NICHOLS NEWS
Nichols Knights: Leading the Charge of Excellence
Our Mission Statement
It is the mission of Nichols Elementary School to educate the whole child and instill in students a desire to achieve their full potential as lifelong learners, thinkers, and productive contributors to their community.
Every Minute, Every Day, Every Knight
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
02/09/2024
Nichols Knights Families,
In case you didn't know, this week was both National School Counselors week and also FRYSC week in Kentucky! When you work within the school system, the phrase, "it takes a village" is SO true. Nichols would not be the same without the vital support of both our school counselor and our FRYSC. Thank you, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Belcher for being a part of our village!
Next week is Kindness Week so please be on the lookout for themed dress up days and Friendship Parties on Valentine’s Day! As a reminder, if you are providing snacks or drinks for parties they must be single servings (cookies, cupcakes, juice pouches/boxes or other prepackaged snacks) and they must be store bought.
We’d also like to note that on Thursday afternoon, we had our monthly celebration and house parties!
Our class attendance trophy for August went to: Mrs Thornsberry’s class.
Our Mojo Banner was awarded to Mrs. Tomes’ for the highest percentage of positive Dojo points.
Golden Awards:
Golden Spatula for cafeteria behavior - Thornsberry’s class.
Golden Sneakers for hallway behavior - Reverman’s class.
Golden Dustpan for cleanest classroom - Tomes’ class.
Congratulations to everyone for a great January!
Today’s tidbit from the Student Handbook is a repeat about:
MEDICATION INFORMATION
Medication is to be given only with the parent or legal guardian’s written permission. BCPS Board Policy 09-2241 requires all prescription medications be dispensed using form 09.2241 AP21 which must have a doctor’s signature. A copy of the form can be obtained from the school office.
Medication shall be brought to school in the original prescription container by an adult. Students MAY NOT carry medication on them unless a doctor has stated otherwise.
Information listed on the container shall include the student’s name and the name of the prescribed medication as well as the dosage of medication with all dates listed.
Students taking prescription drugs while at school or at a school related activity must register their medications with the office.
MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
All prescription medications must be accompanied by a completed form with the doctor and parent signature. Over-the-counter medications must also be accompanied by the appropriate form signed by the parent.
Over-the-counter medications may only be administered and/or dispensed for a 3-day period.
Over–the-counter medications needed for more than 3 days will require the appropriate form signed by a doctor and a parent.
Cough drops are considered over-the-counter medications and will require the necessary paperwork. Handwritten parent notes are not permitted for cough drops.
Upcoming dates:
Feb. 12 - PL Day for teachers - no school
Feb. 13-16 Kindness Week Dress Up Days
Feb. 14 - Friendship parties
March 11 - Kindergarten Pre-registration day
Have a wonderful weekend!