THE LION'S ROAR!

Hello Norris Lions!

We kicked off December with our MAP Reading assessments this week! 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 had fun this week with PTO running the Holiday Shop in the Library, thank you to all of our volunteers who helped student shop, check out, and wrap their gifts! The kids were SO excited to pick out gifts for their families!

We hope to see you all out at Scooter's tomorrow, Saturday, December 8th at Scooter's on 156th and Q for our Norris Scooter's fundraiser! Be sure to mention Norris when you order, 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!

12/8/24 - Scooter's Day - All Day!

12/9/24 - Art Club - 3:30 - 4:30PM

12/9/24 - Millard Bond Information Meeting @ Millard South - 6:00PM

12/10/24 - Band & Strings Concert - 6:30PM

12/12/24 - Quiz Bowl - 3:30 - 5:00PM

12/12/24 - Mane Event Movie Party - 3:30 - 5:00PM

12/12/24 - Future Educators - 3:30 - 4:00PM

12/12/24 - Montessori New Parent Meeting - 6:00PM

12/13/24 - Norris Clean-Up Day - After school

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

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 -

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

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.

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!

If you know of families with incoming Preschool - 5th grade students who may be interested in the Montessori program for the 2025-2026 school year, please share the information below about our upcoming parent meeting! The meeting is designed for new families who would like to learn more about Montessori in Millard Elementary Schools. Please help us continue to grow this strong program in our schools!

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!

Click below to start shopping!

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