Nixon Elementary School

Nixon Notables!

Important Dates

APRIL

4/28/23 - 6:00 p.m. Nixon PTO Auction - Kentucky Derby Party at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in Stow

4/30/23 - PTO Staff Appreciation - Sidewalk Notes of Appreciation at Nixon (Chalk Provided)

MAY

5/1/23 - 5/5/23 PTO Staff Appreciation Week

5/1/23 - School-wide Spirit Day - Hat Day!

5/2/23 - Grade 4 Math MCAS

PTO Staff Appreciation - Salad Buffet Lunch

5/3/23 - Grade 4 Math MCAS

Grade 5 Field Trip to Wheelock Theater

1:45 p.m. School Meeting

PTO Staff Appreciation - Spring Flowers Cut & Color Template

5/4/23 - Grade 3 Math MCAS

PTO Staff Appreciation - Trombetta’s Ice Cream Truck for Staff at 2:45

5/5/23 - Grade 3 Math MCAS

Grade 4 Field Trip - LEEP (Boundless Adventures)

PTO Staff Appreciation - Fresh Spring Flowers

5/8/23 - Grade 5 Science MCAS

5/9/23 - Grade 5 Science MCAS

Kindergarten PTO Enrichment - Author Visit

5/10/23 - Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

11:45 Grade 5 Lunch and Kickball Game

Kindergarten Orientation - 1:00 in Cafeteria

2:00 PTO Popcicles on Playground for new Kindergarten children/families

5/12/23 - Food Pantry Collection

5/16/23 - 2:35-3:35 p.m. School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting in Conference Room

5/17/23 - 1:45 p.m. School Meeting

5/19/23 - 1:30 p.m. Nixon Concert - Grades 3 & 4

5/20/23 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - PTO Parliament Picnic

5/22/23-5/28/23 - Book Fair

5/23/23 - Kindergarten PTO Enrichment - Life Cycle of Raptors

Grade 1 Field Trip to Town Center

5/24/23 - Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

Rain Date - Grade 5 Lunch and Kickball Game

5/26/23 - Kindergarten Chicken Festival

Grade 5 Visit to Curtis Middle School

5/29/23 - No School - Memorial Day

5/31/23 - 1:30 p.m. Nixon Concert - Kindergarten

MCAS Dates - Grades 3, 4, & 5

Grade 3 MCAS ELA (English Language Arts) - April 10th & April 11th

Grade 3 MCAS Mathematics - May 4th & May 5th

Grade 4 MCAS ELA (English Language Arts) - April 3rd & April 4th

Grade 4 MCAS Mathematics - May 2nd & May 3rd

Grade 5 MCAS ELA (English Language Arts) - March 30th & March 31st

Grade 5 Mathematics - April 26th & April 27th

Grade 5 MCAS Science - May 8th and May 9th

Thank You SERF! Nook Tranquil Seating Coming to Nixon Soon!

Nook Seating - Creation of Tranquil Lunch Seating in the Nixon Cafeteria

Thank you to SERF for providing Nixon School two flexible seating areas for children in Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 during the lunch sessions each day. All children will have the opportunity to join in and sit at these tranquil spaces for lunch on a student interest and teacher chosen rotating bases.

The Nook shelter is the perfect solution for those looking to collaborate or work independently in a quiet environment designed to help them reset, focus, or connect with others. The pitched roof and acoustic panels significantly reduce ambient noise, creating a secluded, quiet space that feels like a hug for your brain. Incredibly versatile, the Nook is ideal for working and healthcare environments, schools, event spaces, and more. This Nook features a whiteboard back panel that is writable on both sides and locking casters for secure placement and easy repositioning. The Nook offers a place for individual or shared experiences whether you’re working, studying, dining, or playing.

Additional Information On Nook Seating

Versatile: The Nook is ideal for home, working and healthcare environments, and more. Easily move from one location to another utilizing the lockable casters
Wellness & Productivity: The Nook features acoustic panels and a pitched roof to significantly reduce ambient noise, while the upper back panel offers an additional layer of privacy.
Sustainable Design: Built to last, the Nook is covered by a 1-year warranty and the upholstery is made of 55% post-consumer recycled materials and has a soil and stain repellent finish. Nook can be easily upgraded, repaired, and recycled.
Flexible Use: The Nook meeting pod is perfect for working, meeting, brainstorming, gaming, doing homework, virtual class, conference calls and more. The lockable heavy-duty casters, allow for easy positioning, and repositioning the Nook.
The perfect retreat: The shelter offers users a personal or shareable retreat specifically designed so they can be out of the spotlight without isolation

SPS Community Math Website!

We have a new SPS Community Math website! This site is updated with activities, puzzles, links, and information about our math program. As we introduce the new site, we are also launching our first SPS Mathematicians' Challenge. This challenge will take place during the month of May and is available for all grade levels. It can be completed online or with paper. Check it out on the site or ask your building Math Coach how to participate. We look forward to seeing your mathematical thinking and creativity!