THE LION'S ROAR!
September 30, 2022
A Message from our Pride Leader
Hello Norris Lions!
We had a GREAT week at Norris! Students were hard at work in their classrooms, and teachers are hard at work preparing to meet with families soon for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please make sure you have signed up, or call the office for assistance!
As the weather starts to turn to fall, please remind your students to wear a jacket on these chilly mornings, and to take it home each night! We have a new and improved Lost and Found outside of the gym in the main hallway that is easy for students to locate any missing items.
October is an exciting month for our Norris Community, please check out all of the fun events below happening at our school this month!
-Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
ROAR Ticket Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to this week's winners!
Kdg - Kozette Smith
1st - Harrison Fay
2nd - Norah Barr
3rd - Drake Lemon
4th - Vella Woods
5th - Kendrick Rodriguez
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
10/3/22 - Mommy & Me Harvest Party - 10:00 AM (See Flyer Below)
10/3/22 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45 PM
10/5/22 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM
10/6/22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:15 - 8:15 PM
10/9/22 - Cookie Dough Orders Due! (See link in PTO News)
10/11/22 - Picture Re-Take Day
10/11/22 - Mommy & Me Storytime - 11:30AM - 12:15 PM
10/11/22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:15 - 8:15 PM
10/12/22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10/12 - 10/14 - NO SCHOOL
Please note the updated calendar with additional teacher work days in November and March.
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2022/2023 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2022/2023 Calendar.
LUNCH MENU - OCTOBER

Front Door Safety!
1. ALL Visitors are required to buzz into the office.
2. Please do not follow another visitor into the building.
3. Please do not hold the door for another visitor.
4. All Visitors must enter into the office after coming in the main door.
Thank you for continuing to be vigilant for the safety of our students and staff!
Parents,
Would you like to nominate a staff member? We are looking for your feedback on staff members who go above and beyond for your student, build strong relationships with students, or who help your student dig deep as a curriculum enhancer. We appreciate your support and partnership.
Please fill out this Google Form for each staff member you would like to nominate!
Kindergarten celebrates with Color Days!
Monday 10/3 - Purple
Tuesday 10/4 - Brown
Wednesday 10/5 - Black
Thursday 10/6 - White
Friday 10/7 - Pink, Rainbow or Tie-Dye
NORRIS PUMPKIN PATCH
This year rather than just teachers participating in making the pumpkins we are extending this out to our Norris Families! We are asking that each entry represent ONE Norris Family, not each individual student within a family. (EX. If you have 4 children here at Norris, you would only have 1 entry for the contest, not 4). You may make more than 1 pumpkin that ties in with your theme if you would like. Pumpkins will be set up on Friday, October 14, 2022! We will send out set up information to participants as we get closer.
The pumpkin that wins our voting will receive a gift card prize for a family night!
Montessori class helping animals in need!

Mommy & Me Harvest Party

Mommy & Me Storytime
Please join us for story time with our littlest lions!
This month we will be reading "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." All participants will receive a copy of this book to take home with them!
Who: Any Child age Birth to Preschool
Where: Norris Library
When: October 11th @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
*Please RSVP to Ms. Haley Dickerson @ hldickerson@mpsomaha.org

STUFFIE AUCTION FUNDRAISER!
We are holding a stuffie auction during Parent-Teacher Conferences to raise money for VOX books - books that read to the reader. Check them out at https://voxshop.libraryideas.com/
All stuffies will start at $2 and may only be increased in increments of $1. No bids with cents added will be accepted.
Auctions will end at 5 pm on October 12th and you will be notified through email if you are the final winner. **Please make sure you fill out the bidder information form!
Payments will need to be made to Norris Elementary either by cash or check.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW TO SEE THE STUFFIES UP FOR AUCTION!
The DOT
A little birdie also told us that our beloved Mrs. Degeorge is retiring very soon, so be sure to shower her with lots of love before she goes!! We will miss her dearly!!
PARKING LOT PROCEDURES!
- Pull Forward in Drop Off/Pick Up Lanes
- Do Not Park in Pick Up Lanes
- Stay in your vehicle in the Drop Off/Pick Up Lane!
Thank you for keeping our parking lot running smoothly and SAFELY!

NORRIS SPIRIT WEAR
Click HERE to order!
MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
COUNSELING NEWS

FOOD PANTRY INFORMATION


FIRE SAFETY DAY
MILLARD SOUTH ACTIVITIES


COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS ARE DUE OCTOBER 9TH!
Eileen's Cookie Dough Fundraiser 2022
All orders will need to be tallied on the order forms that were sent home with your child, collect payment and have checks made payable to you. Please only place ONE order HERE for ALL cookie dough orders you have collected no later than 10/9 and submit only ONE payment on the website.
Orders will be available for pick up at Norris in the lobby on 11/21 from 3:45-6pm.

2022/2023 PTO Board
Vice President: Vanessa Huxhold
Secretary: Heather Doyle
Treasurer: Tim Malm
Volunteer Coordinator: Anna Pectol
PTO Email: pto.norris@gmail.com
Facebook: Norris Elementary PTO
JOIN OUR TEAM!


Kristin Dolezal, Principal | Melissa Croom, Admin. Intern | Julie Grothe, Admin. Assistant |
School Hours
Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)
Mrs. Gutsgell's Pre-school Class:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:40 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesdays - 8:40 AM - 2:00 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)
NORRIS ELEMENTARY
Click HERE for the Norris Staff Directory.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
Fax #: 402-715-6119
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!