Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
April 6, 2018
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Snyder & Mrs. Tobey
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
April 9-13: National Library Week
April 10: STAAR Testing - 4th Writing; 5th Math - No Visitors or Volunteers on Campus.
April 11: STAAR Testing - 5th Reading - No Visitors or Volunteers on Campus.
- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Plano Children's Theatre
- Chick-fil-a Spirit Night; 4:00-9:00 pm @ 121/Custer Rd.
April 12: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Parade of Countries; 8:05-8:25 am @ Norris Front Parking Lot
- Multicultural Night; 6:00 pm
April 16: Lego Robotics Club; 2:55 pm
April 17: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Lone Star Meeting; 3:00 pm
- Master Builders; 3:00 pm
April 18: STAAR Simulation - 3rd & 4th Math - No Visitors or Volunteers on Campus.
April 19: STAAR Simulation - 3rd & 4th Reading - No Visitors or Volunteers on Campus.
- Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Project Lead the Way Club; 3:00 pm
- PTA General Meeting & Kindergarten Performance; 6:30 pm @Norris Cafeteria
April 20: Popcorn Friday
- 3rd-5th Norris Now; 2:10 pm
- PTA SPRING CARNIVAL; 5:00-8:00 pm
April 23: NO SCHOOL for Students - Staff Development Day
April 24: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
April 25 - April 27: PTA BOGO Book Fair
April 25: PTA James Wand Magic Show; School Hours
April 28: Lone Star Super Quiz
April 30-May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week
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
- 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
Save the Dates!
April 12: Multicultural Night - 6:00 pm
April 19: PTA Meeting & Kindergarten Performance - 6:30 pm
April 20: Norris Carnival - 5:00-8:00 pm
April 25-27: PTA BOGO Book Fair
April 26: Diverse Abilities Day - School Hours
April 26: Open House - 6:00-7:00 pm
- Book Fair Evening Hours - 5:00 pm
April 27: PTA Magician Assemblies - School Hours
April 30-May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9: Bike to School Day
May 11: Field Day
May 17: PTA Meeting & Choir/Chimes Performance - 6:30 pm
May 21: Field Day Rain Date
May 22: Kindergarten Celebration of Learning; 8:00 am
May 23: 1st Grade Celebration of Learning; 8:00 am
May 24: Norris Now Leadership Awards
- Kindergarten-2nd grade: 8:00 am
- 3rd-5th Grade: 2:00 pm
May 29: 2nd Grade Celebration of Learning; 8:00 am
May 30: 3rd Grade Celebration of Learning; 8:00 am
May 31: 4th Grade Celebration of Learning; 8:00 am
June 1: 5th Grade Celebration of Learning; 8:15 am
- End of Year Parties - 1:30 pm/Last Day of School
Norris Multicultural Night
The list of countries we will be presenting that day are:
India, Pakistan, South Korea, Brazil, Nigeria, Australia, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Singapore, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, USA, Germany, China, Italy
On the 12th, students who dress up, will walk the hallways of Norris in a "Parade of Countries" wearing the traditional dress of the country they chose to represent. Parents are invited to come watch the "Parade of Countries" from the front-of-school parking lot from about 8:05 am to about 8:25 am.
Starting at 6:00 pm, we invite all the Norris families to come walk the countries being displayed that evening. Passports will be handed out as you enter and we encourage every family to get their entire passport stamped!
We hope to see everyone on the 12th of April!
April Teacher of the Month
Our April teacher of the month is Dayna Burleigh, Norris PE coach! A native of Louisiana, Coach Burleigh has lived in Frisco for seventeen years and worked for Frisco ISD for seven. Her passion in teaching physical education is to introduce skills to children in hopes they make a connection between movement and fun. In addition, she strives to instill the importance of sportsmanship and building character in every student.
Coach Burleigh was nominated by a fellow teacher for upholding our Norris commitment of being actively engaged in making our school an enjoyable place to learn and grow. It was noted that Dayna has successfully led Norris in several school-wide activities and continues showing appreciation and understanding for all students. Congratulations, Coach Burleigh!
4th Grade Service Heroes
Dance Student Showcase Night
Thank you to our amazing dancers! See some pictures below of the fun night...
FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Norris' 3rd annual Field Day is coming soon! To make it a success, we need volunteer help! Three people per grade are needed for each shift. First come first serve.
Please fill out the volunteer form by following the link below. Please indicate your availability for Field Day on Friday, May 11th. All volunteers need to have completed a background check for this school year, and need to be able to stay for the whole shift. We will contact you with your Field Day assignment. Thanks for your help!
Field Day Volunteer Form: https://goo.gl/forms/xdWH8e5UEzEN2F313
2018-2019 NORRIS SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Norris Elementary offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order your student’s school supplies for the 2018/2019 year. EduKits are custom made to include the supplies selected and approved by our school and shipping is FREE!
Your student’s order will be available at Meet the Teacher day, if you order by June 15.
