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Wildcat News
Naples Middle High SchoolPSC 808 Box 15FPO AE 09618-0001
Mr. Duane Werner, PrincipalDr. Kristen Warner, Assistant Principal
Contact Us(From off-base, replace 629 with 081-811)
Main Office ............................................................ 629-4061Fax ......................................................................... 629-4078Attendance [email protected] ..................................................................... 629-4010Registrar/Counseling ............................................. 629-4536Transportation ....................................................... 629-4482Website .................................... www.napl-hs.eu.dodea.eduFacebook Page ...........................Naples Community Schools
Friday, December 4, 2015
Upcoming eventsDecember 5 ..................................................................... SATDecember 8 ......SAC Meeting at 4:30 (Media Center Conf. Rm.)December 9 .................................... School Photo Make-up DayDecember 16 ....Students must be in attendance to accelerateDecember 12 ...................................................................ACTDecember 19-January 3 ................. No School (Winter Break)January 4 ........................................................ Back to School
A Message from Administration
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Dear Parents, Sponsors and Students,
There are many great things happening at Naples Middle High School that focus on college and career readiness. Our teachers focus on best practices in
support of the new college and career ready standards. This past week we had a variety of visitors, guest speakers, and engaging activities that demonstrate our commitment to preparing our students for the future. Our culinary arts classes had visiting chefs from the U.S. here
If you have not already done so, please remember to order your child's School Pictures. A code was distributed to your child before Thanksgiving with on-line ordering information.
School photo make-up day is Wednesday, December 9th. All students and teachers who did not get their
photo taken and wish to be in the yearbook, this is the final opportunity.
What’s InsideSAT Information .......................................................... Page 2ADHD Support Group Meeting ................................... Page 2Operation Help for the Holidays ................................. Page 3Make a Difference ...................................................... Page 3PTSA............................................................................ Page 4Yearbook ..................................................................... Page 4Hour of Code .............................................................. Page 5News from Guidance .................................................. Page 5From the School Nurse ............................................... Page 5Parenting your Tween Workshops .............................. Page 5Clubs & Tutoring ......................................................... Page 6Student Advisory Council ........................................... Page 7Winter Sports Schedule .............................................. Page 92016-2016 Academic Calendar................................... Page 9Teen Center Calendar ............................................... Page 10
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Duane Werner, Principal Kristen Warner, Ed.D., Asst. Principal
TEAM WÆRNER
to show them how to apply their culinary expertise and to share the various career opportunities. Through application and practice students learned about career opportunities in this field. Also, students in the Video Communication class practiced writing a story board to completing a script to the completion of a short film. In these classes students learn about the multitude of opportunities in the film industry. To learn more about DoDEA’s focus on College and Career Readiness, please visit the DoDEa website: http://www.dodea.edu/collegeCareerReady.
With the Winter Break approaching we know that some of you plan to depart early for holiday trips. Please plan accordingly and contact the school to let us know if you plan to take your child earlier than the 18th. This way we can ensure that teachers are notified and that students have any missed work before they leave for the two week break. It is important that students stay focused and it is our goal to keep them on track through the end of the first semester which ends January 28.
Have a wonderful weekend!
The next Naples Elementary ADHD Support Group meeting will be held next Wednesday (12/9/2015). The meeting will start at 6 pm in room 106 at Naples Elementary School.
If you need a babysitter please contact Coleen Byrnes by Monday, 629-4058 or email her at [email protected].
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Naples Middle School Student Council is co-sponsoring this activity with the base chapel.
We have adopted the orphanage of Reparatrix Sisters' in downtown Naples, and we are asking students, parents, staff and administration to jump in with us.
Any items are welcome. But, please, no toy guns, military figurines, or liquids of any kind. And no used clothing or toys. Everything should be new.
Drop off any items you wish to donate, in the boxes located in the High School Atrium. Ms. McKenzie will also have a drop off box in her classroom (#231)
There are two pick-up dates:
(1) Tuesday, December 15, 2015
(2) Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The actual event will be held on December 16, 2015.
Make a DifferenceMs. Cristina Hall—November 2015
Mrs. Cristina Hall has been selected and being awarded for the: Naples Middle High School, “I Make A Difference Award” November 2015
Her biggest accomplishment is starting the HOSA: Future Health Professionals chapter at Naples MHS. It is the first international chapter and starting its 3rd year, here at Naples.
Mrs. Hall enjoys keeping in touch with many of our Naples HS graduates who are pursuing a health profession.
She is also sparking high interest in the health field of our current students by exposing and sponsoring them to our monthly US Naval hospital department visits.
