THE LION'S ROAR!

Hello Norris Lions!

We have an important opportunity for all Millard families to provide input to our school community. Your opinion matters! Millard Public Schools seeks to have engaged stakeholders to meet its mission. Strategy 1.2 (2018) calls for a survey to determine engagement of all stakeholders (students, families, staff, and community). Please take 10 minutes to provide us with your candid input. Your answers will be anonymous. If you have students in multiple buildings, you will receive a different link from each school. The survey window will remain open through November 15th. We appreciate your time to provide this valuable information to our school team.

As always, you can reach me directly at kldolezal@mpsomaha.org or (402) 715 - 8340 with any questions or concerns!

Please click here to complete the survey: https://mpsomaha.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4O4otJixOD0docS?Building=Norris%20Elementaryundefined

Thank you!

Mrs. Dolezal, Principal

What an extraordinary evening our Fall Festival was! Our gratitude abounds for the collective efforts that made Norris PTO Fall Festival a resounding success. We salute Norris Elementary PTO board members for their dedication, Norris Elementary School teachers and staff for their enthusiastic backing, parent volunteers, and student volunteers from Millard South Activities, Russell Middle School, and Millard Central Middle School. We acknowledge with thanks all candy, prize, and baked goods donors. And we're indebted to our community sponsors for their impressive raffle contributions. This year's festival was undoubtedly our finest!

"Mrs. Aulner is amazing and has made a huge impact already in our students and staff. She is just a wonderful person and I am grateful for her lessons, her student engagement, and her helpful lessons for the staff."

"She has been working so hard to make connections and an impact at Norris and it was immediately felt! She is such a team player and is always willing to do what's best for kids."

"Ms. Agenbroad always lends a helping hand and a listening ear. She is so kind and makes everyone feel seen."
"She is always willing to go above and beyond for anyone. She will step in and help in any situation. Ms. Agenbroad is a great teacher and PLC leader!"

11/3/24 - Daylight Savings - Set clocks back one hour!

11/3/24 - Cookie Dough Orders Due

11/4/24 - SAVE Program - 3:45 - 6:45PM

11/5/24 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher work day (Election Day)

11/5/24 - Don & Millie's Night - 4:00 - 9:00PM

11/6/24 - Mane Event Practice - 7:40AM

11/7/24 - Future Educator's Meeting - 3:30 - 4:00PM

11/7/24 - PTO Meeting - 6:00PM

11/8/24 - Boys & Girls Club Closed - Please contact the office with other transportation arrangements.

11/11 - 11/15 - Book Fair (Details coming soon!)

11/12/24 - Mane Event Rehearsal - 7:40AM

11/12/24 - Mane Event Concert - 6:30PM (See information below)

11/14/24 - Math & Literacy Night - 6:00 - 7:30PM

11/25/24 - Cookie Dough Pick-Up - 3:00 - 6:00PM

Looking Ahead -

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

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

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 November 4th - November 8th

(No School November 5th)

Skyla Sterling

John David Hansen

Cora Jansen

Kaeden Becerra

Mercedes Valquier

CLICK HERE for nutritional information.

The PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser has been extended!

Click HERE to order!!

Orders may be placed until November 3rd and will be available for pick-up on November 25th!

The Millard Public Schools Human Resources department came out to Norris to honor one of our AMAZING classroom teachers…Ms. Knipfer!

As many of our families know, Miranda is a rockstar in the classroom- providing a calm and safe learning environment, taking on any challenge with a problem solving mindset, and keeps all of our staff moving forward with new and innovative ways to serve kids.

Her students LOVED seeing her be celebrated today!

Thank you, Ms. Knipfer for all you do for students and staff!

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 exercise of Fire Hands during the month of October! Practice this at home when your child is in need of a tool to help them calm down!

Parents of Mane Event!

I am so excited for you to see your kiddos perform! Our concert this semester in the evening is at Millard South and is starting at 6:30 pm. Please have your child arrive between 6:00-6:25. Students should wear a monochrome or one color outfit that relates to the emotions from the movies Inside Out and Inside Out 2! More information is on the flyer attached! Please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. This concert will be amazing!

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

Boys Town South Omaha is holding a free Common Sense Parenting class in Spanish.

Class: Common Sense Parenting (La Crianza Práctica de los Hijos)

Dates: October 30 - December 12 (Wednesdays for six weeks)

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Boys Town South Omaha Office, 4612 S. 24th St.

Cost: FREE

NOTE: We do not have childcare

Looking for ways to support your school? Join us at the holiday event of the season – Jingle 2024!

Jingle is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites, and an amazing silent auction of 36 unique trees decorated by our schools.

The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connects Millard graduating seniors with over $160,000 in scholarship funding and helps our own Millard families in need.

Limited tickets available, purchase today https://events.handbid.com/lp/jingle-2024

(All guests must be over 21).

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.

• There are several benefits to your child joining a before and after school program.

  Studies have shown that students in before and after school programs are more

  likely to have increased academic performance, improved attendance and are

  excited to learn and achieve.

• Students participate in a variety of extended learning activities to help them discover their interests as well as hands on enrichment activities that encourages kids to explore, unstructured time, outside play, a homework hangout and more!

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.

CLICK HERE to order Norris gear all year long!

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

Norris Website- Persian

Norris Website- Arabic

Norris Website- Spanish

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