Extended online ordering is available through EduKit’s Last Chance program from June 16 – July 27. Last Chance orders are subject to additional fee and will be delivered to your home shortly before school begins.
REMINDER: Order kits for the grade your student(s) will be entering in the 2018/2019 school year.
To order, click on the following link: https://www.edukitinc.com/page.asp?id=15&schoolid=1634
Girl's Clothes Needed!
- Girl's leggings
- Girl's shorts
- Sizes 4-8
Please consider sending in these items in new or very gently used condition. Thank you!
Norris Spring Carnival
1. Wristband and Tickets are on sale now! Order forms with payment are due by Wednesday, April 18th. (Order Form attached.)
2. Grade level basket donations are due by this Tuesday, April 10th. No donation is too big or too small. Please review the email from your child's teacher(s) with a link to the Sign Up Genius for your grade level.
3. Our Silent Auction is filed with wonderful donations from area businesses. If you have a business and would like to donate an item to the auction, please e-mail Tania at TBailey820@yahoo.com.
4. We have received a wonderful donation from Wise Orthodontics. If you are looking for orthodontic services, then this is a bid for you! Review the letter below and e-mail Tania at TBailey820@yahoo.com with any questions you may have.
5. The Norris PTA is grateful for these Carnival Sponsors! A shout out goes to....i9 Sports http://www.i9sports.com and Front Yard Swag http://www.frontyardswag.com
Counselor's Corner
April STAAR Testing Information
Attention 4th and 5th grade Parents: The April administration of the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) assessments for 4th, and 5th grade students will be administered on the following dates:
- April 10 4th Writing
- April 10 5th Math
- April 11 5th Reading
In preparation for these tests, here are some tips to ensure our students are ready to give it their best on testing days:
- Help your child get a good night’s rest the night before the test.
- Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast the morning of the test
- Have your child arrive to school on time that morning so they don’t feel rushed.
- Have your child be at school all day. Please do not schedule any appointments on this day.
- Remind your child that cell phones/electronic devices are NOT permitted in the testing rooms and to leave them at home.
- Provide a non-messy snack and small water bottle for your child to bring from home.
- Please remember that our campus is closed to parents/visitors on testing days.
- Send your child to school on testing day with a hug and words of encouragement!
PTA News
We need your help to keep our PTA running!
PTA Interest form deadline is today, April 6th. We have six officer positions and several chairmen positions available. Below you will find an electronic interest form for the PTA Board positions.
Online version: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbrfTA1FikxGoHB-nJMYHH9SGw-ETpK3neC5CsRb0BtsppHA/viewform?c=0&w=1
Community Partners
Box Top March Winners: The class who brought in the most Box Tops was Mr. Lam's class. Way to go! They earned an extra recess or a tent party, their choice. We also had a challenge for the student in each grade who brought in the most Box Tops and they will be awarded a Box Tops brag tag.
· Kindergarten, Ava Fisher in Mrs. Glaze's class
· 1st grader Brandon Hoang in Mrs. Boris' class
· 2nd grader Cheyenne Richards in Mrs. Winget's class
· 3rd grader Owen Green in Ms. Hollis' class
· 4th grader Beau Rickett in Ms. Fine's class
· 5th Grade - we did not have a winner as no one noted their name on their Box Tops Bags
FISD Council of PTAs Vendor Fair
The FISD Council of PTAs Vendor Fair is coming on Saturday, April 21st from 10:30am-3pm. See the flyer below for more information.
Support our children, join Norris Elementary PTA!
To stay up to date on all PTA news and activities, like us on Facebook @NorrisPTA, check us out on Twitter at NorrisPTAFrisco, and go to our website at norrispta.org.
ATTENTION 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADE PARENTS
The FISD Elementary Music Department would like to invite you to a camp focusing on learning music and having fun performing. This camp is open for students currently in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in Frisco ISD. Students will learn choreography moves, singing techniques, and performance skills. We are so excited to announce that we will be performing the music from the Broadway shows ANNIE and NEWSIES this year!!!!!! This camp is provided for you the week of June 4-7th. On Thursday, there will be a fantastic performance starring ALL campers.
If you would like for your child to participate in the FISD Show Choir Camp:
- go to www.mypaymentsplus.com
- login to your student’s account
- choose FISD Show Choir Camp under other activities.
Show Choir Camp is open to the first 100 students that sign up for each session. Once registration reaches 100 students per session, there will no longer be an option visible on your child's www.mypaymentsplus.com page!
Please email lozanoj@friscoisd.org if you have any questions.
CLICK HERE to be directed to the FISD Show Choir Camp website for details about the music performance, teachers, and registration details!
Musically yours,
FISD Show Choir Camp Teachers
Jennifer Lozano, Allen Elementary
Janis Dahl, Smith Elementary
Paula Haney, Tadlock Elementary
Melissa Biscamp, Robertson Elementary
Christi Schettler, Corbell Elementary