Week of May 18th
🎬 NHE Families!
We had another fantastic week of learning and engagement at Nottingham! Our Knights continue to settle into strong routines, embrace new learning, and demonstrate the enthusiasm and effort that make our campus such a special place. It has been exciting to see our students taking center stage both inside and outside the classroom!
As we continue building momentum, we encourage every Knight to consistently demonstrate our 3 R’s each day:
⭐ Be Respectful
⭐ Be Responsible
⭐ Be Ready
Thank you, families, for your continued partnership as we build a school year centered on learning, growth, belonging, and excellence!
♟️ CHECKMATE! NHE Chess Takes 1st Place!
Congratulations to Coach Bell and our outstanding NHE Chess Team for capturing 1st Place at the 2nd Annual NHE Chess Tournament! 🏆♟️
Our Knights represented Nottingham exceptionally well, demonstrating focus, strategy, perseverance, and great sportsmanship throughout the tournament. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to Coach Bell for his leadership and dedication. Thank you as well to our families for supporting and encouraging our young chess players. Way to go, Knights! 🏆🎉
📚 Reading Buddies – Volunteers Needed!
Help support our 2nd grade students’ literacy development while helping foster a lifelong love of reading! Through SBISD’s Reading Buddies program, trained adult volunteers provide one-on-one reading support to a student for 30 minutes, once a week.
Nottingham will host a Reading Buddies Volunteer Training on Wednesday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. Training and resources are provided by SBISD. Returning Reading Buddies volunteers do not need to complete the training again.
To sign up for the training, please email Yvonne.Carter@springbranchisd.com.
🍎 Free & Reduced Lunch Application – Every Application Helps!
We are continuing to encourage all NHE families who have not yet done so to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. In addition to determining meal benefits for eligible families, completed applications help determine important Title I funding and resources available to our campus.
Title I funds provide valuable support for instructional programs, academic resources, student services, and additional personnel that directly benefit our students and strengthen the learning opportunities we are able to provide at Nottingham.
Our campus must meet the 35% eligibility threshold to retain Title I status, so every completed application matters. There is no downside to applying, and we encourage families to take a few minutes to complete the application, even if you are unsure whether your family will qualify.
If you have not yet completed an application for this school year, please visit School Café today. Thank you for helping us continue providing valuable resources and opportunities for our Knights!
🎲 Indoor Recess: Movement, Enrichment & Connection
During high temperatures or inclement weather, recess may need to take place indoors. During indoor recess, technology is not used; instead, students have opportunities for movement, enrichment, creativity, and positive peer interaction. Thank you to our PTA for providing resources and materials to help keep this time engaging and meaningful for our Knights!
📅 Important Dates
Parent Lunch Visitors
Monday, August 31
We are excited to welcome our families for lunch! To help us maintain a safe, welcoming, and smooth cafeteria environment, please keep these reminders in mind:
- 🪑 Parents and visitors must sit with their student at the designated parent tables.
- 👨👩👧 Parents may enjoy lunch with their own student only.
- ⏰ Please be mindful of your child’s scheduled lunch time and arrive and depart on time to help us maintain a smooth transition between grade levels.
- 🎒 All students must arrive and leave the cafeteria with their class at their regularly scheduled times.
- 🪪 All visitors must check in through the front office and obtain a visitor badge before entering the cafeteria.
We truly enjoy having our families on campus and appreciate your cooperation and partnership in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable lunch experience for all of our Knights!
Reading Buddies Training
Wednesday, September 2 | 9:30 a.m.
Open House
Thursday, September 10 | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
🚗 Arrival, Dismissal & Safety
Thank you, families, for your continued partnership in helping our arrival and dismissal procedures run smoothly. Your patience, cooperation, and attention to our procedures continue to make a tremendous difference.
As always, student safety remains at the forefront of everything we do. Please help us by keeping the following reminders in mind:
🚗 Please pull forward as far as possible in the car line to help us safely and efficiently unload students.
👧 Students should enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side whenever possible.
🚶 For the safety of all students, we kindly ask that students not walk through the parking lot unattended during morning arrival. If using the parking lot, please accompany your child and use the designated crosswalks.
↔️ Please remember that the middle lane entering the parking lot is not a turning lane. Following the designated traffic pattern helps us maintain a safe and orderly flow of vehicles.
🚲 Please remain alert and watch carefully for student walkers and bicyclists during both arrival and dismissal.
⏰ Students should arrive on time and be ready to begin learning at 7:55 a.m.
❤️ Please continue demonstrating patience, courtesy, and attentiveness as we work together to keep every Knight safe.
Thank you for your continued trust, support, and partnership. We have tremendous momentum, and I am excited about another week of learning, engagement, and excellence at Nottingham!
Knights, Camera... Action! 🎬
With Knight Pride,
Dr. Wright
Parent Informational: Join us for Pathways to Progress, a virtual session designed for parents and families of students in grades 3–5. Academic success after graduation begins long before high school. The elementary years are an important time to build the skills, habits, confidence, and support systems students need to thrive throughout their educational journey. During this session, we will explore practical ways parents and caregivers can partner with their child’s school to establish a strong academic foundation and support continued growth from elementary school through middle school, high school, and beyond. We will provide ideas and strategies you can use to help your child succeed today while preparing for tomorrow that can help create and nurture pathways to academic success.
