Norris Middle School

NORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLETIN

Friday,  December 9th,  2022 (B Day)


ALL Students:

  • Our Charity Drive this year is with R.u.F.F. Rescue- Bring Donation items to the office between now and Holiday Break

Items like, New & Gently Used Collars & Leashes, Toys & Treats, Stainless Steel Dog Water/Food Bowls, Gift Cards to Menards, Petco, Petsmart, Tractor Supply, Pet Brushes & Nail Trimmers

  • 12 Days of Christmas Schedule Change-Hot Cocoa and Christmas jammies on THURSDAY 15TH- Plan on bringing at least $2 for hot cocoa

  • Students select your lunch session for the 3rd quarter.  They need to complete the Google form by Monday 9:00 am.

  • Thanks to all the Band members for a wonderful concert last night!

  • Library

    • ETHAN YOUNG WINS THE BEGINNING CHESS BRACKET

    • LANDON MOORE WINS THE NOVICE CHESS BRACKET

    • Karaoke Dec 19. 20, 21 before school in the library.

  • Craft Club!!

    •  December 13th and 20th: Paper Snowflakes!

    •  3:30-4:30 in room 306 with Ms. Schartz

    •  **If you are coming to craft club after school, you will be expected to participate with respect or be asked to leave. 


  • CHECK OUT THE LINCOLNKIDSWinter Issue - it’s full of fun activities, ideas to keep you busy. The weather is cool and so find things to do indoors.

  • Broadcast and Video Production - Are you interested in sports, using video equipment and computers? Can you imagine yourself working for ESPN or Husker Vision someday?  We are looking for students to help broadcast sporting events on Youtube and possibly edit game highlights for social media.  We need motivated students that can consistently commit time outside of school (athl    

  • etic events) to be announcers, camera/replay operators, and video editors.  

6th

  • HAL Chess Tournament. NO BOOK CLUB THIS WEEK

7th 

  •  HAL - Chess Tournament

8th

  • HAL  Chess Tournament  NO BOOK CLUB THIS WEEK



Lunch

Classic Cafe:  Italian Stromboli, Steamed Green Beans

Grab & Go:  Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Pizza:  Cheese, Pepperoni & Sausage



12 Days of Christmas! Starting Monday, Dec. 5th, students can participate in dress up days as we count down to winter break! Please see the calendar for details. SCHOOL DRESS CODE STILL APPLIES- please see Mrs. Kernes or Mr. Rice with questions about outfits.









Counselor Connection:

What does a lack of sleep mean for students?

The study discovered that 66% of students who are not getting enough sleep are using social media two hours before bed. When students use their phones that close to bedtime, it can impact their ability to fall asleep and their sleep quality.

Sleep impacts ourmemory, facilitates learning, and reduces stress. When students get enough quality sleep, they are more focused and more likely to have better concentration, leading to stronger academic performance.

Scrolling on Tiktok, watching YouTube videos, or texting friends are fun activities and might seem relaxing. However, it actually stimulates and activates the brain and delays REM sleep, which is essential in helping your brain process new learnings and motor skills for the day and supports healthy brain development.

Not only can using a device too close to bedtime affect students’ REM sleep, but the blue light from phone screens can make it difficult for students to fall asleep in the first place. The blue light mimics daylight, so when you use it at night time, you are tricking your brain and your internal body clock into thinking that it is actually still daytime. Throwing off your circadian rhythm like this can make you feel awake, even if you know it’s time for bed.

Sleep - Jokes!

  • What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? >>>>>>>A dino-snore!

  • Why did the little boy take his bicycle to bed? >>>>>>>Because he didn’t want to walk in his sleep!

  • How can you go without sleep for seven days and not be tired? >>>>>>>Sleep at night!