Parent Focus Group

“Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Their voices must be at the table when decisions are made that affect their children.”
— Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education

Dear Nichols Families,

We hope this message finds you well. As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a school environment where all students can thrive, we are inviting you to participate in an upcoming Parent Focus Group to help inform our School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals for the 2025–2026 school year.

As shared in out May 18th newsletter, your voice is critical to this process. We believe that the best decisions for our school come from collaboration between families, educators, and students. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives can help us better understand what is working well—and where we can grow—to ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Parent Focus Group Details:

• Date: May 27th

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Location: Nichols Library

• Light refreshments will be provided.

During this session, we will gather your feedback related to family connection to the Nichols Community and student sense of belonging. Your input will directly inform the priorities and strategies outlined in our updated School Improvement Plan.

Whether you’ve been involved for years or are just getting started, your perspective matters. Please join us as we work together to shape a stronger future for our students.

To help us plan accordingly, we kindly ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, May 27th at noon by emailing me at fishmann@district65.net.

Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our school community. We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Ms. Fishman