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🎁🐧 It’s that time of year again — the Penguin Pay Shop is OPEN! 🐧🎁
It’s time for our students to do their holiday shopping for family, friends, teachers, and even pets! 🛍️🎄 Help us make their shopping experience fun and memorable as they pick out special gifts for their loved ones.
💙 We are looking for volunteers to help each day!
Your time and support help make this event a success for our students.
🕗 Store Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
⏰ Daily Closure: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (for volunteer lunch break)
👉 Please click the link below to sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAEA82DA4F5C52-61288320-holiday
Thank you for supporting Nixon Coyote PTO and helping spread holiday cheer! 🐾✨

7 months ago, Nixon PTO
penguin patch
We regret to inform you that the Jingle and Mingle with the Principal scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for January 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
7 months ago, Rosemarie Mantanona
🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
7 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD graphic

🎄 Jingle & Mingle Reminder:
Join us Dec. 16 @ 8:30am for coffee & conversation with the Principal!
☕✨ Please RSVP via the Smore Newsletter so we can plan.
We hope to see you there!

7 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Coffee with the Principal
🎻 Nixon Orchestra Reminder:
Winter Concert TODAY @ 5:30pm (students meet at 5:00pm).
📍 Nixon Cafeteria
Free entry—please limit to immediate family.
See you there! ❄️
7 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
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Good morning everyone!
Join us today for our PTO meeting at 5 pm.
Due to the Orchestra concert being in the cafeteria, our meeting/ wrapping meeting will be held in room D17.
Topics for discussion
*Penguin Store
*Chile Cook off
Join us and share any ideas you may have to make our events even better!
7 months ago, Nixon PTO
🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
7 months ago, Communications
Community members taking off during the Fast Track to the Future 5K
Community members smile and do peace sign while running at the El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K
Top three runners for the Fast Track to the Future 5K take photos on podium and fist bump each other
El Paso ISD principals and community members take group photo
📢 STEAM Club Canceled Today

Good afternoon families!
Just a quick reminder that STEAM is canceled today. Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see everyone at our next session! 💡🧪✨
7 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
☕✨ Jingle & Mingle with the Principal!
Join us on December 16th at 8:30am for warm drinks, friendly conversation, and campus updates. 🎄💬

This is a wonderful chance to connect, share ideas, and chat with our leadership team.
🎅❄️ Holiday vibes included!

👉 Please RSVP via the Smore Newsletter so we can prepare enough goodies!
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐾
7 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Coffee with the Principal

💙 Feeder Family Connection Meeting:
Dec. 10 @ 9:30am in Rm D-1
Topic: Healthy conversations with your kids. (PreK-12th Grade)
Please RSVP via the Family Newsletter if you plan to attend! 🧠💬
**Breakfast Pastries and Refreshments will be provided 🥐☕️**

https://app.smore.com/n/axg54j

7 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Family Connection
🎻 Nixon Orchestra Reminder:
Winter Concert is Dec. 10 @ 5:30pm (students meet at 5:00pm).
📍 Nixon Cafeteria
Free entry—please limit to immediate family.
See you there! ❄️
8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
orchestra

❄️✨ Our December Nixon News is Live!
Stay in the loop with everything happening on campus this winter.
Click to read: https://secure.smore.com/n/axg54j

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement

We are grateful for your generosity as we support two meaningful holiday projects:

🎁 Toys for Tots Drive
Ends Friday, December 8th
Drop off toys in the front office between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

❤️ Holiday Gift Drive for Nursing Home Residents
Ends Monday, December 11th
Accepting cozy items like blankets, gloves, scarves, puzzles, and more.

Thank you for helping our Student Ambassadors spread warmth, joy, and kindness this holiday season!

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
toys for tots
nursing home drive

Join us and our friends at Andress High School from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM this Saturday (Dec 6) for a fun Holiday Shopping event featuring local vendors and community agencies!

You can shop from amazing local businesses such as:
-Flummy's Crochet Corner
-Paparazzi Jewelry
And more than 75 additional unique vendors!

Come support local creators, find holiday gifts, and connect with community partners!

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
AHS

🎶❄️ Get ready for a magical musical night!
Our Nixon Coyote Orchestra Winter Concert is coming up on December 10th from 5:30–6:30pm in the cafeteria!

✨ Our students have been working so hard — you won’t want to miss their beautiful performance.
🎻 Student call time: 5:00pm for tuning.
👨‍👩‍👧 Free entry — please limit attendees to immediate family.

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
orchestra
📣 Chess Club Update
Tomorrow’s Chess Club practice for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders has been rescheduled to Friday.

Chess Club for 2nd grade and under is still meeting today as planned! Sorry for any confusion.

Thank you for your flexibility and support! ♟️-Lisa Lewis
8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement

📣 Chess Club Update

Dear Coyote Families,
Please note that tomorrow’s Chess Club practice has been postponed to Friday, December 5th, at the usual scheduled time.

This change is due to a scheduled faculty meeting. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Chess Club students! ♟️

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement

🧠💙 Feeder Family Connection Meeting — You’re Invited!
Join us on December 10 at 9:30am (Rm D-1) for an engaging session on:

✨ How to Have Healthy Conversations With Your Kids — No Matter Their Age

We’ll share practical tools for building trust, supporting emotions, and strengthening family connections.
Parents & guardians of PreK–12th grade students are welcome!

👉 Please RSVP so we can accommodate all families.
Let’s learn and grow together! 🌱💬

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Feeder

💙 Feeder Family Connection Meeting:
Dec. 10 @ 9:30am in Rm D-1
Topic: Healthy conversations with your kids.
Please RSVP via the Family if you plan to attend! 🧠💬

8 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Feeder
HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️⚡

There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
8 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burges High School 7800 Edgemere Blvd El Paso, Texas 79925. Only $25 for runners and $20 for walkers! Lace up for the EPISD Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Walk - fun for the whole family and all for a great cause: our students!