2018-2019 Calendar
2018-2019 Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Daily Schedule
Daily Announcements
Athletics/Activities Calendar
Student Appreciation Week
Attendance/Asistencia: 531-299-2708
Main Office/Oficina Principal: 531-299-2500 Fax: 531-299-2518 If calling before 7:00 A.M., please dial 531-299-8318.
OPS Open Community Meetings-April 16, 22, & 23
Open Community meetings for proposed boundary changes needed to accommodate the opening of five new schools.
Additional Information
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iPads-Multiple Dates
Attention Norris Students and Families:
If you have not received your iPad yet we are providing opportunities for you to receive it! Parents and families will be able to complete necessary paperwork and pay the $20 for insurance (cash or check only) on Tuesdays.
Please contact the school at 531-299-2500 for additional information. Thank you!
Family Math Night-Multiple Dates
OPS is excited to offer family math nights! These events give parents the chance to see first-hand what their students are learning in math class. Click on the flyers below for more information.
Parent Math Night
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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
George W. Norris
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
“A” Day
· Menu for Today: Lunch: Pork Tenderloin on a Bun or Asian Crispy Chicken Salad or Pepperoni Calzone with Pizza Sauce Sandwich: Turkey & American Ciabatta Salad: Smoked Turkey & American Cheese
· Menu for Tomorrow: Breakfast: French Toast Bites Lunch: Hamburger or Cheeseburger on a Bun or Creamed Turkey Sandwich: Classic Salad: Turkey Deli & Mozzarella
· Students with activities during Redbird Block are asked to wait until an announcement is made to move to their activities.
· Native Voices will meet today after RBB announcements.
· There is a Partnership 4 Kids 8th grade meeting after school today. Please meet in your room.
· Student Council and GSA will all be meeting in the library after school tomorrow! See you all there!
· Attention Norris Community-
Our area has been greatly affected by floods, and Redbird Nation is ready to help. Redbird Blocks will be collecting money to go to the American Red Cross starting tomorrow (Thursday, March 21) through next Friday, March 29. Money will be counted each day, and the RBB that donates the most money at each grade level will win a cupcake party for their RBB. Let's help out our community and those in need during this time!
· Attention students-state testing is just around the corner! 7th and 8th grade students will take NSCAS testing on March 26 and 27, and 6th graders will test April 16 and 17. Students are reminded to bring their iPads completely charged on these days! We want you to show what you know and do your best, so teachers will be working to provide a secure and testing environment. Redbirds Rock NSCAS!
· Student Appreciation Week will take place March 25-29.
Monday-Strive for 95 Party during RBB
Tuesday and Wednesday-appropriate use of student cell phones and earbuds during lunch time in cafeteria only
Thursday-Student selected music played during passing periods
Friday-Prizes all day!
· Our attendance goal here at Norris is “Strive for 95.” That means that each student achieves 95% daily attendance! We want you here every day and are glad you are here! Keep striving for 95!
Success, Achievement, and Respect
It’s a Redbird Thing
GO REDBIRDS!!!
Norris Quarterly
Each quarter Norris will be creating a newsletter to highlight the fun and exciting things happening at our school! Click the link below to access edition 1 and 2.
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Norris Middle School prepares all students for their future by providing a safe, caring and diverse school environment that maintains high expectations, academic excellence, and respect for all.
Success, achievement, respect. It's a Redbird thing!
Norris School Improvement Plan-Detailed
Norris School Improvement Plan-Summarized
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.
Students-please use this link to vote for passing period music for Student Appreciation Week!
Vote Here!