Bundle up and get ready for some winter fun on the field! Students will be thriving during PE as they complete laps, earn punches, and enjoy the crisp winter air.
📍 School Soccer Field
🧥 Jackets advised
🎟️ Free event
Be sure to check the flyer for times, grade levels, and parent info. We can’t wait to see our students moving and thriving! 💙❄️

🔥🌶️It’s Chili Cook-Off time again! 🌶️🔥
*Dress-up Week January 20-23*
Join us January 23rd as our teachers go head-to-head for the title of Best Chili in the School!
Enjoy chili tasting, food trucks, games, and cheer on our P.E. classes as they show off their dance moves 💃🕺
Entry is FREE!!
🎟️ Activity Wristbands are on sale now online! (Order now )


📰 Fresh off the press!
Our monthly newsletter is packed with updates, events, and school happenings you won’t want to miss — with a few new updates added!
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/c0eph
🌶️🔥 CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🔥🌶️
We’re looking for vendors to join our Chili Cook-Off on January 23 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!
This is a great opportunity to showcase your products, connect with the community, and be part of a fun, flavorful evening filled with delicious chili and friendly competition.
📅 Date: January 23
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Event: Chili Cook-Off
Interested in being a vendor?
👉 Comment below or message us directly for vendor details and registration information. (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187hXj48Ej/ )
Spots are limited—sign up soon! 🌶️🥣

Join us January 23rd as our teachers go head-to-head for the title of Best Chili in the School!
Enjoy chili tasting, food trucks, games, and cheer on our P.E. classes as they show off their dance moves 💃🕺
🎟️ Wristbands are on sale now online!
More information is going home today. Scan the QR code, return order forms to teachers, or drop them in the PTO mailbox.


We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is settling back into the groove.
📅 Join us January 21st for our first PTO meeting of the year!
We’ll be finalizing plans for the Chili Cook-Off and will need volunteers to help with:
🌭 Jumping balloons
🎯 Games
🍿 Concessions
We’ll also discuss the Spring Book Fair, Valentine’s Dance, and Valentine Grams.
Have ideas? Come share them—we’d love your input!
👋 Hope to see you there!
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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For the latest updates on this situation, please visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_011126
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Dear Nixon Community,
We would like to assure classes continue on Monday, January 12th at Nixon Elementary.
Although the water line break in Northeast El Paso has impacted several campuses, Nixon is open on Monday, January 12th. There is no impact to water services at the campus. All classes and services are continuing as scheduled. We understand that many families in the community may have been impacted and we are hoping disruptions are resolved quickly for all impacted.
District has sent a separate e-mail indicating the school closures. El Paso ISD remains in constant contact with El Paso Water Utilities and will share updates as available. Please continue to check the district website and social media page.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sally McHalffey
Principal
Nixon Elementary
Our monthly newsletter is packed with updates, events, and school happenings you won’t want to miss.
https://app.smore.com/n/c0eph
Welcome Back, Nixon Families! 🎉
We hope you had a wonderful and refreshing break. Our first semester was full of fun, growth, and exciting learning experiences, and we are so proud of all that our students accomplished. As we begin the second semester, we are looking forward to even more learning, creativity, and memorable moments together.
We are also excited to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Piper Norris, who has joined the Nixon family. We know she will be a great support to our students, staff, and families, and we look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our campus.
Our newsletter will be uploaded by Friday morning, so be on the lookout for details about our next big event(s)!
Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait for a fantastic second semester ahead!💙🐾
We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️
As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

We're excited to welcome back our amazing students from Holiday Break ☃️❄️ on Wednesday, Jan. 7. 🏫📚
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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Just a friendly reminder that El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

We proudly honor our dedicated El Paso ISD Board of Trustees, whose leadership champions student success and fosters excellence across our district. 🏫📚
Thank you for your continued service and commitment to El Paso ISD! ❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️
District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚
We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

This is a friendly reminder that today, Friday, December 19, 2025, is an early release day, with dismissal at 12:00 PM.
Please be prompt with pickup, as we would like to send our staff off on time as well to begin their break.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a wonderful holiday break.
Today is the final day of our Penguin Patch Holiday Store!
🕗 Hours: 8:00–12:00
⏰ Please note: we will be closing promptly at noon.
If you haven’t had a chance to shop yet, don’t miss out—this is your last opportunity! We accept cash and credit cards.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers who generously gave their time to help every student find the perfect gift. We truly appreciate your support and dedication—you made this experience special for our students!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Penguin Patch a success.
We look forward to seeing everyone there 💫

As a campus, we are completing our Digital Citizenship lessons, and we wanted to share a few helpful reminders for supporting healthy technology habits at home.
Technology is a big part of our students’ daily lives, and with a little balance, it can be a positive tool for learning, creativity, and connection. The tips shared here focus on creating screen-free times, setting clear expectations, using parental controls, and encouraging healthy conversations around media use.
Thank you for partnering with us to help students build safe, responsible, and balanced digital habits—both at school and at home. 💙
If you have any questions or would like more resources, feel free to reach out.

