THE LION'S ROAR!
January 12, 2024
FROM OUR PRIDE LEADER
Dear Norris Community,
We are just one week away from our biggest fundraiser of the year- the Fun Run! Please take a few moments this weekend to register your child on https://mybooster.com/v3 . ALL students who register may wear their pajamas to school on Monday, May 6th! We will pair our Fun Run with Field Day, which includes a ton of fun events planned by our PE teacher Mr. Evans. The Fun Run and Field Day will take place next Friday, May 10th at Central Middle School. If you plan on volunteering at the Fun Run or Field Day, please come to the office at Norris BEFORE heading to Central. Mrs. Grothe will check you in at Norris, after which you will drive over to Central.
Today at Norris was a very special day as we said 'Hello!' to our incoming Kindergarten students at Kindergarten Round-Up, and also 'Good luck!" to our outgoing 5th grade students as they visit their middle schools for next year. The end of the year is approaching so quickly- please be sure to read the Lion's Roar each week to keep up with all of the fun activities and events planned for our kids!
Thank you!
Mrs. Dolezal, Principal
Register your student for the Fun Run this weekend!
Click the flyer below to register! More Fun Run/Field Day details below.
Testing Schedule for the Week of May 6th
Monday, May 6th
9:00am - Fluency (MAP) - Lower Elementary Montessori
9:00am - Math (MAP) - Traditional 4th Grade
9:30am - Math (MAP) - Upper Elementary Montessori
10:00am - Math (MAP) - Traditional 5th Grade
Tuesday, May 7th
9:20am - Math (MAP) - Traditional 2nd Grade
9:30am - Math (MAP) - Lower Elementary Montessori
12:45pm - Math (MAP) - Traditional 3rd Grade
Wednesday, May 8th
9:00am - Math (MAP) - Traditional 4th Grade
9:30am - Math (MAP) - Upper Elementary Montessori
10:00am - Math (MAP) - Traditional 5th Grade
Thursday, May 9th
9:20am - Math (MAP) - Traditional 2nd Grade
9:30am - Math (MAP) - Lower Elementary Montessori
12:45pm - Math (MAP) - Traditional 3rd Grade
CONGRATS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
If your child was previously student of the month and you still have your Norris yard sign (pictured below), please return it to the office so we can pass it along to our next winner.
CONGRATS TO THIS WEEK'S ROAR TICKET WINNERS!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
5/8/24 - Mane Event Practice - 7:40am
5/9/24 - Last day of Boys & Girls Club @ CMS
5/10/24 - Fun Run & Field Day (Sign-Up below to register & volunteer)
- 9:20 - 11:15 - Primary Montessori, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
- 12:30 - 3:00 - Lower El Montessori, Upper El Montessori, 4th, & 5th
5/22/24 - Norris Talent Show - 9:00am
5/22/24 - Senior Walk - 2:00pm
5/23/24 - 5th Grade Clap Out - 11:45am
5/23/24 - Last Day of School - Half-Day/Dismissal at 12:00pm
Click HERE for the NORRIS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the MPS 2023/2024 Calendar.
Click HERE for the 2024/2025 Approved Calendar.
May 2024 Lunch Menu
Weather Procedures
Families, please take a moment to review our severe weather procedures:
- Thunderstorm Watch or Tornado Watch- Students will be released at regular dismissal.
- Thunderstorm Warning- Students will be released as typical, pending circumstances. For example, if there is hail we may delay release until it calms. We will communicate if needed.
- Tornado Warning- We will follow our Standard Response Protocol (SRP). We will get all students and staff to 'shelter'. We will communicate as we did last Friday related to dismissal.
- In the interest of keeping all staff, students, and families safe, parents will not be permitted to enter the building during a Shelter event.
Thank you for your patience and support!
Congratulations to our Peeps Diorama Winners
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.
FUN RUN/FIELD DAY - May 10th
Volunteers Needed for Fun Run/Field Day
Click the link to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084AACA82EA1FE3-49201805-norris
Norris families!
We are excited to kick off our Fun Run on April 26th. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for student enrichment, and to strengthen our school community! Our school relies on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning. Previous years’ Fun Run donations were used to purchase new playground equipment, purchase new soccer goals, provide field trip opportunities, and to provide scholarships to former Norris students. This year, we have more needs, which means we need your support more than ever!
We understand if your family is not able to financially support the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING about our fundraiser with friends and family online at MYBOOSTER.com. Sharing IS supporting!
Mark Your Calendar!
April 26 - Donating Opens on MYBOOSTER.com. Register on MYBOOSTER.COM, SHARE, & GIVE! All Students will receive a FREE Norris Fun Run t-shirt and wristband just for registering! May 10th - Norris Fun Run. Save the date - you’re Invited! Come cheer on your student at the Central Middle School track! We also need volunteers to mark laps and hand out water. Remember, all volunteers must check in at Norris before heading over to Central for the Fun Run!
Click on the link above to volunteer!
9:20-9:50am - Primary Montessori, Kindergarten, 1st,
2nd, & 3rd with Track & Field Day to follow at 10:00-11:15am.
12:30-1:00pm- Lower El Montessori, Upper El Montessori, 4th,
& 5th with Track & Field Day to follow at 1:15-3:00pm.
We are grateful for our Norris family! Thank you for your support this year.
Go Lions!
Norris Elementary PTO
Mane Event Concert - May 15th
Talent Show Permission Slip - Due May 15th
Norris Talent Show - May 22nd
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 IXL RESOURCES
Great News!
IXL is available all summer long to Elementary students who were enrolled in Millard for the 23-24 school year!
CLICK HERE for more information!
YMCA Golf Camp
MILLARD ACTIVITIES
Theater Tech Camp - August 3rd
MILLARD SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER
Summer sports camps for students entering 3rd grade through 12th grade. This is a great opportunity to improve your skills and have fun! Camps available for softball, basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, cross country, track & field and tennis.
SHOW CHOIR SUMMER CAMP
Do you know a current 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to sing and move? We would love to have them join one (or BOTH) of our Millard Show Choir Camps this summer! There are TWO to choose from!!! (or choose BOTH) One at Beadle Middle and one at Millard North High! These camps are open to ALL current 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (kids who WILL be in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade next school year!) Please check out the attached flier for all information. Then you will email klwhisinnand@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Beadle OR llbrown@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Millard North.
SUMMER RUNNING CAMP
WATCH D.O.G.S.
Openings still available for 2024!
If you are interested in joining WATCH D.O.G.S., please visit: http://norris.mpsomaha.org/ to sign-up.
Thank-you to our WATCH D.O.G.S. Volunteers!!
Mr. Jenkins
Father of Gus
Mr. Jordan
Father of Evie
Mr. Hovorka
Parent of McKenna
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
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
Click here PTO Website or scan the QR code for the latest PTO information!
Upcoming PTO Events
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