NICHOLS NEWS
November Edition
VISION STATEMENT: Produce a community of learners who are well-rounded and ready to
accept the challenges ahead with confidence!
BELIEF STATEMENTS:
- We believe every staff member has the responsibility to impact student learning and success.
- We believe in supporting the whole child by providing an inclusive, safe, and engaging environment where achievement and future success is attainable by all.
- We believe that providing meaningful opportunities to engage students, families, and the community will promote positive relationships and foster a sense of belonging.
- Collaborators
- Communicators
- Creators
- Critical Thinkers
- Innovators
- Leaders
- Learners
- Solution Finders
- By the end of he 24-25 school year, 50% of all students in grades K-5th grade will make adequate growth on the MAP Reading and Math Assessments.
- What is All Pro Dads? https://youtu.be/6of1Yg_UHXY?si=lJcsSaMpg9YlHWIB
- Join the Nichols Chapter at: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/10396
- Free coffee and donuts for the Dads -- students are welcome to get a tray from the cafeteria -- outside food is allowed.
5 Character Traits You Want to Rub Off on Your Kids
1. Commitment
I learned the importance of hard work from a few veterans when I was a young quarterback in the NFL. I watched guys put in extra time in the weight room, throw balls after practice, and study game film like crazy in an attempt to get better. The people who are the most committed in the pursuit of greatness are usually the ones who find it. Talent only gets people so far. Effort, drive, and passion get you over the finish line. Show commitment around your children, expecting it to rub off.
- 2. No Excuses
If you were late because there was an accident on the highway or didn’t have enough money for date night because the car broke down, it’s OK. Those things were outside of your control. Those are not excuses. They are explanations. Now, if you were late because you were watching TV or can’t afford date night because you bought shoes, those are excuses. They are totally different. Excuses are used to justify failing at things that were within your control.
- 3. Accountability
When you say “I’ll be there,” actually be there. People are counting on you. People will be counting on your children, too. Don’t give them the out that they never saw their dad being accountable. Be the most honest, high-character, high-integrity man in their life and then hold them accountable to that same standard. Dads, we need to own it when we fall short. We need to take responsibility and have accountability.
- 4. Never Quitting
- 5. Selflessness
A big reason why UCONN won the 2024 championship was the team’s selflessness. Only one other team in the nation had more assists per game than UCONN. Assists is one of those basketball stats that says a lot about who you are as a group. It demonstrates you care about the team’s success more than just your own. I bet a lot of the parents Coach Hurley talked with are selfless people. It’s cool to think that character trait rubbed off on their kids, and eventually produced champions.
Congratulations to our 2024 Bike Rodeo Winners
- Kinder
- Magnolia Adams and Liam Berrelez
- Alessia Farina and Javier Garcia
- Duke Aguilar
- 1st grade
- Penelope Chaing and Declan White
- Elenor Wagner and Mason Rodriguez
- AJ Garcia and harrison Zabinski
- 2nd grade
- Valen Cortez and Damon Foxwell
- Alyssa Medina and Luke Berrelez
- Madison Brown and Victor LaCourse
- 3rd grade
- Ayla Pezo and Francisco Rojas
- Mary Gabrelcik and Jace Meza
- Emma Moreno and Quinn Simeon
- 4th grade
- Anuhea Teadeo-Manner and Liam Gomez
- Emberlyne Weitzel and Andrew White
- Evelyn Lopez and Raul Ramirez
- 5th grade
- Bethany Posey and Noah Berrelez
- Bristol Tafolla and Liam Davis
- Mila Cortez and Tom Rojas
Northside High School Seniors can Apply Now for the Jack C. Jordan Scholarship
Contact Information: We're Here for You!
- Campus 210-397-4050
- School Day Office Hours are: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- FAX 210-767-5951
- Attendance Angelica Madrigal angelica.madrigal@nisd.net
- Principal Jeff Davenport jeff.davenport@nisd.net
- Associate Principal Suzanne Lansdale suzanne.lansdale@nisd.net
- Counselor Stephanie Rigby stephanie.rigby@nisd.net
- PTA President Cynthia Perez nicholspta@gmail.com
- Special Education Campus Coordinator Kristin Etheridge kristin.etheridge@nisd.net (ECSE/ALE/Kinder) and Margot Chekan margot.chekan@nisd.net (1st-5th)
- Campus Website nisd.net/nichols
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