THE LION'S ROAR!

Hello Norris Lions!

It was a short but fun week at Norris! When we return after the Thanksgiving break on Monday, we will be diving in to the busy month of December! Please stay on the lookout for the MANY fun and engaging activities happening throughout the month- see information below!

We will begin our MAP Assessments the week of December 2nd. Please watch for communication from your child's teacher about their MAP Testing schedule. We appreciate you setting your student up for success on the day of their test by arriving to school on time, well rested, breakfast eaten, and ready to show what they know! MAP provides our teachers with meaningful data that they use to create lesson plans that are directed at the specific skills that students need. We also LOVE to watch them GROW!

We are wishing you a relaxing and fun Thanksgiving break with those you love the most! Have fun, make memories, and we will see you back ready to learn on December 2nd!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

11/27 - 11/29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

12/2/24 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45PM

12/5 & 12/6 - PTO Holiday Store (See details below - Volunteers & Supplies Needed!)

12/5/24 - PTO Meeting - 6:00PM

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

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

12/12/24 - Quiz Bowl - 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

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

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

Looking Ahead -

1/20/25 - No school

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

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 2nd - December 6th

Rowen Lemon

Drake Lemon

Samuel Adams

Faris Nosirov

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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!

Norris PTO is organizing a special breakfast for all the staff members at Norris to say THANK YOU during the school's 12 Days of Appreciation in December! We will have Tom's Traveling Coffee serving up delicious drinks and breakfast served in the teacher's lounge. Your help is greatly appreciated!

SIGN UP HERE to help!

Students will be allowed to shop as a class during the school day.

We are needing volunteers to help the shop run smoothly.

CLICK HERE if you are interested in volunteering!

We also have an Amazon wish list for wrapping supplies that will be needed that day.

CLICK HERE if you would like to donate items.

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.

Keeping buildings secure is the priority of the 2025 bond.

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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

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