THE LION'S ROAR!
April 22, 2022
A Little ROAR from one of our Lion Trainers!
Dear Families,
Greetings!
Thank you so much to the leadership of Mrs. Christie and our wonderful staff for a great Art/Multicultural Night! The students made beautiful art, participated in World Drumming with Mr. Reising, and enjoyed the book fair! We had a wonderful turnout and enjoyed having you!
Thank you to our PTO for their great work with the book fair this spring!
Enjoy the warm weekend with your families!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
4/25/22 - Art Club - 3:45 PM
4/26/22 - Pride Drummers - 7:45 AM
4/27/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
4/29/22 - Boys & Girls Club is CLOSED. (Please call the office to make other transportation arrangements.)
5/6/22 - Kindergarten Round-Up (No School for current Kindergarten classes - Mrs. Preister, Mrs. Micek, Mrs. Staudenmaier & Mrs. Grove)
5/6/22 - 5th Grade Transition Day to Middle School
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF 4/25 - 4/29
Sage Koehler
Jonathan Torres
Kaliah Jackson
McCoy Emory
Ethan Rustermier
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Yuvan Manikya - Mrs. Micek's Class
Ruby Mariotti - Ms. Charles' Class
Malia Chandler- Mrs. Staudenmaier's Class
Henry Gildor - Kelly's Class
Avery Kuhl - Mrs. Preister's Class
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE RESULTS
APRIL LUNCH MENU
THE ADVENTURES OF AVERY!!
Be sure to follow Avery's Adventures with us each week in our newsletter and on Twitter!
Student of the Week
So Talented!!
Taking a Break!
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!
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!
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
APRIL 2022
4/14 - PTO Meeting - 6 PM
4/18 - 4/22 - Book Fair Week
4/29 - Fun Run Pep Rally
MAY 2022
5/13 - Fun Run Day
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, Secretary
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