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Originally delivered on 9/22/2021 2:08 pm

SUBJECT: September 22

Feels like Fall!

We have some really great events coming up during this beautiful fall weather! Register early online for all the family fun we have scheduled! 

Don't hesitate to volunteer to get involved - kids grow up so fast!

UPDATE your Membership

All PTO members, you must update your profile information at NixonPTO.org to remain an active member of the PTO prior to 

September 30th!


Starting October 1st, profile information that is not updated will become inactive and you will no longer receive emails or be able to access Member Only information on our website.


Go to NixonPTO.org and click My Account > My Profile to update!

Don't forget to include your student's teacher for this year!

PTO Meeting October 14th

All are welcome to join as we talk about upcoming events, appreciation initiatives and school spirit!

7:30 PM

Click HERE to join our ZOOM meeting. 

Nixon Gear on Sale!
NEW! "Hoot" the Owl

Hoot in a new look! 8" plush owl toy wearing a white hoodie! 

NEW! Long sleeve shirts

Our colonial owl logo has been redesigned!

Long sleeve Forest Green Shirts

NEW! Lime Green Tee

Stand out in the halls with Lime Green!

While supplies last!

Comfy grey hoodie with N logo!

Perfect for fall!

Click HERE to purchase Nixon Gear today
Upcoming Events!
Spirit Day - September 24th

Favorite Sport Team

Dress up in your favorite sport gear or wear your favorite sport team colors or logo!

September 24th - Food Pantry Collection

Send in your donations in a separate bag with your student on the morning of Friday, September 24th. Our wonderful volunteers will be collecting all the items, sorting them and delivering them to the food pantry.

September 25th - Suds & Crafts

Pull into Nixon School parking lot and get your car washed by the Nixon 5th Graders. Purchase a fun craft while you wait. Proceeds support 5th grade events!

September 28th & 29th - Virtual Back to School Nights

The school will host back-to-school night virtually using Google Meet! Please see your grade-level date and time below!

September 28th 

Kindergarten 6:00-6:40 PM

First Grade 6:45-7:25 PM

Second Grade 7:30-8:15 PM

September 29th 

Third Grade 6:00-6:40PM

Fourth Grade 6:45-7:25 PM

Fifth Grade 7:30-8:15 PM

Look for email communication from your student's teacher!

October 2nd & 3rd - Hoot Hunt

This is a great event to do on your own schedule. Plan out your weekend hikes and team up with friends to find Hoot on the beautiful woodland trails of Sudbury! Find all 5 locations and win a prize!

Click here to learn more and register to participate!

October 14th - School Picture Day

Student photos will be taken on October 14th, outside (rain date October 21st) by our photography vendor. Information about ordering school photos will be coming soon!

October 16th - Fall Festival

Please join us for our brand new Fall Festival! Outdoor games, pumpkin decorating, cake walk, crafts, snacks, family races, square dance, scarecrow building and so much more!!! Bring the whole family. 

Click here to purchase your tickets!

Event rain date October 23rd

Order event tee shirts and tote bag before October 1st!
Volunteers Needed
Educational Enrichment

We are still looking for a 4th & 5th Grade parent to volunteer to help plan enrichment programs. We already have two volunteers on board to partner with you and share the responsibilities. 


Enrichment is the most important program the PTO supports and is an opportunity for you to influence the programs and experiences that you want your kid to have at school!

Click here to volunteer!

Auction Committee

The Nixon PTO's largest fundraising event is the Spring Auction and adult social! A lot of preparation goes into this event, so we would like to ask for volunteers to show their interest in helping plan this event now!

Click here to volunteer!

Spirit Committee

Help us to plan five school spirit boosting activities for our students and staff to coincide with the five core value spirit days scheduled throughout the year. 

Click here to volunteer!

Fall Festival Volunteers & Donations

We need event volunteers for our Fall Festival on October 16th:

  • Set up - Anytime 9:00-1:00 
  • Event stations - 1:00-2:30
  • Event stations - 2:30-4:00
  • Event clean up - 4:00-5:30

Click here to volunteer!


We need donations for our cake/pie walk and snack table!

Click here to donate!


We need donations of specific items for games!

  • 7 footballs
  • 10 child-size plastic leaf rakes
  • 3 child-size golf clubs
  • 15 bean bags for Bean Bag toss

If you have any of these items and would like to donate...

email cochairs@NixonPTO.org

Nixon Shops

Help us connect with shops who wish to partner with the PTO for a mutually beneficial fundraising campaign. Just a few easy phone calls here and there, and we will do the rest! 

Click here to volunteer!

Nixon Eats

Nixon Eats is a great excuse to eat out on a weeknight! Help us connect with local restaurants who wish to schedule a fundraising night with us! Talk with the manager, set a date, and that's it!

Click here to volunteer!

Save the Dates...
School Spirit Days

September 24th - Favorite Sports Team

November 19th - Crazy Hair Day

January 21st - Pajama Day

April 8th - Mismatch Day

May 27th - Patriotic Day


Dress up and join the fun!

Core Value Days

October 22nd - Cooperation

December 17th - Safety

February 11th - Respect

March 11th - Effort

May 6th - Aim High


Wear GREEN or Nixon Gear!

THANK YOU's

~Thank you to Jackie Blesso & Annie Magee for setting up the Staff lunch on August 30th! We so appreciate you...even when we forget to thank you in a timely fashion!


~Thank you to Kevin Bush for helping move items to our storage sheds and helping to build games for our Fall Festival.


~Thank you to all the volunteers that helped during the 5th Grade Movie Night! What a great evening of fun!


~Thank you to Rachel Nelson for coordinating our Library Volunteers! We are so excited to have Library Volunteers back in the building!


~Thank you to Ann Mores for leading our Enrichment Volunteers! We are so thrilled to have such a great team to ensure we bring amazing programming into our school. 

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