THE LION'S ROAR!
January 5, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
Happy New Year! It has been great to see the students back in school and ready to learn! We are looking forward to a fantastic second semester!
Some key points in this newsletter are traffic reminders for drop off/pick up, inclement weather information, career fair volunteers, amongst other information.
Thanks for taking time to read through the newsletter!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mr. Wunderlich & Mrs. Croom, Interim Principals
Please remember to follow the yellow arrows in the graphic above. For the safety of our students and adults using the crosswalk, please do not merge from the yellow lane to the blue drive through lane until your vehicle is past the crosswalk! We appreciate the additional patience that can come with winter conditions.
❄️ Inclement Weather Information ❄️
With winter fully upon us, we want to make sure we are all on the same page in the event of a Snow Day or Late Start Day. This link will take you to the MPS Inclement Weather Information website.
Norris Career Fair Upcoming
STAY TUNED FOR NEXT WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
1/15/24 - No School
1/16/24 - BounceU Fundraiser 5-8pm
1/19/24 - MSHS Jam the Gym Night 5:30-9pm
1/20/24 - Norris Night at the Lancers (Tickets available, see below)
2/1/24 - PTO Meeting 6-7pm
Looking Ahead -
2/16 - 2/18 - No School
3/14 - 3/18 - No School
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
January 2024 Lunch Menu
Community Corner
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
TIME TO ORDER YEARBOOKS!
2023/2024 Yearbooks are now available to order on-line through Josten's.
CLICK HERE to order or SCAN the barcode below!
Bounce U Family Night!
Bridge to Early College Meeting - January 9th
FUTURE CHEFS 2024
The 2024 Future Chefs Challenge will be held onTuesday, March 12th 2024. This event is open to all 4th and 5th graders. This is one of our favorite events of the school year, and we can't wait to see the creativity come in from across the district in submissions. The theme this year is "There's No Place Like Home", and we are looking for tasty creative family favorite recipes! We are expecting some delicious and unique submissions with this theme.
CLICK HERE to submit your entry! The deadline to submit is January 31st.
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
Click here PTO Website or scan the QR code for the latest PTO information!
NORRIS NIGHT WITH THE LANCERS - JANUARY 20TH
CLICK on the picture below to buy your tickets!!
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
Come Sing With Us!
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
Millard South High School Jam the Gym Night
MILLARD SOUTH CHEER CLINIC
Millard North Show Choir
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!!
SPARK SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
Spark is our before and after school program at all 25 Millard Elementary schools.
We provide a safe and fun environment for all students to participate in academic, leisure and recreational activities outside of the traditional school day. There are several benefits to your child joining a before and after school program.
Studies have shown that students in before and after school programs are more
likely to have increased academic performance, improved attendance and are
excited to learn and achieve.
Students participate in a variety of extended learning activities to help them discover their interests as well as hands on enrichment activities that encourages kids to explore, unstructured time, outside play, a homework hangout and more!
JOIN THE NORRIS TEAM!
Norris has an immediate opening for a FOOD SERVICE PARAPROFESSIONAL, who will also serve as Workroom Support and Large Class Size Support in 3rd Grade. Hours will be 8:30 - 3:00, Monday thru Friday.
We also have an opening for a RESOURCE TEACHER for the 2024/2025 school year!
Come join our Norris family! Click HERE to apply!
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!
2023 MPS BOARD MEMBERS
- Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent
- Amanda McGill Johnson - President
- Linda Poole - Vice President
- Mike Kennedy - Secretary
- Mike Pate - Treasurer
- Stacy Jolley - Board Member
- Lisa Schoenberger - Board Member