Nichols Leadership Academy News #15

Hello Navigators,

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed time with family and friends during these past few weeks. We are ready and excited to welcome students back to campus.

Over the break construction began on some playground upgrades for Nichols. We are excited about the upgrades, but will have limited access to some play structures for a while. As a result we will adjust some play areas until the construction is complete. During this time we will be taking steps to ensure student safety.

See this flyer about a dinner night out at Senor Grubby's in Carlsbad on January 22nd. All proceeds will help fund 5th grade camp!

Our PTO will meet in the MPR on Wednesday 1/29 at 6 PM.

Just prior to the PTO meeting we will hold a community meeting to discuss some challenges that have occurred at Nichols, and many schools, this year. We have had ongoing challenges over the last year or more with derogatory, biased and racist words being used. This has resulted in student conflict and is traumatic to those victimized. I would like to come together as a community to discuss this, listen to ideas to address the issues and share experiences and concerns. I hope to see you there and will have more details in the coming weeks.

Please note that Monday, January 27th is a non-student day as staff will be participating in professional development on that day.

See some updated resources below in the Community News section.

Can't wait to see everyone this week!

As part of our ongoing partnership with the Cook Center and Parent Guidance, I’m pleased to share the customized January Mental Health Series calendar. This calendar notes this month’s mental health resources and events.

Access the ENGLISH / SPANISH January Mental Health Series Calendar

Check out this flyer about the January 15th Ask a Therapist event.

𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞

Would you like to learn valuable information about bicycle safety? The Oceanside Police Department is hosting a Bicycle Education Safety Course. Bring your bicycle and we will help you register it. This is a one stop shop for all of your bicycle safety resources.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Oceanside Police Department

3855 Mission Avenue

Oceanside, CA 92058

Receive valuable resources and information on:

*Rules of the Road

*Current Traffic Laws

*E-Bike Safety

*Helmets-Safety First

For more information or to RSVP, contact:

Officer Matthew Parenteau

mjparenteau@oceansideca.org

Bicycle Laws + Safety Parent Tips

Please review the attached flyer regarding the updated base regulations for e-bike riders. Kindly distribute it to our students stationed at Camp Pendleton.

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.

Hello Nichols Families,

After successfully piloting a school safety and audio system at two of our schools during the 23-24 school year, at the June 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved installing this system at all OUSD schools.

This enhancement serves as an update to our current bell and intercom system. Each classroom teacher will have a device on a lanyard that amplifies sound throughout the

classroom during every lesson. Every student, no matter where they sit, will be able to clearly hear the teacher and information being taught.

Along with audio and video capabilities, the new device incorporates a safety notification button to alert administration and front offices of any emergency situation. In the event of a classroom emergency, the teacher can activate the camera for office staff to view the situation. The device identifies the exact location to initiate school safety protocols. Further, and only in the event of a lockdown or active shooter emergency, Oceanside Police Department can utilize these same cameras to access views into classrooms and throughout the school.

Thank you for your constant support as we work to provide a safe and modern learning

environment for all! Slide Deck with more information.

As a Leader in Me School we practice the 7 Habits. These habits are helpful in many aspects of life. Below are resources to emphasize the habits 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 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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