Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
August 31, 2018
Happy Friday!!! Our students constantly amaze us! They are so eager to learn and explore new things. That being said, our awesome Norris teachers are always collaborating to provide rigorous learning opportunities to challenge their eager minds. Be sure you are following us on twitter, @Norris_Knights, to get a peek into our student’s day.
We hope you have a restful 3 day weekend!! Remember Monday, September 3rd is a school holiday!!
See you soon,
Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Tobey
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
September 4-14: Norris Food Drive for Frisco Family Services
September 10-14: College and Career Week
September 10: College & Career Week - My Future is Bright with College! Wear Sunglasses and Neon
September 11: College & Career Week - Three Cheers for Careers! Dress up Like Your Future Career
September 12: College & Career Week - Heading off to college! Wear a hat today
- Chick-fil-a Spirit Night; 121/Custer
September 13: College & Career Week - Show your College Spirit! Wear your favorite college colors and spirit gear
September 14: College & Career Week - Be True to Your School! Show your Norris spirit and wear a Norris shirt
- PTA Popcorn Friday
- Norris Now; 2:10 pm
September 17-21: PTA Book Fair: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 3:30 pm & Fri. 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
September 17: 21-day Challenge Sign-up Begins
- PTA Spirit Sales @Lunches
- Grandparents Day @Lunches
September 19: Fall Picture Day
September 20: General PTA Meeting & Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff Event; 6:00 pm
- Book Fair Evening Hours; 5:30-7:30 pm
September 24-28: Box Tops Collection Week
September 25: Kindergarten-2nd grade Curriculum Night; 6:00 pm
- 3rd-5th grade Curriculum Night; 6:45 pm
- Pine Cove Parent Meeting (5th); 7:30 pm
September 26: Room Parent Evening Meeting; 6:30 pm @Norris Cafeteria
September 27: Room Parent Meeting; 9:00 am @Norris Cafeteria
- Norris Flu Clinic; 3:30-5:30 pm
Frisco Family Services Food Drive
It’s that time again, the Frisco Family Services Food Drive is happening at Norris on September 4-14th! You may send your child with items to donate on September 4-14th. There is a competition to see what grade can donate the most items toward the food drive! The most needed items are Ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, and spices. The grade level that brings in the most items receives an EXTRA RECESS! Here are other acceptable items to donate:
- non-perishable food (canned vegetables not needed)
- boxed food (preferred)
- bathroom items (personal care)
- cleaning supplies
- baby items
We are so excited to participate in the food drive again and cannot wait to see how many items we can donate as a school!
Coffee with Administrators
Last spring we hosted Coffee with Administrators where we focused on instruction. This year we plan to host Coffee with the Administrators every other month starting on October 15th. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (link below) to help us guide the focus of these meetings based on your interests. Please complete by Friday, September 7th.
Mark your calendar for the Coffee with Administrators dates for this school year:
- October 15th at 8:00 am
- December 17th at 12:00 pm
- February 25th at 8:00 am
- April 15th at 12:00 pm
Curriculum Night
Kindergarten-2nd grade is from 6:00-6:45 pm. Here are the meeting locations:
- Kindergarten: Library
- 1st grade: Pod 3 - Rooms 507 & 508
- 2nd Grade: Gym
3rd-5th grade is from 6:45-7:30 pm. Here are the meeting locations:
- 3rd grade: Pod 1 - Rooms 412 (Hogan) & 410 (Stroud)
- 4th grade: Pod 1 Open Area
- 5th grade: Cafeteria
Pine Cove Meeting
Parent Information
- Link to the Norris Website
- Link to the Norris Parent Handbook
- Link to the Carpool & Traffic Map
Attendance Information
To report a student absence please send an email by 8:30 am to: norris@friscoisd.org. Be sure to include your student's name, grade, teacher, date and a reason for the absence. Please see the FISD attendance policy to see what absences are considered excused or are unexcused.
School starts at 7:45 am and tardies begin at 7:46 am. Leave earlies are any time before 2:55. If you have any questions regarding attendance, please contact our Data Clerk, Christine Mendez.
Cafeteria News
Order a Norris Yearbook
Go to Balfour.com and type in Norris Elementary. Purchase online using a credit or debit card.
Mark this one off your to-do list today!
Counselor's Corner
College Week
Norris Elementary is preparing for our annual College Week, September 10th – 14th. All FISD schools will be celebrating during this week. The purpose of College Week is to excite and engage students in their educational future, and foster college readiness. In this, we can facilitate resolve for higher education beginning in elementary school by setting goals and forming good habits. To help create interest and enthusiasm for college week, there will be different themes for each day. We invite you and your student to join us!
*If you are interested in speaking about your career or college, please contact Mrs. Sladky at sladkyl@friscoisd.org
Guidance
This week in guidance, all classes received through health & wellness a lesson about the brain and its major functions using “Your Fantastic Elastic Brain”. Here are the key terms we learned:
Amygdala: The small almond shaped portion of the brain responsible for regulating our emotions.
Hippocampus: The “C” shaped portion directly behind our ear in the center of our brain that serves as a filing cabinet for memories.
Cerebellum: At the base of the brain that helps muscles to coordinate movement and balance.
Cerebrum: The largest part of your brain that helps you think and speak.
Pre-frontal cortex: The part of your brain behind your forehead that helps you plan and make decisions (PFC for short!)
Neurons: Neurons are everywhere in your brain. They are tiny brain cells that make electrical signals to send messages to other cells in your body telling them what to do.
*We learned that the brain is an organ, that mistakes help us learn, that our brain learns and grows throughout our lives, that the more we learn and wonder – the more our brain grows! Utilize this language to engage your child at home!
Laura Sladky
Norris Counselor
PTA News
Join PTA!
Thank you to everyone who visited the PTA tables during Meet the Teacher! If you didn’t have a chance to visit us, use the below form to join PTA & pay for class parties & Popcorn Friday’s. Completed forms & cash/check can be sent to school with your student or dropped off at the front office. Please make checks payable to Norris Elementary PTA. http://norrispta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Norris-Elementary-PTA-Quad-Form.pdf
Fun Run
We are looking for businesses to sponsor our 4th annual Fun Run coming up on November 2nd! If you own or know of a business who would like to sponsor our Fun Run, please contact our VP of Fundraising, Jenna Hess at 817-992-4885 or fundraising@norrispta.org. See below sponsorship letter & opportunities:
http://norrispta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fun-run-sponsor-letter-2018-19.pdf
http://norrispta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fun-run-tiers-2018-19.pdf
Looking to Volunteer?
If you would like to serve on our PTA Board this year, the following positions are open: Carnival, Healthy Lifestyles, Directory, Council Delegate, Environmental, & Parliamentarian. Please contact Lisa Giseburt at president@norrispta.org if you are interested or would like more information!
If you have completed your background check, please see the below volunteer opportunity: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c48acad2aa1f49-food
Background checks must be completed before volunteering at school. Please complete a background check at https://www.friscoisd.org/about/resources-and-information/background-checks
Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Party – Thursday, September 20th at 6pm
RSVP for Dads & students: https://tinyurl.com/watchdogkickoff2018
Community Partners
Keep clipping those Box Tops! The first collection week is September 24-28. Kroger Community Rewards at http://krogercommunityrewards.com is another easy way to support Norris. We would love it if you would link your Kroger card to Norris. Kroger has informed us you no longer need to re-register your card annually and that is great news. Also, linking your card to Norris does not affect your gas points. Use Code UY954 to link your Kroger Card to Norris Elementary.
Amazon Smile and Shoparoo are easy ways to help our amazing kids and their amazing school, Norris Elementary!!!
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.