Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

Thursday,  January 26th,  2023 (A Day)

The library will be closed on Thursday from 11 to 1:30 for the Teammates Luncheon.


ALL Students:

  • PLEASE DISMISS THE 7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AT 2:00 0N THURSDAY 1/26 FOR THEIR GAME AT ELKHORN MS. 

8th GRADE GIRLS VS. ELKHORN MS @ HOME.


  • MS Scavenger Hunt - Our night time custodian lost the diamond out of her ring last night.  Keep your eyes out for it - there is an award.


  • Spring Esports Meeting - Thursday, January 26th, 3:30pm @ HS Megalab.  If you are interested in competing in League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. 2v2, and/or Starcraft 2 this spring, please attend a short informational meeting this Thursday after school in the HS Megalab.


  • Any student interested in being equipment manager for the Norris Girls Soccer Team, please contact Coach Talero in room M8.


  • Any 7th or 8th grader interested in joining the Eastern Seaboard Trip to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. this June must enroll no later than February 10th! There are still a few spots available! If you have any questions about the trip or would like to enroll, please see Mr. Kranz.


  • DEADLINE FEBRUARY 9TH. Are you creative? Do you like to design? The NMS yearbook is holding a contest for our Yearbook cover design. We have a front and back cover, so we will have TWO winners! Winners will receive a free yearbook. See Mr. Cullison or Mrs. Andre for details. 

  • Do you know who your Valentine is yet? The Library is sponsoring Valentines for 50 cents for your buddies February 6th-14th.

  • Thinking about a summer job? NATS Detasseling opens their applications up on March 1 for the summer 2023 detasseling season. 

    • Information is on a poster hanging outside of Mrs. Sobotka’s office.

    • You have to be age 13 by July 1. 

    • Great way to make money as a MS student!

    • Added Bonus - every NATS employee also receives a 25% discount on ACT prep with John Baylor Test Prep's OnToCollege, which can cost up to $400!

HAL

All HAL students are invited to the Paper Airplane Challenge on Monday, January 23!  Contest on Feb 3 in the gym. Origami happening in the Library as well.

6th

  • Book Club meets Tuesday during Lunch. We are choosing our new book!

7th

  • Are you interested in joining a lunch hour book club? Sign up with Mrs. Weaver in the library. 

8th


Lunch

Classic Cafe:  Orange Chicken w/Roll

Diner:  Pizza

Grab & Go:  Chicken Caesar Wrap / Chicken Taco Salad


Counselor Connection


Wanna be a BEAST in the classroom and/or in a sport or activity?


Focus on being a BEAST in all you do!


B - Be a servant leader (Look sideways to see who you can help)

E - Empower others (Help someone be stronger, smarter and more successful)

A - Aim to be 1% better daily (Take it one day at a time - you can do it)

S - Strive for YOUR best (Remember it is YOUR best -  don’t compare to others)

T - Take nothing for granted (Express your thankfulness and be appreciative)