May 11, 2025

To the mothers, near and far,

Happy Mother's Day, we love you!

Please Join us for Parent Cafe

Every Wednesday at 8:30 in room 6

May 21, 2025

May 30, 2025

May 26, 2025

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TLBRUSLF4Z57?ref_=wl_share

PTA has created a wish list. Donations are greatly appreciated. Feel free to share with families or friends who would like to help support Nichols PTA. When purchasing you can select "Nichols Gift Registry" in addresses so items are sent directly to Nichols.

Lodi USD Nutrition Services is proud to offer free meals to all children ages 2–18 this summer at multiple locations across the district. The Summer Meals Program will run during June and July, providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to help keep kids healthy and fueled all summer long.

Please help spread the word to families in your school community.
You can find a full list of participating meal sites linked below:

Click on the link below for the flyer - English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-0zI_7EbZIHJ2PT2TltFDR4bm8kb_KT/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the flyer - Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTCqH1hpkbzfWzJo6-EX6SjwKttewZXG/view?usp=sharing

Love Lodi is organizing a City-Wide Backpack Drive this summer. They are working with our school district, Lodi Police, local non-profits, churches and businesses to provide 1500 backpacks. If you want to partner with us, please email timothy@lovelodi.org.

Parents/Guardians: We are planning to distribute backpacks on National Night Out (August 5) at Legion, Blakely, and Hale Parks. If your student is in need of a quality backpack for the 2025- 26 school year, please fill out the following form by clicking the link below or scanning the provided QR Code:

We are currently in need of people for the following positions and who better to have at Nichols than you! Please click the link for positions you may be interested in.

- School Playground and Cafeteria Monitor- https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2013023

- Paraeducator- Severely Handicapped- https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2014156

- Paraeducator- Bilingual- https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2023287

If you are interested, please apply online at the attached Edjoin links above, then email Mrs. Streeter at lstreeter@lodiusd.net so she knows to look for your application. If you have any questions please reach out.

Lodi Unified School District Families:

This important update is being shared regarding smartphone use during school in 2025-2026.

Beginning next school year, students will be required to keep their smartphones turned off and stored in their backpacks during the regular school day. This practice, already in place at many of our elementary and middle schools, aligns with Lodi Unified School District’s Board Policy 5131: Student Conduct.

This Board of Education approved change is designed to reduce distractions, support student mental health, minimize instances of cyberbullying and support student academic discourse throughout the school day. Research strongly supports limiting phone use during the school day, and similar policies are being adopted in schools across the state. In fact, California’s Assembly Bill 3216 will require school districts to adopt such policies by July 1, 2026. Please note that exceptions will be made for students with medical needs or accommodations outlined in their IEPs.

We understand that this may change how you communicate with your child during the day, even though they will be able to retrieve messages or return calls at the end of the regular school day. Our school offices are always available to relay important messages, and students can use office phones if needed. In the event of an emergency, it's essential that students stay focused on staff instructions. First responders recommend limiting phone use to ensure safety and clear communication.

We’ll share more information as the school year approaches, but we appreciate your support in preparing your student for this shift. Please take a moment to discuss these expectations with your child.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and focused learning environment

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Sometimes we adults are the last to know about social media trends. So, we want to make you aware of a concerning TikTok trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge”. Sadly, this challenge encourages students to intentionally damage school-issued Chromebooks, often by inserting metal objects like paper clips or pencil lead into Chromebook ports, which can cause electrical shorts, sparks, or potential fires. Not only is it unsafe, but it could damage or destroy district property.

Thankfully, no incidents have been reported in our district. I know that could change, however, which is why I am asking for your support. Please remind your students that damaging district property will not be tolerated. Please also note that intentionally damaging or destroying Chromebooks is not covered by Chromebook care plans and under California Education Code 48900 (f) can be cause for suspension and even expulsion. There are less than three weeks before the end of the school year, we don't want to see our students miss out on graduations, promotions, celebrations, and culminating activities.

Thank you for your continued support.

Below is a link to an article about this:

https://local21news.com/news/local/school-district-warns-about-tiktok-trend-involving-chromebook-challenge-fires-explosions-central-dauphin-school-district-pennsylvania-pa

Reminder to call or email our office to excuse any absences.

Call 209-331-7378 or email nicholsoffice@lodiusd.net