Another BIG accomplishment is sponsoring the Bone Marrow Registration drive annually. Already, this year we have had two people who have gone through the process of donating bone marrow, and others have had specific tests done for a potential match. Mrs. Hall has registered more than 300 people.
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PTSA News & Events
Thank you for your support, Team PTSA 2015-16 [email protected]
Download your membership form here: https://goo.gl/EA9jm4
YearbookWe now have some digital products available for download to use on your i-device or e-Reader. New products will be added weekly!
Please visit http://nhsyearbook.weebly.com/ to check out the selection on our HOME page. Currently, we are featuring digital files of the 1977, 2012, 2013, & 2014 yearbooks and the video file of the 2015 graduation.
Ordering information is available on-line at: nhsyearbook.weebly.com
Order forms are also available outside of Mrs. Spatt’s room 113B and outside of the Main Office.
Be a part of the Yearbook Travel Section!
We are seeking photo submissions of your student in a recognizable tourist spot. Please email the photo or share on your student's google drive with me: [email protected]. We would like to showcase as many families as possible . . . please submit!
Coming up December 16: PTSA Winter Bazaar. 4pm – 7pm in the NMHS Cafeteria.
Basket Donors, Food Vendors and Volunteers Needed!
We are seeking DONATIONS for our Winter Bazaar & Silent Auction. If you are a small business owner, or self-employed, please consider donating a basket or gift certificate for products or services! This is a fun and easy way to promote your business! VOLUNTEERS are needed to assist with this wonderful community event. Don’t miss out!
Email [email protected] for more information!
PTSA Board meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3pm in the NMHS Library.Want to volunteer with us?We need your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist us throughout the school year. Interested? Please email [email protected] for more information.
Senior Class Number PhotoThe photo for the Class of 2016 will be taken on the football field, Tuesday, Dec. 8th during the first seminar block. Seniors should check into seminar for attendance and then proceed to the football field. This photo is for the yearbook. We will also be taking the Senior survivor photos, which are those students who have been here for all 4 years of high school; middle and high school; and elementary through high school. The rain date for these photos is Dec. 10th during first seminar block.
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News from GuidanceEvergreen State College (www.evergreen.edu) is a very affordable option compared to other U.S. four-year schools. International students are eligible for multiple scholarships, and any applicant with a high GPA may also be eligible for a Scholastic Achievement Award (SAA), ranging from $2000-$6000.
SAT and ACT scores are not required, but we do require English proficiency. Applicants can apply for the Fall, Winter or Spring quarter every year.
If your students are unable to visit, they can still take the virtual campus tour www.evergreen.edu/admissions/visit.htm. Please contact me with any questions, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Matthew PeipertAssociate Director of International Student [email protected]
For families with college bound seniors:
The President announced this fall an initiative to allow students and families to apply for financial aid earlier next year -- starting in October, as the college application process gets underway, rather than in January. Moreover, students filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid https://fafsa.ed.gov (FAFSA) will be able to electronically retrieve tax information filed for an earlier year, instead of waiting until tax season to complete applications).
From the School NurseWhen should I keep my child at home?
There are three reasons to keep sick children at home:1. When your child has a
contagious or communicable disease.
2. When your child is exhibiting any of the signs or symptoms listed below or has an illness for which temporary exclusion is recommended for the health and safety of your child as well as other children.
3. When your child does not feel well enough to comfortably participate in their normal school activities.
Signs and SymptomsFever: Elevated temperature of 100 F or greater demonstrates the need to exclude the student from the school setting. Note: A fever is noted to be present at 100.4 F.Severe uncontrolled coughing or wheezing, rapid or difficult breathing; coughing lasting longer than 5-7 days.Vomiting: Two or more episodes of vomiting in the past 24 hours.
When may they return to school after being out of school with a fever?When accompanied by behavior changes or other symptoms of illness, i.e.: rash, sore throat, stomach ache/vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, head ache, ear ache. The student should be fever free (oral temperature below 99 F) without the use of fever-reducing medicines, for a complete school day (24 hours) before returning to school.
Parenting Your Tween Workshops
December 9th: Internet Safety December 16th: A Discussion on How to Support Your Tween in the School Environment December 23rd: Development and Effective Discipline Methods
To Register Call: 629.6533 or 629.6372Location: CAP Library at FFSCTime: 12 pm-1 pm (feel free to bring your lunch)
Hour of CodeKate Kirby is organizing an Hour of Code event with the 8th grade science students on December 9th/10th.
