11/8/26

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Hello, Leroy Nichols Families!

Honoring Our Veterans ❤️🤍💙

In recognition of Veterans Day, we invite all students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on Tuesday as we show our appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and service!

A friendly reminder: Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, and there will be no school on Wednesday. Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12.

SSC Election Results

A huge thank-you to the five parents who stepped forward to serve on our School Site Council (SSC)! We are excited to share that all five parent representative seats have now been filled.

Please join me in welcoming and celebrating our parent representatives:

• Katie Ring

• Denise Jasso

• Maryna Ninovska

• Josh Green

• Irene Flores

Thank you for your willingness to get involved, share your perspectives, and support the success of our Nichols students. We appreciate your partnership!

Kindly,

Principal Alberg

PTA is putting together prepackaged bags of groceries for families who could use a little extra help this Thanksgiving season.

If having a bag of groceries would be helpful for your family, we would love for you to sign up! There is absolutely no judgment and no need to explain. We are simply here to support one another and make sure our school community is taken care of.

If you would like to receive a bag, please complete the brief form using the link below. A little kindness (and a few groceries!) can go a long way!

Thank you for being part of such a wonderful school community!

Please note: The number of bags available will depend on donations received. Requests will be accommodated in the order they are received, while supplies last. Families selected to receive a bag will be notified on November 19. Grocery bags will be available for pickup on November 19 or 20.

We are so excited to host our annual Turkey Trot, brought to you by our amazing Nichols PTA!

For families who are new to Nichols, the Turkey Trot is a Jog-a-Thon-style event where students come out with their classmates to run laps, enjoy music, cheer each other on, and have lots of fun!

We invite families to support this event through flat donations, which help fund our PTA and support activities and programs for our school. If you are able to contribute, please use the registration button below.

There are also some fun incentives for our students!

• Class Participation: Parents, please register your child for the Turkey Trot using the button below. The first class to reach 100% participation will earn a special reward!

• Top Runners: Students who complete the most laps will also have an opportunity to earn a prize!

We'll be sharing a list of prizes soon, so keep your eyes open!

The Turkey Trot is just one of the many fun traditions we enjoy during this time of year to bring smiles to our students' faces and build school spirit. Your generosity and support help make these events possible, and we are so grateful for our Nichols families!

Want to volunteer? If you have completed the district's volunteer requirements, we'd love to have you join us! Please email the PTA at leroynicholspta@gmail.com to sign up.

Thank you for helping make this another fun and memorable Nichols tradition!

We are excited to announce that students in grades 4–6 will have the opportunity to participate in our after-school Theatre Club!

The club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:40–4:40 p.m. and is open to both Bridge and non-Bridge students.

Students will work together to bring a theatre production to life, rehearsing for a play that will be performed in May! There will be a variety of roles, both large and small, to accommodate different interests and comfort levels. Whether your child is excited to be front and center on stage or prefers a smaller role, there will be opportunities to get involved.

Parents: We will be gathering student interest this week to help finalize our plans, including determining how many students would like to participate. Please talk with your child about this opportunity and consider whether the Tuesday and Thursday schedule will work with your family's commitments. And if you have a future star who might need a little encouragement to give theatre a try, this could be a great opportunity!

Once we have a better idea of student interest, we will be able to determine next steps and share additional details.

We are looking forward to offering this exciting experience for our students!

Minimum Days:

• Wednesday, November 4

• Wednesday, November 18

• Wednesday, December 9

• Friday, December 18

Holidays and Non-Instructional Days:

• Wednesday, November 11: No school in observance of Veterans Day

• Monday, November 23–Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break

• Monday, December 21–Monday, January 4: Winter Break. Students return on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

The Student Services/SELPA Department invites families, educators, and community members to attend the upcoming Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.

Topic: VMRC, DOR, and Transition to Adult Services

Presenter: Lisa Chaves, Special Education Coordinator

Date: December 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams

This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and the transition process from school-based services to adult services.

Join the meeting: Click the Join the meeting now link to participate from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

For questions or additional information, please contact the Student Services/SELPA Department at (209) 331-7061. We look forward to your participation!