Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

May 7th -  B Day         

                                     EARLY DISMISSAL - 12:15

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Online applications for Norris High School Student Council and Class Officer due.

 

Info for MS Cross Country (click link below)

Spring Email (2024)

 

8th Graders Interested in running Cross Country next year in HS there will be a meeting, Wednesday, May 8th during WIN.  Check into WIN, then dismiss to meet Coach McGill in the commons.

 

MS Football Meeting on FRIDAY (May 10) during WIN in the gym with Coach Twarling

 

LOST ‘n FOUND - Please pick up your jackets / Lunch Boxes / Water Bottle

It is Overflowing with items that belong to someone in this building!

 

 

Girl Who Play Softball - Play Fast, Play Free and Play Fearless!

2024 Norris Softball Camp - May 28, 29,30

  • MS softball players - 400-530pm
  • Individual instruction, drills, contests, camp t-shirt, fun and positive atmosphere for learning the sport of softball.
  • You will need to bring tennis shoes or softball cleats, glove, bats, helmet, water bottle, and fielder’s mask
  • $49 (Due Friday, May 17th) - Scan the QR code below to sign up or complete the registration form at: https://bit.ly/3U8izTU

 

Meeting for all 8th grade BOYS AND GIRLS interested in playing golf in high school this Thursday May 9th during WIN.

  • See Mrs Sobotka with Questions! Flyer hanging by her office door!

Technology announcements:

All 6th & 7th MS Students - We will not be checking in Chromebooks over the summer.  If you have any equipment issues with your Chromebook, please stop by the Middle School Library as soon as possible to get those repairs done prior to the end of the school year. (Any screen cracks, screen detachments, plastic cracks/breaks, etc… need to be fixed ASAP.) This will also make sure you have a usable Chromebook for over the summer. (Remember to take good care of your Chromebook, you will be able to purchase these at a discounted price when you graduate.) If you are planning on leaving the district, please check in your Chromebook prior to leaving.

 

Since this is a school-issued device, remember that all internet and other device usages will continue to be monitored over the summer and addressed with school administration and parents. Please keep the devices charged over the summer. Letting devices sit with a dead battery will ruin your device.

 

We encourage you to take out the device protection plan each year! It often pays for itself if one damage occurs.  It’s well worth the money. 

 

8th grade students (Or any student leaving the district.) - You will be checking in your Chromebook before the end of the school year on Friday, May 17th. We will start this process of turning in Chromebooks on Wednesday, May 15th. You will need to have your Chromebook (With stylus) and charger in proper working order and ready for check in on that day.  If you have any damages to the Chromebook or charger (Or missing your Stylus.)  make sure you get these repaired ASAP by visiting the MS Media Center.  Any damages that are not fixed before the 14th will be assessed an additional late damage fee of $10  (in addition to the cost of repairs). Avoid the extra fee by getting your device repaired ASAP! 

 

If you have any fines going into your freshman year from not paying for a damaged Middle School Unit, you will not receive a High School Chromebook until it is resolved. If you are leaving the district, your records will not be released to your new school until fees are paid. 

 

You will be receiving a new device this fall as you start your freshman year.  At the end of your senior year, you will be able to purchase the device at a large discount, so make sure you take good care of your Chromebook! We encourage all students to take out the protection plan coverage each year on your Chromebook.  All 8th-grade students will not have a school-issued device over the summer. (We will be offering some Chromebooks for sale in the upcoming weeks, so if you want one over the summer, that may be an option for you. Watch the daily bulletin for announcements concerning Chromebook sales.)  

 

Library

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

 

 

Earbuds and Apple Watches are an extension of the phone, So Cell phone rules will apply if Earbuds and Watchers are misused.

 

Outside food and drinks can become an issue.  Soda, candy etc. should be left at home and not in your locker.  Refer to your student handbook online if you have questions or visit with Mr. Rice or Mrs. Kernes
 

 

Looking for a summer job?  2 different detasseling options!

 

  • Ailes Detassling - check out the website - www.ailesdetasseling.com 
    • 13 yrs and older and must be 5’3” and taller
    • Begin work anytime after July 1st and works for 2-3 weeks
    • Top detasselers earned between $2300-3800 last year
    • Pickup sites - Hickman, Firth, Lincoln Southwest, Berean Church
    • Application online!

 

  • NATS Detasseling - check out the website - www.notafraidtosweat.com
    •  Looking for positive workers aged 13 and up.
    •  Applications will open up on March 1st - there can be a waitlist! 
    • Every employee receives a 25% discount on ACT prep from OnToCollege and anyone living in Lancaster County who has detasseled for NATS is eligible to apply for a LIBA College Scholarship
    • Get a sneak peek with this short video. NATS_2min_V5_ENG 2.mp4  

 

YEARBOOK INFORMATION:  https://bit.ly/23-24yearbook

 

 

 

Lunch Menu:

Classic Cafe:  Wing Bar 

Grab & Go:  Turkey BLT Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad

Diner:  Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

 

Thought for the Day

 

 

 

Exercise - Nutrition - Hydrate - Mindfulness - Sleep: Tip of the Day

Take a Brisk Walk

The faster, farther and more frequently you walk, the greater the benefits. For example, you may start out as an average walker, and then work your way up to walking faster and walking a mile in a shorter amount of time than an average walker, similar to power walkers. This can be a great way to get aerobic activity, improve your heart health and increase your endurance while burning calories.

You can also alternate periods of brisk walking with leisurely walking. This type of interval training has many benefits, such as improving cardiovascular fitness and burning more calories than regular walking. And interval training can be done in less time than regular walking.

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