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Norris learners are taking their education to new heights—beyond the classroom walls! Today, some of our learners visited the Milwaukee Zoo to gather information for their animal projects and observe the animals up close in environments that reflect their natural habitats.
Make sure to join us at our T3 Learner Showcase to see these projects on display!
It was a goat day at Norris Academy! 🐐☀️
Our learners had an amazing afternoon spending time with some friendly goats—laughter, curiosity, and connection were in full swing. Moments like these are what experiential learning is all about!
Shout Out to Norris School District – Featured by the Aurora Institute!
We’re thrilled to see Norris School District recognized by the Aurora Institute: A New Dawn for Every Learner blog series! 🎉 This spotlight highlights the incredible work happening at Norris to bring competency-based learning to life — truly meeting each learner where they are and helping them move confidently to their next best place.
This recognition is a powerful reflection of the dedication, innovation, and heart that the entire Norris team brings to their work every day. We are incredibly proud of how we’re helping to lead the way toward more personalized, meaningful, and future-ready education.
Check out the full blog from Aurora to learn more about how Norris is transforming learning for every learner!
https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/competency-based-learning-emphasizing-life-skills-reflection-and-proficiency/
Ready to partner with an innovative and thriving community? We’re excited to connect with future collaborators and create something amazing together! Need more info about the Norris School District? We’re here to help. Reach out to us TODAY and let’s make a difference!
🌟 Teacher Appreciation in Action! 🍎✨
This week, our learners took time to recognize and celebrate the incredible staff of the Norris School District for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Learners wrote thank-you notes—honoring those who have motivated, challenged, or helped them—and prepared breakfast to show gratitude and empathy.
From handwritten messages to thoughtful acts of kindness, their gestures reminded us just how powerful gratitude can be in building meaningful connections.
Thank you to our amazing staff for all that you do—you make a lasting impact every single day! 🙌
Mark your calendar! 🎉 You're invited to join us for our Trimester 3 Learner Showcase. We’re excited to celebrate and share our learners’ incredible talents and interests with you!
Today, our learners wrapped up their Civil War unit with a trip to the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, WI! 🇺🇸 Throughout the unit, they explored everything from the food soldiers ate to the uniforms they wore and the regions they lived in—and so much more. These hands-on experience brought history to life in the best way!
Get ready to unleash your inner hero—tomorrow is Superhero Day! 🦸♀️🦸♂️ Join us in celebrating our April Spirit Day by dressing up as a superhero. Just a reminder: full face masks and toy weapons aren’t permitted at school, so please leave those at home.
The chicks have arrived at Norris! 🐣 While we’re still waiting on a few more to make their debut, the excitement is real as we welcome our newest little friends to the Norris School District!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Stacy Klein, the newest member of the Norris School District! Stacy is joining us as a Learning Design Specialist for our Learn MKE Learning Hubs and NAVS. She brings incredible energy, a strong growth mindset, and a passion for innovation—ready to hit the ground running. Stacy is excited to help carry forward our mission and vision, and we’re thrilled to have her on the team!
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Super Hero Spirit Day is THIS Friday! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
Grab your capes, eye masks (NO full face mask permitted), and superhero swag—it’s time to show off your super spirit! Whether you're repping a classic hero or creating your own, we can't wait to see our school community power up in style! 💥💫
Lost & Found Clean-Out! It’s that time again...Have your learner stop by the front foyer tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th, to check the Lost & Found for any missing items! Anything left behind will be donated—so be sure to take a look!
Thanks for your continued encouragement and support!
Reminder: There will be no in-person instruction for learners on Friday, April 18.
🍽️ Civil War Food Experience!
As part of our Civil War studies, the learners got a real taste of history! They made and sampled foods that soldiers would have eaten during the Civil War — including hardtack, Civil War beans (baked beans), molasses cookies, and jerky. It was a hands-on way to connect with the past!
🐣 Chick Update!
We candled the eggs yesterday and have some exciting news — all 12 are fertilized and developing just as they should! If everything stays on track, we’ll be welcoming a dozen fluffy baby chicks to the science room in exactly 14 days. Stay tuned for more updates!
Mark your calendars for the Spring Art Gala at the Mukwonago Community Library! 🎨✨ Come celebrate the incredible talents of our learners, as they showcase their creativity through various forms of art. You won’t want to miss it!
💥🔬 Science in Action! 🔬💥 Ready for some chemistry magic? Sylvia and Christian watched as aluminum foil takes on copper chloride in a single replacement reaction! 💨✨ Aluminum replaces copper, and before their eyes, elemental copper is formed! It was a thrilling experiment that shows the power of chemical reactions!
🚨 Exciting news!🚨 Iyshon and James are making moves with their brand OMB - My Brothers Only! They’ve created a business plan to produce a custom sweatshirt design and brought it to life using Cricut Design Space. This is just their demo product, and they’re planning to roll out even more items soon! Get ready to rock your own OMB gear... coming soon!
