Volume 14, Issue 5 January 4, 2017

Frances Norton Elementary School

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January 10 STAAR Simulation Writing 4th

12 Spelling Bee 3:15pm (MPR)

16 Holiday; Staff Development

17 PTA Meeting, Robotics Demo

31 STAAR Simulation Math 5th

February 1 STAAR Simulation Reading 5th

20 Holiday; Staff Development

21 STAAR Simulation Math 3rd, 4th, 6th

22 STAAR Simulation Reading 3rd, 4th, 6th

23 STAAR Simulation Science 5th

24, 27-28 Spring Book Fair (MPR)

25 Allen Eagle Fun Run

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations of hats, scarves, and mittens! Norton families are the best!

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College/Career Week will be highlighted during the week of January 23rd-January 27th in every school in Allen. Please see the schedule of activities/dress-up days for that week. It’s a great week to have conversations with your child(ren) about what they dream of doing and how to achieve their dreams!

January 23rd-27th Monday-“Hats off to College” – Wear your favorite college hat. Teachers will put their own college’s banner or sign outside their doors. Tuesday – “My Future is BRIGHT!” – Wear bright colors and sunglasses. Wednesday – “Career Day” – Dress up as the career you want to be when you grow up! Thursday – “College Suits Me to a “T” ” - Wear your favorite college t-shirt. Friday—Allen Spirit Wear Day

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From the Attendance Clerk: On the day a student is absent; the parent/guardian should call the school and report the absence before 9:00 AM. Upon returning to school, the parent must provide a signed note with a brief description for the absence and the date(s) of the absence. Faxed notes or attachments to an email may be accepted if they contain all required information including the parent/guardian signature. Please remember to cc our Attendance Clerk, Kathryn_stone@allenisd.org. After 3 school days the absence will be considered unexcused if a note has not been received by the school office. A doctor’s note is required if your child is absent in excess of 5 school days. Please refer to the 2016-2017 Allen ISD Student Handbook for more information regarding attendance. Thank you!

Congratulations!

The following students were the top two spellers (or tied for one of the top two spots) in their classes in November 14th written qualifying tests. These students will have the opportunity to participate in the Norton Spelling Bee on January 12, 2017. the winner of the Norton Spelling Bee will advance to the

Collin County Spelling Bee in February.

Mikkah Heeren Abhinav Murthy Rashid Ahmad Grace Glotzbach Jai Ahuja Nithin Raj

Christina Jansen Breanna Perez Aman Ayamkudi Joey Kim Lindsey Kim Abha Shirolkar

Shreyas Kale Aidan Shipchandler Travis Beach Trey Linscott Issac Ko Saanvi Tyagi

Jacob Ko Drew Staehling William Cracknell Maya Studdard Khoi Pham Samuel Xu Rui Zhu

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Week of November 18 K: Grayson Alfred-Jackson, Ryan Herbig, Collin Oswald, Eden Asbill; 1st: Jenna Rodriguez, Max Neuf, Tess Mancin, Shilpi Purohit; 2nd: Isabelle Trevathan, Julianne Trotter, Kate Hernandez, Grant Staehling; 3rd: Addi Mason, Scarlet Hornberger, Ian Wielgus; 4th: Lina Shen, Vika Cox, Shreyas Kale, Liam McGuire; 5th: Persephone Sifford, Rachael Gadd, Maya Studdard, Danni Madole; 6th: Claudia Kim, Michael Oake, Ryan Kirkhart, Nathan Tran

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Week of November 11 K: Leah McCawley, Avery Parsons, Juliet Housley, Elina Huynh; 1st: Liam Gerber, Ramsey Kirkhart, Diya Ayamkudi, Gabby Williams; 2nd: Mia Choi, Luke Parker, Rylan Ray, Carlos Busso; 3rd: Kaden McAllister, Chayse Cadieux, Elise Neighbour; 4th: Erica-Renee Sowards, Harrison Keys, Rick Yeh, Maggie Nesin; 5th: Cooper Sorensen, Dylan Christensen, Nina Nguyen, Nathan Yee; 6th: Myles Gore, Violet Santillanes, Maddison Richardson, Aden Richey

Week of November 4 K: Mark Eduard Bruderer, Collin Islas, Aariz Hossain, Aayush Kamath; 1st: Kevin Chen, Xavier Zimmerman, Chloe Copeland, Cylas Siciliano; 2nd: Avery Latimer, Elijah Abola, Bryce Klindera, Davis Wilson; 3rd: Ethan Wallraven, Shira Kovach, Brody McGuire; 4th: Jenae Thrower, Nahum Kassa, Avery Hickman, Natalia Busso; 5th: Angela Alleman, Sarina Villa Cuellar, Savana Tweet, Aman Ayumkudi; 6th: Abha Shirolkar, Brennan Cooper, Amanda Brown, Alex Loftus

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Allen Eagle Run - Saturday, February 25th, 2017 Families can enjoy the Fun Run/Walk or a 5K Run, and afterwards enjoy the festival-like sponsor area with samples and activities. Now in our 9th year, the Eagle Run is expected to host a crowd of over 3,000 participants at Eagle Stadium! The start/finish and all activities will be held outside Eagle Stadium in the East (visitor) parking lot. Early online registration (http://www.alleneaglerun.org/) is now open! All registered runners will receive a blue t-shirt with the Allen Eagle Run logo printed on the front. After February 3rd, sizes may be limited, so sign-up early! $20 Online until midnight February 3rd $25 Online from February 4th through February 23rd (closes at midnight on February 23rd) $30 Race Day (starting at 7 am at Registration Booth) We also offer a Sleep-in option for the Run. Sleep-in registration allows individuals to donate to the Foundation For Allen Schools WITHOUT HAVING TO WAKE UP EARLY and participate in the Allen Eagle Run. The really cool part is that you get the t-shirt and the goody bag just like the rest of the participants. This is a great way to help Norton meet our goal of 160 participants. When we hit our goal, Mrs. DeLeon gets duct taped to a cafeteria table, and all Norton classes get to have lunch outside on a lovely day later this Spring. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted. Entry fees are non-refundable, including in the event of inclement weather -- your entry fee will be considered a donation to the Foundation.

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Stay Informed at Norton

1120 Newport Drive Allen TX 75013

Phone: 972-396-6918

Fax: 972-396-396-6923

Today, I will be a knight in shining armor, I will do more than I have to,

I will treat others the way I want to be treated and I will be the best I can be.

Frances Norton Elementary School

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