💘 Happy Valentine’s Day, Norton Families! 💘
We’re sending lots of love your way and inviting you to celebrate with us at our Norton Elementary School Spirit Night!
🛼 School Spirit Night at Funworks 🛼
📅 Thursday, February 12th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Funworks – Skate Station
✨ Enjoy a fun-filled evening with roller skating, rock climbing, mini golf, soft play, jump works, and more! Best of all, a portion of every admission goes back to support Norton Elementary.
💖 Valentine’s Day Special:
Celebrate friendship, fun, and school spirit with your Norton family!
🎟️ Purchase a wish:
👉 Valentine's Day Wishes
We can’t wait to see you there—Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕
💘 ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín, familias de Norton! 💘
Les enviamos mucho cariño e invitamos a todos a celebrar con nosotros en la Noche de Espíritu Escolar de Norton Elementary.
🛼 Noche de Espíritu Escolar en Funworks 🛼
📅 Jueves, 12 de Febrero
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Funworks – Skate Station
✨ Disfruten una noche llena de diversión con patinaje, escalada en roca, mini golf, áreas de juego suave, jumpworks y mucho más. ¡Además, una parte de cada entrada será donada para apoyar a Norton Elementary!
💖 Especial de San Valentín:
Celebremos juntos la amistad, la diversión y el espíritu escolar.
🎟️ Compra un deseo:
👉Deseos del Día de San Valentín
¡Esperamos verlos ahí! ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín! 💕
The Alachua County Public Schools Curriculum Department formally announces the review process for the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 ELA, K-3 ELA Intervention, Personal Finance, K-5 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages, and Personal Fitness.
View the materials at www.alachuaschools.net/textbookadoption
🎉 BIG NEWS, NORTON FAMILIES! 🎉
Sir Fox’s Trot is kicking off soon, and registration is now OPEN! Our goal is to raise $12,500 to support Teacher Grants, PBIS, school events (like our Carnival), and Staff Appreciation — and we need your help!
💻 Register today:
👉Sir Fox's Trot Registration
📅 Online Registration Opens: 02/02/2026
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff (at school): 02/19/2026
👟 Event Day: 02/27/2026
Signing up is quick, easy, and comes with a fun prize for your student! Thank you for supporting Norton Elementary and helping us make a difference for our students 💙🦊
🎉 ¡GRANDES NOTICIAS, FAMILIAS DE NORTON! 🎉
¡El evento Sir Fox’s Trot está por comenzar y la inscripción ya está ABIERTA! Nuestra meta es recaudar $12,500 para apoyar subvenciones para maestros, PBIS, eventos escolares (como el Carnaval) y el agradecimiento al personal — ¡y necesitamos su apoyo!
💻 Inscríbase hoy:
👉 Inscripción para la Caminata de Sir Fox
📅 Inscripción en línea abre: 02/02/2026
🎉 Inicio de la recaudación (en la escuela): 02/19/2026
👟 Día del evento: 02/27/2026
¡Inscribirse es rápido, fácil y su estudiante recibirá un premio divertido! Gracias por apoyar a Norton Elementary y ayudarnos a marcar la diferencia para nuestros estudiantes 💙🦊
Girls on the Run Registration is Open! 🏃♀️✨
Girls in grades 3–5 can join this fun, confidence-building program that combines movement with life skills. Register Monday, October 12 starting at 6am—spots fill fast! Click to Register
🎓 Find Your Future at the 2025 Magnet Showcase!
Families — don’t miss your chance to explore the many magnet options available at our elementary, middle, and high schools!
Learn more about open house dates, shadowing opportunities, and application deadlines all in one place.
📅 Saturday, October 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Alachua County Sports and Event Center
4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville
🚗 Due to another event in the area, please enter Celebration Pointe from Archer Rd and park in the South Parking Garage before following the signage and walking to the Sports & Event Center.
Visit 🔗 www.alachuaschools.net/magnets for details.
🌟 Celebrating Our Citizens of the Month! 🌟
Congratulations to all the Alachua County Public Schools students recognized as Citizens of the Month! These students are being celebrated for their kindness, leadership, and positive contributions to their school communities.
Thank you to Mainstreet Daily News, Bosshardt Realty and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County for sponsoring this wonderful recognition program.
Cheer on the Gators and support ACPS staff appreciation programs by purchasing discounted tickets to the UF Homecoming game vs. Mississippi state on October 18 at 4:15. gofevo.com/group/Alachuacounty6
Open Houses for academic and career tech magnet programs begin next week AND the annual Magnet Showcase is October 25 from 10-1 at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center at Celebration Pointe. . More open house, Showcase and application info is available at alachuaschools.net/magnets
Free Online Therapy for Students – Hazel Health
Norton Elementary provides all students access to Hazel Health’s online therapy program at no cost to families.
Through Hazel Health, students are matched with licensed therapists who specialize in child and teen development. Sessions are free, online, and convenient—families pay $0 out of pocket.
How to Request Therapy for Your Child:
Create an account (or log in) at https://my.hazel.co/patient/signup and click “Request Online Therapy.”
Select your child (add them if not listed).
Complete the consent form and answer the short pre-screening questions.
Choose your preferred language, describe the reason for therapy, and enter your contact information.
Schedule a quick 10-minute enrollment call with Hazel’s team.
After the call, Hazel Health will guide you through scheduling your child’s first therapy appointment.
Learn more at hazel.co
Terapia en línea gratuita para estudiantes – Hazel Health
Norton Elementary ofrece a todos los estudiantes acceso al programa de terapia en línea de Hazel Health sin costo para las familias.
A través de Hazel Health, los estudiantes son emparejados con terapeutas licenciados que se especializan en el desarrollo de niños y adolescentes. Las sesiones son gratuitas, en línea y convenientes—las familias pagan $0 de su bolsillo.
Cómo solicitar terapia para su hijo/a:
Cree una cuenta (o inicie sesión) en https://my.hazel.co/patient/signup y haga clic en “Solicitar terapia en línea.”
Seleccione a su hijo/a (agréguelo si no aparece).
Complete el formulario de consentimiento y responda las breves preguntas de preselección.
Elija su idioma preferido, describa la razón para la terapia e ingrese su información de contacto.
Programe una breve llamada de inscripción de 10 minutos con el equipo de Hazel.
Después de la llamada, Hazel Health le ayudará a programar la primera cita de terapia de su hijo/a.
Más información en hazel.co
Thank you to the team from UF Health that provided Stop the Bleed training for principals today. As with our recent training on reunifying families after a school crisis, today's session is another example of the district's commitment to the safety and well-being of students, families and staff.
🎉🥋 Calling All Norton Knights! 🥋🎉
We are excited to announce that Pro Taekwondo is offering classes right here at Norton Elementary!
✨ Details:
Classes available for all grade levels
Focus on discipline, respect, confidence, and fitness
Led by experienced Taekwondo instructors
Fun, engaging, and safe environment
📍 Where: Norton Elementary- Covered Court
📅 When: 2-2:45pm
Tuesday, October 21
Thursday, October 23
Tuesday, October 28
Thursday, October 30
💲 Cost: $25 — 100% of the proceeds go to the Norton Knights!
💵 Payment Options:
Cash
Check (payable to Norton Elementary School)
Online via MySchoolBucks
👉 Sign up today and give your child the opportunity to learn new skills, stay active, and build confidence through the art of Taekwondo!
For more information, contact:
📞 (352) 872-6635
🌐 www.protkd.net
Let’s kick off an amazing year together! 💪🐾
Norton Spirit Night on 9/26
