Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

Oct. 31st, B Day


All Students

  • The Norris State FB Store is up and set to close on Wednesday, November 1st at 9AM! We will not be able to accept any late orders due to the quick turnaround, so make sure of the close date/time! 

Here is a link:  : https://norrisstatefb2023-2.itemorder.com/


  • All Students - Please stop by Lost ‘n Found - Many items were left behind.  Lunch sacks and jackets, Sweatshirts etc.  The weather is changing and you are going to want that sweatshirt.


  • Passes are still for sale - if you are not playing a sport this year they are $30.  If playing a sport they are $50 with your Sports Fee.

Stop in the MS Office to make that purchase.  Passes are good for

Only HOME (Non-Tournament) Games.


  • Reminder:  No Halloween Costumes are to be worn to School.  And Halloween candy is not to be brought to school to have in your locker or to share with friends.  Thank you for your cooperation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

  • Halloween Candy Buy Back - Family 1st Dental & Friends

11-2-23     /  3:30 pm - 6:00 pm


  • NMS Quiz Bowl begins practicing for the 2024 Season on Thursday! Any interested parties are welcome to come to the meeting after school on Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30. 

Lunch

Classic Cafe:  Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Potatoes, Salsa

Grab & Go: Honey Mustard Ham Wrap, Craving Chicken Salad

Diner:  Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

 

 

Learning to focus on strengths, assets, or “bright spots” in an extensively researched approach in psychology and neuroscience.

 

The researchers in these fields agree that focusing on the positive not only feels good but also works when you’re trying to change or you want others to change.  Finding the strengths/assets/successes of yourself and others is another key habit in building resilience.

 

Focusing on what’s right in your world does not mean you’re blind to life’s challenges.   Instead, a strengths-based approach works because:

  • We look at our strengths and what is going well

  • We gain confidence in ourselves

  • We can harness our positive feelings

  • And then we can direct that energy to areas where we are struggling