2018-2019 Calendar
2018-2019 Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Daily Schedule
Daily Announcements
Bond Construction - Spring Update
Athletics/Activities Calendar
Attendance/Asistencia: 531-299-7896
Main Office/Oficina Principal: 531-299-2500 Fax: 531-299-2518 If calling before 7:00 A.M., please dial 531-299-8318.
OPS has instituted the first OPS SAFE Schools Hotline to provide an additional layer of support to our students and families.
· OPS SAFE Schools Hotline - (531) 299-SAFE (7233)
· Free/Anonymous/Available - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
· Callers will speak with a trained Boys Town National Hotline counselor for help with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, bullying, relationship issues, violence or to report a concern.
August
15 First Day of School for 6th & 7th Graders
16 First Day of School for 8th Graders
September
3 Labor Day-No School
14 Teacher Prep Day-No School
October
18 Student Led Conferences
19 End of First Quarter-No School
22 Second Quarter Begins
November
21 Teacher Prep Day-No School
22-23 Thanksgiving Break
December
21 Second Quarter Ends
24 First Day of Winter Break
**Winter Break Dec 24-Jan 3**
January
4 Teacher Prep Day-No School
7 Third Quarter Begins
21 Martin Luther King Day-No School
February
7 Student Led Conferences
8 Teacher Prep Day-No School
18 President's Day-No School
March
8 Third Quarter Ends
11-15 Spring Break
18 Fourth Quarter Begins
April
11 Professional Development-No School
12 Teacher Prep Day-No School
May
22 Fourth Quarter Ends-Last Day of School
FIRST SEMESTER - FALL 2018 Students' classroom assignments will be included in the back-to-school letter that should arrive at your home a week prior to the start of the new school year. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7:40 a.m. Students may be dropped-off and picked-up on Marinda Street once school resumes. I would like to take this time to thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the renovation process. if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me (531) 299-2500. Sincerely, Carrie Mohr, Principal
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PRIMER SEMESTRE - OTOÑO 2018 Las tareas de los estudiantes se incluirán en la carta de regreso a la escuela que debe llegar a su hogar una semana antes del inicio del nuevo año escolar. Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 15 de agosto a las 7:40 a.m. Los estudiantes pueden ser dejados y recogidos en la calle Marinda una vez que se reanude la escuela. Me gustaría aprovechar este momento para agradecerle su paciencia y comprensión durante todo el proceso de renovación. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en llamarme al (531) 299-2500.
Sinceramente, Dra. Carrie Mohr, Directora Escuela Secundaria Norris
NORRIS BELL SCHEDULE 2018-2019
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria 7:00-7:32 Halls open to lockers 7:32
P.E./Music Schedule
Norris School Improvement Plan
George W. Norris Middle School believes that all children can learn. We promote high expectations, academic excellence and personal growth and responsibility while continually striving for a safe learning environment for students, staff and community.
Success, achievement, respect. It's a Redbird thing!
Schoolwide Goal: To achieve positive growth in student achievement and school climate for all stakeholders. Goal Area: 1) English Language Arts 2) Math 3) Science 4) Student and Staff Culture 5) Clear and Compelling Direction 6) Wellness 1. English Language Arts Focus Skills: Vocabulary and Comprehension Measurable Objective: Students will apply skills and strategies to be active, purposeful, thoughtful, and competent readers, writers, listeners, and speakers across the content areas as evidenced by multiple data points. 2. Math Focus Skills: Number Sense Measurable Objective: Increase the number of students meeting or exceeding MAP growth and proficiency goals by 3% and decrease the achievement gap in subgroups by 3%. 3. Science Focus Skill: Inquiry Measurable Objective: Increase the number of students meeting or exceeding MAP growth and proficiency goals by 3% and decrease the achievement gap in subgroups by 3%. 4. Student and Staff Culture Focus Skill: Positive and Staff Interactions Measurable Objective: Increase positive student and staff interactions along with instructional time as measured by School Climate Survey, School Referral Data, School BIST data, and Positive Behavior Recognition Data.
5. Clear and Compelling Direction Focus Skill: Core Beliefs and Values Measurable Objective: All stakeholders will engage in a systemic and comprehensive process to establish and communicate a shared commitment to core beliefs, core values, vision, and mission to ensure every student success which includes meeting the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of each student. 6. Wellness Focus Skills: Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Physical Activity Measurable Objective: Increase nutrition education on a school-wide level as well as incorporate team building and wellness activities on a weekly basis.
School and community events that take place at Norris Middle School can be found on our building calendar. 2017-2018 Bulding Calendar
Please check the Daily Announcements tab for Activities for the Week.
The start time for all OPS Middle School Athletic Events are 3:30 pm. We ask that all parents, families, and friends support their athlete from the bleacher area reserved for spectators. The cost of admission for OPS Middle School contests is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for school aged children. OPS Sponsored Tournaments are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for school aged children. Thank you for your support for Redbird Athletics.
We would like to invite students and families to our orientation to be held on Monday, August 6 from 3-8 p.m., and Tuesday, August 7 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Students and families should attend one of the two days and should bring their orientation packet received in the mail with forms completed. Students will be able to turn in necessary paperwork, receive their schedule, and learn about activities and events for the 2018-2019 school year, as well as walk through the halls of our newly renovated building. Students and families should enter the building on the north side and proceed to the gym. Additionally, the first day of school for 6th and 7th grade students will be Wednesday, August 15, 2018. The first day for all students will be Thursday, August 16. Students will report to Redbird Block first on both of these days. Please contact the main office at 531-299-2500 with any questions. Thank you.
Nos gustaría invitar a los estudiantes y sus familias a la orientación el lunes 6 de agosto de las 3-8 de la tarde, o el martes 7 de agosto de las 10 de la mañana hasta la 1 de la tarde. Los estudiantes y sus familias deben presentarse en un día de la orientación y deben llegar con los formularios completos que reciben en el correo. Los estudiantes van a entregar los formularios, recibir su horario y aprender sobre actividades y eventos para el año escolar y también caminar por la escuela. Los estudiantes y sus familias deben entrar al norte de la escuela para la orientación y ir al gimnasio. También, el primer día de clases para los estudiantes en el grado 6 y 7 será el miércoles, 15 de agosto. El primer día para todos los estudiantes será el jueves 16 de agosto. Los estudiantes se presentarán en la clase de Redbird Block primero esos días. Favor de hablar con la oficina principal con cualquier pregunta al 531-299-2500. Gracias.