MS Bulletin
NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN - March 19th, 2014
TEST THEMES
____________Wednesday (Dress Your Career)_________
“Dress For Success” is a phrase used often in one’s workplace. The way you present yourself and view yourself, will have an impact on your self-image and how others perceive you to be. With upcoming NeSA testing, how will you “Dress For Success”? Physically? Mentally?
Thursday’s Theme: Sports
Friday’s Theme: Patriotic
All four Norris Titan History Bee competitors advanced to the National History Bee competition in the regional competition in Omaha last night. Congratulations to Clinton Lowe, Tyler Auman, Ben Rathjen, and Nate Wheeler. All four boys were in the top 10 and received medals; Clinton was in the “Final Four”. The National History Bee is in Atlanta in June.
Awesome Job Gentlemen!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
High School Weight Room will be closed today due to staff meetings … Open again on Thursday.
Attention 8th Grade Girls! Is Bullying a problem for you and your friends? We are teaming up with the Girl Scouts to offer classes that focus on leadership, self-confidence, being a better friend, and having better friends. You’ll learn about bullying, what to do if you get bullied or witness bullying either at school or online. Interested? Classes will be held during LITT for 6 weeks on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, March 18th. If you missed the first one NO PROBLEM, join us next Tuesday. Sign-up in the office before next Friday, March 21st. See Mrs. Rupert with questions.
Carnival Volunteers Needed! The Carnival is Friday, April 4th and the PTO is needing your help. They need volunteers to help run the games and concessions. If you are interested pick up more information in the MS Office Brochure Holder.
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.
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.
2014 Norris Football Camp for Grades 6 & 7 (next year’s 7th and 8th graders). 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.
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.
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. Fliers are also available in the office brochure holder.
Registration begins April 1st at noon.
Today’s Menu
Turkey Tetrazzini
Grab ‘n Go:
Wed.: Mini Loaves w/hard boiled egg
Thurs.: Cereal w/yogurt and apple
Frid.: Granola Bar w/String Cheese and Juice
