Week of September 7

🎬 NHE Families!

The excitement continues at Nottingham as we prepare for another action-packed week of learning, creativity, and Knight pride! As we bring our “Knights, Camera, Action!” theme to life, our students continue to shine through meaningful classroom experiences, exciting adventures, and opportunities to grow academically and personally.

This week brings opportunities to celebrate healthy choices, creativity, and learning beyond the classroom. We look forward to another fantastic week with our Knights!

🌟 Last Week at NHE – Learning, Adventures & Connections!

What a wonderful week at Nottingham! Our 2nd graders explored creativity at the Altharetta Art Museum, while our 3rd grade and SPED students enjoyed an exciting educational adventure at the Houston Zoo. We also captured plenty of Knight smiles during Fall Picture Day and strengthened our school-home partnerships through Parent-Teacher Conferences. Thank you to our families and staff for making these experiences meaningful and supporting our students' continued growth!

🧼 Health & Wellness Reminder – Let's Keep Our Knights Healthy!

As we continue through the fall season, we have recently experienced an increase in student absences related to flu-like symptoms and stomach viruses. Keeping our students and staff healthy is a shared priority, and we appreciate your partnership in helping reduce the spread of illness.

A few important reminders:

• 🧼 Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the restroom.

• 🤧 Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.

• 🏠 Keep students home when they are sick, particularly when experiencing a fever or vomiting.

• 💧 Encourage healthy habits, including adequate sleep, hydration, and nutritious meals.

• 🧽 Reinforce the importance of clean hands and good hygiene practices at home and school.

Students should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning to school. Healthy Knights are ready-to-learn Knights! Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone.

⭐ This Week at a Glance

❤️ October 26–30 – Red Ribbon Week

It's Red Ribbon Week at Nottingham! Throughout the week, our Knights will participate in activities that promote healthy choices and positive decision-making.

This special week reinforces the importance of making responsible choices, building positive habits, and supporting one another. We encourage families to continue these important conversations at home as we work together to help our Knights make healthy, safe decisions!

📚🎭 Friday, October 30 – Storybook Character Parade | 8:10 a.m.

Get ready for a morning filled with imagination, creativity, and storybook magic! Our annual Storybook Character Parade will begin promptly at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, October 30.

We cannot wait to see our Knights bring their favorite book characters to life! Kinder students only are encouraged to dress as their favorite storybook characters, celebrating the joy of reading and the wonderful stories that inspire us.

Important Parade Reminders:

• 🎭 Kinder students only are welcome to dress as their favorite book characters.

• 🚫 Students are not allowed to have costume accessories or props, such as shields, swords, or similar items.

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parade attendance is limited to Kindergarten parents only.

• 👕 Please send a change of clothes if your child will need to change after the festivities.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fun, imaginative, and memorable celebration!

🔭 Friday, October 30 – 5th Grade Field Trip

Our 5th grade Knights will visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Friday!

This exciting educational experience will allow our students to explore scientific concepts, spark curiosity, and make meaningful connections between classroom instruction and the world around them. We look forward to a fantastic day of discovery, exploration, and hands-on learning!

🍎 Free & Reduced Lunch Application – Every Application Matters!

We continue to encourage all NHE families who have not yet applied to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. In addition to determining meal benefits for eligible families, completed applications help Nottingham qualify for Title I funding and resources that directly support our students.

Title I funding supports instructional programs, academic resources, student services, and additional personnel that directly benefit our Knights. We appreciate your support in securing these valuable opportunities for our students!

🦃 Annual Thanksgiving Lunch — November 18

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 18! Tickets are $10 each and available in the front office through November 13.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your student’s designated lunch time to receive a visitor badge. All visitors must enter and exit through the SPARK Park gate and depart when your student’s lunch period ends. We’re grateful for our NHE families and look forward to sharing this special time together!

🚗 Arrival, Dismissal & Community Safety

Keeping our Knights and community safe remains a top priority! A few important reminders:

• ➡️ Follow the designated traffic flow and do not drive the wrong way to bypass the car line.

• 🚸 Keep crosswalks completely clear while waiting in traffic.

• 👀 Avoid stopping in areas that block the crossing guard's visibility of students and pedestrians.

• 🚲 If your child rides a bike to or from school, please remind them to use designated pathways and avoid riding through the yards or private property of our community neighbors.

• ❤️ Please remain patient, alert, and courteous during arrival and dismissal.

Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone!

⭐ The Knight Way

As we begin another exciting week, we encourage every Knight to continue demonstrating our 3 R's:

⭐ Be Respectful
⭐ Be Responsible
⭐ Be Ready

We are proud of the learning, growth, and accomplishments happening across Nottingham. As we celebrate healthy choices, the joy of reading, and new learning adventures, let's continue making every day count!

Here's to another outstanding week of learning, achievement, and Knight pride!

