Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

Monday,  November 14th,  2022 (B Day)

ALL Students:

  • Good Luck Norris Middle BB Teams today as they take on Elkhorn Ridge

7th is here at HOME at 4:15; 8th away so please dismiss them at 1:50 pm

#GONORRIS

  • Dance/Party/Dodgeball Details - Norris Middle School (Commons)

    • Friday Nov 18th 

      • 6th grade 3:30-5:00 pm

      • 7th and 8th dance 6:00-8:00 pm ($5)

    • Dodgeball sign up through this link

    • Tickets sales in the morning Nov14-Nov18 out of the concessions and at the door. ($5)



  • Library

Chess/Bob Ross for 8th HAL

One Minute Short Stories 6/7 HAL

Lego Club Friday

Ukulele Club before school 

  • QUIZ BOWL! NMS’s BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK (There’s probably more) Quiz Bowl Championship is beginning training for our season on November 3rd in Mr. K’s Classroom (Room 303) in the purple hallway. 

  • What are you thankful for? Come to the library to fill out a leaf for our tree.


  • CHECK OUT THE LINCOLNKIDS Winter Issue - it’s full of fun activities, ideas to keep you busy. The weather is cool and so find things to do indoors.

  • Broadcast and Video Production - Are you interested in sports, using video equipment and computers? Can you imagine yourself working for ESPN or Husker Vision someday?  We are looking for students to help broadcast sporting events on Youtube and possibly edit game highlights for social media.  We need motivated students that can consistently commit time outside of school (athletic events) to be announcers, camera/replay operators, and video editors.  Please see or email Mr. Carlson for more information (andrew.carlson@nsdtitans.org).


Craft Club- Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 in room 306

The craft of the month is clay luminaries (candles not included) and we will be able to meet 4 days! 

1st, 8th, 16th, 29th

If you are interested, please contact Ms. Schartz

6th

  • HAL - Sixth grade and Seventh Grade HAL meets during WIN Wednesday and Thursday in the library. One Minute Short Films

  • Tuesday Book Club:  The Westing Game

7th 

  •  Sixth grade and Seventh Grade HAL meets during WIN Wednesday and Thursday in the library. One Minute Short Films

8th

  • HAL  meets during WIN Mondays and Tuesdays in the library: Chess and Bob Ross

  • Lunch Book Club/Thursdays - The Outsiders

Lunch

Classic Cafe:  Southwestern Burger, Potato Oles

Grab & Go:  Chicken Caesar Salad, Hm Dli Sub

Diner:  Hamburger, Crispy Chicken Patty


Counselor Connection:

How Skipping Sleep Is Hurting YOU!

Why is sleep so important for teen brains? Your brain is undergoing monumental reconstruction and that happens mainly when you are asleep.  Your brain is becoming more integrated and your prefrontal cortex more strongly wired, which is important for helping you mature.

How much sleep should a teen be getting? 9-10 hours(do you get this much?)

What happens if a teen doesn't get enough sleep? Concentration goes down.  Memory and decision-making are affected.  You are more likely to make a poor decision when you haven’t gotten enough sleep.

Can you catch up on your sleep on the weekends? Going back and forth between two different sleep schedules is confusing to the brain.  It is called "social jet lag."  (Sleeping until noon on a Saturday does not help you "catch up" on sleep.

What can you do to help yourself? Wake up on weekends within 1-2 hours of your weekday schedule. Create a bedtime routine to help your body begin to shut down and get ready for sleep!  It is recommended you stop using electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime. You will be impressed with how quickly you fall asleep and how much better you'll feel the next day!

Sleep - Jokes!

  • What happens if you sleep on your smartphone?  >>>>>>> You download a nap.

  • What is the perfect time for cattle to go to bed? >>>>>>> Pasture bedtime.

How do baby bats learn to sleep upside down? >>>>>