THE LION'S ROAR!
April 15, 2022
A Little ROAR from one of our Lion Trainers!
Dear Families,
Greetings!
Our students have been hard workers this week back after Spring Break! All classes are participating in testing over the next few weeks. Please look for communication from your child's teacher regarding the date and time of your child's assessments. It's incredibly important that your child is well-rested, on time to school, has a healthy breakfast, and brings their most positive, "I Can" attitude!
As promised, here is the link to our parking lot video! Please share with anyone who picks up your kiddos!
Please join us at Art/Multicultural Night next week, Thursday, 4/21 from 6:00-7:30! This event is an annual event that is so fun for our children and families! Please see the included flier for more information!
Have a wonderful weekend with your families!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
4/17/22 - HAPPY EASTER!!
4/18-4/22 - Book Fair - See flyer below for schedule
4/18/22 - Art Club - 3:45 PM
4/19/22 - Pride Drummers - 7:45 AM
4/20/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
4/21/22 - Multicultural Night - 6:00 - 7:30 PM (See flyer below)
4/22/22 - Career Fair - 1:15 - 2:55 PM
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF 4/18 - 4/22
Jayde Kessler
Jackson Genereux
Evelyn Koehler
Braxton Scroggs
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Mila Crnkovich - Mrs. Daharsh's Class
Lilah Hollrah - Mrs. Micek's Class
Kai Yockey - Ms. Charles' Class
Jayden Luperico- Mrs. Staudenmaier's Class
Marley Karas - Mrs. Grove's Class
SPRING TESTING
Dear Parents / Guardians,
As a reminder, we will be starting spring testing. This spring there will be a new state test, “NSCAS Growth.” NSCAS Growth, which is a blend of MAP Growth and NSCAS, assesses students in grades 3 - 8 in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The Nebraska Department of Education also tests Science in grades 5 and 8.
In order to measure growth within the school year, this spring we will also be giving the MAP Growth assessment we administered in Fall and Winter. In future years, only NSCAS Growth will be administered to students in grades 3-8.
We will send home the student reports for both tests when available.
Please reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Colleen Ballard
WEEKLY LUNCH MENU
THE ADVENTURES OF AVERY!!
THIS IS THE LIFE! Cruising with good friends is the BEST!
Such GREAT times!
Be sure to follow Avery's Adventures with us each week in our newsletter and on Twitter!
CHECK OUT THE NEWEST CONTEST FROM OUR VERY CREATIVE LIBRARIANS!!
JOIN US FOR ART/MULTICULTURAL NIGHT AT NORRIS!
2022-2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are working to gather information for our new Kindergarten Lions for the 2022-2023 school year!
If you have a child who will be in Kindergarten next year, please complete the following form:
Norris Kindergarten Form 2022-2023
Please feel free to share this form with any friends/neighbors who have incoming Kindergarten children!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
We are so excited to meet our new incoming Kindergartners! New Kindergarten parents will also have their Kindergarten Parent Meeting during the Roundup. Submission of the Online Registration is required for attendance at Roundup and the Parent Meeting. Please Note: 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. Grove's Classes) and CURRENT MONTESSORI PRE-PRIMARY STUDENTS (Mrs. Micek & Mrs. Preister's Classes) will NOT have school that day!
2021/2022 PTO Board
Vice President: Heidi Andsager
Secretary: Angel Chappell
Treasurer: Michelle Isaacson
Volunteer Coordinator: Jenny Kleinsasser
PTO Email: pto.norris@gmail.com
Facebook: Norris Elementary PTO
UPCOMING PTO ACTIVITIES
APRIL 2022
4/14 - PTO Meeting - 6 PM
4/18 - 4/22 - Book Fair Week (See Flyer Below)
4/29 - Fun Run Pep Rally
MAY 2022
5/13 - Fun Run Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BOOK FAIR
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
SUMMER ACTIVITIES FAIR
MAVERICK RUN
Come out and join the UNO coaches and Student Athletes at this year's MAVERICK RUN held at Baxter Arena, SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD. Bring yourself and your family out for a morning full of FUN and EXERCISE!
SPARK SUMMER PROGRAM - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Don’t Miss Out On This Epic Summer!
Are you looking for full day fun for your student this summer? Spark (formerly Kids Network) is a program provided by the Millard Public Schools Foundation and this summer we have great adventures planned for your child. Weekly registration is available, themed activities and weekly field trips!
New this year – Spark UP is our new summer program designed exclusively for incoming 5th and 6th graders.
Join us for a summer to remember! Don’t delay – we have limited spots available.
Register Today! www.mpsfoundation.org
The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the school district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives.
SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP
Covid information
Masks are now optional in our buildings and are no longer being required to enter. Please continue to monitor your child at home. If your child is sick and/or has been tested for COVID, please do not send your child to school until the results are back and symptoms have improved, including 24 hours fever-free without the use of medication. Thank you for your help in keeping our students and staff as safe as possible!
Colleen Ballard, Principal
Kendal Runde, Admin. Intern
Julie Grothe, Secretary
Norris Elementary School
NORRIS 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!
Website: norris.mpsomaha.org
Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8340
Twitter: @NorrisElem