31 Years at Nichols - Nichols School

Calendar
of Events
Wednesday, June 5
Senior Thesis Night
8 th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
relationships, body image and making healthy choices. Girls in
grades five and six participate in a yoga and wellness class every
other Friday. Topics covered include self-awareness, meditation,
nutrition, eating disorders and body satisfaction. The girls learn
basic yoga movements to help with relaxation, posture and stress
management. The class culminates with a final project.
The focus of the wellness program is to inform students about
critical health issues, so that they can make the best decisions and
choices for themselves, and ensure that they are aware of their
resources on and off campus. In addition to these instructors,
speakers from community agencies and videos are used as teaching
tools. This past February, a speaker from Kids Escaping Drugs came
to speak to our 7 th and 8 th grade students about alcohol and drug
prevention. He shared his story about addiction and recovery and
gave students the opportunity to ask questions about his experience.
Furthermore, students in the Middle and Upper School organized
to have UNYTS, Upstate New York Transplant Services, come to
campus for a blood drive and raise awareness about organ and tissue
donation. Operation Beautiful took place in January as an attempt to
end negative self-talk and “fat talk.” Post-it notes were hung around
campus with positive messages and quotes reminding students of
how beautiful and special they are. Additionally, Freedom from
Chemical Dependency week took place in January. Nichols had a
speaker from the non-profit organization come to share its mission:
to provide educational communities with the guidance and training
necessary to implement comprehensive, effective approaches to
substance abuse prevention, promote awareness of alcoholism
and other drug addictions and to teach children and adults how
to recognize the early warning signs of substance abuse and to
intervene appropriately. Lastly, we have also engaged Girls on the
Run, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world where
every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to
boldly pursue her dreams. Coordinators Lisa Sauer and Gabriella
Pelosi met twice a week with 5 th - 8 th grade female participants.
The girls were taught life skills through dynamic, conversationbased
lessons and running games. Part running and part lesson,
the curriculum is taught to help girls understand themselves,
value relationships and teamwork, and understand how they
connect with the world. At the completion of the season, the girls
complete a 5K running event, which provides them with a sense of
accomplishment and confidence.
The wellness team is excited to help students begin their lifelong
journey toward health and wellness. For further information, or
questions, please contact Gabriella Pelosi at 716.332.6327 or at
gpelosi@nicholsschool.org.
Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9
121st Commencement (June 7)
Reunion Weekend
Monday, Aug. 12
Nichols Alumni Golf Day
Wednesday, Sept. 4
122 nd Opening of School
Monday, Sept. 9
New Parent Welcome Reception
Thursday, Sept. 26
Worldwide Nichols Day
Founders’ Society Dinner
Friday, Oct. 4
Convocation for Bill Clough
Saturday, Oct. 5
Homecoming
Friday, Oct. 11 – Monday, Oct. 14
Fall Break – School Closed
Thursday, Oct. 17
Leadership Giving Societies Reception
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day – School Closed
Friday, Nov. 15
Big Green Athletic Celebration
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Grandparents and Grand Friends Day
Friday, Dec. 6
Old Guard Luncheon
Friday, Dec. 20
Alumni Holiday Gathering
For the most up-to-date event
information, please visit our website
and click on “School Calendar.”
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