade students. Please refer to the flyer below to access an informational video about the Gifted and Talented referral and screening process before referring your child. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: kurthj@friscoisd.org.
http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/gifted-education/referral-and-screening
Norris Spring Carnival
Our Spring Carnival is coming soon and we are busy planning for a fun family event! We are looking for Sponsors and Vendors to support our event. If you know of a business that would be interested, please pass along our information or have them visit our Carnival page on the NorrisPTA.org website.
Thank you for your support!
PTA News
PTA Lifetime Membership Nominations
Reminder that PTA Honorary Texas Life Membership Award nominations are due next week! Please help us by nominating a faculty member or a volunteer who you think has gone above and beyond to make Norris and our community a better place! The submission should include a brief description of why you think they deserve this recognition. Nominations need to be submitted by March 2, 2018 to membership@norrispta.org. We can’t wait to hear about all the amazing people out there who deserve this!
PTA Nominating Committee
Are you interested in being on the Norris PTA Board for 2018-2019? If so, then please fill out the interest form below and return it by Thursday, March 29th.
Support our children, join Norris Elementary PTA!
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