THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
We are looking ahead to an exciting week next week! We hope to see you all at our Book Fair, beginning Monday, April 1st. Students are able to shop at our Scholastic Book Fair both before and after school, and at our evening family event on Thursday. Thursday, April 4th is Multicultural Night AND Norris' 60th Birthday Celebration! Bring your whole family out to Norris to enjoy art, entertainment, and treats to celebrate our school community, and the many cultures that we represent!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
Parent Requests Due ASAP!
Families,
If you have requests for your child's teacher for the 24-25 school year, please submit them to Mrs. Dolezal no later than Friday, April 5th! While we can not always accommodate requests for specific teachers, we welcome conversations about the learning environment and teaching style that are best suited for each student. Your input is always valued in our class list creation process.
Thank you!
Parent Survey
We Want To Know What You Think!
Millard parents and guardians, help us get the information you need better and faster! Please fill out this quick Survey about Millard Public Schools Communications. The survey is open through Tuesday, March 9th. We value your opinions and will use the results to guide our communications.
Thank you!
Fun Run T-Shirts - Order by April 1st
Fun Run Volunteer T-Shirts
Parents, if you would like to order a T-shirt for our upcoming Fun Run/Field Day on May 10th, please click on the link below! Shirts are $10 each. Orders need to be placed by 8AM on APRIL 1ST.
Please note, students will all receive a free t-shirt at school on the day of the Fun Run. You DO NOT need to order a shirt for your student.
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
4/1 - 4/5 - Book Fair (See Details Below)
4/2/24 - Raising Cane's Night - 3:00 - 8:00pm (See Flyer Below)
4/3/24 - Mane Event Practice - 7:40am
4/4/24 - Quiz Bowl Practice - 3:45 - 5:00pm
4/4/24 - Art & Multicultural Night - 6:00 - 7:30pm (See Flyer Below)
4/8 - 4/12 - No School (Spring Break)
4/18/24 - Qdoba Night - 4:00 - 8:00pm (See Flyer Below)
4/18/24 - Quiz Bowl - 4:00 - 5:30pm
4/18/24 - PTO Meeting - 6:00pm
Looking Ahead -
5/3/24 - Kindergarten Round-Up
5/10/24 - Field Day!
5/15/24 - Mane Event Concert - 6:00pm
5/22/24 - Norris Talent Show
5/23/24 - Last Day of School (Half Day)
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the 2024/2025 Approved Calendar.
April 2024 Lunch Menu
BOOK FAIR - April 1st - 5th
Come to our Book Fair in person or shop online!
Online April 1-14
Click here to shop: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/norriselementaryschool3
In-person shopping April 1-5
Monday: 8-8:30AM & 3:30-4PM
Tuesday: 8-8:30AM & 3:30-5PM
Wednesday: 8-8:30AM & 2:30-3:30PM
Thursday: 8-8:30AM, 3:30-4PM & 6-8PM
Friday: 8-8:30AM
We need VOLUNTEERS to help run the fair!
Click here to sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084AACA82EA1FE3-book2
PEEPS Diorama Contest - Turn in by April 19th!
Raising Cane's Night - Apr. 2nd
ART & MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - Apr. 4th
Last Chance to Buy Yearbooks! - Due April 3rd
QDOBA Night - April 18th
Kindergarten Enrollment & Round-Up
Mane Event Concert - May 15th
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.
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. Hirsch
Father of Holly & Mickey
Mr. Pichler
Father of Lena & Julia
Mr. Hollrah
Father of Grant & Lilah
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