THE LION'S ROAR!

Hello Norris Lions!

We hope to see you all at Raising Cane's Night on Wednesday, March 15th from 4:00-7:00! Please check your child's backpack for a blue ticket, that will be turned in at Raising Cane's when you visit. The class with the highest attendance will earn a prize! Thank you for supporting our fundraiser that goes directly to funding the programs and resources at Norris!

Also, don't forget that there is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, March 17th! Let's make it a great four day week!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

3/12/23 - Daylight Savings (Spring ahead 1 hour)

3/14/23 - Mommy & Me Story Time - 11:30 AM (RSVP Below)

3/15/23 - Pride Singers - 7:30 AM

3/15/23 - Raising Cane's Night - 4:00 - 8:00 PM (See Flyer)

3/17/23 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

3/20/23 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45 PM

3/21/23 - Smart Gen Parent Presentation @ Sandoz Elementary - 6:30 PM

3/23/23 - Golden Sower Club - 3:45 - 5:00 PM

3/27/23 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45 PM

Looking ahead...

4/3 - 4/7 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

5/25 - LAST DAY of school

Click HERE for the NORRIS 2022/2023 Calendar.

Click HERE for the MPS 2022/2023 Calendar.

Click HERE to view items in our Lost & Found area. This will be updated each Friday.

WEEK OF MARCH 13th - MARCH 17th

(No School March 17th)

GRADY KELLY

GRAFTON NEVINS

LILI ALLEN

RYLEE COFFIN

Please join us for story time with our littlest lions!

Who: Any Child age Birth to Preschool

Where: Norris Lounge

When: March 14th @ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

*Please RSVP to Ms. Haley Dickerson @ hldickerson@mpsomaha.org

Students will be receiving a blue slip from their teacher during the day on March 15th. Students that attend Cane's night will turn in this slip and the class with the best attendance will win a prize!!!

Click on the flyer or scan the barcode to register!

MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

Applications are now being accepted for our Montessori Preschool program. Families living in the Millard School district must submit the application by February 15th, 2023. Families living outside of the Millard School district must apply before March 15, 2023. If you have questions about this application please call 402-715-1265.

APPLY HERE!

Click on picture to register!

Ballots must be returned by March 14th.

At this point the Election Commissioner recommends all ballots be placed in an election drop box rather than the mail to ensure they arrive in time to be counted. Any ballots received late will not be counted.

Click on the Flyer to register.

Don’t miss out on these epic summer programs!

Are you looking for full time or part time fun for your students this summer? Spark is a program provided by Millard Public Schools Foundation and this summer we have great explorations planned for your child. Weekly registration is available, themed activities, and weekly field trips.

NEW this year – Spark Adventure is our new part-time summer program! Join our Spark Adventure crew for an action-packed summer. Available for children entering 1st-6th grade.

Space is limited - register today at www.mpsfoundation.org

*We encourage parents/guardians to reach out to specific organizations on this list to confirm availability of services.

Preschool through 12th Grade

Reading Enrichment Opportunities:

• (All ages) April 3- December 31: Omaha Public Library Reading Challenge https://omahalibrary.org/reading-challenge/

Mathematics/Science Enrichment Opportunities:

• (KG-6th Grade) June 5-9: Camp Invention STEM Summer Camp (Gretna) https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention

• (Ages 6-13+) June 5-August 4: SAC Museum Summer Camps https://www.sacmuseum.org/education/summer-camps/

• (3-10th Grade) June 5-August 5: UNO Aim for the Stars Science and Math Camp https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/aim-for-the-stars/index.php

• (6-12th Grade) June-July: Young Nebraska Scientists Middle & High School Camps https://yns.nebraska.edu/camps

Art/Visual-Spatial Enrichment Enrichment Opportunities:

• (Ages 6-12) June-July: Joslyn Art Camps @ Josylyn’s Kent Bellows Studio https://www.joslyn.org/education/classes/art-camps

• (Ages 6 and up) June & July sessions: That Pottery Place Summer Camps https://www.thatpotteryplaceomaha.com/#%21camps/ctzx 402.392.1166

• (Ages 7-12) Wednesday’s 12:30-2:30 pm in June: It’s Yours Pottery ‘ART’rageous Sessions https://itsyourspottery.com/destination-artrageous 402.330.3470

Music Enrichment Opportunities:

• (Ages 4-18+) June 5-July 28: School of Rock 402.691.8875. https://www.schoolofrock.com/music-camps/omaha

• (Ages 4-9) June-August: Omaha School of Music & Dance Summer Camps https://www.omahaschoolofmusicanddance.com/

• (6-12 Grade) June: SNJ Studio of Music School Musical Theater & Orchestra Summer Camp https://www.snjstudios.com/summer-camps-workshops 402.933.1326

• (Ages 9-18) July 22-29: Soundwaves- Omaha Conservatory of Music Summer Program https://omahacm.org/programs/soundwaves/

• (3rd-6th Grade) July 24-28: Sing Omaha Studios Summer Show Choir Camps https://singomahastudios.org/

Additional Enrichment Opportunities:

• (6th-8th Grade) June 12-22: Quest Forward Academy Omaha (Multiple Explorations) https://omaha.questforward.academy/summer/?utm_source=family-fun&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=2022

