THE LION'S ROAR!
March 11th, 2022
A Little ROAR from one of our Lion Trainers!
Dear Norris Families,
Greetings!
I can't begin to thank our wonderful PTO and parent volunteers enough for your work and contributions to our wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week at Norris! We are so grateful for the amount of kindness and support you have shown us this week, and always! If you were not able to attend our PTO meeting Thursday night, please reach out to our PTO at norris.pto@gmail.com for volunteer opportunities with our Fun Run in the spring!
Have a wonderful weekend with your families!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
3/13/22 - Daylight Savings - Set those clocks ahead 1 hour!
3/15/22 - Pre-K Story Time - 10:15 AM (Please RSVP below)
3/16/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
3/16/22 - Parent Cafe - 9:00 AM (Please RSVP below)
3/17/22 - Golden Sower Club - 3:50 - 4:50 PM
3/22/22 - PTO Pinot's Palette Painting Night - 6:00 PM (See below for sign-up information)
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF 3/14 - 3/18
Jayde Kessler
Jackson Genereux
Evelyn Koehler
Braxton Scroggs
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK!
Maisy Martinez - Mrs. Agenbroad's Class
Danielle Kelley - Mrs. Micek's Class
Cadence Blair - Mrs. Christie's Class
Keira Smillie - Mrs. Hollrah's Class
In The SPOTLIGHT STAFF MEMBER
Mrs. Williams is the Speech-Language Pathologist here at Norris Elementary. A Norris parent had this to say, "Mrs. Williams has worked so hard with (my son) to improve his speech. Thank you for all of your patience!"
Want to show your Gratitude? You too can nominate a special staff member! Click HERE to complete the nomination form.
WEEKLY LUNCH MENU
THE ADVENTURES OF AVERY (SUPER-DUPER THERAPY DOG!!)
Be sure to follow her adventures with us each week in our newsletter and on Twitter!
New Friends??
AWWWW!!
PAWSITIVELY AMAZING!
UPCOMING PTO ACTIVITIES
3/10 - PTO Meeting - 6 PM
3/11 - Spirit Store - 2 - 4 PM
3/22 - Pinot's Palette Night (See Below)
APRIL 2022
4/14 - PTO Meeting - 6 PM
4/18 - 4/22 - Book Fair Week
4/29 - Fun Run Pep Rally
MAY 2022
5/13 - Fun Run Day
Pinot's Pallete Night
Can't make it out? Consider a virtual class or a Take-Home Paint Kit!
Take Home Paint Kits
Daisy en vogue Cabin Fever Kit -DEV - Pinot's Palette (pinotspalette.com)
King of the Jungle Cabin Fever Kit - King of the Jungle - Pinot's Palette (pinotspalette.com)
Virtual classes
River Glow River Glow - Tue, Mar 22 6:30PM at La Vista (pinotspalette.com)
Brilliant Branches Brilliant Branches - Tue, Mar 22 6:30PM at La Vista (pinotspalette.com)
In studio classes
River Glow River Glow - Tue, Mar 22 6:30PM at La Vista (pinotspalette.com)
Brilliant Branches Brilliant Branches - Tue, Mar 22 6:30PM at La Vista (pinotspalette.com)
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
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!
Preschool Story Time
PARENT CAFE
LADY PATRIOTS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
MILLARD SOUTH SOFTBALL CLINIC
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.
Materials Community Review
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!
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