Thursday, January 30, 2025

AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, English in A16, Science in C10, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, SAT Prep in B13, Courseware in K10, and Study Hall in D10.

 

It’s SPIRIT WEEK~ Dress up days are..

 

Thursday- Camouflage Day

Friday- Blue and White Day (school colors)

 

Volleyball weightlifting will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week from 2:30-3:30. Hope to see you there! Attention all Loy Norrix Knights! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most exciting event this Trimester – sign up now for our pep rally games and show everyone what Norrix Spirit is all about. Whether you want to compete in the three-point contest, mattress madness, red light – green light, or our legendary tug-of-war championship, we need YOU to make this the best pep rally ever! Please check your emails.

 

Current student-athletes, while we can’t have you competing in the pep rally games for safety reasons, we’d love to have your energy in the stands as you cheer on your classmates and help make this event unforgettable!

 

The Women’s Soccer team is looking for an individual that would take charge as our video coordinators position. This would involve setting up and taking down our video equipment before and after all games. Additional involvement may include editing and disseminating footage for the players.

 

Kalamazoo United Ski Team is having a fundraiser at Buddy’s Pizza in Portage on Sunday, February 2nd from 11am – 9pm. 20% of all dine in, delivery, or takeout orders at Buddy’s will benefit the Ski Team. Make sure to mention Kalamazoo United Ski Team when ordering. For Takeout or Delivery use the promo code GIVEBACK on buddyspizza.com.

 

Sword and Board will meet on Today from 230-330 in room C16. 

 

Are you ready for swag from the Class of 2027? Well, preorder your long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt in the cafeteria, during all three lunches today( Monday) and tomorrow( Tuesday) with the Class of 2027 Executive Board. Or, you can enter a raffle to win a t-shirt or a sweatshirt. T-shirt raffles cost $1.00 and sweatshirt raffles cost $2.00.

 

Have you signed up for the trip to Ireland and Scotland this summer? It is not too late! If you sign up by January 30 at midnight, you can still receive a discount on the price of the trip! Students who travel can earn 3 free college credits! See Ms. Ward in D-11 or email her at [email protected] for more information!

 

The Class of 2028 will be selling WinterFest Tickets through Friday Jan 31st during lunch. This is going to be a memorable event with music provided by DJ MAR who is traveling all the way from Englewood, and a special performance by D. Lylez, a Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and Producer. Tickets are $10 so make sure you get yours fast! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dominguez.

CTE/EFA applications are now open! If you are interested in a program, applications are due by Friday, February 21. You can go to studentapplication.swmitech.org, contact your counselor, or follow the links in the counseling google classroom or weekly Loy Norrix newsletter to apply!

 

Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! Join us for the KRESA Career Connect Open House at The Kalamazoo Promise on February 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Explore career programs, meet instructors, enjoy free food, and enter to win Beats headphones! The first 50 guests get free tickets to the Loy Norrix vs. Kalamazoo Central city rivalry basketball game. RSVP is encouraged but not required!

 

Only a few days are left to get your 2025 Accolade yearbook for only $65! Buy online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $65 cash or check to room K4! Prices will increase on Monday, so save 5 bucks and lock in your yearbook today!

 

Poetry Club is starting next Tuesday, February 4th. It will be meeting in C-13 (Mr. Eiler’s room) from 2:30 to 3:30. For those interested, the google classroom code is zpn5wcb.

Come support your Kalamazoo United Hockey team this Friday and Saturday! Game on Friday is at 7pm and is free for all. Saturday’s game is at 11:00am and the first 20 students are free! Games are at Wings West. Come support your fellow Knights, 1/3 of the team is from Norrix!!

 

Loy Norrix Wrestling defeated Kalamazoo Central in a dual last night, coming down to a tiebreaker, with Norrix winning on the first criteria, 37-36. Undefeated wrestlers on the night included Dennis Allen-Wormack, Nasir Spurlock, Darik Smith, Wyatt Buddiemer, and Conrado Carrillo. There were also two outstanding 6-point pins by Caleb Burns and Heaven Cole. If you see one of the wrestlers in the hallway today, take a moment to celebrate with them, as it is the first time Norrix has beaten Central in wrestling in over 20 years.