Nichols Leadership Academy News #1
A Leader in Me School
Sunday Announcement!
Hello Navigators!
Welcome back for the 2026/2027 school year. We are working hard and are ready to welcome our students back. It is going to be a fabulous school year.
We are still accepting registrations. Please go to the online Aeries Parent Portal, complete the data confirmation and our office will be open Monday and Tuesday from 8-2 to assist and on Wednesday the 12th from 8-11 AM. It will then re-open on the 13th at 7:45 AM.
For incoming Kinder and TK students we will hold an orientation at 2 PM on Wednesday the 12th. Enter through the gate near the front office and we will direct you from there.
The first day of school is on Thursday 8/13 and our gates will open at 7:45 AM.
Parents are welcome to walk students to the playground on the 13th and 14th. All parents must exit campus when school begins at 8:15.
The first 2 days of school will follow the minimum day schedule and all students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM.
TK and Kindergarten first 12 days will follow the minimum day schedule as they acclimate to their new learning environment, with dismissal at 12:25 PM. TK and Kindergarten will follow the regular bell schedule beginning Monday, August 31st.
Looking for ways to support our school community?
Stop by the PTO table during registration to:
- Explore ways to get involved and support PTO.
- Find out what it means to be a Room Parent—a volunteer who helps connect teachers, families, and PTO.
- Can't make it to registration or want to learn more? Complete our Room Parent Interest Form.
Check Out Our Brand-New PTO Merchandise!
- Be among the first to see this year's new designs and show your Nichols spirit!
- Shop our new merchandise at TK/Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, August 12, at 2:00 PM, and again on Friday, August 14, during drop-off and pick-up.
Data Confirmation Tutorial links are below if you sill need help with this.
English-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1pIh2Oj7NCSle_EedFh1XmS-hLY5E3x/view?usp=drive_link
Spanish-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQltrU1Zrud7_oXQnxl5ASBXEsitTE4h/view?usp=drive_link
Leader in Me
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.
Counselor's Corner!
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.
Nichols PTO
Please join our PTO . Check out the PTO Newsletter.
Nichols YouTube Channel!
Nichols Elementary
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
