Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
November 12, 2018
Can you believe it is already mid-November? I am in awe with how fast this year is flying by and all the amazing things we have accomplished so far!
As we reflect on the many things we are thankful for here at Norris, we want to take this opportunity to share just a few of them with you:
- We are thankful for our students who come to school every day ready to learn.
- We are thankful for YOU, as parents/guardians, for the commitment and support you give our Norris staff and most importantly, your child.
- We are thankful for our Norris staff. These dedicated individuals have the best interests of our students at heart every single day.
- We are also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much to our school.
- We have a lot to be thankful for at Norris!!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Hoping your Thanksgiving is filled with blessings and joy!
Mrs. Snyder & Mrs. Tobey
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
November 19-23: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
November 26: K-2 Drum Fit; 7:15 am
- Small World Angel Gifts Due
November 27: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Pine Cove Chaperone Meeting; 6:00 pm
November 29: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Student Council Meeting; 3:00-4:00 pm
November 30: 3-5 Drum Fit; 7:15 am
- Norris Now; 2:10 pm
- Pine Cove Luggage Drop-Off; 6:00 pm
December 3-5: 5th Grade Pine Cove
Gratitude Graffiti
Art to Remember
Six Flags Read to Succeed
Cafeteria News
Counselor's Corner
Small World Angel Gifts
It is the time of year when the spirit of the holidays fills us with joy! We want to spread that feeling to families in Frisco who need help insuring the holidays are memorable and filled with wonder for their children.
Your child’s class is participating in a service project to sponsor an “Angel” during this holiday season. “Angels” are less fortunate children in this community. These families and children will have a joyful and memorable holiday season with your help and generosity.
If you would like to participate, please choose an item of need or a wish that the “angel” has listed or contact your child’s teacher to help coordinate gifts for your class angel.
Please send your donations to school with your child:
1. Un-Wrapped (we understand the kids like to wrap the gifts, but we are limited on space and usually un-wrapped gifts take less room. The angel family will take great joy in wrapping the gifts donated.)
2. IN A BAG LABELED WITH THE ANGEL NUMBER
3. If you are buying for more than one angel, please send in separate bags, with angel number on each bag/gift
4. If you would like to donate wrapping paper, please send a roll with your gifts
Your child will take the gift to his/her classroom. Please send all gifts by Monday, November 26, 2018. All items donated will be distributed to families on December 19, 2018.
If you, your family, your work, or an organization would like information on adopting angels or volunteering, please contact at smallworldwithlvoe@gmail.com. Thank you for generously donating during this holiday season!
Parent Education Series
December 5: Protective Parenting Program featuring Sarah Pierson from the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County; @ Comstock Elementary at 9:00 am.
Please RSVP by filling out the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey0L5LIeh69mR7r1PWgow0u8Efpgkw3tw9UaIeZHWAbmCqSg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Laura Sladky
Norris Counselor
PTA News
PTA News
Thank you to everyone for donating items for our Staff Pie Day! It was a fun way to end the week for our hard-working teachers & staff!
Fun Run
Thank you to all our families, friends, & staff for your support of the Fun Run! We are so appreciative of all the generous donations! We are still calculating totals & will let you know the final amount raised as soon as possible.
A big thank you to our Fun Run sponsors!
- Our Gold Sponsor: NTX Logistics www.ntxlogistics.com
- Our Silver Sponsor: Excel Dental Care
- Our Bronze Sponsors: Haven Behavioral Hospital of Frisco, Frisco in Focus, & Jeremy French Realtor
- Our Food Sponsors: Taco Deli & Grub Burger Bar
Community Partners
Looking for ways to support Norris at home?
- If you shop at Kroger, click here and enter your Kroger Plus card number. Use organization code UY954 to link to Norris Elementary. Once you’ve enrolled, you’ll earn rewards for our school every time you shop and use your Kroger Plus card.
- Also, you can download the Shoparoo app. Snap pictures of your receipts from any store, big or small, that sells grocery items to earn Roo Points for Norris Elementary. Roo Points will turn into CASH DONATIONS from Shoparoo!
- Finally, when you do your holiday shopping, go to smile.amazon.com, & Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to our school!
- Keep clipping those Box Tops too! The next collection date is Dec. 10-14.
Looking to Volunteer?
If you would like to serve on our PTA Board this year, the following positions are open: Carnival, Healthy Lifestyles, Council Delegate, Environmental, & Parliamentarian. Please contact Lisa Giseburt at president@norrispta.org if you are interested or would like more information!
If you have completed your background check, please see the below volunteer opportunities:
TEACHER LUNCHEON VOLUNTEERS
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48ACAD2AA1F49-teacher4
Master Builders Club
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c49a5a62aa6f94-master
Background checks must be completed before volunteering at school. Please complete a background check at https://www.friscoisd.org/about/resources-and-information/background-checks
SAGE Shirts are here!
Help promote a message of inclusion and acceptance by proudly wearing this year's FISD PTA SAGE shirt! Inclusion empowers both our diverse learners and typical learners to grow and contribute to the world around them. Only through the life lesson of inclusion and acceptance can ALL of our students reach their full potential! 100% of proceeds support FISD PTA SAGE and general education initiatives for all students! Please go to the below link by November 18th to order!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fisd-pta-sage-shirt-2018
Watch Dogs
We have lots of open Watch Dog slots available in the below sign up! To find out more information about our Watch Dog program, contact Steve Vo at stevenvo@gmail.com. Please make sure you have a cleared background check before your volunteer day.
https://tinyurl.com/norriswatchdogs1819
PTA Membership
Have you joined PTA yet? If not, just complete the below form & send back to school (with payment!) Your membership dues help support programs PTA brings to Norris!
http://norrispta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Norris-Elementary-PTA-Quad-Form.pdf
To stay up to date on all PTA news and activities, like us on Facebook @NorrisPTA, check us out on Twitter at NorrisPTAFrisco, and go to our website at norrispta.org.