Ready for playoff football this weekend? 🏈 📣 A reminder of our Event Safety Guidelines for the benefit of all Tigers and Timberwolves fans: https://www.normanpublicschools.org/o/nps/page/athletics

Remember to get plenty of rest! Good sleep habits are connected to better physical and mental health. Children and teenagers need more sleep than adults do. General guidelines: 💤ages 3-12: 10-12 hours each day 💤ages 13-17: about nine hours each day #NPSMentalHealthMonday

On Veterans Day, we come together to recognize and thank the courageous men and women who have served in our nation’s military. Your service and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we cherish. NPS proudly honors all veterans within our community.

Happy STEM Day! 🚀🔬 A day to celebrate how our students are 'building' knowledge, 'engineering' fun, and 'calculating' their path to success! 🧠💡

You will not want to miss out on the info in this week's Dragon Days Newsletter! Info about the Veteran's Day assembly, Family Fun Night, Thanksgiving meal, and winter shirt orders are included! https://secure.smore.com/n/49hwku

You are welcome to join us for our Veteran's Day assembly on Monday, Nov 11 at 7:55 AM! If you have a photo of your veteran family member that you would like included in our slide show, please email it to abbieg@normanps.org by Friday at 3:00 PM.

Tonight is Chili's Night! If you show this flyer at the restaurant, Jefferson will get back 15% of the sales!

NPS celebrates and honors the rich histories, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native Americans. This month is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and appreciate the vibrant traditions and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Let’s come together to recognize the important role Native Americans have played in shaping our nation and community.

Talking to your kids about substance abuse use can be intimidating. The Talk They Hear You app can help. The app shows parents how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with their kids about alcohol and other drugs. It also equips them with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to start and continue these conversations as their kids get older! #NPSMentalHealthMonday

Start Strong, Finish Strong 💪 Regular attendance sets the foundation for a successful school year.

GOOD LUCK AT STATE! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The NHS Boys and Girls teams and three NNHS individuals will compete at the State Cross Country Meet tomorrow! We’re #NPSProud of your hard work and dedication. Bring your best and make us proud! 💪

🎃👻 What do you get when Norman North's Homecoming is the same week as Halloween? A frightfully fun Homecoming Parade! The Timberwolves brought the Halloween spirit with amazing costumes and creative floats. Thanks to everyone who came out to support and make this event a spooky success! Keep the spirit going at the football game Friday night at Harve Collins! 🧙‍♀️🏈🎉

Mental illness-related costumes and decorations have long been part of Halloween. Imagine how these could make someone experiencing mental illness or receiving mental health care feel and what message it is sending. You can be spooky this Halloween while also being mindful! #NPSMentalHealthMonday

See what's "bubbling" up after-school! Students in Reagan Elementary's AlphaBEST program explored the principles of bubbles by thinking about what bubbles can and cannot do, and then putting their theories to the test! NPS partners with AlphaBEST for before and after-school care programs. For more about AlphaBEST, visit AlphaBEST.org/normanok

During Healthy Choices Week a reminder to talk to your child: Be Kind To Your Mind and live drug-free. Resources to help with the conversation can be found at RedRibbon.org and/or SAMHSA.gov/talk-they-hear-you

Sodexo continues to make lunch fun! On Lucky Tray Days, if a student finds a lucky sticker on the bottom of their tray, they get a prize! 🌞🥳 Lunch now has kids cleaning the top of the tray and searching the bottom of the tray! #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

It's the final week for the Photography In Motion exhibit at Red Earth. See photography from students in the NPS Indian Education Program. The exhibit is open through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. #NPSProud #NPSGoodThings

Did you know that teens who eat dinner with their families are less likely to use drugs and alcohol? Cook a family meal together this week and have some family table time! #NPSMentalHealthMonday

Parents, please join me for coffee after assembly on November 1!

Our annual Share Your Shelf Food Drive starts on Monday and runs through next week!