NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN
Dec. 7th, A Day
All Students
Dec. 8th - Alternate Assembly Schedule
Win at the end of the day - 7th & 8th periods each reduced five minutes. 38 minutes for intramural game and PBIS Assembly
Christmas Dress-Up Days
Dec. 15th - Pajamas Day
Dec. 18th - Green/Red/White Day
(6th Grade Green, 7th Grade White, 8th Grade Red)
December 19th - Hawaiian Christmas
Dec. 20th - Flannel / Plaid Day
Dec. 21st - Holiday Sweater
BAND INFORMATION:
1. Thursday, December 7th, and Monday the 11th: After-school full 6th-grade band rehearsal. Rehearsal starts at 3:40 PM in the HS Auditorium for all students in 6th-grade band -- students will meet in the MS Band room directly after school (they are allowed to bring all of their belongings/backpacks), and we will walk over together. We will rehearse until 4:15 PM, then students will be dismissed from the auditorium. They can either just bring their instrument home or walk it back over to the MS Band Room. Please let me know if you have any scheduling or transportation conflicts.
2. Thursday, December 14th @ 6 PM: 6-8 Winter Band Concert.
Where: Norris High School Auditorium
When: December 14th, 2023 @ 6 PM
Student Call-Time: 5:30 PM in MS Choir Room (10 minutes before 7th/8th-grade call-time)
Attire: White Shirt, Black Pants or Knee Length Skirts w/ Tights, Closed-Toed Shoes -- for all items, just as nice of options as you have.
Students are invited to wear one holiday accessory to the concert, such as Santa hats, festive earrings, etc. If your students have a question about their accessory, please have them talk to me.
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
SNOWVEMBER UPDATE: 7th Grade has pulled ahead, 8th grade is close behind. 6th grade needs to pick it up this week to keep up!!
Bring in new or gently used winter gear (coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves) and put them in the grade-level donation boxes in the lunchroom. The winning grade will receive PBIS points! All winter gear donated will go to People’s City Mission to be distributed to families in need.
Are you missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunch sack or other items? We have two large bags of sweatshirts that belong to many of you. Take a look at the Lost ‘n Found and if it’s not there do ask in the office. We will be tossing lunch bags due to the smell if left behind. These items need to go home.
HAL Board games and chess
- 7th & 8th M/T during WIN
- 6th Mornings T/Th during Advisory
- 6th afternoons Th during WIN
Library
- Where’s Waldo? There are three Holiday Waldo’s hidden in the library. Come find one for a tasty treat!
- The Library Overdues Naughty list is on the library doors. Please renew or return your overdue books!
Lunch
Classic Cafe: Wing Bar
Grab & Go: Ham & Cheese Charcuterie, Chef Salad
Diner: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Thought for the Day
What are different ways you can express gratitude and give thanks?
- Write a thank you note to your favorite teacher
- Volunteer in class to help the teacher
- Help a peer with their stuff
- Give back - donate or volunteer
- Thank your parents
- Share your gratitude at dinner
- Do something nice for a friend or family member
- Thank our custodial staff and lunch staff
- Thank our front office staff - Jill and Kelli
- Thank our nurse - Dena
- Appreciate the little things around you
- Show kindness to those around you
- Give genuine compliments
- Smile as much as possible
- Spend time with loved ones
- Buy someone a small treat for someone you care about