📸 Picture Day Makeup Day is Coming!
If your student missed Fall Picture Day, makeup pictures will be taken on Friday, November 21st.
Order forms will be sent home with students soon. You can also place your orders online, where you’ll find more options—including digital downloads and personalizations!
Scan the QR code below to view more packages and products available online now.
📸 ¡Se Acerca el Día de Reposición de Fotos!
Si su estudiante no pudo tomarse la foto el Día de Fotos de Otoño, las fotos de reposición se tomarán el Viernes 21 de Noviembre.
Los formularios de pedido se enviarán a casa con los estudiantes pronto. También puede hacer sus pedidos en línea, donde encontrará más opciones, incluidas descargas digitales y personalizaciones.
Escanee el código QR a continuación para ver más paquetes y productos disponibles en línea ahora.
🎓 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
📣 It’s Here! A better way to stay connected!
Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Alachua County Public Schools app—or by text and email if you prefer.
Check out this short video with more information!
This is communication, simplified!
