Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

Dec. 14th, B Day  

All Students

Christmas Dress-Up Days

Friday, Dec. 15th - Pajamas Day 

Friday, Dec. 15th - Hot Chocolate Day - $1.00

Monday, Dec. 18th - Green/Red/White Day 

(6th Grade Green, 7th Grade White, 8th Grade Red)

Tuesday, December 19th - Hawaiian Christmas 

Wednesday, Dec. 20th - Flannel / Plaid Day

Thursday, Dec. 21st - Holiday Sweater

 

Thursday, WIN - 7th & 8th Grade Basketball Meeting in the Commons.

Report to WIN and then get permission to attend the meeting.

 

TODAY, December 14th @ 6 PM: 6-8 Winter Band Concert.

December 14th, 2023 @ 6 PM

Student Call-Time: 5:30 PM in MS Choir Room (10 minutes before 7th/8th-grade call-time)

Attire: White Shirt, Black Pants or Knee Length Skirts w/ Tights, Closed-Toed Shoes -- for all items, just as nice of options as you have. 

Students are invited to wear one holiday accessory to the concert, such as Santa hats, festive earrings, etc. If your students have a question about their accessory, please have them talk to me.

 

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

 

SNOWVEMBER UPDATE: 7th Grade is still in the lead, 8th grade is 4 items behind. 6th grade needs a big push at the end!!

Bring in new or gently used winter gear (coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves) and put them in the grade-level donation boxes in the lunchroom. The winning grade will receive PBIS points! All winter gear donated will go to People’s City Mission to be distributed to families in need.

 

Are you missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunch sack or other items?  We have two large bags of sweatshirts that belong to many of you.  Take a look at the Lost ‘n Found and if it’s not there do ask in the office.  We will be tossing lunch bags due to the smell if left behind.  These items need to go home.

 

HAL       Board games and chess

  • 7th & 8th M/T during WIN
  • 6th Mornings T/Th during Advisory
  • 6th afternoons Th during WIN

Library

  • Where’s Waldo? There are three Holiday Waldo’s hidden in the library. Come find one for a tasty treat!
  • The Library Overdues Naughty list is on the library doors. Please renew or return your overdue books!                                                                      

Lunch

Classic Cafe:  Breakfast Burrito, Potato Wedges, Cinnamon Roll

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

Diner:  Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

 

Thought for the Day

 

Be Positively Contagious!

 

Emotions are contagious.  We humans can feel other people’s energy and begin to experience it in our own bodies.  So, by performing positive actions, we can spread positivity throughout other people’s lives.  Imagine what the world would look like if we all did this on a daily basis.

 

Here are some suggestions to get you started:

  • Smile! – A smile is the universal sign of trust, happiness, and friendship. Remember, emotions are contagious. That’s why they say: “Smile and the whole world smiles with you.”
  • Compliments – A simple compliment can make someone’s day. Put some thought into a unique and meaningful compliment, and that person may never forget it! 
  • Ask Someone How They’re Doing – When you look deep into someone’s eyes and ask, ‘How Are You?’ with true sincerity, this can mean a lot. They’ll see it’s not a token gesture but that you actually care how they’re getting on. Follow up with additional questions to prove that you do actually care.
  • Check In With A Buddy – Find the time to reach out to a buddy. This simple act of kindness is free and requires little effort, yet it’s a great way to show you care.  
  • Cheer Others On! – It’s good to get behind people’s passions indirectly, perhaps by asking how they’re doing in an activity they are involved in or sharing your support by sending them a quick text!  But how about you go one step further and cheer them on live?! Cheer them on at their game or place (activity), make a big sign, and scream your lungs out for them! There’s little that athletes and artists (EVERYONE) appreciate more than this.