THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
We had a great afternoon with our 7th Annual Career Fair! Thank you to all of our presenters for sharing your career with our students.
Thank you so much for working with us through snow removal! All doors have been cleared and are ready for business as usual next week!
Please have a warm and safe weekend,
Mr. Wunderlich & Mrs. Croom, Interim Principals
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
1/22/24 - Boys & Girls Club Closed - Please let the office know your alternate transportation plans.
1/29/24 - SAVE - 4:45 - 6:15pm
2/1/24 - School Improvement & PTO Meeting 4:15-6pm
2/7/24 - Mane Event Practice - 7:40am
2/16 - 2/18 - No School
Looking Ahead -
3/14 - 3/18 - No School
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the 2024/2025 Approved Calendar.
January 2024 Lunch Menu
Norris Library Fundraiser
Click on the flyer below to donate!
Mane Event Choir News!
FOOD PANTRY INFORMATION
FUTURE CHEFS 2024
The 2024 Future Chefs Challenge will be held onTuesday, March 12th 2024. This event is open to all 4th and 5th graders. This is one of our favorite events of the school year, and we can't wait to see the creativity come in from across the district in submissions. The theme this year is "There's No Place Like Home", and we are looking for tasty creative family favorite recipes! We are expecting some delicious and unique submissions with this theme.
CLICK HERE to submit your entry! The deadline to submit is January 31st.
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
Click here PTO Website or scan the QR code for the latest PTO information!
NORRIS NIGHT WITH THE LANCERS - JANUARY 20TH
CLICK on the picture below to buy your tickets!!
Come Sing With Us!
2023/2024 PTO Board
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
TIME TO ORDER YEARBOOKS!
2023/2024 Yearbooks are now available to order on-line through Josten's.
CLICK HERE to order or SCAN the barcode below!
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
Millard South High School Jam the Gym Night - Jan. 19th
ALL MILLARD ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL - January 29th
Click on the flyer below to order tickets.
2024 Maverick Run
LOOKING FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT?
REGISTER YOUR FAMILY TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS YEAR'S MAVERICK RUN EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!
TAKE $8 OFF EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION WHEN USING
DISCOUNT CODE: EARLY8 OFFER VALID JANUARY 1 - 31 ONLY)
MAVERICK RUN:
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
BAXTER ARENA
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
EVENTS: 10K & 5K RUNS, 5K WALK, 1-MILE KIDS' RACE
REGISTRATION:
$40 - ADULT REGISTRATION
$10 - KIDS' AGES 5-12 YEARS REGISTERING FOR 10K & 5K RUNS/WALK
FREE - 1-MILE KIDS' RACE AGES 5-12 YEARS
EVENT INCLUDES: BOOTH VENDORS, BEER GARDEN AND
KIDS' ACTIVITIES ALL LOCATED INSIDE BAXTER ARENA.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO OMAVS.COM/MAVERICKRUN OR EMAIL PSCHWARTING@OMAVS.COM.
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Openings still available for 2024!
If you are interested in joining WATCH D.O.G.S., please visit: http://norris.mpsomaha.org/ to sign-up.
Thank-you to our WATCH D.O.G.S. Volunteers!!
SPARK SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
Spark is our before and after school program at all 25 Millard Elementary schools.
We provide a safe and fun environment for all students to participate in academic, leisure and recreational activities outside of the traditional school day. There are several benefits to your child joining a before and after school program.
Studies have shown that students in before and after school programs are more
likely to have increased academic performance, improved attendance and are
excited to learn and achieve.
Students participate in a variety of extended learning activities to help them discover their interests as well as hands on enrichment activities that encourages kids to explore, unstructured time, outside play, a homework hangout and more!
NORRIS ADMINISTRATION
Kristin Dolezal, Principal
Melissa Croom, Admin. Intern
Julie Grothe, Admin. Assistant
NORRIS ELEMENTARY
Click HERE for the Norris Staff Directory.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8340
Fax #: 402-715-6119
Website: norris.mpsomaha.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem
Twitter: @NorrisElem
School Hours
Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:30 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!
Congrats to our newly elected 2024 MPS Board Members
2024 MPS BOARD MEMBERS
- Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent
- Stacy Jolley - President
- Mike Kennedy - Vice President
- Linda Poole - Secretary
- Amanda McGill Johnson - Treasurer
- Board Member - Mike Pate
- Board Member - Lisa Schoenberger