Please RSVP: https://springbranchisd.zoom.us/meeting/register/59J-Cdf_SzG5CAQH2efzqQ#/registration
Gifted and Talented Referral Window: The GT Referral window is now open! If you feel your child requires gifted services and would like your child to be evaluated, please complete the online referral form (español - Tiếng Việt) - please submit the form only once. The deadline to refer your child for gifted services is October 16, 2026.
Not sure if you should refer your child, please attend the Community GT Awareness Meeting, “Should I Refer my Child for GT services?” For more information, visit the Advanced Academics website: https://www.springbranchisd.com/o/academics/page/gifted-talented-gt
Looking for a fun way to get your child talking about their school day? Check out this question idea sheet. These simple conversation starters can help your child share more about what they learned, what made them laugh, their friendships, challenges, and favorite moments from the day. Try choosing just one or two questions at dinner, in the car, or before bedtime. You may be surprised by where the conversation leads! Happy Chatting!
NHE Lunch Visitors - August 31, 2026
SHS Stratford Playhouse Season Tickets - September 3, 2026
UPDATED TIME! Stratford Playhouse season tickets go on sale September 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.! Don’t miss your chance to secure seats for an exciting season of performances and support the talented students. For questions, please email the Box Office at StratfordBoxOffice@gmail.com.
SBISD SPIRAL Curriculum Night - September 8 and 10, 2026
SPIRAL families are invited to SPIRAL Curriculum Night at Westwood Elementary to meet your student's teacher(s), learn more about the SPIRAL curriculum, preview classroom expectations, and visit classrooms during 15-minute rotation sessions. Families with last names A-L should attend on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and families with last names M-Z should attend on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Due to limited spacing on campus, we encourage only parents/guardians to attend with their SPIRAL student!
NHE Open House - September 10, 2026
Open House will be held on September 10, 2026 at 4:30-6:00 p.m.! Preordered spirit wear items will also be available for pickup at Open House! Only limited extra inventory will be available for purchase. Stay after for the first NHE PTA General Membership meeting of the year!
SHS Spartanaire Dance Clinic Registration - September 12, 2026
Mark your calendar! Registration for SHS Spartanaire Dance Clinic and Sit with a Spartie opens on September 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. on the SHS Spartanaire website, and these favorite events sell out quickly! Dance Clinic, open to PK-5th grade students, will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $85 for Dance Clinic and $115 for Sit with a Spartie. Dance Clinic participants will perform pregame with the Spartanaires on the football field that evening while Sit with a Spartie participants will join the team in the stands for game-day fun. A spring master class is also planned with more details on dates, pricing, and registration to come on the SHS Spartanaire website.
While you’re visiting the website, be sure to check out the Spartie Shop and consider purchasing a SHS Spartanaire calendar to stay on top of all the key SHS dates!
SBISD “Should I Refer My Child for Gifted Services” Webinar - September 16, 2026
The SBISD Gifted/Talented referral and evaluation process begins in the fall of Kindergarten. Families interested in learning more may attend the online webinar, “Should I Refer My Child for Gifted Services”, on September 16, 2026 from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Families interested in applying for services may complete the online referral form through the SBISD Gifted/Talented page. The deadline to submit a referral for the 2026-2027 school year is October 16, 2026. Evaluations take place from October through January at NHE, and results will be shared through Skyward Family Access by March 1, 2027. Additional questions or concerns? No worries! Contact Sarah House, NHE Counselor, at Sarah.House@springbranchisd.com.
Parents and guardians of Gifted/Talented-identified students can stay connected through the optional GroupMe. Download the app and click the link below to join:
NHE Scholastic Book Fair - September 28-October 2, 2026
NHE PTA General Membership Meeting - September 10, 2026
Join us for our first NHE PTA General Membership Meeting of the school year on September 10, 2026, following Open House! The NHE PTA Executive Board is recommending a proposed amendment to the PTA Bylaws and Standing Rules to streamline the Executive Board structure and focus membership on officers and key governance roles. The Standing Rules would also be updated to reflect these changes and ensure consistency between the organization’s governing documents.
In accordance with PTA requirements, and in the interest of full transparency, this information is being shared with the NHE PTA General Membership at least 30 days prior to the vote. The proposed NHE PTA Bylaws and Standing Rules amendments can be found here and will be presented at the first General Membership Meeting. The membership vote will take place at that time. The current NHE PTA Bylaws and Standing Rules may be reviewed here. We look forward to seeing you there!
🎫SBEF Style Show and Luncheon - September 11, 2026
Join us for the SBEF Style Show & Luncheon on September 11, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel for one of SBEF’s signature fundraising events supporting SBISD students and educators. This year’s theme, Round Top on the Runway, promises a fun and festive afternoon of fashion and philanthropy. We hope you will make plans to attend this special event in support of our schools!
