NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN
August 14th, 2023 (A)
All Students
Middle School Pictures are set for the morning of Friday August 25th.
NO personal locks are to be brought from home to use on your lockers. Nor should you EVER take your lock home to practice. Locks should be on your locker at all times and locked.
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Chromebook Insurance is available and highly suggested. $35 each year
Chromebook Protection Plans are available for purchase until Friday, Aug 25, 2023. The cost is $35/year and is highly recommended to save you money as well as assure yourself a high-quality loaner device. (Must be purchased each year.) Seniors who decide to purchase their device will also receive a discount on the cost of the purchase at graduation. Make checks payable to The Norris School District and turn them in to your respective building office. More information about the program can be found here: https://bit.ly/1-1-overview
Library Bookmark Contest
Entry forms are in the library. Your bookmarks are due September 1 and
the winners will be announced the week after Labor Day. Prizes! Fame!
22-23 Lego League members: Marcus Wesch, Bowen Stump, Andrew Kroese, Kyler Lichtenberg, Bradyn King, Mileigh Galyenand Brenna Behrends need to meet during WIN in the Library on TUESDAY, AUGUST 15!
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Are you interested in traveling to Boston? How about New York? Philadelphia? Washington D.C.? How about all four of them? We’re traveling to all four cities on the Eastern Seaboard Trip in June, 2025! The trip is open to all current Norris Middle School students! If you’re at all interested, send this link to your parents to invite them to the Zoom informational meeting on September 7th @ 6:30 pm:
Stop by Mr. Kranz’s room if you’d like a flier to take home.
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Norris FFA Chapter -Join the festivities:
invites you to participate in its 8th Grade after-school programming
Wednesdays Afterschool Starting September 6th
3:45-4:45 pm
When, Where, Time
Mr. Kubik's Room W-17
in the High School
Mr. Colin Kubik
colin.kubik@nsdtitans.org
Click This Link to fill out form
https://forms.gle/M7zKKGxUQi
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Students that participate in this program
will also be eligible to compete in
Norris FFA Chapter Activities
For More Information
6th Grade
Norris will once again be hosting Girls on the Run this fall
$35 each year. 3rd - 6th Grade Girls
Practices will be Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:45-5:00 (on the elementary walking track) and there is an (optional) 5K celebratory run/walk on Nov 5th. Registration has just started. Practices start September 5th! Register at GOTRnebraska.org
Counselor Connection
10 Keys to Middle School Success!
#1 - Sleep Well - 8-10 hours a night!
#2 - Eat Right - Healthy and balanced meals give your body and mind energy!
#3 - Do your Homework - Make it a habit to do your homework each night!
#4 - Pay attention in Class - Focus and use class time wisely!
#5 - Get Involved - If you are involved, you will do well inside and outside of school!
#6 - Think Positive - You CAN do whatever you put your mind to!
#7 - Ask for Help - There are adults at school who are ready and willing to help YOU!
#8 - Stay Organized - A little organization goes a LONG way to help you be successful!
#9 - Make Goals - Give yourself something to work towards and stick with it!
#10 - Take Risks - Be brave and be YOU! Try something new
Lunch:
Classic Cafe: Orange Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, Dinner Roll
Grab & Go: NY Style Buffalo Chicken Dip w/Flatbread, Southwest Chicken Salad
Diner: Hamburger or BBQ Rib Sandwich