Knights, Camera... Action! 🎬

With Knight Pride,
Dr. Wright

It's finally here! NHE will celebrate Red Ribbon Week on October 26-30, 2026 with fun dress-up days and activities that encourage healthy, safe, and positive choices. Students will focus on kindness, confidence, supporting one another, and making choices that help build a bright future!

Join SBISD for a virtual Parent U session on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Learn about emerging drugs, warning signs, hidden risks, and practical ways to talk with your child about substance use.

NHE is proud to celebrate and honor the veterans in our school community! If you have a veteran in your family, we invite them to join us for a special Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade, followed by a student performance recognizing their service and sacrifice on November 9, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the NHE Cafeteria. Kindly R.S.V.P. We look forward to honoring and celebrating our NHE veterans!

If you have a Veteran in your family, but they can't come to our breakfast, we would still love to celebrate them on our wall! Please email Mrs. House a picture with their name and military branch.

This month, NHE students are focusing on empathy and self-awareness by recognizing feelings, practicing self-care, and showing kindness to others. Families can reinforce these skills at home through simple conversations about respect, empathy, and asking for help when needed!

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a common learning difference that can affect reading, spelling, and writing, but it is not related to intelligence or effort. With early support, appropriate instruction, and encouragement at home and school, students with dyslexia can thrive.

October is Little People Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people with dwarfism. Green is the official awareness color! Dwarfism is a condition that causes short stature, generally an adult height of 4'10" or under, and there are more than 400 types. It affects bone growth, not intelligence or ability, and people with dwarfism lead full, active lives as students, professionals, athletes, parents, artists, and advocates. Families can help build awareness by using respectful language, celebrating differences, sharing positive and diverse role models, and encouraging empathy, accessibility, and inclusion for everyone.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding and reduce stigma around this common neurodevelopmental condition. ADHD can affect attention, organization, self-control, impulsivity, and activity levels, and it may look different from one child to another. Children with ADHD can also show tremendous creativity, energy, curiosity, and the ability to focus deeply on things that interest them. Families can help by creating consistent routines, giving clear step-by-step directions, praising effort, and focusing on strengths. With understanding, encouragement, and the right support, children with ADHD can feel confident, capable, and empowered to thrive at school and at home.

Absences - Kimberly Muckridge, Attendance Specialist, kimberly.muckridge@springbranchisd.com

Lunch Menu and Account Balance - SchoolCafé

School and District Communications - SBISD Apptegy

Student Courses and Assignments - Canvas

Student Grades - Skyward Family Access

Transportation Changes - nhe@springbranchisd.com and your student's teacher by 1:15 p.m.

Our talented NHE Dazzlers brought the energy, smiles, and school spirit to SBISD’s Destination Success Career Exploration Event this past weekend! We are so proud of these amazing Knights for representing Nottingham with enthusiasm and pride. Way to shine, NHE Dazzlers!

NHE Run Club registration is now open! Students are invited to build endurance, set goals, stay active, and have fun with friends. NHE Run Club meets Monday-Thursday at 4:00-5:00 p.m. on NHE's outside track. Interested families should contact Coach Bell or Coach Feketi by email at cortland.bell@springbranchisd.com or brandon.feketi@springbranchisd.com, or via Rooms in SBISD Apptegy for registration information. Lace up and get ready to run. Go Knights!

This Friday, October 30, 2026, Kindergarten students only are invited to dress as a storybook character from a book of their choice (i.e. Pete the Cat, Curious George, Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, etc.) and parade the halls beginning at 8:10 a.m. Costumes that are easy to remove after the parade are highly encouraged and students should wear school clothes underneath, if possible. If your child needs help finding a matching book, please contact their teacher in advance. Kindergarten parents are more than welcome to watch the parade, but please plan ahead as parking will be limited. For questions, please contact your student's teacher.

The NHE 5th Grade field trip is this Friday, October 30, 2026! Our 5th grade Knights are heading out for a fun day of learning beyond the classroom at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Please be sure to review any details sent home by your child's teacher and help students arrive on time and prepared for the day.

Register today for the SBEF Golf Classic! Join the Spring Branch Education Foundation on November 2, 2026 at Wildcat Golf Club for a great day of golf in support of SBISD students and schools.

The NHE Kindergarten field trip is next Wednesday, November 4, 2026! Our Kindergarten Knights are heading to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center for a fun, hands-on day of learning and exploration. Please watch for additional details from your child’s teacher and help students arrive on time and ready for a great adventure!

NHE yearbooks are on sale now for $35 through TreeRing! ORDER BY OCTOBER 31, 2026 to save 10%, or purchase by April 9, 2027. Families will need to create a TreeRing account to order. Yearbook ads are also available through the site, with a March 12, 2027 purchase deadline. Questions? Contact Amanda Beutelschies at abeutelschies@gmail.com or visit the NHE PTA Yearbook website!

