Norris School District

After completing the shop safety quiz, learners worked with Scott, our Facilities Manager, on various wood projects, including wood-burned artwork and building a display frame for achievements. We are excited to see what other curiosities these learners will explore in the shop!

We’re excited to share that we were part of a new multi-case research study led by Education Reimagined, exploring how learner-centered education supports young people with learning differences. The series highlights how inclusion, responsiveness, and alignment can make a meaningful difference for every learner.

Alongside other education professionals, we collaborated as practitioner-researchers to uncover how starting with each learner’s strengths, needs, and interests can transform outcomes for young people.

You can explore the first phase of the series here: https://education-reimagined.org/learning-differences/

Featured publications:
-Research Overview: A Collaborative Multi-Case Study of Learner-Centered Education and Learning Differences
Navigating Policies and Conditions: Supporting Youth with Learning Differences in Learner-Centered Environments
-Addressing Specific Learning Differences Through Learner-Centered Education: Evidence from Practice and Literature

More findings from this series will be released in early 2026—stay tuned!

#LearnerCentered #Education #LearningDifferences #Research

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The clock is ticking on our Norris Spirit Wear FLASH SALE! This is your last chance to grab your apparel before spring. Make sure your orders are in by Thursday!
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Here’s the scoop on what’s happening at Norris in this month’s edition of Norris News!
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Today’s outdoor adventure started with a hunt for grubs 🐛 (baby bugs, thanks for the tip, Katie!), but when they proved tricky to find, we switched to digging for worms—adding about 25 new wriggly friends to our worm farm! We also got a little scientific, using magnets to collect roughly 20g of particulate iron from the soil. Science and nature, all in one afternoon! 🔬🌿

We’re excited to kick off our Staff of the Week celebrations! 🎉
Each week, we’ll recognize one team member for their outstanding contributions.
This week, we’re thrilled to celebrate Ryan — thank you for all that you do! 👏

Our learners took advantage of the beautiful fall weather this afternoon by getting outside and lending a hand with some leaf raking! 🍁☀️
Moments like these remind us that learning happens everywhere — through teamwork, service, and connection with our community. 💪💚

Halloween is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to see all our learners and staff in their costumes! Please remember: masks are not allowed, and all costumes must be school-appropriate, including no props or weapons.

🎉 We’re so excited to welcome everyone to our Trimester 1 Learner Showcase!
Join us on Friday, November 21 at 12:00 PM to celebrate our learners’ hard work and accomplishments this trimester.
Our learners have been working hard and can’t wait to share their presentations, projects, and talents with you!

🎃 Camp Timber-lee generously donated 32 pumpkins for our learners to carve for the annual East Troy Pumpkin Walk this Saturday, October 25, from 5–9 PM.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Go check it out! https://www.timber-lee.com/pumpkin-walk
Our learners are also experimenting with different pumpkin seed flavors — including chili pepper, garlic, cinnamon sugar, Lawry’s salt, and more — using the seeds from the pumpkins they carved.

You still have time to order your 2025–2026 Norris Spirit Wear — but the clock is ticking!
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🎉 Show Your School Spirit! 🎉
Now’s your chance to order your ’25 Norris Spirit Wear! The online store is OPEN. Hurry—store closes November 2nd. Orders will be ready around November 19th.

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Outdoor Education Week continues on! 🌳 The tree in this photo marks the spot for our first tree-identification trail sign—a majestic oak standing nearly 100 feet tall and likely over a century old! Learners are already brainstorming ways to calculate its exact height (hello, math and trigonometry in action!). Exciting things are happening outdoors at Norris! 🍂

Outdoor Education Week continues! It was a fantastic day of hands-on learning and teamwork as learners and staff worked together to clear trails on our beautiful campus.

The early bird gets the worm… or in Julian’s case, a BIG fish! Learners spent the morning fishing at the pond during their science lab. Check out the monster fish Julian caught!

It was extra cheesy in the halls today during our annual Grilled Cheese Competition! Learners and staff teamed up to battle it out for this year’s Grilled Cheese Champion title. 🧀🥪

It’s been an exciting week in the Norris School District with Gravity’s film crew on campus capturing our story and showcasing our learners’ educational journeys! The crew has been incredible—providing learners with hands-on experiences and a glimpse into their world. What an unforgettable experience for everyone involved! We will be anxiously awaiting the final product!

Day two of conquering fears and elevating education on the high ropes! 🙌 Learners built confidence while cheering each other on. We can’t wait to wrap up Adventure Education week with the “Leap of Faith” on Friday—stay tuned!

Learners explored the sweet science of cotton candy while making their own tasty treats! One learner summed it up best: “Making cotton candy is so easy—and so good!” We couldn't agree more!