MS Bulletin

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN - March 3rd, 2014


Congratulations to Coach Hagerman, his staff and Varsity

Girls Basketball Team as they advance to the State Tournament.

Thursday, March 6th will be a regular school day, so if you are planning to attend the State BB Game a phone call or email from your parents to the MS Office stating your absence.  Norris plays at 10:45 a.m. at the Pinnacle area.


Our 8th Grade TITANS placed third out of 21 teams Saturday at Brownell-Talbot Brain Twister!  Congratulations to all participants!


Doodle 4 Google contest is open with entries due March 20th.  This years theme is “IF I COULD INVENT ONE THING TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE…”.  Check out the google website for rules and information https://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Enter for a change to win a $30,000 scholarship.


HS Cheerleading tryouts for all upcoming 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders will be on March 20th with pre-tryouts practices starting before and after school on March 13th.  PACKETS ARE IN THE MS OFFICE.   Packets will include all dates and times of optional practices as well as a parent consent form which must be signed and returned prior to participating in any practices.


Auditions for the High School Fall Colorguard will be March 24-26th.  There will be a two day clinic to learn the routine and try-outs will occur before and after school on March 26th.  Information about expectations for Fall Guard will be available from Mrs. Andre, in the Library.


MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD!!!!!      Practice starts … March 31st - 3:30 - 5:30

Rules Meeting - Meet in room 102 (5th grade hallway) during LITT as follows:

                  GIRLS ONLY - March 25th                                                                        BOYS ONLY - March 27th



Norris Girls Soccer Apparel available - if interested pick up a flier in the MS Office.


2014 Norris Football Camp for Grades 6 & 7.  Camp dates are May 7, 8 & 9th

at 3:45 - 5:45 located on the Norris High School Football Practice Fields.  Pick up a registration in the MS Office Brochure Holder.


The signup sheets for the 7th & 8th grade TALENT SHOW have been posted outside Mr. Price’s door (room 401) for Monday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 4th.  All times are approximate and the location will be the Choir Room.   Please email Mr. Price if neither of these days work into your schedule.


Norris BASEBALL Gear orders will be accepted up to Friday, March 7th.

Forms available in the MS Office.


Have you read 4 Golden Sowers yet this year?  In April we will vote for your favorite Golden Sower and to be eligible you must have read at least 4 of the titles in either the 4-6 or Young Adult categories.  Come down to the library and check one out!


STAY STRONG … If you have been bullied or witnessed another student being bullied, immediately report this to a staff member, Mrs. Rupert or Mr. Rice.  Thank you for helping to make Norris Middle School a safe and welcoming community.


The MS Wrestling Triangular originally scheduled for Feb. 27th has been moved to March 10th.


2014 Cortland Ball Sign Up Registration Forms are in the MS Office.

Registrations are due Sunday, March 16th.


Pick up you LINCOLN KIDS Spring quarterly Family Newspaper.  It’s packed full of activities, Camp Issue, Artwork and great articles.


Bright Lights Classes/Camps are Posted Online for Summer 2014.

Registration begins April 1st at noon.



        REMINDER:  NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON FRIDAY!



Today’s Menu:

Hot Dog w/Potato Wedges


Grab ‘n Go:

Mon.:  Cereal w/Yogurt and Juice

Tues.:  Toast w/Sun Butter and Banana

Wed.:  Graham Crackers w/String Cheese and Juice

Thurs.:  Bagel w/Cottage Cheese and Juice


Monday, March 3, 2014