THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
Hello! It feels so good to be back in the halls of Norris! If you have a chance to thank Mrs. Croom or Mr. Wunderlich for all of their hard work as Interim Principals while I was out on maternity leave, please do so! They did an amazing job caring for the students, staff and families of our community. I greatly appreciate their work!
As we enter the last quarter of the school year, it is time to begin thinking and planning for the 24-25 school year. Teachers will soon begin working as a team to create class lists for next school year. If you have a request for a specific teacher or type of teacher for your child, please email or call me no later than Friday, March 29th. While we can not always honor all specific teacher requests, I am always open to working with families to ensure that their child is placed in the classroom that will provide the best learning environment possible. Thank you in advance for your timely communication!
Remember, there is no school for students on March 14th, March 15th, or March 18th. We will see you back at Norris on Tuesday, March 19th!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
3/14 - 3/18 - NO SCHOOL
3/18/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 1:00 - 4:00pm
3/20/24 - Mane Event Practice - 7:40am
3/21/24 - Quiz Bowl Practice - 3:45 - 5:00pm
3/22/24 - Bedtime Story Day (See Below)
3/25/24 - SAVE - 4:45 - 6:15pm
3/25 - 3/29 - Staff Appreciation Week (See Sign-Up Below)
3/29/24 - Middle School Transition Visit
4/1 - 4/5 - Book Fair
4/2/24 - Raising Cane's Night - 3:00 - 8:00pm
4/4/24 - Art & Multicultural Night - 6:00 - 7:30pm
Looking Ahead -
4/8 - 4/12 - No School (Spring Break)
5/23/24 - Last Day of School (Subject to Change)
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the 2024/2025 Approved Calendar.
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF MARCH 18TH - MARCH 22ND
(No school 3/18)
GRACE CONNOLLY
EASTON BRICKEY
March 2024 Lunch Menu
STAFF APPRECIATION - March 25th - 29th
From our PTO:
March 25-29 is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week for Norris! We have several events planned throughout the week to show them just how much we appreciate everything they do for our children.
Will you help us show that appreciation?
CLICK HERE to sign up for an item or two to donate. We cannot thank you enough for all of your support in making this happen!
Raising Cane's Night - Apr. 2nd
ART & MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - Apr. 4th
KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
If you have an incoming kindergartener or new student entering Millard Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year, please register your student beginning February 1, 2024 at www.mpsomaha.org. By completing your child's registration as soon as possible you help us place students sooner and communicate with your family in a timely way. Please note, the new student registration window is for NEW STUDENTS ONLY! Existing student updates will occur between June 9 and July 31, 2024.
LOOKING FOR SOME FUN FOR THE KIDS THIS SUMMER?
CHECK OUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES!
SPARK SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS
Click on the picture below or scan the barcode to register!
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
MILLARD SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER
Summer sports camps for students entering 3rd grade through 12th grade. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and have fun! Camps available for softball, basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, cross country, track & field and tennis.
MILLARD SWIM LESSONS
OMAHA SYMPHONY @ MILLARD LIBRARY - Mar. 15th
SHOW CHOIR SUMMER CAMP
Do you know a current 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to sing and move? We would love to have them join one (or BOTH) of our Millard Show Choir Camps this summer! There are TWO to choose from!!! (or choose BOTH) One at Beadle Middle and one at Millard North High! These camps are open to ALL current 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (kids who WILL be in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade next school year!) Please check out the attached flier for all information. Then you will email klwhisinnand@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Beadle OR llbrown@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Millard North.
SUMMER RUNNING CAMP
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!!
Mr. Verby
Father of Taylar
Mr. Kuhnle
Father of Lux
Mr. Mahler
Father of Britta
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
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
Click here PTO Website or scan the QR code for the latest PTO information!
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!
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