The NHE PTA spirit wear sale is happening all this week! Remaining NHE PTA spirit wear will be available October 26-30, 2026. Shop boys and girls shorts, scrunchies, necklaces, hair clips, socks, yard signs, metallic leggings, twilly scarves, kids hats, and more. Orders may be picked up beginning November 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the location listed on your receipt. Shop the sale once the link goes live on October 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.!

Show your NHE school spirit this fall! Preorder your favorite NHE Spirit Wear and get ready to cheer on our Knights in style just in time for the holidays. Don’t miss your chance to stock up on a few fall favorites and support NHE PTA!

Join us for the next NHE PTA General Membership Meeting on November 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the NHE cafeteria. Come hear the latest PTA updates, learn what’s ahead, and stay connected with our school community. We hope to see you there!

Get ready for the NHE PTA 2nd Annual Holiday Market on November 12, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Nottingham Forest Clubhouse! Enjoy an evening of festive shopping, light bites, and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Shop a great line-up of local vendors including Home Themed Home, For Quincy, Cobalt Living Co., WONNiT, Varsity Threads, Vintage Kids, Golden Thread, LadyBird & Grace Boutique, House of Fancy, Piercings by Dr. Claire, The Edit, and The Baykery. Tickets are $25 per person. NHE teachers and staff attend free. Come shop, sip, and kick off the holiday season with NHE PTA!

Family photos that give back! Fame Parties is offering a second special photo session on November 15, 2026, with a portion of proceeds benefiting NHE PTA. These quick 15-minute sessions are an easy, low-stress, and fun way to capture playful, laugh-filled family memories just in time for the holidays! After your session, consider ordering holiday cards or prints through Minted using code FUNDRAISENOTTINGHAME, so a portion of your purchase can also benefit NHE through our community partners.

Have questions or ideas, or want to volunteer for 5th grade? Contact the NHE PTA 5th Grade Chair, Brandee Johnson, at 5thgradechair@nottinghampta.org!

The NHE PTA 5th grade yard sign is officially for sale! Celebrate your student’s final year at NHE and our “Leaving Our Legacy” theme with a 2026-2027 5th grade yard sign. Signs will be available for pickup the week of November 9, 2026, with pickup details emailed directly to all purchasers. The deadline to order is tomorrow, October 27, 2026. Please note that signs will not be personalized with student names. See the image for an example of what the yard sign will look like.

10/28 - Ms. Stelly

10/30 - Ms. Lopez

11/25 - Ms. Volkmer

10/26-10/30/2026 - NHE Red Ribbon Week

10/26-10/30/2026 - 💵NHE PTA Spirit Wear Sale

10/27/2026 - 💵NHE PTA 5th Grade Yard Sign Preorder Deadline

10/27/2026 - 💵NHE PTA Fall Spirit Wear Preorder Opens

10/29/2026 - NHE PTA Kindergarten Neutron Knights

10/30/2026 - NHE Kindergarten Storybook Character Parade

10/30/2026 - NHE 5th Grade Field Trip

10/31/2026 - 💵NHE PTA Yearbook 10% Discount Deadline and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

11/2/2026 - 🎫SBEF Golf Classic

11/3/2026 - SBISD No School - Election Day

11/4/2026 - NHE Kindergarten Field Trip

11/9/2026 - ✍🏻NHE Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade

11/10/2026 - SBISD Parent U: Building Bridges to Middle School for 5th Grade Families

11/11/2026 - NHE PTA General Membership Meeting

11/12/2026 - 🎫NHE PTA 2nd Annual Holiday Market

11/15/2026 - 💵NHE PTA Fame Parties Holiday Family Photos Session #2

11/15-11/21/2026 - SBISD T-2-4 Week

11/16-11/17/2026 - NHE PTA 2nd Grade Neutron Knights

11/18/2026 - ✍🏻NHE Thanksgiving Lunch

11/23-11/27/2026 - SBISD No School - Thanksgiving Holiday

🎫 - ticketed event

✍🏻 - registration required

💵 - purchase required

President: Cassie McClung, president@nottinghampta.org

VP Programs: Alex Brock, programs@nottinghampta.org

VP Arts and Education: Jennifer Brown, artsandedu@nottinghampta.org

VP Volunteers: Jessica Merritt, volunteers@nottinghampta.org

VP Communications: Michelle Klovans, vp_communications@nottinghampta.org

VP Fundraising: Natalie Hightower, fundraising@nottinghampta.org

Treasurer: Maggie Reyes, treasurer@nottinghampta.org

Secretary: Dawn Rasch, secretary@nottinghampta.org

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:

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade
• NHE PGP and SPIRAL
• SBISD SPIRAL
• SBS Chess Club

Never miss an edition of Knightly News! NHE PTA members can log in through Membership Toolkit anytime to view the latest newsletter and updates. Questions? Contact communications@nottinghampta.org.