Nichols Leadership Academy News #34

Hello Navigators!.

We will begin state testing for our 3rd - 5th graders. The students have worked hard all year and are ready for this important challenge. We ask that students eat a good breakfast, show up on time and be ready to do their very best.

This is also Teacher Appreciation Week. Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers. See this flyer for information about the week's events. Here is a summary:

“Out of This World” Theme + Optional Gift Ideas

• Monday (5/4): You’re a Star!
  Notes, cards, drawings
• Tuesday (5/5): Out of This World!
  Small treats or classroom supplies
• Wednesday (5/6): Fuel Their Day!
  Coffee/tea, drink gift cards, favorite snacks
• Thursday (5/7): To the Moon & Back!
  Books, supplies, candles, flowers, small plants
• Friday (5/8): Galaxy of Gratitude!
  Class group gift or card

Bike & Roll to School – Wed, May 6

Meet up with your bike at 420 N. El Camino Real (Coast City Church)
Check-in 7:10 AM | Ride 7:40 AM | Arrive ~8:05 AM

The event will include the following:

-Bike safety check •
-Bike decorating before departure •
-OPD escort
-Breakfast provided for students & adults

Video of event from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQS1uorNcm0

Volunteers needed for the event!
https://forms.gle/1xdEq3Kgs2ByUYJV8

Please see this link about Health and Human Development instruction.

Looking forward to an amazing week!

See this Boys & Girl club Teen Symposium

Check out these Safety tips for pedestrians & bicyclists

Here are some parent coaching opportunities.

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Care Solace is a wonderful resource to get help with counseling and other therapy needs. See th

• Your Care Match Link is a lifeline—confidential, simple, and always available to help you or someone you care about find support.

Meal Accommodations:

We are working to gather the Medical Meal Accommodation forms for the 2025–26 school year.

These forms must be submitted to our Nutrition Services Department each school year for any student who requires meal modifications. This applies to both new and returning students.

Per USDA requirements, medical statements must be updated annually, even if a student’s condition or accommodation has not changed. This ensures we have the most accurate documentation to support each student’s needs.

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for submitting completed forms to both the district nurse and the Nutrition Services Department. Forms must be signed by a licensed medical provider to be considered valid.

Reach out with any questions or for any assistance.

Check out the links below about the 7 Habits and how to implement these practices at home.

Habit 1 - Be Proactive

Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind

Habit 3 - Put First things First

Habit 4 - Think Win-Win

Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand and then be Understood

Habit 6 - Synergize

Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw

Check out this video about the 7 Habits and a Leader in Me School.

Please see the links below for information about tutoring opportunities with Tutor.Com.This is a great way to get help for your child!

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Ms. Emily Shoots is our full time school counselor! Please see the Counseling Newsletter. Check out the school counseling website for information and resources.

Oceanside Unified School District has partnered with Care Solace to help families in need of mental health support. This services can help quickly find available services. To access this service call 888-515-0595 or visit their website at www.caresolace.com/ousd. If you have any questions about this or other school counseling services please reach out.

Please join our PTO . Check out the PTO Newsletter.

Nichols PTO Website

PTO Facebook

PTO Instagram

PTO Membership/Volunteer forms - English; Spanish

The BASE PROGRAM provides Before & After School care. If you are interested in enrolling your Child, please contact them through their website.

Check out our YouTube channel. Visit our channel and check out the Navigator News and the Second Grade Play!

We know there are times when issues come up that need to be resolved. OUSD has created a chain of communication that allows for an efficient resolution process. This is now located on our school’s website under “Our School” called Chain of Communication.

OUR VISION

Navigators always strive to be their personal best - to be Leaders now and in the Future!

OUR MISSION

Nichols Navigators are motivated, optimistic, creative problem solvers, and life-long learners. We demonstrate leadership, responsibility and synergize through partnerships.

Email: attendance.nichols@oside.us
Website: https://www.oside.us/nichols
Location: 4250 Old Grove Road, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 435-7400
Facebook: facebook.com/infopage4us
X: @Nichols_Navig

Email: robert.flaherty@oside.us
Phone: 760-435-7400
X: @RobertFOUSD

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