Norris News!
A weekly update from campus...
September 15, 2017
Thank you to everyone who participated in College & Career Week!! It was so fun to see our students and staff in their jammies, in college apparel and dressed as what they want to be when they grow up! A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Miller for organizing such a great college week!
It’s that time of year when our calendars are exploding with after school activities and family events. Please send us pictures to celebrate the great things your students are doing outside of school hours. The talent of our students never ceases to amaze us!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Michelle Snyder and Loryn Tobey
Norris Mission Statement
Upcoming Events
September 18-22: PTA Book Fair: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 3:30 pm & Fri. 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
September 19: Norris Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
September 20: Fall Picture Day
- Lunch with a grandparent or loved one; all lunches
September 21: Norris Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- PTA Meeting & Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff Event; 6:00 pm
- Book Fair Evening Hours; 5:30-7:30 pm
- Norris Now: Kindergarten-2nd in Cafeteria; 2:10 pm
September 25-29: PTA Box Tops Collection Week
September 25: Parent Sign-up for the 21-Day Challenge Begins
September 26: Norris Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- 1st Grade Safety Town - Teed & George
- Master Builders; 3:00-3:45 pm
September 27: 1st Grade Safety Town - Boris & Stroud
September 28: Norris Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- 1st Grade Safety Town - Vandercook & Khan
- Project Lead the Way Club; 3:00-4:00 pm
- Student Council Meeting; 3:00-3:45 pm
October 3: Norris Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- 5th Grade CogAT Testing
- Norris Flu Shot Clinic; 3:30-5:00 pm
October 4: Walk to School Day
- 5th Grade CogAT Testing
- Book Club; 3rd-5th grade lunches
October 5: Norris Choir Rehearsal; 7:15 am
- Norris Now: All students in the field - Fun Run Kick-off; 2:10 pm
- DI Parent Awareness Meeting; 6:00 pm
October 6: Staff Development Day - No School for Students
October 8: Last Day for 21-Day Challenge Parent Sign-up
October 9: Holiday -- No School
- 21-Day Challenge Begins
Teacher of the Month
New Attendance Information
8 Days of Parent Notes
Frisco ISD will now allow 8 days to be excused, if a parent note is provided, for the whole school year. These days may be used at parents' discretion.
Notes from parents due to student illness will count towards the 8 days. After the 4th consecutive day of illness, or after the parent note limit has been exceeded, a doctor's note will be required.
Vacations
A trip may be excused for up to 4 days if a parent note is provided. This will count toward the 8 days listed above. After the 4th consecutive day, the remaining days will be unexcused.
More information will go out next week in Thursday folders. Please contact the front office with any questions.
Fall Picture Day
School Portrait Day is Almost Here!!
SchoolPix Inc. will be taking individual school pictures at Norris Elementary on: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Two ways to order portraits….
- Order forms went in Thursday folders this week. Please fill out the order form and return with payment to the photographer on picture day.
- To order online by credit card, please go to: https://schoolpix.ephotohost.biz/ . When prompted, enter Norris' School Code: 1718-0035. A confirmation email will be sent confirming your order has been received. No further action is required.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call SchoolPix Inc. customer service at 972-334-9140 or email them at: info@schoolpixinc.com.
Please note: All orders are to be submitted to the photographer on picture day. All school portraits are 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
The 21 Day-Challenge is Coming!
Flu Shot Clinic
My Payments Plus
Please remember that once you are logged in, there are two separate sections: "Cafeteria Account" and "Other Payments" (field trips, class shirts, etc). Follow the link below to register!
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Miller
College and Career Week was a BLAST!
Students demonstrated college and career readiness skills and were rewarded with a “ticket to success.” They were able to redeem their tickets for cool college items such as pencils, stickers, flyers and other goodies from colleges around the US. Take a look at some of the prizes and prize winners!
This week, students explored various careers and options in each of the 16 pathways during guidance this week. Your student received a hand out with instructions to log into Paws in Jobland. This is the website used to explore the various careers. Can’t find the log in worksheet? Email Millerju@friscoisd.org to gain a copy of your child’s grade level worksheet.
Library Volunteers Needed
Wild West PTA Book Fair
Your student should have brought home a letter and flier about the Book Fair which highlights of some of the great books that will be featured during the Fair on September 18-22.
- If you plan to shop with your student before school starts, please give yourself enough time to browse and checkout in order for them to get to class in a timely fashion. The Book Fair opens at 7:30 am and school starts promptly at 7:45 am.
- Students shopping in the morning need to be in the Book Fair by 7:35 am, after checking into their classroom.
- PTA Book Fair hours are: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm on Mon-Thurs. & 7:30 am - 1:30 pm on Friday.
- Evening Hours: 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, September 21st.
Take a look at some of the books your children might want at the Norris Book Fair: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/2017-fall-es-video
PTA News
Watch D.O.G.S. Event - Thursday, September 21st at 6:00 pm
Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we have enough pizza:
Norris Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Party & Informational Meeting
Popcorn Friday - September 22nd
Your student must have popcorn money turned in by Wednesday, September 20th to participate this month. Please return your money in an envelope with your child’s name, teacher, and grade level to your student's teacher, or the PTA drop box in the office. The cost is $1.00 per Friday, and $7.00 for the whole year. Popcorn Friday dates are: 9/22, 10/20, 11/17, 1/19, 2/16, 3/23 & 4/20.
Spirit Store
The Spirit Store is open on Friday, September 22nd during all grade level lunches. More youth small and youth medium sizes have arrived of the new navy t-shirt. The navy t-shirts are $10 each and the grey t-shirts are $8 each (we are sold out of youth small & adult xl). See the pictures below.
Other items for sale: drawstring backpacks - $5; water bottles - $3; spirit sticks - $1.
Fun Run Sponsorships Needed
The deadline to be a corporate sponsor and have your company logo on the Fun Run/Grade Level Class Shirts is September 27th. Please return a completed sponsorship form that was sent out, or pick up a form in the front office.
Community Partners:
Keep clipping those Box Tops! The first collection week is September 25-29. The Box Tops App is easy to use and has some great offers right now. Here's the link: http://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp
Special and Gifted Education (SAGE)
The Special Education Meet and Greet is September 21st from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Early Childhood School. See the flyer below.
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