The Nixon Groove
What a Great Day to be a Nixon Cougar!
1. Understanding the dangers of weapons (guns).
2. Respecting themselves and others by not engaging in bullying.
3. Spreading the word to family and friends about the importance of being healthy and drug free.
Nixon supported Breast Cancer Awareness by engaging in a balloon release to honor all families and caregivers that have been affected!
AMSTI hosted professional development for our third through fifth grade teachers supporting content deepening of Geometry!!
TRUNK or TREAT!! A Fall Celebration..
Here at Nixon, we aim to provide a safe environment for our scholars. Trunk or Treat allowed our scholars to gather in a safe and secure environment. Nixon scholars were invited to wear non-frightening costumes October 31st. Scholars were all smiles and enjoyed the celebratory event. We all had a "SPOOKTACULAR" day!
1. Scholar of the Month program: November 5th at 9:00a.m.
2. Veteran's Day: November 11th (No School)
3. Donuts with Dad: November 14th at 9:00
4. Process Reports: November 21st
5. Thanksgiving Break: November 25th-29th (No School)
6. Check Out ends each day at 2:30p.m.
7. Scholars will have homework each night Monday - Thursday.
SHOW YOUR COUGAR PRIDE!!
Character Trait of the Month: Kindness
This month, we are focusing on kindness as our character trait. Kindness is all about showing respect, empathy, and care for others in our words and actions. It is a way of making others feel valued, supported, and understood.
Encourage scholars to think about small acts of kindness they can do every day, whether it is offering a helping hand, sharing a kind word, or simply listening to a friend. Together, let’s create a culture of kindness in our school where everyone feels safe, accepted, and included.
Let’s show how kindness can make a big difference in our school community!
ENHANCING SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS !!
Social Emotional Learning is essential in helping our scholars develop the skills they need to understand and manage their emotions, set positive goals, show empathy for others, establish healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Incorporating SEL into our classrooms helps create a safe and supportive environment where scholars feel valued and connected. Here are five core components of SEL to focus on:
1. Self-Awareness – Helping scholars recognize their emotions, strengths, and areas for growth. Activities could include reflection journals or identifying feelings with emotion charts.
2. Self-Management – Teaching scholars skills like stress management, impulse control, and setting personal goals. Mindfulness exercises and guided breathing.
3. Social Awareness – Building empathy and respect for others’ perspectives. We can foster this by encouraging group discussions where scholars listen and respond thoughtfully.
4. Relationship Skills – Helping scholars communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, and cooperate with others. Role-playing and collaborative projects are great for practicing these skills.
5. Responsible Decision-Making – Guiding scholars to make thoughtful, ethical choices that consider the well-being of themselves and others. Encourage scholars to think through “What if?” scenarios to develop this skill.
Integrating SEL into our daily routines has transformed how scholars interact with each other and with the world around them. Let’s work together to support their social and emotional growth and empower them to be compassionate, confident individuals!