Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

August 23rd, 2023 (B)


All Students

  • WIN is at 8:38 today due to MAP (Reading) Testing.  WIN will move to the end of the day Thursday due to the early out due to the heat today and the early bus departure at 3:10

For those only riding the bus.  Wednesday, WIN will be at the beginning of the day due to MAP testing.


  • Sports Broadcasts and Video Production - Are you interested in sports, using video equipment and computers? We are looking for students to help with our Sports broadcasts (Football, Volleyball & Softball) We need motivated students that can consistently commit time outside of school (athletic events) to be announcers, & camera/replay operators. Please see or email Mr. Carlson for more information (andrew.carlson@nsdtitans.org).


  • KARAOKE in the Library, September 1 before school


  • INDOOR RECESS TODAY DUE TO THE HEAT!


  • Middle School Pictures are set for the morning of Friday August 25th.

We are set to begin taking pictures at 8:35 a.m. and be done by 11:00.

 

  • 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.

 

  • NO personal locks are to be brought from home to use on your locker/  Locks should be on your locker at all times and locked.


  • 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 High School  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!


  • Lunch Time Book Clubs in the Library 6th-8th grades

If you would like to join your friends for lunch in the library and a book club one a week, please sign up in the Library or in this Google Form


  • NORRIS ESPORTS MEETING - There will be an informational meeting for anyone grades 7-12 who would like to participate on the Norris Esports Team this year on Wednesday, August 23rd at 3:30 pm in the Norris High School Library.  


  • 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:

bit.ly/NorrisTrip25

Stop by Mr. Kranz’s room if you’d like a flier to take home


  • The Nebraska Game and Parks will be having a Hunter Education and firearm safety class at the Hickman Community Center this month.  Dates and times are as follows:  Thursday August 24, 6:30-9pm.  SaturdayAugust 26, 9am to 1pm.  Monday August 28, 6:30-9pm.  Students must attend all three classes in order to be eligible to take the final exam on the last evening.   Students must pass the course with an 84% or higher on the 50 question test, to earn their certificate.  Students must be 11 years old by the date of the exam in order to take the test. This course is free with all materials provided by the NG&P, and all ages are invited to attend.  To register, go to the Nebraska Game and Parks website, outdoornebraska.gov.  In the search window type in hunter education classes, select Hunter Education, scroll down and select, Find a traditional classroom course, select Firearm Hunter Education classroom course, view upcoming events, go to August 24 to find the course at the Hickman Community Center and register. This class is being taught by Kevin Hennecke, an instructor who has been teaching Hunter Education for 34 years.  Those students who are planning to shoot Trap next spring should take this course if they do not have Hunter Education certification.  Bring a pen or pencil to class along with a completed parent release form that is found on that registration page. 

 

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  colin.kubik@nsdtitans.org

 

Students that participate in this program will also be eligible to compete in Norris FFA Chapter Activities

 

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






Lunch:

Classic Cafe:  Chicken Potstickers, Chicken Fried Rice, Steamed Peas

Grab & Go:  Ham Deli Sandwich, Chef Salad                                                 

Diner:  Hamburger or Crispy Chicken Sandwich