Week of May 18th
🎬 NHE Families!
What an incredible first week of school at Nottingham! Our Knights have had a successful start, and it has been wonderful to see students settling into their classrooms, learning routines, reconnecting with friends, and adjusting so well to the new school year.
Ms. Medrano and I had the opportunity to meet with each grade level last week to personally welcome our students back and reinforce what it means to be a Nottingham Knight. We challenged every student to live out our 3 R’s each day:
⭐ Be Respectful
⭐ Be Responsible
⭐ Be Ready
We are proud of the positive energy across our campus and look forward to continuing to build a strong culture of learning, leadership, and Knight Pride!
🏆 Nottingham Earned an “A” Rating!
We are extremely proud to share that NHE has earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for 2026.
Even more exciting, Nottingham earned 5 out of 6 Distinction Designations, recognizing exceptional performance in:
📚 Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts
➗ Academic Achievement in Mathematics
📈 Top 25%: Comparative Academic Growth
🎓 Postsecondary Readiness
🌟 Top 25%: Comparative Closing the Gaps
Our students demonstrated wonderful academic gains, and this achievement reflects our continued educational push for excellence, strong instruction, high expectations, and commitment to ensuring every student grows and succeeds.
This accomplishment belongs to our entire Nottingham community. Thank you to our outstanding teachers and staff for their dedication and commitment to our students. Thank you to our parents and families for your partnership and support. Thank you to our students for working hard, rising to expectations, and giving their best. And thank you to our PTA and community partners for continually investing in Nottingham.
We are proud of what we have accomplished together, but we are also excited about where we are headed. We look forward to another exceptional school year filled with academic excellence, student growth, and continued success!
📅 Important Dates
Lunch Visitors Begin
Monday, August 31
Open House
Thursday, September 10
🚗 Arrival, Dismissal & Safety
Thank you, families, for your patience and partnership during our first week! Our arrival and dismissal routines will continue to become even more efficient as students and families become familiar with procedures.
A few important reminders:
🚗 Please pull forward as far as possible in the car line.
👧 Students should enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side.
🚶 Please use designated crosswalks when walking to and from campus.
🚲 Continue watching carefully for our student walkers and bicyclists.
⏰ Students should arrive on time and be ready to begin learning at 7:55 a.m.
❤️ Please continue demonstrating patience and courtesy as we work together to keep every Knight safe.
Thank you for an outstanding first week and for trusting us with your children each day. We are excited about what lies ahead for Nottingham!
Knights, Camera... Action! 🎬
With Knight Pride,
Dr. Wright
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!
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
SBISD School Meals Update - August 1, 2026
NHE Open House - September 10, 2026
Open House will be held on September 10, 2026 at 4:30-6:00 p.m.! This event gives parents and guardians an opportunity to visit the school, learn more about their child’s classroom experience, and hear directly from teachers about routines, expectations, and curriculum for the year. It is a valuable chance to strengthen home-school connections and gain a better understanding of what students will be learning throughout the school year. 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 at 6:15-7:15 p.m. in the NHE cafeteria where proposed amendments to the PTA budget, Bylaws, and Standing Rules will be presented and 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!
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!
Spring Branch Scholastic Chess Club - September 14, 2026
There is a GroupMe for Chess Club! Download the app and click to join:
Spring Branch Scholastic Chess Club Tournament - August 29, 2026
But wait, there's more! SBS Chess Club will host a Back-to-School Tournament at NHE on August 29, 2026. Registered tournament participants can also attend after-school prep sessions in the NHE Library until 4:00 p.m. on August 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2026. Please see the club schedule for tournament prep details!
SBISD “Should I Refer My Child for Gifted Services” Webinar - September 16, 2026
Primary Gifted Program (PGP): Gifted/Talented-identified Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students participate in PGP classes on their home campus one day each week. For the 2026-2027 school year, these students receive additional support and enrichment on Tuesday at NHE, along with differentiated learning in their regular classroom every day of the week.
Spring Branch Program for Improving Reasoning and Accelerating Learning (SPIRAL): Gifted/Talented-identified 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students attend SPIRAL classes at Westwood Elementary (relocated from Bendwood Elementary) one day each week, with SBISD bus transportation provided to and from the home campus. For the 2026-2027 school year, NHE’s assigned day is Tuesday. Westwood Elementary's school hours are 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For additional information regarding SPIRAL, please check out the SPIRAL Supported by GATES website.
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. UPDATE: 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 Transportation Changes
Need to change your student's way home? No problem! If your student requires a change in transportation, please email the request to nhe@springbranchisd.com and your student's teacher before 1:00 p.m. to help ensure the change is received and communicated before dismissal. Please include your student’s name, grade, teacher, and change of transportation on the email.
NHE PTA Big Form and Membership Open - August 1, 2026
The PTA Big Form is your one-stop shop for getting connected, and supporting our PTA and school community. Through the Big Form, which opened August 1, 2026, parents and guardians can renew or purchase a PTA membership, check out upcoming volunteer opportunities, order a birthday or 5th grade graduation marquee sign, explore Knighthood Fund donation opportunities, and more.
Have five minutes?! Parents and guardians are encouraged to create a Membership Toolkit account and complete the Big Form. It's a quick and easy way to remain informed, get involved, and stay connected to school events and activities throughout the year!
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 Box Tops Fundraiser
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. You can learn more about how to earn and start supporting NHE right away. NHE has historically received more than $14,000 through this program, so every receipt truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping support our students and school community!
NHE PTA Community Partners
But wait, there's more! Your PTA membership gives you access to exclusive discount offers! Click here to access your discount codes!
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
NHE PTA Spirit Wear
Show your NHE spirit with our Spirit Wear collection! Some of our spirit wear items are ordered through specialty vendors, so those items must have been preordered by August 2, 2026. These preorder items will be available for pickup at Open House on September 10, 2026. Only limited extra inventory will be available for purchase at Open House, so ordering early was encouraged!
Other spirit wear items are available for purchase year-round in our online store! For additional t-shirts and bags, please visit our secondary store through a third-party vendor; those items will ship directly to you! All sales are final. Thank you for supporting the NHE Knights and the PTA!
NHE Back-to-School Volunteers - August 13-28, 2026
Volunteer sign-ups are officially open on the NHE PTA Volunteers website! As we prepare to welcome students back on August 13, 2026, we are looking for back-to-school volunteers through August 28, 2026 to help make the first few weeks of school smooth, welcoming, and successful for everyone. Please sign-up today and partner with us in giving our students an outstanding start to an amazing year at NHE!
NHE PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Volunteers - August 26, 2026
It's raining men! WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) is a nationally recognized family and community engagement program that brings positive male role models onto campus to support students and help promote a safe, welcoming school environment. Mark your calendars! Sign-ups for WATCH D.O.G.S. will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 for the fall semester only.
Because this is one of NHE's most popular volunteer opportunities, each male role model may volunteer one time during the school year in an effort to keep the availability fair and equitable for all families. If you volunteer in the fall as a Watch D.O.G.S., you will not be eligible to volunteer again in the spring. A second opportunity to sign-up will be offered in January for the spring semester for those who have not yet served! Additional volunteer opportunities, such as lunch, recess, the Art Room, and more, are available to all parents and guardians, and provide a wonderful way to engage with your student and our school community!
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:
