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A weekly newsletter from your Norris Knights.
October 16, 2015
Hello Norris Family,
What another great learning week! Our students are learning and growing daily while having fun! We have decided to spotlight a series we are calling "Mastering the Mind" adapted from a short motivational book written by Mentoring Minds. This series will provide a quick spotlight on how our mind and thoughts impact our behavior, emotions and success.
Topic 3: Expectation
"You have to expect things of yourselves before you can do them."
-Michael Jordan
High expectations are paramount to all that we undertake. We need to create conditions that are conducive to setting and reaching goals by visualizing a picture of our expectations that are bright and positive. This visualization establishes a framework for success. Expect the best of all around you, and give all that you do, nothing but the best.
Remember, "High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation."
-Jack Kinder
Have a good weekend,
Ashelyn and Michelle
Campus Connecting Corner!
- SCHOOL PICTURES ARE OCTOBER 20th! Information was sent home in yesterday's Thursday folder. You can also find information on our school website.
- You may now order a Norris Elementary Yearbook. Please go to the campus website for a link where you may purchase a yearbook for $22.
- We are working on a Veteran's Day Program. If you or anyone in your family has served, or is currently serving, in the Armed Forces at any time, we would like to include pictures of the military person in a slide show we are creating. Please send the picture to Mr. Vaughn at vaughnd@friscoisd.org along with a brief description that follows this example: Name, military branch, family member of student name in specific grade. ex. Michael Shoptaw, Marine, brother of Mrs. Abney, Principal.
- Save the date: Veteran's Day Program: November 11 at 8:15 am in the cafe'! We would love to have as many veterans and active military family members to join us as possible . We want to honor you for your service!
Norris' First Field Trip!
PTA NEWS!!!
*Reflections entries are due October 23rd! Get the details on our website. Next year's theme could be your idea, find the details of the theme search on our website as well.
*Don't forget to keep collecting donations for the Norris Neon Run!! Donations can be sent in anytime between now and Nov. 6th. Just send in the large pledge packet envelope with the donations inside to your child's teacher! We will return the envelopes back to the teacher the following day so you can keep collecting, if you chose:) Also, make sure to register your child online at www.thegetmovincrew.com if you haven't already! And, please mark your calendars for Oct. 30th so you can come cheer on your student(s) for all their hard work!!
*Thanks to everyone that walked to school! It was a great success!! We look forward to Bike to School Day in the spring.
Parent Information Night Sponsored by the PTA
ENTER THE REFLECTIONS CONTEST
Come walk with us! Gary Burns Fun Run....
Norris Family,
We are VERY excited to say that we will be joining our sister school, Scott Elementary, in a Scott/Norris team for the Gary Burns Fun Run! Our team will be made up of Norris Students & Family, Norris Staff Members & Family, Scott Students & Family, and Scott Staff Members & Family! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to support a great cause. All proceeds go to the Frisco Education Foundation.
The Gary Burns Fun Run is Saturday, October 24th. Our team will walk the 5K starting at 8:30. The key word is walk. It’s going to be a blast. We will be chanting, chatting, bonding, and laughing the whole way to the finish line!
We have attached a file that walks you through how to sign up for our team at www.getmeregistered.com/FriscoRun Please read through the attached file before signing up so you can make sure you join our team (Civic Team, Team Name: Norris Knights and Scott Mini Pack)!
**NOTE: If you sign up BEFORE October 11, the price is cheaper! Price goes up after October 11th and then increases again if you register the day of the race** Participants also receive a Fun Run t-shirt when picking up their race day packets!
To read more about the Gary Burns Fun Run, visit: http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/frisco-education-foundation/gary-burns-frisco-fun-run
We are going to have an AMAZING time and can’t wait to see you there!
Put on your dancing shoes!
IHS Sponsored Royals Daddy Daughter Dance!
For more information or to register, please go to ihsroyals.org.
Mrs. Abney and Mrs. Snyder
Email: abneya@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/ES/norris/site/home
Location: Norris Elementary School, Frisco, TX, United States
Phone: 469-633-4075
Twitter: @Norris_Knights