ONLY 2 MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL NEXT WEEK and then it's Winter Break! We hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday break. We will see you back on Thursday, January 5th, 2023!!

Hello Norris Lions!

We had the best week! Thursday was a wonderful day, ending with an assembly that celebrated all of our accomplishments so far this year! As you will read below, the students earned some amazing rewards for their hard work and growth on our Reading and Math tests. Also, we had ROAR ticket winners earn some awesome shirts donated from Millard South and TWO Kindle Fires donated from a local business. What a fun way to celebrate the half way mark in the year!

With just two more school days in 2022, we thank you for your partnership in your child's learning and wish you a happy holiday season!

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

Our INCREDIBLE LIONS were challenged to improve their MAP Test scores by 4,000 points as a school total. Not only did they meet the challenge, they EXCEEDED it with an increase of 5,500 POINTS!!! This is something to celebrate, both at school and at home!

At school, on Monday, December 19th, we will be having an ALL SCHOOL Pajama Day/Movie Day/Stuffed Animal Day/Blanket Day/Popcorn Day/Candy Day!!!! YES, you read that right!! All these things happening in ONE GLORIOUS DAY!! Students may wear their PJ's and bring a stuffed animal and/or blanket from home. The movie, popcorn & candy will be provided! Thank you to PTO for their partnership with our celebration!

CONGRATULATIONS LIONS on this tremendous accomplishment!!

PK- Ryan B.

K- Hailey

1st- Dean

2nd- Paxton

3rd- Xavier

4th- Damian

5th- Arabella

12/21/22 - 1/4/23 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

1/1/23 - 1/31/23 - Hy-Vee Red Bag Program (See flyer below)

1/5/23 - WELCOME BACK! (Second Semester Begins) - Happy George Norris Day!

1/5/23 - PTO Meeting - 6:00 PM (NO child care provided, but children are welcome!)

1/5/22 & 1/6/22 - Health Screenings (See info in Health Room News)

1/12/23 - MSHS Jam the Gym Night - 6:00 PM

1/16/23 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

1/28/23 - Norris Night with the Lancers - 6:05 PM (See flyer below)

Click HERE for the NORRIS 2022/2023 Calendar.

Click HERE for the MPS 2022/2023 Calendar.

Check out our NEW Virtual Lost & Found! Click on the link below to search for missing items. Slides will be updated every Friday.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 19TH - DECEMBER 20TH

LAYLA CHRISTIANSON

ANDY BRINK

JONATHAN TORRES

ANNA BERTHOLD

WEEK OF JANUARY 5TH - JANUARY 6TH

NOLAN ALLMEROTH

RYLIND HUXHOLD

BRITTA MAHLER

JARED HAMMERLY

Monday, December 19th

#1 Crispy Chicken Sandwich

#2 Chilli with soft Pretzel

#3 Bagel Kidzable

Tuesday, December 20th

#1 Hot Dog

#2 Hamburger

#3 Bagel Kidzable

Parents, please be aware of where you are parking on Weir Street. Your car may not block any driveways or intersections, including during Dismissal Pick Up. Thank you!

We are ready to take orders for the 2022-2023 Norris Yearbook! Please click the link on the flyer or scan the QR Code to order! Orders are due prior to Winter Break, December 20th!

Turn your sheet into Mrs. Harris when you return from break on January 5th!

Hello from the Health Room!

In accordance with Nebraska State Statute, #173 NAC 7, Millard Public Schools are required to provide a health screening that includes a dental, vision, and hearing screening as well as weight and height. We had a few school years where we paused on this due to COVID, but we are back to doing them this year! The health room will be doing a full screening on students in Pre-K through 4th grade on January 5th. Kindergartners will only be screened for the items missing on their Kindergarten Physicals. You do have the option to opt your child(ren) out of the screening process. The health room will be able to take a written or verbal decision; however, there is a form that needs to be filled out and signed by a physician before February 13th, 2023. Contact the Norris health office at (402) 715-8341, or email the Norris school nurse, Lisa Semanko at lesemanko@mpsomaha.org with questions.

According to the CDC, kids ages 8-18 years spend an average of 7.5 hours in front of a screen every day. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by that number, and if you feel that way, you’re not alone. But believe it or not, lowering that number is easier than you think.

CLICK HERE to see how you can reduce your child's screen time.

Another fun Winter Break Challenge from our PBIS Team! Turn into the school office for a prize!

CLICK HERE for more information regarding the levy override vote for Millard residents on March 14th, 2023.

Residents are also invited to attend any of the in-person informational meetings.

• Monday, January 16th, 6 p.m. at the Don Stroh Administration Center, 5606 South 147th Street, Omaha, NE 68137
• Tuesday, January 24th, 6 p.m. at Millard North High School, 1010 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68154
• Tuesday, January 31st, 6 p.m. at Millard South High School, 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68137
• Thursday, February 2nd, 6 p.m. at Millard West High School, 5710 South 176th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68135

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!

• 1/1/23 - 1/31/23 - Hy-Vee Red Bag Program (See Flyer)
• 1/5/23 - PTO Meeting
• 1/28/23 - Lancer Hockey Night - 7:00 PM
• 3rd - 5th graders will be singing the National Anthem!

Check out our PTO Website for the latest information!

January 1-31st at the Stony Brook Hy-Vee.

"Have you heard the news? Norris Elementary PTO has been selected as the beneficiary of the HyVee Reusable Bag Program that supports local non-profits! Each time a $2.50 red "My Heart" Reusable Bag is purchased at the Hy-Vee at 144th & Stony Brook during the month of January we will receive a $1 donation."

Everyone is welcome to attend our PTO Meetings. No child care provided, but children are welcome. It's a GREAT way to get involved!

Lancer's game January 28th. 3rd-5th graders are invited to sing the National Anthem on the ice. Singers can get a free ticket, family, friends, and other students will need to purchase a ticket. Part of the ticket price will go to Norris. Here is the link to purchase Lancer's tickets: https://fevo.me/norriselem22

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

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!

Looking for a new opportunity? We would love for you to consider a job with Millard Public Schools! No one knows us better than you. You are our community, and we want our families to be a part of our schools. You get what we are all about better than anyone else.

We are also a good fit for moms and dads with busy lives looking for schedules and opportunities that fit around families. The work is meaningful - and it doesn’t happen on nights and weekends.

We have para positions in our classrooms, food service and maintenance positions and a host of other opportunities. See everything currently available here:

Open Positions for Millard Public Schools

We invite you to be the next great reason we are #Proud2MPS!

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)

Mrs. Gutsgell's Pre-school 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!

MPS BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent

Stacy Jolley - President

Linda Poole - Vice President

Mike Kennedy - Secretary

Mike Pate - Treasurer

Dave Anderson - Board Member

Amanda McGill Johnson - Board Member