The Nixon Groove
What a Great Day to be a Nixon Cougar!
From the Principal's Desk...
~Jesse Owen~
Greetings,
Our focus at Nixon remains to cultivate a positive climate and culture as well as create the best learning environment possible for our scholars. High quality instruction and scholar learning are our highest priorities. Everything we do at Nixon Elementary is designed to support scholar learning in all areas and ensure scholars are equipped with the appropriate tools to become successful well beyond their time in elementary school.
In addition, thank you for the partnership between school and home and taking the responsibility of your child's education seriously. This is ultimately a wonderful attribute that continues to make us a strong community school. Our teachers, support staff, scholars, and instructional team work extremely hard to maximize learning experiences in hopes to set the tone for positive and productive spring parent-teacher conferences with families.
Here at Nixon, we are moving progressively to meet the needs of our scholars and families and we are 100% committed to supporting scholars grow academically and socially.
Together, we can make a difference!
Principal Frazier
Ms. Boyd's 4th grade scholars are focused and working hard to master i-Ready math standards!
Ms. Roth and her scholars are utilizing manipulatives to development a well-grounded, interconnected understanding of mathematical ideas during small group!
Ms. Tate and our First Class Pre-K scholars continue their strong start by diligently completing morning work!
DATA CHATS with SCHOLARS!!!!
At Nixon, we firmly believe data-driven education has the ability to transform classrooms and can lead to dramatic improvements in an educator's responsiveness to scholars. Using data with scholars has the ability to empower them and allow them to take control of their learning. By facilitating conversations about data, we are fostering an environment where educators and scholars are exploring the data and gaining a deeper understanding about their progress and potential.
Additional benefits of having data chats with scholars to drive education and its impact are:
1. Teachers are afforded an opportunity to co-create learning materials with scholars.
2. Scholars are able to understand and personalize their learning goals and experience.
3. Teachers and scholars have an opportunity to work together in closing the achievement gap.
Bus Safety!
Please continue to reinforce the importance of following expected bus behavior in order to keep everyone safe while on the bus.
1. Remain seated while the bus is in motion.
2. Use respectful tones with peers as to not distract the driver.
3. No throwing items across the seats while on the bus.
4. Use respectful language at ALL times.
5. Be respectful to everyone! Tell an adult when someone is not.
Reminders and Updates...
Don't forget!
1. Progress Reports: February 8, 2024
2. Parent Teacher Organization meeting: February 15, 2024 at 3:00
3. President's Day/NO SCHOOL: February 19, 2024
4. Scholar of the Month: February 27, 2024 at 9:00a.m.
5. Black History Program: February 29, 2024
6. Check Out ends each day at 2:30p.m.
7. Please ensure scholars are completing homework (Monday-Thursday).
Forming the habit of PUNCTUALITY!
Our February trait of the month is Punctuality! Punctuality is showing respect for other people and their time. Being on time takes preparation and forethought. It requires using your time wisely. This means you do not waste time or allow yourself to become distracted. Prioritize the most important projects or classes and give yourself enough time to prepare. This allows you to make a habit of being in places you said you would be at the time you indicated.
Being punctual requires self-motivation. There will not always be other people reminding you when you need to be places. You must be aware of how time is passing and act accordingly. Choosing to be punctual means you recognize when you are wasting time and have the self-control to stop and do what needs to be done.
February's Pledge:
1. I will be at the right place at the right time.
2. I will plan for unexpected delays.
3. I will do my own work ahead of time.
4. I will make a daily schedule and keep it.
5. I will think of the impact punctuality have on others.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, as I am here to support you.