THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
What a great week we've had at Norris! Thank you to our families that were able to attend the Mane Event performance at Millard South High School. It was so fun to see our students rocking on stage, and sharing their talents with the world!
As we enter the last week of school next week, here are a few reminders for all families:
- Items in the Lost & Found will be donated after the last day of school. Please remind your student to check for items in the Lost & Found they may be missing!
- All medications must be picked up in the Health Office by an adult!
- Preschool students last day of school is Wednesday, May 22nd!
- K-5 last day of school, Thursday May 23rd, is a 12:00 dismissal!
Have a great weekend, and let's have an awesome end to the 23-24 school year!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/20/24 - Rehearsal for Talent Show (Required) - 3:30 - 4:15pm
5/22/24 - Norris Talent Show - 9:00am
5/22/24 - Senior Walk - 2:00pm
5/22/24 - Last Day for Preschoolers - Dismiss at 2:30pm
5/23/24 - 5th Grade Clap Out - 11:45am
5/23/24 - Last Day of School - Half-Day/Dismissal at 12:00pm
6/7/24 - Norris Summer Library Begins - See flyer below
Looking Ahead -
8/8/24 - First Day of School
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the 2024/2025 Approved Calendar.
2024/2025 School Supply List
The 2024/2025 school supply list is now available!
Our School Supply list can be found on the Norris Website all summer!
SAFETY PATROL
WEEK OF MAY 20TH - MAY 23RD
(No school Friday, 5/24)
GRACE CONNOLLY
EASTON BRICKEY
May 2024 Lunch Menu
The final week of school will be Chef's Choice every day. Please also note that Thursday, May 23rd is a half day and there will be NO lunch served that day.
Norris Talent Show - May 22nd
Mane Event Singers
Click on the flyer below to watch the Spring Concert!
5th Grade Clap Out & Senior Walk Celebrations
We will be celebrating our former Norris students who are graduating from high school this year with a Senior Walk on May 22nd at 2:00pm. Please help us spread the word to any friends, families, or neighbors with seniors graduating from any MPS school this year who are former Norris students. We would love to see them on May 22nd in their cap and gown!
On May 23rd at 11:50am, we will be celebrating our current 5th graders moving on to middle school! All staff and students will line the hallways of Norris to clap-out our 5th graders as they proceed through the building one final time.
Parents are invited to both events and may line the sidewalks outside the building to cheer for our graduating 5th graders and Seniors.
Medication Pick-Up
As we near the end of the school year, please remember to pick up any medications that you have at school for your child. Medications need to be picked up by noon on the last day of school (May 23rd). Any medications remaining after the last day will be disposed of, including inhalers, Epi-Pens, prescriptions and non-prescription medication. We are not able to send medications home with your child & we are not allowed to hold them for next year.
Please stop by the health room during school hours to pick up or call 402-715-8341 to make other arrangements.
Thank you!!
SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
The Summer Feeding program will serve free meals Monday through Friday from June 3rd, 2024 through July 26th, 2024 (closed July 4th).
SUMMER IXL RESOURCES
Great News!
IXL is available all summer long to Elementary students who were enrolled in Millard for the 23-24 school year! Bring back your completed Bingo in August and earn a prize from Mrs. Dolezal!
CLICK HERE for more information!
Play IXL Summer Bingo!
CLICK HERE for instructions on how to log in over the summer!
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
Tackle Football - Grades 3rd - 8th
Theater Tech Camp - August 3rd
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Thank-you to our WATCH D.O.G.S. Volunteers!!
Mr. Crnkovich
Father of Mila
Mr. Micek
Father of Grady & Oscar
2023/2024 PTO Board
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 PTO Website or scan the QR code for the latest PTO information!
NORRIS ADMINISTRATION
Kristin Dolezal, Principal
Melissa Croom, Admin. Intern
Julie Grothe, Admin. Assistant
NORRIS ELEMENTARY
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorrisElem
Twitter: @NorrisElem
School Hours
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