Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
February 19, 2016
We strive to be a safe and inviting environment for all of our students each day. Many of you are aware that we practice monthly fire drills, inclement weather drills and even lock down drills. We constantly check our classrooms and pods for any unsafe items or pathways. We visit with the students about being responsible and safe members of the community.
But, did you know that we also have 32 members of our staff who are CPR and AED trained and at the ready to serve, if needed? In the spirit of wrapping up Healthy Heart month, let's take time out to thank these staff members....
Bethany Harris, Jennifer Glaze, Sarah Corrigan, Rhonda Vandercook, Kelly Strange, Taylor Brommer, Emily Stroud, Camily Teed, Sheba George, Katie Clark, Alex Hoffmeister, Carmen Hogan, Valerie Nguyen, Katrina Kyser, Kady Berridge, Megan Conn, Shannon Burkland, Ashelyn Abney, Michelle Snyder, Kristen Buhler, Rhonda Cowlishaw, Aimee Hinshaw, Michelle Mayo, Tosha Harper, Cristi Roberts, Steve Thacker, Cassie Steele, Dillon Vaughn, Susan Rosser, Violet Tsai, Kelly Bartruff, and Megan McGaughy.
Enjoy your weekend and BE SAFE!
Mrs. Abney
Norris Super Stars....
Mr. & Mrs. Norris Celebrate their 64th Anniversary!
Library Volunteers Needed!
Lost and Found
Thank you!
STAAR Information
- NO VISITORS will be allowed on campus for any grade level on STAAR Simulation or Testing dates, including the whole week of May 9-13.
- Please have your students to school on time on these dates, as testing begins in the morning.
STAAR Dates
- March 16th: STAAR Simulation - 3rd & 4th Reading
- March 29th: STAAR Test - 4th Writing; 5th Math
- March 30th: STAAR Test - 5th Reading
- May 9th: STAAR Test - 3rd & 4th Math
- May 10th: STAAR Test - 3rd & 4th Reading
- May 11th: STAAR Test - 5th Science
Upcoming Events
February 25: Author Visit - Cammie McGovern (3rd-5th)
February 25: General PTA Meeting & 1st Grade Performance @ 6:30 pm
February 29: 21 Day Challenge - Parent Survey Begins (must complete for credit!)
February 29-March 4: Spring Book Fair
March 1: "Feeling Groovy" Dress-Up Day for the Book Fair
March 3: Grandparents/Special Visitor Day for Lunch/Book Fair shopping
March 3: Family Fit Night/Evening Book Fair @ 6:00 pm
March 7-11: SPRING BREAK
PTA News
We are feelin' groovy because it's Book Fair time! Norris Elementary Spring Book Fair will be far-out when it fills our library with Peace, Love and Books starting February 29! Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books the kids want to read
right into our school. It is a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair from February 29 - March 4, and be a great part of shaping your child's reading habits and making purchases that will
benefit our school!!
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday - 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
We need volunteers like YOU to help make this event a success! There are
many volunteer opportunities so please sign up and come be a part of the
"Feelin' Groovy - "Peace, Love, Books" Book Fair
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4da8aa2fa75-spring
As a reminder, all volunteers must have passed the Frisco ISD Background Check.
Membership: We have had an amazing year so far and with your help have been able to purchase school supplies, reading books, pamper our teachers and bring exciting programs to our school. We still have more we would like to accomplish and need your help! We would like to invite you participate in our spring membership drive: ' For the Love of Grandparents'. By asking grandparents, aunts and uncles to join the Norris PTA, we can ensure that we reach our goal of one voice for every child enrolled at Norris. Their membership dues will also help us reach a few other goals we have for needs of the school. Watch out for details in your child's folder with information on classroom and grade level contest! Check the PTA website (www.NorrisPTA.org) for the form as well. Questions, please email Jennifer Alameda, VP of membership at membership@norrispta.org.
**SAVE THE DATE**
Family Fitness Night at Norris!
Thursday, March 3rd from 6:00-7:30 pm
Join us for family fun and fitness!