THE LION'S ROAR!
December 9, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Hello Norris Lions!
Today we had a great time learning about all different types of careers at our Career Day! Students learned about potential careers as chefs, firefighters, engineers, hairstylists, and more! It was so fun to see their faces light up when they learned about all of the exciting things their future could hold.
Next week, we will have one of our biggest Spring events- Kindergarten RoundUp! This will take place on the morning of Friday, May 5th. Remember, this means NO SCHOOL for our current Kindergarten and PrePrimary Montessori students.
We are gearing up for our Fun Run and Field Day on Friday, May 12! This is our largest PTO fundraiser, and we need all of your support. Please check out the flyer below to get your student registered on the Boosterthon website. All students who register over the weekend earn a PAJAMA DAY on Monday, May 1st!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK!
Happy Administrative Professionals week to our secretary, Mrs. Grothe! Mrs. Grothe does an amazing job with ALL THE THINGS! The front office is an extremely busy place and she handles it all with ease & grace. We can't thank her enough for all she does for the students and staff every single day! Thank you Mrs. Grothe for taking such great care of all of us!!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/1/23 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45 PM
5/1/23 - Lions on the Run - 3:45 - 4:30 PM
5/3/23 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
5/5/23 - Kindergarten Round Up - 9:00 -11:15 AM (No School for the following classes: Micek, Preister, Staudenmaier, Morrison & Gregory)
5/5/23 - Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting - 10:30 - 11:15 AM
5/5/23 - 5th Grade Middle School Orientation - 11:45 AM - 2:50 PM
5/11/23 - Last Day of Boys & Girls Club
5/12/23 - Fun Run & Field Day (Held at Central Middle School)
5/17/23 - Talent Show Rehearsal - 2:15 - 3:00 PM
5/19/23 - Pride Singer Concert @ MSHS - 7:00 PM
5/23/23 - Talent Show - 9:30 AM
5/25/23 - LAST DAY of school - Dismissal @ 12:00 PM (No lunch served)
- Senior Walk & 5th Grade Clap-Out begins at 11:40 AM
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2022/2023 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2022/2023 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Testing Schedule- Week of May 1st
Tuesday, May 2nd
9:00 - 3rd Grade - NSCAS Math (Day 1)
9:30 - Intermediate Montessori - MAP Reading
10:30 - 4th Grade - NSCAS Math (Day 1)
Wednesday, May 3rd
9:00 - 5th Grade - NSCAS Math (Day 1)
10:00 - Primary Montessori - MAP Math
Thursday, May 4th
9:00 - 3rd Grade - NSCAS Math (Day 2)
9:30 - Intermediate Montessori - MAP Math
10:30 - 4th Grade - NSCAS Math (Day 2)
Friday, April 28th
10:00 - 5th Grade - NSCAS Math (Day 2)
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF MAY 1ST - MAY TH
GABE HUNTSMAN
RYLIND HUXHOLD
BRITTA MAHLER
JARED HAMMERLY
LUNCH MENU - MAY 2023
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
Kindergarten Round-Up is next Friday, May 5th!
We are so excited to meet our new incoming Kindergartners! New Kindergarten parents will also have their Kindergarten Parent Meeting during the Roundup. Please note, submission of the Online Registration is required for attendance at Roundup and the Parent Meeting. If you have submitted a Within District transfer you will still need to complete the Online Registration. Thank you!
All CURRENT TRADITIONAL KINDERGARTNERS (Mrs. Staudenmaier, Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Gregory's Classes) and CURRENT MONTESSORI PRE-PRIMARY STUDENTS (Mrs. Micek & Mrs. Preister's Classes) will NOT have school that day!
END OF THE YEAR EVENTS
FUN RUN - MAY 12TH
Registration opens TODAY!
The online site for fundraising for the Fun Run on May 12th opens today!
All students who register online over the weekend earn a Pajama Day on Monday, May 1st!
Check out the kick-off video HERE!
PRIZES!
Raise money to earn some great prizes!
REGISTER TODAY!
Click to register!
CAREER FAIR AUTHORS
During our Career Fair, we had the pleasure of having 2 authors join us. Below are order forms if your child is interested in ordering a book. All order forms should be returned no later than May 2nd.
TALENT SHOW SIGN-UP (Due May 10th)
Share your talent!!
The Norris Talent show will take place on May 23rd at 9:30 AM.
Students who wish to participate MUST come to rehearsal on May 17th from 2:15-3:00 and have a ride arranged prior to the rehearsals.
Please complete the permission slip below, including a parent signature, and turn it in by Wednesday, May 10th!
5th Grade & Senior Clap Outs!
May 25th, the final day of school, we will be celebrating two very special groups of students. Our current 5th graders moving on to middle school, and any graduating high school seniors who attended Norris Elementary!
All staff and students will line the hallways of Norris for 5th graders and Seniors to proceed through the building one final time. Parents are invited to line the sidewalks outside the building to cheer for our 'graduating' 5th graders and Seniors. Our "Clap Out" will begin at approximately 11:40.
Please help us spread the word to any friends, families, or neighbors with seniors graduating from any MPS school this year who are former Norris students. We would love to see them on May 25th in their cap and gown!
Cell Phone Policy
We realize that many students have cell phones. Cell phones are NOT PERMITTED to be used during school hours. Cell phones must stay in the childs’ backpack and turned off from 8:20-3:45. Any student who is found to be using their phone during these hours will have their phone held in the office until the end of the day. The phone will be returned when a parent comes to Norris to pick it up. Therefore, if you need to get a message to your child, please call the office; 402-715-8340.
MEDICATION PICK-UP
As we near the end of the school year, please remember to pick up any medications that you have at school for your child. Medications need to be picked up by noon on the last day of school (May 25th). Any medications remaining after the last day will be disposed of, including inhalers, Epi-Pens and prescriptions. We are not able to send medications home with your child & we are not allowed to hold them for next year.
Please stop by the health room during school hours to pick up or call 402-715-8341 to make other arrangements.
Thank you!!
GOLDEN SOWER CLUB
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
PATRIOT BOYS BASKETBALL CLUB
There is still time to sign up for Millard South's Summer Skills Academy.
Please email pbcomaha@gmail.com for more info!
SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM - MILLARD SOUTH
SUMMER SPORTS CLINICS @ MSHS
Scan the code or click on the flyer to register.
RUNNING CAMP
SPARK - SUMMER CARE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Don’t miss out on these epic summer programs!
Are you looking for full time or part time fun for your students this summer? Spark is a program provided by Millard Public Schools Foundation and this summer we have great explorations planned for your child. Weekly registration is available, themed activities, and weekly field trips.
NEW this year – Spark Adventure is our new part-time summer program! Join our Spark Adventure crew for an action-packed summer. Available for children entering 1st-6th grade.
Space is limited - register today at www.mpsfoundation.org
NORRIS SPIRIT WEAR
Click HERE to order!
STUDENT DIRECTORY
Please take a moment to get your child in our school student directory! This will allow families to reach out for playdates and parties!
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
2022/2023 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
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
Fax #: 402-715-6119
Website: norris.mpsomaha.org
Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem
Twitter: @NorrisElem
School Hours
Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)
Ms. Dennis' Preschool Class:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:40 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesdays - 8:40 AM - 2:00 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