Nixon Elementary

Parent Reminder,
Don’t forget to check out our October Family Newsletter for upcoming events, parent classes, and workshops!
Please be sure to RSVP for any sessions you plan to attend so we can prepare materials and seating accordingly.
Link to newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/hn5my
🍁 Have an amazing Fall Break! We can’t wait to see you when we return!

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend our upcoming Superintendent Search Community Meetings to help shape the future of the district. 🌟

Your input matters as we define the leadership qualities we’re looking for in our next superintendent. ✅

We will share the dates and locations soon. Information regarding the process and the community survey can be found here. ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. 🍂

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe fall break! 🌟

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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We’re excited to invite students and families to our High School Program Nights, where you can explore the exciting programs, pathways, and activities available at El Paso ISD high schools. 🌟

✅ Explore academic options
✅ Learn about extracurriculars
✅ Find the right fit for your future

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms

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🦃 Nixon Thanksgiving Luncheon 🍁
Join us as we celebrate the season of gratitude together! 🧡
📅 Tickets go on sale: Friday, October 10th
⏰ Sales end: Monday, November 17th at 4:00 PM
💻 Online sales only — get your tickets here: Nixon_Thanksgiving_Luncheon_2025_ticketpurchaselink
Don’t miss out on this special event filled with great food, fun, and family memories. 🦃🍂

🍂 Fall Intercession is Almost Here! 🍂

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. Accelerated instruction will be held from October 8-10 for students who are scheduled to attend.

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Join us TODAY as we prepare for one of our favorite events of the year! 🎉
📅 PTO Meeting
🗓 Monday, October 6th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 School Cafeteria
We’ll be discussing Fall Festival planning and volunteer opportunities. Come share your ideas and get involved! 💙✨

October at Nixon: A Month of Connection & Growth-Check it out! Newsletter Link----> https://secure.smore.com/n/hn5my

October attendance contest!!! Say "BOO" to being absent!

🍂🎃 Nixon Elementary Fall Festival is Almost Here! 🎃🍂

📅 October 24th | 5PM – 7PM
✨ Games • Food • Trunk or Treat • Jumping Balloons • Haunted House
🎟️ Wristbands
Pre-Sale – $8 | At the Door – $10
(Open to the public)
💥 Candy Donations Needed! 💥
Each class is asked to bring candy for Trunk or Treat. 🍬
👉 The class that brings in the MOST candy will win a Pizza Party! 🍕

Let’s make this Fall Festival the sweetest one yet! 🧡

🍁✨ Fall Family Project: Gratitude Tree ✨🍁
Nixon Elementary families, we’re inviting you to join us in a heartwarming tradition! 🌳💛
Create your own Gratitude Tree at home with your family and share all the things you are thankful for.
📌 Once completed, bring your Gratitude Tree to Ms. Cortez.
🌟 All trees will be proudly displayed at school until Thanksgiving break.

(Not sure how to start? See our example for ideas)
Let’s fill our halls with thankfulness and love this season! 🧡

Let’s wrap up Homecoming Week with pride! 💙💛
Friday – Nixon Spirit Day 🐾
Wear your Nixon gear/colors and show your Coyote spirit! 🎉

🌯 Skip the kitchen & support Nixon Elementary! Join us at Chipotle on **Oct 22, 4–8PM** (10771 Gateway South Blvd). Show this flyer or order online with code **DQT8NTQ**. 25% of event sales go back to our Coyotes! 🐾 Let’s eat for a cause! 🎉

It’s time to choose your side! 👒🏌️‍♂️🤠
Thursday – Country Club vs. Country
Preppy or country—pick your look and rep it proud! 🐾

🌟 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH! 🌟

Cheers to our incredible campus principals, the heart of our schools! ❤️

Every day, we are grateful for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. 👏

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We honor the strength of our survivors and stand united with those courageously fighting breast cancer. 💗

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Midweek spirit loading!...
🎀👢Wednesday – Boots & Bows
Show off your country style with boots & bows! ✨

Attention: STUDENT AMBASSADOR PARENTS ONLY !

This is a reminder that the Andress Homecoming parade is tomorrow, October 1st. If your child turned in a permission slip, we will be meeting at Arlington Park at 5:30pm and the parade will begin at 6:00pm.
You can drop your child off at the park with staff and meet us at Andress. Staff and Admin will be present with the Ambassadors in the Andress student parking lot once the parade is complete. Students are encouraged to dress in their western attire with their Student Ambassador shirts.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 915-236-5900 or email Ms. Dani dcaball1@episd.org