Hello Nichols Families,

We had another great week at Nichols!  Earlier in the week our hard-working teachers got to become students as they participated in Election Day PD.  New techniques and ideas were brought back to the classrooms this week to be put to the test with our students.

On Thursday, the Rotary Club came to meet with all of our 3rd and 5th graders to present them with their own thesaurus or dictionary.  Several students proudly displayed them as they passed in the hallway and showed off the longest word in the English language, American Sign Language, and other interesting findings.

Finally, on Friday we hosted several veterans to a hot lunch and assemblies in their honor.  Mrs. Celentano organized the event with help from several staff members.  Mr. Haddock and Mr. Ginicola were "shouted out" by the 6th graders and thanked for their service alongside our guests.  The veterans appreciated the event, leaving with full stomachs and warm hearts.

Please remember that all Stratford Public Schools are OPEN on Veterans Day, Tuesday November 11th.

I hope you have a great weekend and are able to spend time with your family.

-Mr. Greist

Resource Assistance:  Please see this attachment for information about local food banks and pantries, and this link for the Sterling Community Center's Resource Connection.

Vision Screenings:  The Lions Club will be conducting vision screenings at all Stratford Schools.  Please see this attachment for more information.  Nichols is currently scheduled for Monday, December 15th.

Cookies and Cakes: Our biggest grade 6 fundraiser of the year has begun! We are selling delicious desserts to make entertaining so simple from David's Cookies & Cheesecakes! You can never have too many cookies-ready to bake for the holidays and everyday! Orders are due by November 19th! Send in your order form with checks made payable to Nichols PTO. Grade 6 thanks you for your help!!  For more information please email NicholsPTOTreasurer@gmail.com or click on the following links: Cookie Dough Cheesecakes Price Sheet

Mrs. McNeil's 4th graders invited families, Nichols staff, and 3rd graders to come and see their research projects.

Each child chose a state to research.  Many new findings included famous people, interesting landmarks, flags, animals, and geographical locations.

Each student did an excellent job presenting their information and taking questions.  Thank you to Superintendent Borges for taking the time to visit the event!

The Stratford Public Library Children's Department has several activities coming up this month.  Please click here for their calendar of events.

Stratford Parents' Place is happy to announce that we are running "Raising Highly Capable Kids" this year in both English and Spanish!

The registration can be found here: https://forms.gle/z18jyWoyrF42VRA87

• Tuesday, Nov 11th - Veterans Day (SCHOOLS ARE OPEN)
• Thursday, Nov 13th - PTO Meeting, 7 PM
• Tuesday, Nov 18th - Picture Retake Day
• Friday, Nov 21st - Substitute Appreciation Day!
• Wednesday, Nov 26th - End of First Trimester (EARLY DISMISSAL)

• Thursday, Nov 27th - Friday, Nov 28th - Thanksgiving Break (SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED)

• Friday, Dec 5th - Report Cards Posted in Parent Portal (after 4 PM)

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