THE LION'S ROAR!

Hello Norris Lions!

We are beyond proud of our Norris Lions for their amazing GROWTH on our Winter MAP assessments! As a whole school, we beat our growth goals in BOTH Reading and Math! Go, Lions!

Our students tracked their growth points with paper chains all throughout the main hallway- one link for every point of growth! The students and staff had so much fun building their class paper chains and watching them grow down our hallways.

Be sure to check out the Winter Reading Challenge from Mrs. Harris in the Library, linked below, to keep those skills sharp when we come back to school in January!

We hope that Winter Break brings time for you and your families to enjoy making memories, resting and relaxing, and spending the days with those you love the most.

See you in 2025!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

Did you know Millard's levy has consistently dropped since 1999?

On January 9th at 5:30 PM, MPS Superintendent Dr. John Schwartz will be at Norris to share information about the upcoming 2025 Bond Election.

Millard Public Schools is seeking a bond to improve safety and security and to continue the ongoing renovation and maintenance schedule to keep schools efficient. The bond proposal is $158 million dollars. The bond would not increase the tax rate.

Key Information:

• The election is February 11, 2025.
• The bond would not increase the tax rate.
• The vote is by mail, and ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in the Millard community.
• Ballots will be mailed on January 21st and can be returned by mail or at the election office.
• To be counted, ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on February 11th.

I encourage all parents/guardians who are free on January 9th to attend this informational presentation in the library. Q & A will follow. Dr. Schwartz does an excellent job explaining the ins and outs of school bonds and answering questions from our community.

Hope to see you there!

12/20/24 - First Semester Ends

12/23/24 - 1/6/25 - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

1/7/25 - WELCOME BACK!

1/8/25- Raising Cane's Norris Night - 4:00 - 8:00PM (108th & Q St.)

1/9/25 - Future Educator's Club - 3:30 - 4:00PM

1/9/25 - PTO Meeting - 6:00PM

1/10/24- MSHS Jam the Gym Night - 5:30 - 7:15PM

1/20/25 - NO SCHOOL

Looking Ahead -

2/14 & 2/17 - No School

Click HERE for the NORRIS 2024/2025 Calendar.

Click HERE for the MPS 2024/2025 Calendar.

Click HERE for the MPS 2025/2026 Calendar.

Week of January 6th - January 10th

(No School 1/6)

Rylee Liekhus

Adele Berthold

Taylar Verby

Paxton Huxhold

CLICK HERE for nutritional information.

Each week, all students at Norris will have a lesson practicing a social skill. These weekly lessons are called our ROAR Skills of the Week! ROAR skills are practiced in the classroom during a Morning Meeting. All staff members are on the lookout through the week for students to be practicing the weekly skill. Students who demonstrate the skill of the week may earn a ROAR ticket and be entered into a weekly grade level drawing.

Please take some time each week to review the ROAR Skill of the Week with your child!

All students are practicing the calming strategy of Bubble Breath during the month of November! Practice this at home when your child is in need of a tool to help them calm down!

Thank-you WATCH D.O.G.S.!

If you are interested in joining WATCH D.O.G.S., please visit: http://norris.mpsomaha.org/ to sign-up.

CLICK HERE to follow the latest Millard South activities schedule!

#FuturePatriot

Scan the code below or click the flyer to register!

Spark is our before and after school program at all 25 Millard Elementary schools.

We provide a safe and fun environment for all students to participate in academic, leisure and recreational activities outside of the traditional school day.

CLICK HERE for more information and registration.

A great way to raise money for our school! Casey's Rewards lets you earn points on all your Casey's purchases - in store, online or at the pump. Turn those points into donations for our school.

Download the app today!

Available from the App Store or on Google Play.

Get your Norris gear year round! Click on the picture to order!

Vice President: Heather Doyle

Secretary: Sarah Burrus

Treasurer: Tim Malm

Volunteer Coordinator: Savannah Rajca

PTO Email: pto.norris@gmail.com

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

Click here PTO Website for the latest PTO information!

Click HERE for the Norris Staff Directory.

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

Location: 12424 Weir Street, Omaha, NE, USA

Phone: (402)715-8340

Fax #: 402-715-6119

Website: norris.mpsomaha.org

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem
Twitter: @NorrisElem

Wednesdays - 8:30 AM - 2:30 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!

2024 MPS BOARD MEMBERS

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