THE LION'S ROAR!

Hello Norris Lions!

We have continued to work hard on our MAP assessments this week, and WOW you should see the paper chains we are creating to show off our growth! We are celebrating our student's growth with a display in the main hallway, including a paper chain with a link for every point grown on the MAP assessments! Students are loving seeing the chain grow, and knowing that their hard work contributed to the many links on the chain!

We also had a wonderful performance by our Band and Orchestra students in 4th and 5th grade. During the day performance for our students, we held our 2nd quarter ticket drawing and poured the tickets into our new 'Ticket Tower'! We met our Ticket Tower goal, and all students earned an hour of 'ROAR and Relax' Free time today! It was a great way to end a very busy week!

We hope to see you all out at Bounce U on Thursday, December 19th from 5:00-8:00 for our Norris Bounce U fundraiser! Be sure to mention Norris when you check in, and a portion of the sale will come back to our school!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

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

12/16/24 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45PM

12/16/24- Art Club (K-2)

12/19/24 - Bounce U Norris Night - 5:00 - 8:00PM

12/20/24 - First Semester Ends

12/23/24 - 1/6/25 - No School - Winter Break

Looking Ahead -

1/8/25- Raising Cane's Norris Night

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

1/10/24- MSHS Jam the Gym Night

1/20/25 - 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 December 9th - December 13th

Gideon Pectol

Jack Graser

Theo Terry

Donovan Dorr

CLICK HERE for nutritional information.

Monday

#1 - Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

#2 - Cheese Pizza

#3 - Bagel Kidzable

Tuesday

#1 - Pancakes and scrambled eggs

#2 - Chicken Sandwich

#3 - Waffle Kidzable

Wednesday

#1 - Burrito with cheese sauce

#2 - Chicken Nuggets

#3 - Bagel Kidzable

Thursday

#1 - Grilled Cheese

#2 - Pizza Sticks with sauce

#3 - Waffle Kidzable

Friday

#1 - Sunbutter Sandwich

#2 - Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

#3 - Bagel Sandwich

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!

As described in our Parent Handbook, here are the Norris Policies regarding Student birthdays:

BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS, BALLOONS & FLOWERS

In order for your child to bring invitations to school to give out before, during or after school, for a party at home or elsewhere, all children in the class would need to be invited so that feelings are not hurt. Otherwise, please make arrangements to distribute invitations from home. Our Buzz Book will be helpful with this, which is shared through the PTO website.

Please do not send birthday treats/cupcakes/etc. to school. Student birthdays are recognized during morning announcements, and celebrated in the classroom without food products. Balloons or flowers are not to be sent to school for your child’s birthday, etc. due to student’s allergies in addition to distractions caused in the learning environment.

Millard will hold a bond election by mail. Ballots will be sent to all Millard voters on January 21st and must be returned by 5 p.m. on February 11th.

Want more information about the 2025 bond? Come to one of the four community meetings!

Holiday Sale happening now, 25% off and

free shipping for orders over $75.

Order by December 10th for Christmas Delivery!

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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

North Middle School presents the Wizard of Oz, December 13th - 15th. Scan the code below or click on the picture to order tickets!

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.

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