WIN (What I Need)Time is underway and already a success among students! Fifth graders in Mrs. Hudson's WIN group are participating in peer led book clubs and get to choose from a variety of chapter books.

about 18 hours ago, CW Norton
This group is reading Wonder.
Flexible reading spaces with friends
Students read with a purpose.
Students reading at a table.
Students read and discuss.
Students groups have a choice of books to read.

Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.

5 days ago, Isa Carter
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Friday Fun! Ms. Cecere's class enjoyed the sunshine with a picnic lunch bunch while Ms. Rucker's Kindergarten drew sidewalk chalk butterfly predictions based on their Science lesson.
Get ready for Kindergarten Kick-Off on May 6th @ 2:15 pm
6 days ago, Isa Carter
Kindergarten Kick-Off Flyer
Norton families! Come and join us for the annual family S.T.E.A.M. Night! This is an opportunity to enjoy interactive activities that promote cross -disciplinary learning! Thursday, March 26th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
26 days ago, Isa Carter
Norton STEAM Night Flyer

📘 2025–2026 Norton Elementary Yearbooks Are On Sale!

Don’t miss the chance to capture all the special moments from this school year! The 2025–2026 Norton Elementary School Yearbook will include student and staff photos and highlight the exciting events and memories from the year. It’s a keepsake your family will enjoy for years to come.

💲 Price: $30

🗓 Order Deadline: March 27, 2026

Ways to Order:

✔️ Send the order form and payment back to school

✔️ Order online: SWI Order Direct

✔️ Pay through MySchoolBucks: My School Bucks

⭐ Personal Dedication Ads Available (Limited Space): SWI Ad Space Order

• Full Page – $120

• Half Page – $60

• Quarter Page – $30

📅 Ad submission deadline: March 27, 2026

Questions? Please contact:

📧 [romanomb@gm.sbac.edu]

📧 [follmanm@gm.sbac.edu]

Order today so your student can remember the 2025–2026 school year for years to come! 🎉

📘 ¡Los Anuarios 2025–2026 de Norton Elementary ya están a la venta!

¡No pierda la oportunidad de conservar los recuerdos de este increíble año escolar! El Anuario 2025–2026 de Norton Elementary incluirá fotos de estudiantes y personal, además de los momentos más emocionantes y especiales del año escolar. Será un recuerdo que su familia podrá disfrutar por muchos años.

💲 Precio: $30
🗓 Fecha límite para ordenar: 27 de marzo de 2026

Formas de ordenar:
✔️ Envíe el formulario con el pago a la escuela
✔️ Ordene en línea: Ordena Directamente SWI
✔️ Pague a través de MySchoolBucks: My School Bucks

⭐ Anuncios de dedicatoria personal disponibles (espacio limitado): Ordena Anuncios Directamente SWI
• Página completa – $120
• Media página – $60
• Un cuarto de página – $30

📅 Fecha límite para enviar dedicatorias: 27 de marzo de 2026

¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con:
📧 romanomb@gm.sbac.edu
📧 follmanm@gm.sbac.edu

¡Ordene hoy para que su estudiante pueda recordar el año escolar 2025–2026 por muchos años! 🎉

about 1 month ago, Norton Elementary
yearbook

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

2 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
2025-2026 Textbook Adoption
Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Grad rates graphic

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

3 months ago, Norton Elementary
GOTR Registration
DEADLINE to apply for an academic/career tech magnet program is this coming Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity for your child! alachuaschools.net/magnets
3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Magnet Programs Application Deadline graphic

🎓 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.

6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Magnet Showcase

🌟 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.

6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
September Citizens of the Month
Families of students in 5th through 10th grade can sign up now for their student to 'shadow' in one or more middle/high school academic and career tech magnet programs so they can experience first-hand what these programs have to offer. The shadowing window is Nov 13-Dec 12. More info at https://www.alachuaschools.net/magnets.
6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
ACPS Magnet Programs

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

6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
UF Football Fundraiser

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

6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Magnet Programs banner
Check out upcoming events and other happenings in Alachua County Public Schools in this month's iNews! https://conta.cc/48KKGRL
6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
I News October
The Florida Department of Health has created a website (floridahealth.gov/diabetes) for the families of PreK - 1st grade students on the early detection of diabetes.
6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Diabetes Screening graphic
Progress reports available on Family Access or by requesting a paper copy from school. Instructions for accessing progress reports available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports
7 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Progress reports graphic

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:

  1. Create an account (or log in) at https://my.hazel.co/patient/signup and click “Request Online Therapy.”

  2. Select your child (add them if not listed).

  3. Complete the consent form and answer the short pre-screening questions.

  4. Choose your preferred language, describe the reason for therapy, and enter your contact information.

  5. 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:

  1. Cree una cuenta (o inicie sesión) en https://my.hazel.co/patient/signup y haga clic en “Solicitar terapia en línea.”

  2. Seleccione a su hijo/a (agréguelo si no aparece).

  3. Complete el formulario de consentimiento y responda las breves preguntas de preselección.

  4. Elija su idioma preferido, describa la razón para la terapia e ingrese su información de contacto.

  5. 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

7 months ago, Norton Elementary
Hazel
Hazel 2

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.

7 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
stop the bleed lecture
STB Trainer
STB modeling
Stop the Bleedsimulator

🎉🥋 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! 💪🐾

7 months ago, Norton Elementary
Pro Taekwondo