Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
April 20, 2018
Happy Friday!! It’s Carnival Day!!! Thank you to Mrs. Bailey and our awesome PTA for your time and efforts to make this event such an amazing night for all! Be sure to come to our BOGO Book Fair and Open House next Thursday so your kids can show you all the amazing work they are doing at school. We hope to see you tonight!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Tobey
Norris Spring Carnival is TONIGHT
The Norris Carnival is TONIGHT from 5-8pm! Come out with the family for lots of fun, food, games, inflatables, train rides, petting zoo, silent auction and more.
At 6:15 pm on the front lawn, see the winning classes participate in our Tug-O-War. Here are the results of the top two classes per grade level that will participate in the Tug-O-War Contest. Thank you for everyone you donated; this contest raised over $650!
- Kinder: Glaze vs. Webb
- 1st grade: Khan vs. Teed
- 2nd grade: Brommer vs. Reynolds
- 3rd grade: Hogan vs. Hollis
- 4th grade: Clark vs. Fine
- 5th grade: Newell vs. Conn
See the menu below from our food vendor, Dilla's Primo Quesadilla's.
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
April 20: 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 27: PTA James Wand Magic Show; School Hours
April 28: Lone Star Super Quiz
April 30-May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 1: National School Principal's Day
- Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
May 2: Book Club (3rd-5th); School Hours
May 3: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
May 4: School Lunch Hero Day
- Norris Now: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
May 7-11: Box Tops Collection Week
May 8: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Kindergarten Orientation; 6:00 pm @ Norris Cafeteria
May 9: Bike to School Day
- National School Nurse Day
- Spirit Day at Canes on 121/Custer Rd.; 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
May 10: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
May 11: Field Day
Save the Dates!
April 20: Spring 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
3rd-5th Grade Character Heroes - GRIT
2018 Best Communities for Music Education Recognition
Frisco ISD has once again been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for 2018! This designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
We would like to recognize Eric Plyler, our Music Teacher, for his contribution to this cause and his efforts to bring music education and appreciation to each and every student and Norris. Congratulations for a job well done. We are all extremely proud of you!
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
Field Day 2018
Dear Parents….
Our 3rd annual FIELD DAY is on May 11th. Parents you are welcome to come to Field Day! Please make note of the changes in parking on Field Day.
AM carpool and PM carpool will run as normal. Once school starts, entrances to Norris will be coned off so we can set up the different activities we have planned. The only access during the day will be the front drive of the school. You do not need to sign in if you come up to watch the games. ALL POD doors will be locked throughout the day on Field day. ACCESS to the café for bingo and the GYM for partner scooter games will ONLY be through the glass doors in between the playground and the gym.
Due to the safety of our students, ALL PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS need to use the BATHROOM LOCATED BY THE FRONT OFFICE.
LUNCH SCHEDULE – School-wide lunch from 11:00 – 11:30
On Field Day, we will be ALL eating at the same time. Students will be eating in their lunch with their grade level in a designated area. Please refer to the map to see your specific grade level area. You may order a sack lunch from the café or you may bring lunch from home. Please see email from your teacher with the order form to order a sack lunch from the café. This form is DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 20TH. Parent volunteers may also order a lunch form the café for Field day. If Field day is canceled due to inclement weather, we will move it to May 21st. IF we move it to May 21st, we will contact you with the new rain date schedule and details.
Field Day is May 11th Rain date is May 21st.
Time: games begin at 8:15 (see schedule for specific grade level info)
Wear: students wear their Norris field trip t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes, sunscreen
Bring: students bring a LABELED water bottle and LABELED towel, and a dry change of clothing (optional), extra shoes (optional)
We will have volunteers helping out at each station. We are also looking for 3 – 4 volunteers per class to help the start and stop the games and help with lunch. Please click on this link to sign up to volunteer.
https://goo.gl/forms/FPfoYElLla5tGvys1
We are looking forward to a fun filled FIELD day
STAAR Information
- NO Visitors or Volunteers will be allowed on campus for any grade level on STAAR 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
- 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
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
Counselor's Corner
Are you and/or your child anxious about being in middle school? Read studies that say parenting a child in middle school is harder than having an infant? Come to Nelson and meet with our Counselors as we help prepare you to take on this transition to middle school. Topics covered will include what a typical day is like for a middle schooler, events/activities you want on your calendar, how/where/when to drop-off/pick up your student, tips on how to help your child get organized, the #1 issue we see in our Counseling offices and how you can help as a parent, and a Q&A with the Counselors.
We are having 2 sessions to accommodate schedules. Coffee with the Counselors will be held on May 9th at 9:00 am and at 6:00 pm in Nelson’s Library.
We look forward to meeting you!
Nelson Counselors
Attention Nelson Students
Want to join the Student Ambassadors? Then check out the information below, and fill out an application packet available in the Norris front office! Contact Mrs. Luhrs at LuhrsA@friscoisd.org if you have further questions.
Attention Maus Students
5th grade parents,
On May 21 from 4:00-5:00, we will be having our Annual 5th Grade Social at Maus! Please see the attached flyer and RSVP if your child can attend the event.
Thank you!
Maus Counselors
PTA News
Norris Carnival
Carnival is TONIGHT from 5-8pm. Come out with the family for lots of fun, food, games, inflatables, train rides, petting zoo and more.
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.
BOGO Book Fair
The Buy One Get One Free Book Fair is coming up on April 25-27th . Be ready to get your students some good books for the summer!
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.