🐯 Mission

It is our mission at Nipomo Elementary School to provide a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where students become lifelong learners, leaders, and responsible citizens and are inspired to achieve their highest potential in the ever changing world.

🐯 Vision

Simply our best by working as a TEAM

Together Everyone Achieves More

Words of the Month for March: Honesty and Integrity

Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,

As we welcome the first hints of spring, March brings a sense of renewal to our school. This month, our school focus is centered on two pillars of character: Honesty and Integrity. At our school, we believe that education isn't just about what you know, but who you are. Having integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Whether it’s being truthful about a mistake or choosing to follow school rules—even the small ones—these choices build a community of trust.

We are asking our students to reflect on how their actions impact those around them. Following school rules isn't just about compliance; it's about showing respect for our shared environment and ensuring everyone feels safe and ready to learn.

Springing Forward

Please remember that Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8. We will be "springing forward" one hour.

While we gain more evening light, the loss of an hour of sleep can be a challenge for students (and adults!). To help our students stay focused on their goals of integrity and excellence, we recommend:

• Gradual Adjustments: Shifting bedtimes 15 minutes earlier over the next few days.

• Morning Sunlight: Opening the blinds right away to help internal clocks reset.

• Patience: Giving ourselves a little extra grace as we adjust to the new rhythm.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students grow into individuals of high character. Let’s make this a month of truth, respect, and bright new beginnings!

Warmly,

Jennifer Elisondo

Principal

• Mar. 4th, Family Night Las Cazuelas, all day
• Mar. 5th, Minimum Day
• Mar. 6th, Teacher Work Day- no students on campus
• Mar. 6th, No Bright Futures
• Mar. 10th, Food Bank @5:00 pm
• Mar. 18th, Minimum Day
• Mar. 18th, Spring Conferences- please contact your teacher to schedule a conference.
• Mar. 22nd, PTA Goodwill Donation Drive, 9am-3pm school parking lot
• Mar. 31st, Garden Work Party 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm, flyer below

Hello Tiger Families!! 

For the month of February and March we will be reading and voting on the California young reader Medal Award books.This is always fun to see what types of books the students of our school find most entertaining. If you would like more information about the books and the nominees as well as past winners please feel free to check out this website.https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/ Two days a week I am open at recess for the students to play games, read and do crafts. For February I have some valentines and kindness week crafts. For March I have some flower crafts because we will be using them to decorate the bulletin board in the office for the month of April.

Hello,

It is time for the 2026 Family Survey! SLO Regional Rideshare is asking Nipomo Elementary parents & guardians to share their thoughts on how to make their school commute safer! The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete and will help inform decisions regarding infrastructure improvements and programs surrounding pedestrian and bike safety around schools. The survey responses will be kept confidential, and no names will be associated with any results. The school with the highest response rate will win a fun filled Bike event; to be determined based on school age. 

We are asking that schools, parents, and staff members share the attached flyer. We want all voices to be heard- the survey is available via the link or QR code in both English and Spanish. 

If you want to support our safe roads, you can attend the county board meeting at the Government Office in downtown SLO at 1055 Monterey St on Tuesday @ 9:00am. You can sign up to speak and let our county supervisors know your concerns!

The PTA welcomes you to join us!

• March 4: Family Night at Las Cazuelas
• March 22: Goodwill Donation Event in the school parking lot.
• April TBD: Next PTA Meeting - Nominations for next year's PTA board. Want to get involved and help make decisions? Be sure to attend April's PTA meeting and become part of the board!

Be sure to stop by and learn more about the PTA, the events we support, and how you can get involved to help make our school even better. Sign up today and be part of something great!

Thank you for your continued support with our wellness policy. Please review the Wellness Policy here.

Classroom parties will need to follow Smart Snack Nutrition Standards. This means you will NOT be able to bring cupcakes, pizza, cookies, homemade goods, etc. to your student's classroom.

Please send healthy snacks to school with your student. If you are not sure what is healthy, you can use this Smart Snack Calculator. Students should NOT be eating chips, candy, cookies, or drinking coffee drinks when they walk on to campus and during school.

We will continue to work together to ensure are students are safe and healthy while at school!

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration is still open! When you begin the enrollment process, please make sure to click PRE-ENROLLMENT or your student will be enrolled for the wrong academic school year.