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Dear Parents and Guardians:
A p r i l / M a y, 2 0 1 1 I really can’t believe that this
is the last newsletter for the
2010-2011 school year.
However, as I look at the
calendar and see April 1st,
reality sets in and looking back over the past eight months, I realize how
much our kids and staff have accomplished this year. Being in a new
building and successfully navigating the district grade reconfiguration
IMPORTANT DATES makes me truly proud of our staff and students. Although much has
4/4 8th Grade Registration Meeting, been accomplished, we have plenty of work yet to do and we will finish
JH Auditorium 7:00 p.m. the year strong and focused. Listed below are a few other things I want
you to be aware of as we finish the year:
4/7 7th Grade Registration Meeting, •Kudos: Thanks to all of you again for your support of your
JH Auditorium 7:00 p.m. students and our school system. Norfolk is blessed to have such
4/9 8:00 a.m. — Middle and Junior dedicated and compassionate educators that work hard
High Instrumental Music Festival everyday to help kids find success.
4/14 JH Spring Dance 7:00—9:30 p.m. •Testing: We recently completed our MAP assessments and the
kids did very well overall. We are currently in the process of taking
4/15 No School—K-12 Students/Staff our state assessments (NeSA) in reading, math, and science. The
4/20 No School results of these assessments ultimately determine our rankings
for the State Report Card and it is critical for our students to do
4/21 No School—Spring Break their very best. Our kids have set and met personal target goals
4/22 No School—Spring Break for each assessment and they are proud of their accomplishments.
We appreciate your help in preparing your students to focus and
4/25 No School—Spring Break take full advantage of these opportunities to showcase their
5/4 7th Grade Life Management academic potential.
Guest Day •Dress Code: As spring approaches, students often want to “alter”
their school attire and begin wearing “summer type” clothing.
5/5 11:30 Dismissal Norfolk Junior Please reiterate to your child that having a standard dress code
High Track Invitational helps reduce educational disruptions and that dressing for school is
5/15 NHS Commencement at not the same as going to the beach or the carnival. Thank you for
Memorial Field your assistance and understanding in this area. More specific
information about certain elements of the student dress code are
5/22 JH Awards — Johnny Carson
Theater 7:00 p.m. listed later in this newsletter.
•Student Registration: Please remember to attend our student
5/24 11:30 a.m.— K-12 Dismissal registration nights coming up in April. These nights are an important
way to get a “head start” on next year. It is critical for students and
Spring is when you feel like parents to attend if possible and we look forward to seeing you at
these events.
whistling even with •Immunizations: Please be aware that there are immunization
a shoe full of slush. changes beginning next year. A second does of the varicella vaccine
(chicken pox) or written documentation of the disease will now be
~ Doug Larson required for all students K-12 .
If you have additional questions about anything, please call the school
office at 644-2516.
Thanks and have a great rest of the school year.
—Mr. Hart
4 inch inseam
Shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers are not permissible. Flip-flops and
sandals are acceptable as long as they are not a safety hazard. Proper footwear “Some succeed
must be worn for physical education classes.
Clothing usually worn as undergarments cannot be worn as outer garments;
because they are
(specifically boxer shorts) and will not be permitted. destined to, but most
Clothing with holes, slashes, or cuts will not be permitted unless it is appropriate succeed because they are
and modest and must follow the 4 inch inseam rule. determined to.”
Saggy pants or shorts are not permitted. Waistbands must be worn at the waists.
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The winner of the Madison County Spelling Bee this year was Marshall DeFor. The runner-up
county champion was Amyra Qattea. Marshall advanced to compete in the Midwest Regional
Spelling Bee in Omaha on March 12 and placed 12 th among 90 finalists from Iowa and
Nebraska. Good job, Marshall and Amyra!
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When: April 14
Time: 7:00—9:30 p.m.
Where: Junior High Gym
Guidelines:
Only students from NJHS will be allowed.
Students must have their current student ID cards with them to enter
the dance.
All students will use the breathalyzer prior to entrance.
Once students leave, they cannot come back.
Students must wear non skid-making shoes.
Purses, coats, and other personal items will be checked in at the coat
room.
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Aaron Gnirk, & Devin Bobeldyke
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YEARBOOKS...
All presold yearbooks will be distributed during the last
week of school. This is contingent upon the arrival of
the yearbooks to the school by that time. Yearbooks
will be for students who have already purchased one.
After those are handed out, if we have any extras, those
will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
MAY 24th
11:30 Dismissal
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SUMMER!
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