Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
January 26, 2018
Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Tobey
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
January 30: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Lone Star Meeting; 3:00-4:00 pm
- Master Builders; 3:00-3:45 pm
February 1: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- S.T.E.M. Family Night; 6:00-7:30 pm
- Deadline to order a guaranteed yearbook at lowest price: www.balfour.com
February 2: Texas Military Heroes Day
- Norris Now: Kindergarten-2nd grade in the Cafeteria
February 5: 100th Day of School
- Coffee with Administrators - Science Focus; 9:30-10:30 am @ Norris Library
- Jump Rope for Heart Kick-off
February 6: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Lone Star Meeting; 3:00-4:00 pm
February 7: 5th Grade Symphony Field Trip
- Book Club (3rd-5th); During Lunches
- Chick-fil-a Spirit Night
February 8: Val-O-Gram orders DUE
- Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Project Lead the Way Club; 3:00 pm
- Nelson and Maus Rising 6th Grade Nights; 6:00 pm @ Nelson and Maus Cafeterias
February 12-16: Spring Book Fair
February 12-16: Kindness Week
February 12: Lego Robotics Club; 2:55 pm
February 13: Spring Picture Day
- Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Lone Star Meeting; 3:00-4:00 pm
February 14: Class Valentine Parties
February 15: Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Book Fair Evening Hours; 6:00-7:30 pm
- PTA General Meeting & 1st Grade Performance; 6:30 pm
February 16: PTA Popcorn Friday
- Tooth Fairy Visit to Kindergarten; School Hours
- Norris Now: 3rd-5th grade in the Cafeteria
S.T.E.M. Family Night Coming Soon!
Order Soon to Guarantee a Yearbook!
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to guarantee a 2017-2018 Norris Elementary Yearbook for your student. The only way to guarantee you get one is to place your order before February 1st. The current price is $25. Login to Balfour.com today to purchase your yearbook. Just type in Norris Elementary in the search bar.
If you have any questions, you can reach Monica Rouseau at rouseaum@friscoisd.org
On this day we celebrate our own brave Texans who have served or are
serving in the armed forces of the United States. Be sure to thank a
Texas Military Hero today and every day!
This Texas specific bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott
September 1st, 2017
100th Day of School - February 5th
School Board Recognition Month
Thank you FISD Trustees!!
Val-O-Grams for Sale!
Fill out the information sent home in Thursday Folders, and return the filled out Val-O-Grams with the total money. More forms are in the office. The order flyer has FOUR Val-o-Grams on it, so a whole sheet is $2.00.
All orders are due by February 8th! Val-O-Grams will be delivered to the students on February 14th.
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Miller
Kindness Week:
Kindness Week is scheduled for February 12-16th. We will have a fun filled week of dress up days and activities geared around promoting kindness toward others and self. More information coming soon!
Attention 5th Grade Parents:
All 5th grade students will meet with their feeder middle school counselor to gain more information about 6th grade schedules on January 30th. All students will come home with a schedule card to fill out and return back to your students teacher.
Course cards due dates:
Maus are due on Feb. 14th.
for Nelson are due Feb. 9th. Nelson students can also bring their course card to Rising 6th Grade Night on Feb. 2nd
Parenting Series Event:
Angst Movie:
On March 6th at 6:30-8:00PM Counselors along w/ parents will receive training on working with kids with anxiety. Counselors will hear from mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as, help, resources and tools that can be used in helping students. Please see the link for more information about the movie.
Screenagers:
Due to the popularity of this screening, there have been 2 more added to the calendar. February 15th at 7:00-9:00 at Liberty High School and February 27th at Wakeland High School at 7:00-9:00. While this sounds like a movie geared toward teenagers, the information was valuable across all ages. See the link for more information about the movie.
5th Grade: Nelson MS & Maus MS Music Events
Library Volunteers Needed
PTA News
S.T.E.M. Family Night
Save the Date for S.T.E.M. Family Night on Thursday, February 1st. We will have lots of exciting hands on activities for the whole family.
FriscoISD Council of PTAs
FISD Council wants to remind everyone to participate in the election process.
Community Partners
Box Tops - Thank you for all the Box Tops Turned in this week!!
Support our children, join Norris Elementary PTA!
Why it’s important to join PTA, click the link below to hear our Principal, Assistant Principal, and a Teacher’s perspective!
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.