THE LION'S ROAR!
May 20, 2022
A Message from one of our Lion Trainers!
Dear Norris Families,
Greetings!
It is hard to believe that we are wrapping up our final full week of school for the 2021-2022 school year. It has been nice and cool in our building :), we have been busy creating memories all week, and we have more in store for our short week next week. A reminder that we have school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, and Wednesday, 5/25 is the last day of the 2021-2022 school year at Norris. Dismissal time is as it would be on a normal Wednesday; 2:15.
THANK YOU for your wonderful support of our PTO Fun Run!! We are so excited for our progress so far. We appreciate you!
Have a wonderful weekend with your families!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/23 - 5/27 - Boys & Girls Club CLOSED all week! Please make other transportation arrangements for after school.
5/24/22 - Pride Singers Concert @ Norris - 2:30 PM followed by the Senior Walk
5/24/22 - Pride Singers Concert @ Millard South High School - 7:00 PM
5/25/22 - Last Day of School - 2:15 Dismissal
- 9:30 AM - Norris Talent Show & End of the Year Assembly
- 12:45 PM - 5th Grade VS. Teachers Kickball Game (Back Parking Lot)
- 2:00 PM - Mrs. Gutsgell's Preschool Class Dismisses
- 2:05 PM - 5th Grade Clap Out
- 2:15 PM - Goodbye until next year!! Have a SAFE & wonderful summer!!
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF 5/23 - 5/25
Sage Koehler
Jonathan Torres
Kaliah Jackson
McCoy Emory
Ethan Rustermier
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Rylee Liekhus - Mrs. Barr's Class
Zelda Wilbrand - Ms. Knipfer's Class
Prairie Gregory - Mrs. Preister's Class
Drew Ingram - Mrs. Kelly's Class
Ainzlee Chappell - Mrs. Smith's Class
LUNCH MENU FOR 5/23 - 5/25
#1 - Hot Dog
#2 - Ham & Cheese Sandwich
TUESDAY - 524
#1 - Chicken Quesadilla
#2 - Pepperoni Kidzable
WEDNESDAY - 5/25
#1 - Turkey & Cheese
#2 - Sunbutter & Jelly
2022/2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
June 6th - Existing Student/Family Annual Update OLR Window Opens - ALL students must have their information updated each year. These updates need to be completed by JULY 31st!
LIBRARY NEWS
NORRIS BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
FOOD SERVICE UPDATE
Meal service for the 2022/2023 school year
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Millard Public Schools has been able to provide school meals at no cost due to Federal funding through the USDA. As we plan for the 2022/2023 school year, it’s important to note that the free meals provided by the USDA in response to the pandemic will sunset at the conclusion of the current school year. School meals will return to parent-pay and regular pricing at the beginning of summer 2022 and for the 2022/2023 school year.
Please know families can continue to apply for free and reduced meal benefits by accessing the Millard Public Schools Food Service website or by clicking Free and Reduced Price Meal Application. Meal applications for the 2022/2023 school year will be made available mid-July. It is important to note that any applications received before then will be for the 2021/2022 school year and for this summer.
Students will continue to have access to free breakfast and lunch through the remainder of the current 2021-22 school year. Thank you for your continued support of the Food Service program.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!!
Congratulations to our Newly Nominated PTO Board for 2022/2023!
President: Heidi Andsager
Vice President: Vanessa Huxhold
Secretary: Heather Doyle
Treasurer: Tim Malm
Volunteer Coordinator: Anna Pectol
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
NORRIS NIGHT @ THE STORM CHASERS
We will have a table (clearly marked) set up outside the park, most likely close to will call window between 4-5pm prior to the game for you to grab your pre-paid tickets. Please note: we (Norris PTO) will NOT have any additional tickets for purchase the night of the game. If you would like to sit next to a specific family, please make a note in the comment section below and we will do our very best to try and accommodate that; however, we can't guarantee that it will be that way. If you order multiple times (for example, add an additional order for more tickets on a different day) under the same name then those tickets will be bundled together in one envelope for pick up that evening.
CLICK HERE to order tickets!
You can reach Heidi at 402.981.4835 or pto.norris@gmail.com with any questions.
SUMMER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
MPS - Summer Library
Omaha Public Library - Summer Reading Program
summer sports clinics @ millard south
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL SPARK PROGRAM - FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Childcare Millard Students & Parents Love!
Are you looking for before and after school care for your student this Fall? Spark (formerly Kids Network) is a program provided by the Millard Public Schools Foundation. Spark provides a safe and fun environment for all students to participate in academic and recreational activities outside of the traditional school day.
Limited spots are 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
NEBRASKA SUMMER ART CONTEST
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