Hello Norris Lions,

Happy November! As the weather turns colder, here a few reminders to keep us running smoothly:

• Our Lost and Found was FULL this week of jackets and sweatshirts- students should be checking here first for lost items.
• If your child has a fever, vomiting, or other serious symptoms, please keep them home for 24 hours. Notify the office before 8:30 a.m. of their absence.
• To keep our traffic line running smoothly and minimizing time outside for staff and students, pull forward in the traffic line and stay in your vehicle. Staff will assist with helping your child as needed.

We hope to see you all this week at the Book Fair, and at Math and Literacy Night on Thursday, November 10th from 6:00-7:00!

Don't forget their is NO SCHOOL on Election Day- Tuesday, November 8th!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

Pre-School - Chancellor I.

Kindergarten - Asher Z.

1st Grade - Danielle K.

2nd Grade - Sadie G.

3rd Grade - Kiley K.

4th Grade - Gabe H.

5th Grade - Sage K.

Stay up to date on all the great things happening at Norris on our new Facebook Page!

https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem

11/6/22 - Daylight Savings Ends - Set those clocks back 1 hour!

11/7 - 11/11 - Book Fair (See Flyer & Schedule Below)

11/7/22 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45 PM

11/8/22 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

11/9/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM

11/9/22 - Norris Chipotle Night (See Flyer) - 4:00 - 8:00 PM

11/10/22 - Mommy & Me Storytime - 11:30 AM (RSVP below)

11/10/22 - Math/Literacy Night (See Flyer) - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

11/14 - 11/18 - Stuff the Turkey Coin Drive (See Flyer)

11/16/22 - Student Council Meeting - 2:15 - 3:00 PM

11/21/22 - Cookie Dough Pick-Up

Looking Ahead...

11/23 - 11/25 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

12-21 - 1/4 - No School (Winter Break)

1/16 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Click HERE for the NORRIS 2022/2023 Calendar.

Click HERE for the MPS 2022/2023 Calendar.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7TH - NOVEMBER 11TH

ELIJAH BLAYNEY

GABBY RENDON

GRACE VON MENDE

DANICA STEINAUER

GABE HUNTSMAN

CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. NANCY WILLIAMS!

(SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST)

"Mrs. Williams has done a wonderful job of helping our daughter gain confidence and pride in her speaking abilities. She enjoys going to group with Nancy and loves to tell us about her successes. Nancy makes sure her students feel those successes during each group and she really gets to know her kids. Thank you, Nancy!"

Would you like to nominate a staff member? Please fill out this Google Form for each staff member you would like to nominate!

Dear Parents/Guardians of Fifth Grade Students,

In preparation for sixth grade registration, the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment will be administered to most fifth grade students. This test will help determine the appropriate sixth grade math placement for your child. The MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment is scheduled for administration in your child’s elementary school building in January 2023.

The MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment has proven to be an excellent predictor of abstract mathematical ability. It provides us with information that will increase the likelihood of an appropriate mathematics placement at the middle school level. The test does not measure past mathematical performance, but rather predicts a student’s readiness for independent learning and more abstract mathematics concepts.

In addition to the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment results, data from the 4th-grade NSCAS-Math assessment administered by the Nebraska Department of Education and data from theWinter MAP assessment will be considered when determining appropriate 6th grade math placement. MAP is a nationally normed test, aligned with the current Nebraska State Mathematics Standards, that provides reliable information about what your child understands and is able to do with mathematics.

If you do not wish for your child to take the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment, please contact your elementary principal, Mrs. Dolezal, by December 16, 2023.

Thank you,

Tony Weers, Ed.D.

Director of Secondary Education

Millard Public Schools

The Norris Elementary School Back-to-School Spirit Wear sale has begun!! Save 30% on everything in the store. Choose from hundreds of sprit wear designs and garments that are delivered directly to your home.

Click HERE to order!

Book Fair Hours:

Monday (11/7): 8:00 - 8:30 AM and 3:45 - 5:00 PM

Tuesday (11/8): NO SCHOOL

Wednesday (11/9): 8:00 - 8:30 AM and 2:15 - 4:00 PM

Thursday (11/10): 8:00 - 8:30 AM and 3:45 - 8:00 PM (Open during Math/Literacy Night!)

Friday (11/11): 8:00 - 8:30 AM

Dear Parents and Families:

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from November 7-11 at the Norris library:

This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account.

Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/norrislions

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Mrs. Dolezal

Please join us for story time with our littlest lions!

Who: Any Child age Birth to Preschool

Where: Norris Library

When: November 10th @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

*Please RSVP to Ms. Haley Dickerson @ hldickerson@mpsomaha.org

Applications are now being accepted for our Montessori Preschool program. Families living in the Millard School district must submit the application by February 15th, 2023. Families living outside of the Millard School district must apply before March 15, 2023. If you have questions about this application please call 402-715-1265.

APPLY HERE!

Below is the Snow Day plan for Preschool and Elementary school.

Click HERE for Middle School and High School information.

For more information on district Inclement Weather plans, please click HERE.

Dear Friends of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha,

I am delighted to let you know that the Society’s 18th Annual Winter Coat & Apparel Drive/Give-Away is a “go” for this year. While the main goal of collecting and distributing winter coats and apparel to those in need remains the same – there is one significant difference between this year’s event and previous ones.

New Event Location

Omaha Home for Boys, 4343 North 52nd Street

8:00 am until 1pm, Saturday, November 5, 2022

Donating/Volunteering

Please consider donating winter coats (of all sizes) along with winter apparel, such as gloves, hats & scarves, or consider making a monetary donation to support this program. There are also a number of volunteer opportunities for you to consider. Complete information about donating and volunteering for the Winter Coat & Apparel Drive/Give-Away can be found HERE.

If you have any questions regarding this year's drive/give-away, please email coats@svdpomaha.com.

Your support of our annual Winter Coat & Apparel Drive/Give-Away is critical…and is very much appreciated! Our goal every year is to not run out of coats for kids. Last year we gave away nearly 3,000 winter coats. And, of that number, 1,000 were new coats for children!

This annual Winter Coat & Apparel Drive/Give-Away has been successful in the past, because of your support, and we are hoping we can count on you again in 2022!

Marty Smith

Executive Director

Join us for the district wide exclusive holiday event of the year while also supporting your school!

The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the school district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connecting Millard graduating seniors with over $150,000 in scholarship funding and helping Millard families in need.

Limited tickets available, purchase today at https://mpsf.cbo.io

Upcoming events:

• 11/7 - 11/11 - Book Fair
• 11/9 - Chipotle Night
• 11/21 - Cookie dough pick-up
• 12/1 - PTO Meeting
• 12/1 - 12/2 - Holiday Store

Check out our PTO Website for the latest information!

President: Heidi Andsager

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

Looking for a new opportunity? We would love for you to consider a job with Millard Public Schools! No one knows us better than you. You are our community, and we want our families to be a part of our schools. You get what we are all about better than anyone else.

We are also a good fit for moms and dads with busy lives looking for schedules and opportunities that fit around families. The work is meaningful - and it doesn’t happen on nights and weekends.

We have para positions in our classrooms, food service and maintenance positions and a host of other opportunities. See everything currently available here:

Open Positions for Millard Public Schools

We invite you to be the next great reason we are #Proud2MPS!

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

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)

Mrs. Gutsgell's Pre-school 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!

MPS BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent

Stacy Jolley - President

Linda Poole - Vice President

Mike Kennedy - Secretary

Mike Pate - Treasurer

Dave Anderson - Board Member

Amanda McGill Johnson - Board Member