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Community Cornerstone from Supt. Dr. Tracy Smith - December 4, 2025

Posted Date: 12/04/25 (03:00 PM)
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Community Cornerstone

from Supt. Dr. Tracy Smith

December 4, 2025

Dear NUSD Families and Community, 

Happy Holidays to our NUSD community! We wish you and your families a joyful season filled with warmth, celebration, and meaningful time together. To our high school students—good luck with upcoming finals, you've worked hard and we’re cheering you on as you finish strong. November and December across our schools have been filled with inspiring performances, showcasing the remarkable music, dance, and acting talents of our students. Congratulations to our students for sharing their creativity and dedication on stage—your gifts bring so much pride to our community and fill our campuses with joy.

Next week we look forward to recognizing Inclusive Schools Week, an observance that highlights the importance of belonging, kindness, and empowerment for all students. We are grateful to partner with families in nurturing welcoming and inclusive schools where every child can thrive.

On Saturday evening, the community will come together for the annual tree lighting in downtown Novato, hosted by the City of Novato and the Downtown Novato Business Association. We hope to see you there enjoying the festivities. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being such an essential part of our district community.

Kindly, 

Dr. Tracy Smith
Superintendent
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NUSD Budget Advisory Meeting

The next NUSD Budget Advisory Meeting is:
  • Monday, December 8, 2025, 5-7 pm.
The meeting will be held at the District Office in Room 107.

Upcoming meeting dates:
  • February 9, 2026
  • March 9, 2026
Both meetings are 5-7 pm and in Room 107 at the District Office.

NUSD Board Meetings

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Presentation Highlights:
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  • The San Jose Middle School math students and administration who presented.
Staff Report:
📺 Missed the meeting? You can watch all these highlights and more in the full recording here. The complete agenda and reports can be found here.

Upcoming Board Meeting, December 16, 2025

Board meeting starts at 6:00 pm. You can watch from home on our NUSD YouTube channel.

The Board packet will be published on Friday, December 12, 2025, and can be found on the GAMUT website.

The next Board Meeting will be January 13, 2026.
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Helping Adolescents Navigate Stress and Life Challenges - December 11, 2025 6:30-7:30 pm

Join renowned psychologist and expert in adolescent mental health, Dr. Madeline Levine, as she addresses the emotional challenges facing students and families during the school years. In this session, Dr. Levine will share practical insights on how families can reduce anxiety, foster connection, and support their children through the emotional challenges that often surface during this time of year. You can register here.

E-Bike Reminder

Starting last summer, riders under 16 will no longer be allowed to use throttle-powered Class 2 e-bikes.

Here’s a quick refresher:
  • Class 1 e-bikes only assist when you pedal and stop helping at 20 mph. Legal for all ages.
  • Class 2 e-bikes assist with a throttle up to 20mph, and pedaling isn't required. You must be 16+ to ride in Marin.
  • Class 3 e-bikes only assist when you pedal, and stop helping at 28 mph. You must be 16+ to ride anywhere.
  • All legal e-bikes have working pedals and a motor up to 750 watts.

To help families and youth stay in the know about e-bike safety, E-Bikers Club is here! Find safety tips, law updates, and resources for students, parents, and schools at E-BikersClub.com and Novato Police has a webpage with information novato.org/ebikes .

Modeling the Way - Nominate Today!

✨ Know someone who goes above and beyond? Parents, community members, and colleagues are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals who make a difference. The nomination form is open all school year: Modeling the Way Form.
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December Holidays and Observances

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