Shark Scoop

Dear Naples Park Families,

The month of Thanks is upon us, and we have a lot to be thankful for here at Naples Park Elementary School. I am very thankful to be the principal at this amazing school and work directly with your students and this talented staff. I am also thankful for the amazing family turnout we had for our 3rd Annual Vocabulary Parade this past Thursday.

Moving forward, November promises to be a time to honor NPE traditions. On November 11th, we will be holding our 3rd Annual “Bring a Veteran to School” Day. Students and staff have been encouraged to invite Veterans and their families in for a special assembly to Honor our Heroes. Veterans need to RSVP for this event. Later in the month, our PTO will be sponsoring one of NPE’s wonderful traditions as we celebrate our Thanksgiving Banquet on Thursday, November 21st. Interested volunteers are encouraged to reach out to our PTO if you would like to help.

As we have moved into the second quarter of learning, we are proud of our students and teachers for the positive learning trends happening around this “Fintastic” place. Shark Student Leaders of the Month, Shark Student Math Fluency Awards, Shark Reading Awards and more are all going out monthly to academic and leadership exemplars.

It is good to be at Naples Park Elementary School and together, we are Shark Strong.

Principal

Stephanie Jonas

Hello Families,

Report Cards are printed out and sent home with students each quarter. They are also available online on the CCPS Parent Portal. See directions below (attachment) on how to access on Portal.

Publishing Timeline:

Quarter 1

• Report Cards- 11/4

Quarter 2

• Interims- 11/21
• Report Cards- 1/13

Quarter 3

• Interims- 2/13
• Report Cards- 3/24

Quarter 4

• Report Cards- 6/16 (Portal Only)

In addition, students will receive Academic Awards based on their academic success. See below for academic award criteria.

Academic Excellence
KG-5th Grade: A's and O's in subject areas ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies

Academic Achievement
KG-2nd Grade: O's and S's in subject areas ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies
3rd-5th Grade: A's and B's in subject areas ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies

Citizenship
KG-5th Grade: O's and S's in Learner Qualities

With gratitude, love and support!

Mrs. Summers

• November 3rd- Daylight Savings Time- Set clocks back 1 hour
• November 4th- Report Cards Published & Sent Home
• November 5th- PTO Meeting 5:30pm
• November 11th- Veteran's Day Ceremony (Closed Event)
• November 12th- Picture Retakes
• November 19th- 5th Grade Lead Ceremony 2:00pm
• November 21st- Interims Sent Home
• November 21st- Annual Thanksgiving Day Banquet (Closed Event)
• November 25th-29th- No School- Fall Break
• December 3rd- PTO Meeting 5:30PM
• December 7th- Winter Wonderland

School Doors Open: 7:45am

FREE Breakfast: 7:45am-8:15am

Bell Rings to Enter Classrooms: 8:10am

School News Show Begins: 8:20am

Students are Marked Tardy: arriving 8:25am or later

Dismissal: 2:50pm

You will login to the CCPS Portal to access FOCUS to review and update your child's emergency and health information for the current school year. Directions to access forms are below and you can get to the CCPS Portal by clicking on this link: https://origin.collierschools.com/app/Portal

Throughout the school year, you can go to the Parent Portal to update your contact information if it changes at anytime.

ALL changes to transportation MUST go through one of the following procedures by 2:00PM:

• Call the office with the change. A photo of the legal parent/guardian’s driver’s license/FL ID of the must be emailed to verify the caller. Email sent to: NPEDismissal@collierschools.com
• Send an email directly to: NPEDismissal@collierschools.com along with a photo of the legal parent/guardian’s driver’s license/FL ID.

Without one of these procedures in place, the child will be sent home as they normally dismiss.

GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE

LUNCH AND A SHOW

NOVEMBER 21ST WE WILL BE SERVING A TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING MEAL!

Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, fresh green bean, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie

Turkey Facts for Thanksgiving

• The average weight of a turkey bought for Thanksgiving is 15 pounds.
• A turkey egg is 50% bigger than an egg from a chicken.
• A turkey can run up to 25 mph and can hit 55 mph during flight.

Dear Families,

As we move into November, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress our students are making in mathematics. This month, we’ll be focusing on critical concepts such as addition and subtracting. Understanding these topics is essential, as they are foundational for more complex math skills. You may weave the idea of addition and subtraction in everyday conversations with your students helping them understand in real world context that addition is the idea of putting together and subtraction is the idea of taking apart. By helping students find connections to real-world situations, we can make learning math fun and relevant.

Thank you,

Mr. Masiello

November is the time of year to stop and reflect and give thanks. Thank you families for all of your support and partnership here at NPE!

Shark Leader of the Month

Due to our days out of school in October, we have combined our October and November ceremony for Shark Leader of the Month and it is now on November 8th. Please see below for the character traits we are celebrating. Please note that this is a closed event for families and students selected each month.

School Store Reminders

Our school store is open Thursdays and Fridays (7:45-8:15) for our students to trade in their “Fintastics” that they have earned for special prizes!

Help for the Holidays

As we approach the holiday season, we have several local charitable organizations that have offered to help our Naples Park families. These agencies will provide food and a few gifts for your children. If you are in need of assistance for the holiday, please reach out to me. Mrs. Ruben at 239-377-7806.

Our student lighthouse team wants to thank you for making the Red Ribbon week and Collier Harvest food drive a success. Every “can” helped our students give to others and create a stronger community. We are grateful for your support.

