NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN
May 10th - A Day
On Saturday, we will have 15 middle school athletes representing Norris Track & Field at the Nebraska Middle School State Championship Meet in Gothenburg. The events they will be competing in are listed below. Make sure to wish these athletes good luck if you see them!
Live results for the meet will be posted on Black Squirrel Timing and the meet will be televised on News Channel Nebraska if you want to tune in!
6th or 7th girls who came to the volleyball camp this week to stop by my room and grab their tshirt! Mrs. Wilke
Tennis!! High School Girls Tennis Informational Meeting will be held in Mr. Leehy’s room during WIN on Tuesday, May 14th. Stop by to learn about what the tennis team is all about 🎾
The entire 6th-grade band will be rehearsing after school, tomorrow (5/8/24), from 3:40 PM - 4:15 PM in the High School Band Room (second rehearsal is on 5/13) to prepare for our final concert (5/14 @ 6 PM).
Info for MS Cross Country (click link below)
8th Graders Interested in playing boys soccer in High School there will be a meeting Monday May 13, 2024 in Mr. Hakel's room. Please check in with your WIN teacher.
MS Football Meeting on FRIDAY (May 10) during WIN in the gym with Coach Twarling
LOST ‘n FOUND - Your days are numbered, Please pick up your jackets / Lunch Boxes / Water Bottle It is Overflowing with items that belong to someone in this building!
- ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (May 10 at 2 PM and 7 PM) (MS)
- Tickets go on sale on April 15 at NOON! https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82736
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
- 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
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: Pancakes / Scrambled Egg
Grab & Go: Turkey BLT Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad
Diner: Hamburger on a Bun