Principal's Updates
March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018
Dear Nixon Families,
I am thrilled that Spring has arrived! As the days get longer, and the weather warms up, there is much to look forward to at Nixon! The most exciting news to share is that Nixon is getting a new playground this summer. Through the efforts of parents, our partnership with the Hermosa Neighborhood Association (HNA), Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI), and KaBoom, after more than a two year process, we will build a new playground on June 30th. June 30th will be a community volunteer day, where all who are interested can come and help build the playground. In addition, on Wednesday, March 28th, we will host a design day where students and parents can contribute their design ideas for the playground. I will send greater details about both of these events as the dates get closer. I am so thrilled that this long held community dream is becoming a reality.
Sincerely,
Principal Chavarria
I am thrilled that Spring has arrived! As the days get longer, and the weather warms up, there is much to look forward to at Nixon! The most exciting news to share is that Nixon is getting a new playground this summer. Through the efforts of parents, our partnership with the Hermosa Neighborhood Association (HNA), Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI), and KaBoom, after more than a two year process, we will build a new playground on June 30th. June 30th will be a community volunteer day, where all who are interested can come and help build the playground. In addition, on Wednesday, March 28th, we will host a design day where students and parents can contribute their design ideas for the playground. I will send greater details about both of these events as the dates get closer. I am so thrilled that this long held community dream is becoming a reality.
Sincerely,
Principal Chavarria
PARCC Testing
PARCC testing will begin this Tuesday, March 20th. Students in grades 3,4,5 and 6 will test this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Testing will resume the week we return from Spring Break. That week, students will also test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students in grades K-2 do not take the PARCC exam. Please make sure your students are well rested, and in school for testing. There is no need to make them feel stressed about the exam, just encourage them to do their best. Thank you for your support.
PARCC testing will begin this Tuesday, March 20th. Students in grades 3,4,5 and 6 will test this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Testing will resume the week we return from Spring Break. That week, students will also test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Students in grades K-2 do not take the PARCC exam. Please make sure your students are well rested, and in school for testing. There is no need to make them feel stressed about the exam, just encourage them to do their best. Thank you for your support.
Attendance
I know that the flu season has been a very difficult one and it has an impact on attendance. I hope that now that the flu season is winding down, we will see an increase in attendance. Our current attendance rate is 95.5%. Our goal is 96%. Please make every effort to have your student in school every day. Please also remember that when you take your child out of school for early dismissal, before 2:00 PM, this counts as a half-day missed, and counts against our daily attendance rate.
I know that the flu season has been a very difficult one and it has an impact on attendance. I hope that now that the flu season is winding down, we will see an increase in attendance. Our current attendance rate is 95.5%. Our goal is 96%. Please make every effort to have your student in school every day. Please also remember that when you take your child out of school for early dismissal, before 2:00 PM, this counts as a half-day missed, and counts against our daily attendance rate.
Upcoming Events
- Friday, March 23rd: At 8:00 AM we are hosting an LSC Forum: Come hear from LSC candidates.
- Wednesday, March 21st: At 8:00 AM, join us for a parent workshop on how to motivate your child at school. This workshop is hosted by our PAC (Parent Advisory Committee).
- Monday, March 26th- Friday, March 30th: Spring Break. School resumes Monday April 2nd.
- Friday, March 23rd: At 8:00 AM we are hosting an LSC Forum: Come hear from LSC candidates.
- Wednesday, March 21st: At 8:00 AM, join us for a parent workshop on how to motivate your child at school. This workshop is hosted by our PAC (Parent Advisory Committee).
- Monday, March 26th- Friday, March 30th: Spring Break. School resumes Monday April 2nd.