Our class will be learning to code from the Star Wars JavaScript tutorial: https://code.org/starwars
We are looking for volunteers to help during these two days during the following periods:
Per 1/ Per 5............................... 7:55-9:15
Per 2/ Per 6................................9:30-10:50
Per 4..........................................13:05-14:25
No computer science experience is required. If interested in helping during a period or a day of this event parents can email me at [email protected].
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“Teaching is the one profession that
creates all other professions.”
Come Check Us Out!
Future Educators Association
MEETING ARE ON MONDAYS
DURING HS LUNCH IN MS. BALLARD’S ROOM 211
Photography and Art Club HS and MS — separate but together!
Come join in the fun!
We meet every Thursday from 3-5 for the 1st Semester in Rm 216 with Ms. Giubilato.
Late bus is available.
Clubs & Tutoring
The Middle School Academic Tutoring Club will meet each Wednesday from 3-5pm in Room 231. Computers will be available for student use and late bus passes are available. Contact Ms. McKenzie at [email protected] for more information.
High School TutoringWednesdays from 1500-1700 in
Room 213. Late bus passes are available for
students who participate. Contact Cynda Masterman at cynda.
[email protected] for more information.
Math TutoringEvery Tuesday from 1430-1630
in Room 223. Late bus passes are available.
Contact Ms. Jaynes at [email protected] for more information.
Please sign up outside of Room 223 if you are planning to attend.
FBLA meets the 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month in Room 203, during high school lunch.
Ms. Shelley Smith, [email protected]
Do you like Japanese culture, or would you like to learn about it? Join the JCC! • Watch anime• Make and eat Japanese snacks• Learn about the history of Japan• Speak Japanese and write Japanese characters,
and more!
Starting Monday, November 9th, we will meet in Mrs. Peterson’s room after school. Meetings will be twice a month on a Monday.
Contact Jaida Johnson, Seth Orr Robinson or Mrs. Peterson in Room 106 for questions and details.
Japanese Culture Club
Naples High School students grades 9-12 who are interested in joining the club, please contact Mr. Hanson in Room 209A or NHS Sophomore Lachlan Sims. Dive classes are offered through the dive center in Pozzuoli called Centro Sub Campi Flegrei. www.centrosubcampiflegrei.it/en
HS Marine Biology/Dive Club
Buy a raffle ticket for a basket filled with Italian Products to celebrate the holidays. The drawing will be 12/16 during Seminar.
Purchase a 2016 calendar for $10.
Pizza will be sold in Ms. P's room and the atrium during the break.
Candy Grams for sale Dec 1-15 for $1 each.
Ask an Italian Club member or see Ms. P to purchase.
ItalIan Club
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Naples Middle/High School School Advisory Council (SAC)
The SAC may make recommendations and advise the principal on all matters within the jurisdiction of the SAC; these include:
(a) School policies toward students and parents, student activities, and
administrative procedures affecting students.
(b) Instructional programs and educational resources within the school.
(c) Allocation of resources within the school to achieve educational goals.
(d) Pupil services (health, special education, testing, evaluation, counseling, and extracurricular activities).
(e) Student standards of conduct and discipline.
(f) Policies and standards of the overseas school system operated by DoDEA
The SAC does not address matters pertaining to personnel policies or practices, compensation of school staff, grievances of school employees for which anoth-er forum exists, or internal management of DoDEA or DoDEA programs. The SAC does not raise funds to procure school equipment and supplies, grant stu-dent scholarships, financially support special school events, or engage in any other monetary projects traditionally associated with Parent, Teacher, Student Associations (PTSAs), booster clubs, or other similar organizations.
Recommendations received by the DoDEA school principal from the SAC that are within the jurisdiction of DoDEA should be acted upon by the school prin-cipal through internal communication within the DoDEA organization, as ap-propriate.
All issues or concerns within the boundaries of the SAC authorities should first be resolved by communicating with the Administration prior to forwarding the issue to the SAC. Please use the below e-mail to communicate with the SAC.
Next Meeting is 08 December 2015 at 1630 in the HS Media Center Conference Room.
