Backpack safety important to back-to-school
Have you ever watched children getting off the bus to begin their day at school? If you have, you probably noticed that most of the children were hauling heavy back packs which caused them to twist and turn and lean over in an unusual position as they struggled to their classroom.
August 8, 2008
Retailers ramp up promotions for back-to-school
NEW YORK -- Retailers preparing for a difficult back-to-school season are getting creative in their attempts to entice shoppers into the stores -- aggressively introducing new products, slashing prices and amping up marketing in the battle for parents' bucks.
August 8, 2008
Pre-kindergarten program space available
Pre-kindergarten is a voluntary, half-day program offered to the community, with spaces still available at many elementary sites. Students must be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1. Morning sessions are 8-10:30 a.
Open House for Norman High School will be 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Aug. 26. Parents are encouraged to follow their student's class schedule and meet their teachers. There will be a freshman orientation meeting for parents in the library 8-9 p.
Dr. Bob Neel, director of transportation, is coming to Norman from Elizabeth, Colo., where he served as superintendent of Elizabeth C-1 School District since August 2006.
August 8, 2008
Norman Public Schools graduation requirements explained
The State of Oklahoma requires all students to complete a required course of study equal to 23 credits before graduating from high school. Fifteen of the credits must be attained in science, math, language arts, social studies and the arts.
August 8, 2008
Elementary back-to-school night
Back-to-school night is an annual event in Norman and will be held at all elementary schools 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 18. This event gives students and their parents the opportunity to visit their classroom, meet the teacher and get acquainted with other students who will be in their class for this school year.
Meal service begins Aug. 20 in all schools. Breakfast and lunch will be served at Adams, Cleveland, Eisenhower, Jackson, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lakeview, Lincoln, Madison, Monroe, Truman, Washington, Wilson, Alcott, Irving, Longfellow, Whittier, Dimensions Academy, Norman High School and Norman North High School.
August 8, 2008
Dimensions Academy enrollment available
Dimensions Academy assists students in becoming positive, contributing members of their families, schools and communities by maintaining high academic standards, teaching basic life skills, nurturing individual talents, developing strong student-teacher relationships and building dynamic community partnerships.
August 8, 2008
Attention all incoming fresmen
Norman North High School will host all incoming freshmen orientation Monday at Performing Arts Center on the Norman North Campus.
Students whose last names start with the letters A-L can attend from 8-11 a.