NHE PTA "It's A Grand Day!" Grandparents Day - September 28, 2026
NHE PTA Box Tops
Support NHE in a simple way that costs you nothing extra! Box Tops for Education makes it easy for families and community members to help raise money for our school without making a direct donation or volunteering time. Just download the Box Tops app, select Nottingham Elementary, and scan your grocery receipts to earn cash for our school on eligible purchases!
NHE PTA Community Partners
When you shop at Randall’s or Kroger, enjoy a service at Josephine’s Day Spa, or purchase cards from Minted (code FUNDRAISENOTTINGHAME), a portion can benefit our school through these generous community partners. Just ask at checkout! Many employers also offer matching gift programs, which can make your support go even further.
NHE PTA Flag Membership
Show your school spirit and celebrate our nation all year long! For just $60 per year, NHE dads will place an American flag in your yard for each of the six major patriotic holidays. All proceeds directly support the NHE PTA. This program is available to all homes zoned to Nottingham. Sign up for your flag today!
NHE PTA Knighthood Fund
Becoming a Nottingham Knighthood Fund sponsor is a meaningful way to invest in our school community and support student success through the PTA. In partnership with SBISD leadership and the Spring Branch Education Foundation, we work toward a shared goal of helping every student reach their full potential.
NHE PTA Marquee
Celebrate your student’s birthday or 5th grade graduation while supporting the NHE PTA! For just $25, your student’s name, listed as first name and last initial, along with a birthday or graduation message, will appear on the school’s electronic marquee during their birthday or graduation month. The marquee is updated year-round, including during the summer months.
Please note that this form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the student’s birthday or graduation to ensure placement on the marquee. If you have any questions, please email Sarah Dongo, NHE PTA Marquee Chair, at sarahjlom@yahoo.com.
NHE PTA Parent-Hosted Parties
Parent-hosted parties are themed fundraisers organized, donated, and hosted by parents and friends of NHE. They can be adults-only, kids-only, or family-friendly, and they do not have to be over-the-top to be a hit. To volunteer, email Natalie Hightower, NHE PTA VP Fundraising, at fundraising@nottinghampta.org.
NHE PTA Spirit Wear
SFMS Academic Advanced Courses Parent Presentation
Miss the SFMS Academic Advanced Course Parent Presentation? No problem! This meeting provided an overview of Advanced Academic Courses (AAC) at Spring Forest Middle School, including the differences between AAC and Academic classes, entrance requirements, course options, policies, and tips for student success. While it may still feel early for 5th grade families to be thinking about middle school, the information shared in this presentation will be helpful when it comes time to consider and submit course selections in the spring. Families who were unable to attend can view the Advanced Academic Course Parent Presentation here!
NHE Bike Rack Volunteers - August 24-September 4, 2026
NHE Kindergarten Lunch Volunteers
Volunteer to help with Kindergarten Lunch Duty! We’re so grateful for your support of our youngest students. Kindergarten lunch takes place from 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Teachers have shared a few ways volunteers can be especially helpful during this time:
- Help students open food items and packages.
- Walk around the lunch tables and help monitor students.
- Please do not eat lunch with your student during this volunteer time.
- Please refrain from taking photos of students in accordance with school policy.
As always, before volunteering, please make sure you are a registered and approved SBISD volunteer!
NHE WATCH D.O.G.S. Volunteers
Hey, guys, you ready to let the dogs out?! Thank you to all of our "Heroes of the Hallways" who signed up to serve this fall as a WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer! We truly appreciate your time and support! If you missed the fall sign-up, no worries! There will be a second opportunity to sign-up in the spring. Remember, additional volunteer opportunities such as lunch, recess, the Art Room, and more are available to all parents and guardians throughout the entire school year and also offer a wonderful way to stay involved with your student and connected to our school community!
If you have more than one student currently at NHE, we will work with you to make sure you have time with each student. WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteers will receive a WATCH D.O.G.S. t-shirt the first time they volunteer this year and volunteers are also welcome to purchase additional WATCH D.O.G.S. gear from the official store.
When you arrive at NHE, please check in with the front office to receive your schedule and instructions for the day. If you need to make a change to your scheduled shift, please notify the Volunteer Engagement team or the NHE front office at least two days in advance. The front office maintains the WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer schedule, so you must be on the schedule before arriving at NHE in order to serve that day. Because of this process, we are unable to make same-day exceptions. If you would like to trade dates with someone who is already signed up, please contact the Volunteer Engagement team with the details. If you are not trading your date/time, your spot will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. Yes, we do have a waitlist! Please send schedule changes or trade requests to volunteer@nottinghampta.org.
Before volunteering, please remember:
- Review the volunteer process and procedures guide.
- You must be a registered and approved SBISD volunteer.
GroupMe
GroupMe is an optional communication app not sponsored by the school or PTA. It is a great resource to stay connected with other NHE parents and guardians that are in your student's specific grade level! There is a GroupMe for each grade level at NHE! Download the app and click to join:
