Hello Norris Lions!

We hope you have a great long weekend enjoying time with your families! Remember that there is No School on Monday, September 2nd AND Tuesday, September 3rd! Teachers will be busy working at Norris on Tuesday, September 3rd analyzing the data from our MAP assessments in Reading and Math and creating lesson plans to meet the needs of all of our students. We are proud to provide instruction to all of our learners at their individual ability levels, and look forward to sharing their growth!

Coming up next week are TWO big events- our Family Picnic Night and PTO Meeting on Thursday, followed by our Donuts with Dads WatchDOG kickoff event on Friday morning! We hope to see many of our families up at Norris to grow our community. Parent involvement has a HUGE impact on student success at school, and we love seeing our families interact with their students here at Norris. See the flyers below for more details!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

9/2 & 9/3 - NO SCHOOL

9/5/24 - Family Picnic - 5:00PM

9/5/24 - PTO Meeting - 6:00PM

9/6/24 - Donuts with Dads (Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff) - 7:45AM

9/11/24 - FIRST Mane Event Practice - 7:40AM (See Permission Slip Below)

9/12/24 - Qdoba Family Night (See flyer) - 4:00 - 8:00PM

9/26/24 - Picture Retakes

Looking Ahead -

10/10 - 10/14 - No School, Conferences

10/25 - Fall Festival

Click HERE for the NORRIS 2024/2025 Calendar.

Click HERE for the MPS 2024/2025 Calendar.

Week of September 2nd - September 6th

No School Sept. 2nd & Sept. 3rd

Ezra Horstman

Sam Hopkins

Frankie Elder

Jack Smith

CLICK HERE for nutritional information.

Parents, do your students ride the bus before or after school? If so, please download the EduPortal Parent App! This will allow you to view the location of the bus on its route, and have an accurate time to expect your child to arrive at home or at school. Watch this video to learn more!

Dear 3rd-5th Grade Norris Parent/Guardian,

During online registration, you indicated you were interested in participating in the Millard Public Schools iPad Damage/Loss Cooperative Program. You are receiving this letter as a reminder to pay the $15.00 fee in order to take full advantage of this program. This program is optional. However, we want to make sure our families are completely informed. If you have already sent in your payment or paid online, thank you!

If your child brings home his/her iPad and it is lost or damaged, you will be responsible for the full cost of the replacement or repair of the device if payment for the iPad Damage/Loss Cooperative Program has not been received prior to the loss/damage. In other words, payment into the program is not retroactive.

Students who are not enrolled in the program do not have the option to bring their iPads home overnight.

Nonpayment before the deadline of Friday, September 13th, will indicate your choice to opt-out of the program. If you choose to opt-out now, you can join at a later time with the understanding that $15.00 must be paid to the school before program benefits will begin.

To Pay Online:

Step 1: Log onto ParentVue: https://ne-mps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx (ParentVue can also be found on the Norris website and the MPS district website.)

Step 2: Select your student in the top left-hand corner

Step 3: Click on “fee” in the menu on the left side of your screen

Step 4: Click on the blue pay fees button

Step 5: Make your payment!

If you do not want to make a payment online, you may send a check to school with your child.

Checks can only be accepted payable to Norris Elementary School for $15.00

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Harris, our Tech Initiator at jmharris@mpsomaha.org

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!

Permission Slips were handed out this week. Please complete & return to the office if your child is interested in participating in the Mane Event this year!

Picnic begins at 5:00 with PTO meeting to follow in the library at 6:00PM.

Information for Millard Families:

By state law, youth organizations chartered by Congress may request time in the school
day to address students. One of these organizations is the Boy Scouts of America, and
they have asked for time to tell students about scouting.

We will be accommodating their request during our 1st quarter assembly on Wednesday, October 9th at 1:30. The Boy Scouts will be giving a 3-5 minute presentation. We wanted to make sure all parents and guardians are aware of the visit. If you have questions, please email me at kldolezal@mpsomaha.org.

Thank you!

A great way to raise money for our school! Download the app today!

CLICK HERE to order Norris gear all year long!

Right now, 30% off EVERYTHING sale and FREE SHIPPING for orders over $75.

Jingle 2024 tickets are on sale now! Don't miss out on this festive evening filled with fun, laughter, and the season's spirit. Limited tickets available! Grab your tickets today and join us for a memorable night that you won't want to miss. Let's make this a holiday to remember!

Click on the picture below for tickets!

The Millard South Dance Team is hosting our 4th annual dance clinic on Saturday, September 14th!

CLICK HERE to register or scan the code below!!

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.

• There are several benefits to your child joining a before and after school program.

  Studies have shown that students in before and after school programs are more

  likely to have increased academic performance, improved attendance and are

  excited to learn and achieve.

• Students participate in a variety of extended learning activities to help them discover their interests as well as hands on enrichment activities that encourages kids to explore, unstructured time, outside play, a homework hangout and more!

CLICK HERE for more information and registration.

President: Heidi Andsager

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

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

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