http://www.normantranscript.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:25 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002334 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002334 NEW YORK -- Retailers preparing for a difficult back-to-school season are getting creative in their attempts to entice shoppers into the stores -- aggressively introducing new products, slashing prices and amping up marketing in the battle for parents' bucks. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:25 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002333 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002333 Have you ever watched children getting off the bus to begin their day at school? If you have, you probably noticed that most of the children were hauling heavy back packs which caused them to twist and turn and lean over in an unusual position as they struggled to their classroom. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:23 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002330 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002330 Pre-kindergarten is a voluntary, half-day program offered to the community, with spaces still available at many elementary sites. Students must be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1. Morning sessions are 8-10:30 a. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:23 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002329 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002329 Norman High SchoolOpen House for Norman High School will be 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Aug. 26. Parents are encouraged to follow their student's class schedule and meet their teachers. There will be a freshman orientation meeting for parents in the library 8-9 p. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:22 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002328 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002328 Administrators who are new to the district or who are in new positions for the 2008-2009 school year include:Dr. Bob Neel, director of transportation, is coming to Norman from Elizabeth, Colo., where he served as superintendent of Elizabeth C-1 School District since August 2006. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:22 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002327 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002327 The State of Oklahoma requires all students to complete a required course of study equal to 23 credits before graduating from high school. Fifteen of the credits must be attained in science, math, language arts, social studies and the arts. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:22 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002326 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002326 Back-to-school night is an annual event in Norman and will be held at all elementary schools 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 18. This event gives students and their parents the opportunity to visit their classroom, meet the teacher and get acquainted with other students who will be in their class for this school year. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:21 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002325 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002325 Dimensions Academy assists students in becoming positive, contributing members of their families, schools and communities by maintaining high academic standards, teaching basic life skills, nurturing individual talents, developing strong student-teacher relationships and building dynamic community partnerships. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:21 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002324 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002324 Norman Public Schools and Sodexo School Services have another year of events for the upcoming school year.Meal service begins Aug. 20 in all schools. Breakfast and lunch will be served at Adams, Cleveland, Eisenhower, Jackson, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lakeview, Lincoln, Madison, Monroe, Truman, Washington, Wilson, Alcott, Irving, Longfellow, Whittier, Dimensions Academy, Norman High School and Norman North High School. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:20 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002323 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002323 Norman North High School will host all incoming freshmen orientation Monday at Performing Arts Center on the Norman North Campus.Students whose last names start with the letters A-L can attend from 8-11 a. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:20 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002322 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002322 Norman High School will welcome all incoming freshmen with Link Crew orientation 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 19.Parents should drop their students off in the southeast parking lot.Link Crew is a freshman transition program in which juniors and seniors "Link Up" with freshmen students to help them get connected to high school. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:19 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002321 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002321 We are excited to report on the progress regarding several of the construction projects from the 2007 bond issue for the Norman Public School District.The air-conditioning of 13 elementary school gymnasiums will be completed by the time school starts. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:19 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002320 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002320 Back-to-school time is a great time to check your child's immunization record. Oklahoma requires that all students attending school must be vaccinated for certain diseases. Children entering pre-kindergarten programs are required to have: four doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis); three doses of polio; one dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) given on or after the first birthday; three doses of Hepatitis B; two doses of Hepatitis A, with the first dose started on or after the first birthday and the second dose 6-18 months later; one dose of Varicella (chickenpox) given on or after the first birthday, or a history of having had chickenpox disease. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:18 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002319 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002319 The 2008-2009 school year will be the third year for full-day kindergarten in Norman Public Schools at all 15 elementary sites.The hours for full-day kindergarten are 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. This free program is available to students who will be 5-years-old on or before Sept. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:23:18 +0000 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002318 http://www.normantranscript.com/b2school/local_story_222002318 The beginning of each school year is filled with great excitement, anticipation and hope. The new school year also brings many challenges for children, parents and staff as we all work together in pursuit of academic excellence.