Norris Elementary

Thanks to Mr. James Cadwell for coming to present on the Native American culture and keeping the students so engaged and asking such great questions through the presentation. Great day to be an Eagle!!

Thanks to Tia for coaching the 4th/5th Basketball this year.

The outdoor spring concert at Norris on Wednesday, May 3

Last of Basketball Pics

More 4th/5th Basketball pics

• Sports rally day is this Thursday, May 4 in White River. The students in grades 3-5 will be having rally day in the morning. These students in grades 3-5 will be taken by the teachers to White River after breakfast and then will compete starting at 9:00am. The students in grades 3-5 will compete at the track/football field complex. The students in grades 3-5 will be done competing around 11:30 and can be checked out by parent/guardians if you so desire. The students in grades 3-5 will then eat in White River and have recess before returning to Norris for the afternoon. If a parent checks their child out, they will not be counted absent for the afternoon. • The students in grades K-2 will be in class in Norris until 10:30, at this time they will be bussed to White River for lunch and recess. The students in grades K-2 will then be taken to the track/football field complex for their sports rally competition starting at 12:30pm. K-2 students will be done at a little after 3:00pm so parents can check their child out then or they will be riding the Norris bus from town home along with the teachers. Therefore, the K-2 students will arrive home a little later than usual. Students may be signed out with Ms. Trumbo or Mrs. O’Brien in the morning and with Mr. Carda or Mrs. Ferguson in the afternoon. If you have any questions on the above upcoming activities, please call the school.

Don't forget the concert on the steps of Norris Elementary at 2:00pm today (Wednesday, May 3)

• A reminder to all parent/guardians of the Norris Elementary Concert on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, which is this Wednesday at 2:00pm. The concert will be held in the front of the school, as long as mother nature works with us. The students will spend most of the morning practicing and preparing for the event. We look forward to seeing you all, and you are welcome to bring your lawn chair, otherwise we will have some chairs available as well.

4th/5th BB Pics from April 25

4th/5th Basketball pics from April 25 (the last game)

Parents/Guardians: A reminder that tonight is the last parent/teacher conference of the year. Stop in at your assigned time and see how your child(ren)'s year went and also be eligible for a door prize. We are giving away 12 door prize boxes or bags tonight. Remember conferences run from 4:00-8:00pm so if you need a ride to the conferences please call and we will pick you up so that you can meet with your teacher(s) at your assigned time. Thanks Mr. Sieh

The last 4th/5th basketball game is tonight in White River starting at 4:15pm.

Parent/Guardian of 4th/5th Basketball Players, The make-up game from April 6 is tonight in White River starting at 4:15pm. The last and final game is tomorrow (Tuesday, April 25) and is moved to White River as well. The student athletes will be leaving school at 3:15pm both days.

Parents/Guardians: Please make sure your child(ren) are to school on time on Friday, April 14, as we will be loading the bus at 8:10am to ride to White River for the Academic Rally day. The students will eat in White River and then be bussed back to Norris for the Oral Competition piece in their rooms at 2:00pm.

A reminder to all 4th/5th grade basketball player parent/guardians that tomorrow on Thursday, April 13, there will be games at the Norris gym starting at 4:15pm. There will be 3 games with the first at 4:15, 2nd at 5:00, and the final game at 5:45. There will be concessions available. A list of when your child plays will be sent home today with your child so you can make sure your here when they play since it will be a full house in the gym.

Good morning Parents/Guardians of Norris students: A reminder that tonight is the 3rd and final Parent Guidance.org mental health series. The title of tonight's program is "Helping Your Child Succeed- Three Parenting Styles." The program will begin at 6:00pm with a meal of Chicken fajitas with assorted fixings, black beans, cucumbers and celery, and strawberry cups. The program will begin at 6:30pm and each attendee will be eligible for drawing for door prizes. Hope to see many of you here and have a great day and enjoy the warm weather.

Today (Tuesday, March 14, 2023), the Norris 4th and 5th grade students will go to White River at 2:00pm to attend the pep rally for the Boys Basketball team. The students will ride the big bus home from White River as part of the transition to middle school plan. Therefore, the children will be getting home a little later than usual. If you have any questions, please call the school at (605) 462-6455. Mr. Sieh, Principal

Parents/Guardians: Please plan to attend our 2nd Mental Health Series at the Norris School on Wednesday, February 15 starting at 6:00pm with Super Nachos in the Cafeteria and the presentation at 6:30pm or you can join via zoom at home by registering at https://cookcenter.info/WhiteRIverFeb15 The session deals with Everyday Happiness. Learn to develop happiness within your daily routine. The course was created by Brett Williams, LMFT. In this session, learn how to create change by developing positive thinking patterns. Session topics include: 1. Understanding the brain and change 2. What makes you? 3. What forms negative and positive patterns 4. Four steps to everyday happiness There will be a drawing for door prizes for all people in attendance at Norris and White RIver. Anyone needing a ride, please let the school know by 12:00pm tomorrow so that we can plan accordingly for pickup. Thanks and hope to see you tomorrow. Brian Sieh, Principal

The door prize winners for parent/teacher conferences held last night are as follows: Angel Catch the Bear, Tracy Catch the Bear, Deloris Ferguson, and Crystal Charging Hawk. Thanks to all the parent/guardians that showed up and got to hear about your child(ren) and also helped with giving guidance to help the teacher help your child grow and prosper in their education.

Due to the forecasted high winds and possible snow tomorrow (Thursday, February 9), the 3rd-5th grade field trip to Pierre will be postponed until Thursday, February 23.