Nichols Leadership Academy News #28

Hello Navigators!.

This week our Student Lighthouse Leadership Team has created a Leadership Week. We will have Spirit Days each day.

Each day has a fun theme inspired by leadership qualities:

Monday (March 23): Leaders are not afraid to stand out
→ Wear mismatched clothes and celebrate what makes you unique!

Tuesday (March 24): Leaders learn from other leaders
→ Dress up as a leader who inspires you!

Wednesday (March 25): Leaders are creative thinkers
→ It’s Crazy Hair Day—get creative!

Thursday (March 26): Leaders begin with the end in mind
→ Dress as your future career and show your dreams!

Friday (March 27): Leaders take care of themselves and sharpen the saw
→ Stay cozy in your comfy pajamas!

We are looking to order new Leadership T-Shirts. The link will close on Wednesday. Please complete this form to let us know what you may need. We are hoping all students are able to wear a Nichols shirt on our April 22nd Leadership Day.

March PTO Meeting
Wednesday, March 25 | 6:00 PM | MPR
All families are welcome to attend! Your feedback and participation are essential in helping us make thoughtful decisions that benefit our students, teachers, and families. If you’re unable to attend but would still like to share feedback, please feel free to reach out to info@nicholspto.org.

Kindergarten parents - Kindergarten dental assessment forms are due May 31st. Students should have brought home a pink form to complete and turn in. If your child can't see a dentist before March 31st students can be seen by Vista Community Clinic's mobile dental van that will come to Nichols. Permission slips for the free dental clinic will be sent home in April with more details.

SHREDFest Volunteer Announcement

SHREDFest is a community biking event organized by Ride Krew (https://www.theridekrew.com/) and open to all OUSD elementary students. The event helps build riding skills, confidence, and safety awareness through fun, interactive stations—while promoting healthy habits and community connection.

If you'd like to volunteer at the event, or have vendor connections that could help bring this exciting event to life, please sign up here:

April 18 – Foussat Elementary School | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4AC29A6FAC34-61921232-ride#/

Save the Date: Bike & Roll Event!

Mark your calendars for May 6! Nichols Leadership Academy is trying something new this year—we’re joining Foussat Elementary for the first time for a combined Bike & Roll Event.

Looking forward to a wonderful week and can't wait to see everyone tomorrow.

Wellness, College, and Career Fair

Please see the attached flyer for a Community Easter Egg Hunt.

Here are some parent coaching opportunities.

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Ask at Therapist has an upcoming event:

• Ask a Therapist Live

• Promote March’s Ask a Therapist Live, a monthly event included with the Mental Health Series.

• Ask a Therapist, March 24, 2026:

• Registration Link: https://cookcenter.info/ATLMar24

Check Out these resources to support mental health.

• Mental Health Series Calendar

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• Spanish

Take a look at this free opportunity to attend a free disaster/emergency preparation course hosted by OPD.

Here is a Free Soccer Clinic opportunity

Check out this opportunity at the Frontwave Arena!

Please see the following notices with updates about E-Bike safety.

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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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