THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
Conference sign up opens up on Monday, February 26 and closes on Friday, March 8th. Please sign up in ParentVue! See directions below.
Hope to see your tonight at the Norris Southwest YMCA Night from 6-8 pm. See flier below for more details!
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Wunderlich & Mrs. Croom, Interim Principals
CONFERENCE SIGN-UP - Opens February 26th!
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
2/23/24 - Norris Family Night at YMCA - 6 - 8pm (See Flyer Below)
2/26/24 - SAVE - 4:45 - 6:15pm
2/27/24 - We Rock the Spectrum Night - 4:00 - 7:00pm (See Flyer Below)
2/28/24 - Mane Event Practice - 7:40am
3/7/24 - PTO Meeting - 6:00pm
Looking Ahead -
3/14 - 3/18 - No School (Conferences)
4/8 - 4/12 - No School (Spring Break)
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the 2024/2025 Approved Calendar.
February 2024 Lunch Menu
KINDERGARTEN & NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
If you have an incoming kindergartener or new student entering Millard Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year, please register your student beginning February 1, 2024 at www.mpsomaha.org. By completing your child's registration as soon as possible you help us place students sooner and communicate with your family in a timely way. Please note, the new student registration window is for NEW STUDENTS ONLY! Existing student updates will occur between June 9 and July 31, 2024.
NORRIS LIBRARY TITLEWISH FUNDRAISER
READ ACROSS AMERICA - Feb. 26th - Mar. 1st
Participate by dressing up each day!
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES
Click on the flyer below for more resources on how to support positive digital experiences for everyone.
NORRIS YMCA FAMILY NIGHT - February 23rd
Join us TONIGHT from 6 - 8 pm!
NORRIS ROCK THE SPECTRUM NIGHT - February 27th
HOME VISITING PROGRAM
LOOKING FOR SOME FUN FOR THE KIDS THIS SUMMER?
CHECK OUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES!
SPARK SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS
Click on the picture below or scan the barcode to register!
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
LADY PATRIOT TRYOUTS - March 5th
FREE ON-LINE SAFETY EVENT - March 7th
"Navigating The Online World With Your Child"
Project Harmony presentation to MPS parents and families on March 7 followed by light refreshments. Hosted in the MSHS auditorium.
PATRIOT BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
MILLARD SWIM LESSONS
MPS MATH MATERIALS REVIEW
OMAHA SYMPHONY @ MILLARD LIBRARY - Mar. 15th
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!!
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