BOARD MEMBERS
Jonathan Thurston (Chairman)
Dirk Lambertson (Vice-Chair)
Louis Hewett (Secretary)
Bernadette Shaw (Teacher Rep)
Niels Mateo (Teacher Rep)
Justin Ernest (Teacher Rep
Debra Yniguez (Parent Rep )
Rueben Garza (Parent Rep)
Joseph Cianciaruso
(Student Rep )
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Capt. Doug Carpenter
(CO of NSA Naples)
Duane Werner
(Principal)
Dr. Kristen Warner
(Vice Principal)
2015/2016
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Naples Middle High School 2015-2016 A/B Academic Calendar
Revised 091815
24 New Parent Orientation 26 Teacher Report Date 28 Back to School Block Party 31 First Day of School
AUGUST 2015 S M T W Th F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29
SEPTEMBER 2015 S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
2 AP Night 7 NO SCHOOL Labor Day 12 ACT 17 Open House
1 Early Release 1100 2 NO SCHOOL CSI Training 3 SAT 8 College Night 12 NO SCHOOL Columbus Day 14 PSAT 23 Early Release 1300 24 ACT
OCTOBER 2015 S M T W Th F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
NOVEMBER 2015 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
5 End of 1st Quarter 6 NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day 7 SAT 11 NO SCHOOL Veterans Day 12-13 NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conf. 18 MS Honor Recognition 20 HS Honor Recognition 26-27 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
5 SAT 12 ACT 16 Students must be in school all day to Accelerate 21-31 NO SCHOOL Winter Break
DECEMBER 2015 S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
JANUARY 2016 S M T W Th F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 NO SCHOOL Winter Break 4 Instruction Begins 18 NO SCHOOL M.L. King Jr. Day 23 SAT 28 End of 2nd Quarter 29 NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
5 Early Release 1300 9 MS Honor Recognition 11 HS Honor Recognition 15 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day
FEBRUARY 2016 S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29
MARCH 2016 S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
7-18 TeraNova Testing 11 Military Ball 25 NO SCHOOL CSI Day
7 End of 3rd Quarter 8 NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day 11-15 NO SCHOOL Spring Break 29 NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conf.
APRIL 2016 S M T W Th F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
MAY 2016 S M T W Th F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
3 MS Honor Recognition 5 HS Honor Recognition 7 SAT 2-12 AP Exams 13 Early Release 1300 18 Students must be in
school all day this day to Accelerate
30 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
4 Prom 6 Baccalaureate 9 Graduation 11 ACT 16 Honor recognition 16 Students Last Day 11:00 Release End of 4th Quarter 17 Teacher workday Last day for teachers
JUNE 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Green=A Days White=B Days School Numbers
CIV 081-811-4061 DSN 629-4061 SCHOOL HOURS 0755-1425 – Student Day 0700-1600 – Office
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT14 H: Five Words
2Th e Arts &Technology:Djing andTurntable Class
3Th e Arts & Technology: Djing andTurntable Class
4Sports, Fitness& Rec.: Capture the Flag
5Special Event:TC Iron Chef
6Closed
7Closed
8Education& Career:FinancialFootball
9Education& Career:FinancialFootball
10Sports, Fitness& Rec: Captain’s Orders
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Sports, Fitness& Rec: Kickball
12Field Trip with NOR:Limatola ChristmasCastle Hikeand Shop
13Closed
14Closed
15Character andLeadership:Murder Mystery
16Health & Life StyleWild West Wings
17Health & Life Style Wild WestWings
18Triple Play/Healthy Habits: Crabs and Seagulls
19TC Early open, Early Close:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
20Closed
21Winter Break Begins
Cup Stacking
22Sports, Fitness& Rec:Video GameTournament
23Open Recreation
24Sports, Fitness& Rec: Steal theSnowballs
25ClosedChristmas Day
26Closed
27Closed
28Closed
29Sports, Fitness& Rec:Staff vs. Teens Bowling
30Open Recreation
31TC Early open,Early Close:9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sports, Fitness& Rec: Dodgeball
NOTES ABOUT TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES•All activities meet at the Teen Center unless otherwise noted. •Please arrive 30 minutes prior for all trips. •All activities that have a fee, can only be refunded with written request 7 days in advance. •All off site trips require a parent/guardian’s permission slip. •Teens must be registered at the Teen Center to participate and must follow the code of conduct at all times. •Space is limited for all Teen Center trips. •Teens should bring extra Euro for each trip for food/snacks and souvenirs.Scheduled times of programs are subject to change. Call to verify information.
TEEN CENTERFOR 7TH-12TH GRADERSDecember 2015
POWER HOUR
Tue-Fri, 2:30 P.M.
AT THE TEEN CENTER
TEEN CENTER HOURSMON: CLOSED
TUE-THU: 2:30-8 P.M.FRI-SAT: 2:30-10 P.M.
NO SCHOOL: OPEN AT NOONCLOSED ON HOLIDAYS
DSN 629-4395 Comm. 081-811-4395
FREE WI-FI
COMPUTER LAB
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KEYSTONE/
4H LEADERSHIP
Tue, 12:15 P.M.
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
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