• (1st-5th Grade) June 5-August 11: The Durham Museum Summer Camps https://durhammuseum.org/education/camps/summer-camp/ 402.444.5071

• (Ages 3-18) May 30-August 4: Rose Theater Summer Camps https://www.rosetheater.org/education/classes-and-camps/

• (Ages 4-8) June-August: Omaha Children’s Museum Summer Camps https://ocm.org/summer-camps-info-and-faqs/

• (1st-5th Grade) July 10-July 28: Summer Camp at Creighton University https://www.creighton.edu/events/summer-camp-creighton

• (Ages 3-HS) June 12-July 21: Brownell Talbot’s Camp Discovery https://www.brownell.edu/bt-beyond/camp-discovery

• (Ages 6-17) June 5-July 21: Metro Community College for Kids & Teens Summer Camps https://www.mccneb.edu/ce/summerfun

• (Ages 5-12) May 30-August 18: YMCA of Greater Omaha Summer Day Camps https://metroymca.org/youth/youth-camps

• (Elem-HS) June 4- August 12: YMCA Camp Kitaki https://www.ymcacampkitaki.org

• (Ages 6-13) June 5-July 27: Nebraska Humane Society Camp Kindness. https://www.nehumanesociety.org/community-services/summer-camps/

• (Ages 6-12) May 31-August 5): The Salvation Army Camp Kroc https://omahakroc.org/classes-and-activities/summer-camp

• (Elem-HS) June 5- August 5: Girl Scouts Spirit of NE Camps https://www.girlscoutsnebraska.org/en/camps/camps.html

• (Elem-HS) June 9-July 29: Boy Scouts of America Camps Mid-America Council https://mac-bsa.org/camping-outdoors/

• (K-12th Grade) June 5-August 4: The J Omaha Summer Camps https://www.jccomaha.org/camp/ 402.334.6426

• (Ages 3-15) June-July: Fontenelle Forest Summer Camp https://fontenelleforest.org/camps/

• (Ages 6-14) June 5-July 28: Boys & Girls Club Camp Nakomis https://www.bgcomaha.org/locations/camp-nakomis.html

• (Ages 3-18) May 30- August 2: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Day Camps https://www.omahazoo.com/day-camps

• (Ages 5-12) May 29-August 11: Lauritzen Gardens Summer Adventure Camps https://www.lauritzengardens.org/Learn/Programs_for_Children_and_Families/Summer_Camps/index.asp

Athletic Opportunities:

• (Ages 2-10) June 12-July 27: Cherrie Anderson School of Dance & Music Summer Camps http://cherrieandersonstudio.com/dance-classes/summer-2023.aspx

• (Ages 3-HS) May 30-August 4: Bloom Dance Studio Summer Camps https://danceatbloom.com/

• (18 months-HS) June 12-July 29: Nebraska Dance Summer Camps https://nebraskadance.com/sessions/summer-session/

• (Ages 3-8) June 5-July 27: Amazing Athletes Summer Camps https://amazingathletes.com/greateromaha/summer-camps-and-sessions/

• (Ages 5-8) June 5-July 27: Soccer Shots Summer Camps https://www.soccershots.com/omaha/programs/#summer-camp

• (Ages 7-15) May 30-August 3: Nike Golf Camps Eagle Hills https://www.ussportscamps.com/golf/nike/nike-golf-camp-eagle-hills/

• (All Ages) June-August: Miracle Hills Jr Golf Program https://www.miraclehillgolf.com/golf/jr-golf

Additional information on many of these opportunities can be found at:

https://familyfuninomaha.com/omaha-area-summer-camps/

https://omahasummercamps.com/

Calling all Dads, Grandpa's, Father figures! Sign up HERE to volunteer! We still have openings for 2nd semester!

Thank-you for volunteering at Norris!! We appreciate you!

GET YOUR NORRIS GEAR! FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75! Choose from hundreds of sprit wear designs and garments that are delivered directly to your home!

Click HERE to order!

Did you know you can earn money for our school just by shopping at Casey's??

Download the app today!

• 3/16/23 - Urban Air Night (See flyer below)
• 4/13/23 - PTO Meeting - 6:00 PM
• 4/17 - 4/23 - Book Fair
• 5/4/23 - PTO Meeting - 6:00PM
• 5/12/23 - Fun Run

Check out our PTO Website for the latest information!

President: Heidi Andsager

Vice President: Vanessa Huxhold

Secretary: Heather Doyle

Treasurer: Tim Malm

Volunteer Coordinator: Anna Pectol

PTO Email: pto.norris@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norrispto

Click HERE for the Norris Staff Directory.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 am - 4:15 pm

Fax #: 402-715-6119

Website: norris.mpsomaha.org
Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8340
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem
Twitter: @NorrisElem

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)

Ms. Dennis' Preschool Class:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 8:40 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesdays - 8:40 AM - 2:00 PM (Early out EVERY Wednesday)

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!

2023 MPS BOARD MEMBERS

• Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent
• Amanda McGill Johnson - President
  
• Linda Poole - Vice President
• Mike Kennedy - Secretary
• Mike Pate - Treasurer
• Stacy Jolley - Board Member
• Lisa Schoenberger - Board Member