PreK-9th grade families can learn more about the district's highly-successful academic/career tech magnets at the Magnet Showcase on Oct 24, 10am-1pm @ Alachua County Sports & Event Center (Celebration Point). More information at alachuaschools.net/magnets
Connect with your child's teachers on Rooms for announcements, group chats, one-on-one communications and more! It's available on your web browser or on the free ACPS mobile app. Get started at alachuaschools.net/apphelp.
🥋 Martial Arts Classes Coming to Norton! 🥋
Our friends at Pro Taekwondo are sponsoring an exciting 2-week Character Education Course for our Norton Knights! Students will have the opportunity to learn martial arts while building confidence, discipline, respect, and positive character traits.
📅 Class Dates:
Tuesday, September 22nd
Thursday, September 24th
Tuesday, September 29th
Thursday, October 1st
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Norton Covered Court
💰 Cost: $25
100% of the proceeds go directly back to our Norton Knights!
📄 A flyer with all the details has also been sent home with students. Please check your child’s backpack!
For questions, please call Pro Taekwondo at (352) 375-0700.
Thank you to our amazing friends at Pro Taekwondo for supporting our students and helping our Knights rise higher! 🏰🥋
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🥋 ¡Clases de Artes Marciales en Norton! 🥋
¡Nuestros amigos de Pro Taekwondo están patrocinando un emocionante curso de Educación del Carácter de 2 semanas para nuestros Norton Knights! Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender artes marciales mientras desarrollan confianza, disciplina, respeto y valores positivos.
📅 Fechas de las clases:
Martes, 22 de septiembre
Jueves, 24 de septiembre
Martes, 29 de septiembre
Jueves, 1 de octubre
⏰ Horario: 2:00 p. m. – 2:45 p. m.
📍 Lugar: Cancha techada de Norton
💰 Costo: $25
¡El 100% de las ganancias se destinará directamente a nuestros Norton Knights!
📄 También se envió un volante con todos los detalles a casa con los estudiantes. ¡Revise la mochila de su hijo(a)!
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Pro Taekwondo al (352) 375-0700.
¡Gracias a nuestros increíbles amigos de Pro Taekwondo por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y ayudar a nuestros Knights a llegar más alto! 🏰🥋
Check out the latest news and information from Alachua County Public Schools in this month's issue of iNews.
Families have until September 30 to update important information about their students through the Skyward Family Access Annual Updates process. Instructions to set up an account and complete Annual Updates are available at alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.
Week 3 is all about knowing the rules and making great choices! Our Norton Knights of the Week are shining examples of students who follow school expectations, show responsibility, and help make our kingdom a safe and positive place for everyone.
Keep leading the way, Knights! ⭐️
#NortonKnights #KingdomOfPossibilities #KnightsOfTheWeek
Protect your family from the flu by signing up your student for the FREE FluMist nasal spray immunization at school. Consent forms coming home, or complete online at alachuaschools.net/flumist
The Zonar Bus Suite Parent App is now operational. Track your child's bus, receive notifications and more. For instructions, visit alachuaschools.net/zonarbusapp
If you are receiving an error message when accessing the Skyward Family Access app, please delete it from your device and reload/reinstall it.
Bus information for the 2026-27 school year is available now. Visit alachuaschools.net/findmybus for stop locations, pick-up/drop-off times and bus numbers. For information about the district's new bus tracking app, visit alachuaschools.net/zonarbusapp
Learning never stops at Norton Elementary! A group of Norton teachers spent their day learning how to use task guides and incorporate student teaming into their lessons at the district Deeper Learning Foundations Training. #Knighttime #Kingdomofpossibilities #NortonKnights
Find out about changes to the school meals program for the 2026-27 school year and how they may affect your child. www.alachuaschools.net/article/3031401
Staff Spotlight: Marlee Follman, ESE Teacher
As an ESE teacher, Ms. Follman is passionate about building strong relationships, celebrating student strengths, and helping every Knight feel supported and successful.
As an ESE teacher, Ms. Follman is passionate about building strong relationships, celebrating student strengths, and helping every Knight feel supported and successful.
Staff Spotlight: Nickole Dean, 5th Grade Teacher
Meet Ms. Dean, our 5th grade ELA Magnet teacher and one of our patrol sponsors!
Meet Ms. Dean, our 5th grade ELA Magnet teacher and one of our patrol sponsors!
Staff Spotlight: 5th Grade Teacher, Morgan Tooke
Ms. Tooke is one of our amazing 5th grade teachers and a patrol sponsor! This is her third year working in 5th grade and she is excited to meet her new students!
Staff Spotlight: Media Specialist, Laura Hudson
Meet our dedicated Media Specialist, who has spent the past 15 years inspiring a love of reading, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our Norton Knights!
Meet our dedicated Media Specialist, who has spent the past 15 years inspiring a love of reading, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our Norton Knights!
Staff Spotlight: First Grade Teacher, Karen Melvin
Let's celebrate Ms. Melvin as she kicks off another amazing year in first grade!
Let's celebrate Ms. Melvin as she kicks off another amazing year in first grade!
Staff Spotlight: Pre-K Teacher, Lesa Lubitsky
We're excited to introduce Lesa Lubitsky, one of our amazing Pre-K teachers, who helps our youngest Knights learn, grow, and shine! #NortonKnights #MeetOurTeam
We're excited to introduce Lesa Lubitsky, one of our amazing Pre-K teachers, who helps our youngest Knights learn, grow, and shine! #NortonKnights #MeetOurTeam
We're hiring! Norton Elementary is looking for two dedicated teachers! Contact the school or email Ms. Carter - carterig@alachuaschools.net if you are interested or share this with your amazing, qualified friends .
Staff Spotlight: Meet Our Assistant Principal, Ms. Annie Harris
As we prepare for an exciting school year at Norton Elementary, we are thrilled to introduce one of the amazing leaders who helps make our school such a special place!
As we prepare for an exciting school year at Norton Elementary, we are thrilled to introduce one of the amazing leaders who helps make our school such a special place!
