NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN
Sept. 28th, A Day
All Students
The Norris Trap Team will be holding a new member meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the High School Multi-Purpose Room. Any students in grades 6 through 12 that are interested in joining the Trap Team are welcome to attend. Please bring your Chromebook or a device that can access the internet. Those who are already on the Trap Team do not need to attend this meeting.
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.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY - Oct. 20th
Library
Our next 8th grade book club will begin October 18. We will be reading Hallowe’en Party(A Haunting in Venice) by Agatha Christie. Please let Mrs. Andre know if would like to join because she needs to purchase books and needs a set number by Oct 4.
HAL
Sixth grade students in HAL will meet Wednesday and Thursday during WIN this week in the Library.
7th & 8th grade students in HAL will meet Monday and Tuesday during WIN NEXT (Oct 2-3)week in the library.
8th Grade Band Students
Friday Morning Rehearsal:
When: Friday, Sept. 29 @ 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Where:Norris Football Field**
Instructions:The MS Band Room will be unlocked at 7:10 AM. Students will assemble their instruments there and then walk to the football field.
**Percussion, mellophone (french horn), baritone, and color guard students will meet in the HS Band room at 7:10 AM to receive a flag/marching band version of their instrument to use at rehearsal.
End: Students will return to the MS Band Room at 8:30 AM, and report to their advisory.
Friday Night Game:
When: Friday, Sept. 29 @ 6:20 PM - Approx. 8:15 PM
Where: Meet in High School Band Room**
Instructions: The MS Band Room will be unlocked at 6:00 PM. Students will assemble their instruments there and then walk to the high school band room.
**Percussion, mellophone (french horn), baritone, and color guard students will meet in the HS Band room at 6:10 PM to receive a flag/marching band version of their instrument to use at rehearsal.
End: Students will be released from the pep band after the marching leaves to perform at halftime, at approx. 8:00 PM. Students are invited to watch the rest of the football game, but must have adult supervision or be taken home after that time. The middle school band room will be unlocked after the high school band's halftime performance, at approx. 8:15 PM, depending on the length of the game.
What to Wear: Students are asked to wear any Norris Attire, or other school appropriate clothing, to support the football team. Please have your student wear tennis shoes to both the morning rehearsal and evening performance.
This exciting, but optional, opportunity is meant to be a fun experience for students to get a taste of high school marching band, and we hope to see your student there! Please reach out to me if you have any questions at sydney.holdsworth@nsdtitans.org.
Titan Athletics this week: Good Luck Titans!!
Thursday 7th VB - HOME - Aspen Cr - 4:00
Thursday 8th VB @ Aspen Creek - 4:00 Dismissal @ 2:00 pm
Thursday 8th FB @ Valleyview - 4:00 - Dismissal @ 1:30
Friday - Cross Country Meet at Syracuse
Cultivating compassion is like building a muscle. Practice is the key!
Let’s try this simple practice:
Sit quietly and bring to mind someone you care about who is going through a tough time. Think about that person and the care you have for them. Then, silently direct 3-4 phrases towards that person. I care about you. I want you to be happy. I am your friend. I am here to help you.
As an extension, direct those phrases to yourself, someone you might have difficulty with, or maybe even a group of people you don’t know personally but want to help. (ie homeless, ill, veterans, etc.)
You can do this practice at any point throughout your day. It’s portable, quick and invisible! And it’s likely to make you feel good too!
Lunch
Classic Cafe: Corn Dog, Kettle Potato Chips
Grab & Go: Turkey Munchable, Southwest Chicken Salad
Diner: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza