Nichols Leadership Academy News #33

Hello Navigators!.

I am so very proud of Nichols Leadership Academy! We had two phenomenal events this week, Leadership Day and Open House. Seeing our students run these events was very inspiring. I also enjoyed connecting with so many of you all. We have the absolute best school community.

Please see this link about Health and Human Development instruction.

Join us on Wednesday for our PTO meeting. It will be held at 6 PM in the MPR.

Our School Site Council will also meet on Wednesday at 7:45 AM, where we will discuss some budget items as well as approve our Prop 28 art budget. Anyone is welcome to attend even if you are not on the council. You can also join virtually with this link - meet.google.com/ukb-zgrb-ntx

Here are some updates from the PTO:

1. Board Elections
   Tomorrow is the last day to add your name to the PTO board election ballot. Elections will be held during the PTO meeting on Wednesday, April 29.
2. April PTO Meeting
   Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at 6 PM. In addition to board elections, we’ll be planning upcoming events (like Bike & Roll) and voting on teacher funding requests.
3. Fundraiser Night
   Support our school at Pit Stop Diner on Thursday, April 30, from 5–9 PM. Enjoy a fun evening with a live DJ!
4. Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)
   PTO will be celebrating our amazing staff all week with special treats (like breakfast and lunch). We’d love parent help to make it extra special. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4EA5AB2BAAFD0-63755206-teacher
5. Bike & Roll to School Event
   Wednesday, May 6
   • Meet-up location: 420 N. El Camino Real (Coast City Church Parking Lot)
   • Check-in starts at 7:10 AM | Ride starts at 7:40 AM
   • Arrive at school around 8:05 AM
   • Bike safety check by a local bike shop
   • Bike decorating before departure
   • Police supervision for rider safety

   We need volunteers to make sure this event runs smoothly.
   

   Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1xdEq3Kgs2ByUYJV8

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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