Dear Parents,

As November unfolds, we embrace themes of gratitude, togetherness, and reading! With the holidays approaching, it’s a wonderful time to nurture a love for books and storytelling. Here are some engaging activities and book recommendations to inspire our young readers as the days grow shorter.

November Reading Activities

1. Gratitude Journaling
   Encourage your child to start a gratitude journal to write about their daily reading and how it made them feel. This promotes reflection and helps connect them to their reading experiences.
2. Storytelling Night
   Host a family storytelling night. Each member can share a favorite story or create an original one. Using props or costumes can make it even more engaging and fun!
3. Author Study
   Choose a children's author to focus on this month. Read several of their books and discuss their style, themes, and characters. Consider authors like Mo Willems, Patricia Polacco, or Kevin Henkes.

Book Recommendations

Here are some wonderful books to enjoy this November:

• “Thanks for Thanksgiving” by Julie Markes: A beautiful book that captures the spirit of gratitude during the holiday season.
• “It’s Thanksgiving” by Jack Prelutsky: An anthology of sprightly poems about Thanksgiving.
• “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet: A vibrant biography of Tony Sarg, creator of the famous Macy’s parade balloons.
• “The Story of Thanksgiving” by Nancy J. Skarmeas: A fun way to learn about the history of Thanksgiving.
• “Bear Says Thanks” by Karma Wilson: A delightful story about friendship and sharing.
• “Turkey Trouble” by Wendi Silvano: A funny tale of a turkey trying to avoid becoming the main dish.
• “The Great Turkey Race” by Steve Metzger: A humorous story about a turkey who enters a race.
• “A Turkey for Thanksgiving” by Eve Bunting: A heartwarming story about a couple’s quest for a Thanksgiving turkey.
• “The Thanksgiving Door” by A.J. Jacobs: A sweet story conveying the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
• “Thanksgiving on Thursday” (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne: A fun adventure that combines fiction with historical facts about Thanksgiving.

We appreciate your support and involvement in fostering a love of reading in your children. Thank you for being such engaged partners in their education. Happy reading!

Plan ahead! It is important that students are at school, on time, every day! Every moment of learning is important to your child’s development and progress.

*Please note- If your child is absent for any reason, please call the front office at 377-7700 to let us know why your child is absent so we can properly notate that. In addition, all absences are unexcused unless a doctor’s note is provided. Per Florida Statute (1003.26(1)(b), students with 5 unexcused [or validated] absences within a calendar month, or 15 unexcused [or validated] within a 90 day period are considered truant and an attendance meeting may be scheduled with the school and district personnel.

The best time of the year is quickly approaching and so are many wonderful school events! We are looking for volunteers so please see below.

Thanksgiving Banquet – Thursday, November 21st

• This has been a NPE tradition for over 50 years. Volunteers will be there all day (approximately 9:30AM-1:30PM). This is an incredibly fun and popular event and a closed event for volunteers only. Volunteer space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteer forms were sent home in Wednesday folders. Please return the form to the school by November 8th. Questions: jcaste2343@aol.com or ptonaplespark@gmail.com

Winter Wonderland Celebration – Saturday, December 7th

• Our Winter Wonderland Celebration is always an exciting event for students and families. Everyone is welcome to attend!
• We will need volunteers on Saturday, November 30 to help transform Naples Park Elementary into Winter Wonderland (i.e. decorating the school). We will also need help the day of the event (December 7) with different booths/stations. Please e-mail Danica Roy (royd@collierschools.com) if you are able to help!

REMINDER: To volunteer at the school, you must reapply through Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) website. THIS INCLUDES VOLUNTEERING FOR THE THANKSGIVING BANQUET AND WINTER WONDERLAND CELEBRATION! Please make sure you fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.

Thanks to our Business Sponsors:

• Main Street Children’s Dentistry
• Art Lab Naples
• Barry Denicola Realty
• Pediatric Dentistry of Naples
• East West Sports Cards and Collectibles

Stay connected with the PTO! Follow us on Facebook, sign up for our newsletter, and volunteer for an awesome committee! Find out all the details on our website! (linked).

Contact us: ptonaplespark@gmail.com

Thanks!

Naples Park PTO

1. All volunteers, new and returning must reapply every year.

• Apply to volunteer by clicking "Apply to Volunteer” - https://www.collierschools.com/volunteer

2. Please come to our front office to complete the registration process once school starts.

• Please bring a valid US-issued photo identification which will complete your background check
• Please visit our front office from 8:30am–10:00am or by appointment

3. If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Serrano.

• Laura Serrano- serral1@collierschools.com, 377-7710

Please find below, the 2024 SACC brochure containing information about our afterschool program here on campus. Our space at this time is very limited. Please email a request for the Child Care Enrollment Application along with the grade of your child, and someone will get back to you asap if you are interested in utilizing afterschool here. An enrollment form will be sent once it’s determined your needs (according to our space of availability for your child’s grade) can be met. Our email address is NPESACC@collierschools.com. Thank you for your interest in our program!

Naples Park Elementary follows the CCPS Code of Student Conduct. Please see attachment below to review policies such as Attendance, Discipline, Dress Code, Electronic Devices and more!

Website: collierschools.com/npe
Location: 685 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 239-377-7700

FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Office of Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement coordinated its development and roll-out. getfortifyfl.com

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.