THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
Thank you to all who came out for Art & Multicultural night last night! What a wonderful turn out for our students and families. We had so much fun seeing our Norris Lions show off their art work, enjoying the activities and snacks, and celebrating all of the diverse culture in our community. We truly appreciate all that you do to help support our school, and invest in the success of your students.
Next week we are all looking forward to Spring Break! Millard Public Schools are closed for the week of April 8th-April 12th. When we return on April 15th, we will be in the full swing of testing season! Please see the schedule below and note your child's testing dates. Sending them to school with a good breakfast, on time, and a full night's sleep will help ensure they are ready to show what they know!
Have a great Spring Break!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
Testing Schedule for the Week of April 15th!
Tuesday, April 16th
9:15am - Reading (MAP) - Primary Montessori
9:30am - Reading (NSCAS) - Upper Elementary Montessori
10:15am - Reading (NSCAS) - Traditional 3rd Grade
Wednesday, April 17th
9:00am - Reading (MAP) - Traditional 1st Grade
9:15am - Reading (MAP) - Primary Montessori
9:30am - Reading (MAP) - Traditional Kindergarten
10:00am - Reading (NSCAS) - Lower Elementary Montessori (Charles - 3rd grade only)
10:15am - Reading (NSCAS) - Traditional 3rd Grade
Thursday, April 18th
9:30am - Reading (NSCAS) - Upper Elementary Montessori
10:30am - Reading (NSCAS) - Traditional 5th Grade
Friday, April 19th
9:00am - Reading (MAP) - Traditional 1st Grade
9:30am - Reading (MAP) - Traditional Kindergarten
9:15am - Reading (NSCAS) - Lower Elementary Montessori (Barr - 3rd grade only)
10:30am - Reading (NSCAS) - Traditional 5th Grade
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!
CONGRATS TO OUR MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
4/8 - 4/12 - No School (Spring Break)
4/17/24 - MANE EVENT PRACTICE - 7:40am
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
4/22/24 - SAVE - 4:45 - 6:15pm
4/25/24 - 5th Grade Parent 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
SPRING BREAK BINGO! - Turn in on April 15th
PEEPS Diorama Contest - Turn in by April 19th!
High Ability Learner Newsletter
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. Wees
Grandfather of Josiah Wees
Mr. Chidambaram
Father of Meena & Swarna
Mr. Storm
Father of Tyler & Porter
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!
Upcoming PTO Events
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