Naples HS Monthly Newsletter
May / June 2019
Message from the Principal
Hope this note finds you all well!
Difficult to imagine, but we are in the FINAL COUNTDOWN of the 2018-19 school year! The Naples High School Commencement Ceremony is LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY and scheduled for Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 on the front lawn of campus. I had the opportunity to travel to Boston on the Senior Trip with members of our graduating class. I was nothing less than "wow"ed by our Seniors! They are a source of tremendous pride to the Naples learning community... and I look forward to sharing in the celebration of their accomplishment(s) at graduation!
With the end of the school year pending, there is much information I would like to share with you specific to upcoming events and final exams / assessments:
Regents Exam Schedule
- Tuesday, 6/18 8:00am: US History
- Tuesday, 6/18 12:00pm: Living Environment
- Wednesday, 6/19 8:00am: ELA
- Wednesday, 6/19 12:00pm: Algebra 1
- Wednesday, 6/19 12:00pm: LOTE Checkpoint B Exams
- Thursday, 6/20 8:00am: Global Transition Exam
- Thursday, 6/20 12:00pm: Earth Science
- Friday, 6/21 8:00am: Geometry
- Friday, 6/21 12:00pm: Algebra II
- Monday, 6/24: NO EXAMS
- Tuesday, 6/25 8:00am: Chemistry
- Tuesday, 6/25 12:00pm: Physics
High School Regents: Scheduling Logistics
- Administration of the JUNE Regents exams is scheduled for 6/18 - 6/25.
- Length of Exams
- AM Exams: Students are required to stay for a minimum of two hours, but have a maximum of three hours to complete the exams. This means that if students have completed their morning exam before 10:00, they may be dismissed as early as 10:00am. A student MAY continue working on exam for a maximum of three hours, resulting in a 11:00 dismissal.
- PM Exams: Students are required to stay for a minimum of two hours, but have a maximum of three hours to complete the exams. This means that if students have completed their afternoon exam before 2:00, they may be dismissed as early as 2:00pm. A student MAY continue working on exam for a maximum of three hours, resulting in a 3:00 dismissal.
- Students will have regular bus pick up for exams that begin at 8:00 a.m.
- Students taking ONLY a morning exam will be dismissed following the exam and transported home.
- Students scheduled for the afternoon exams that begin at 12:00 p.m. will be picked up by the bus run which transports students home following the AM exam administration.
- For students taking afternoon exams, a return bus run will leave the school at approximately 3:15 p.m. each day.
- Our transportation department has REGENTS Transportation Request documents on all buses. Please ensure that your child signs up on the Transportation Request document, as necessary, so that we may meet all transportation needs during the REGENTS examination period from June 18—June 26.
- Lunch will be available on June 17 at the High School.
- If students would like to purchase a lunch on any of the Regent exam dates, they may walk over to the ES and the cafeteria staff will package lunches to bring back to the HS.
- Bagged lunches are also available at the HS. Please connect with Roberta in the HS cafeteria if interested.
7th and 8th Grade "End of the Year" Schedules
Our 7th and 8th grade students will be coming to Naples Jr./Sr. High School for half days on June 18, June 19, and June 20. School will begin at its normal time, and students will be dismissed in time to ride the 11:00 a.m. bus run home. Our staff members have worked hard to create schedules for the half days that combine instruction, assessment, and fun.
June 18 - Middle School Finals:
- GRADE 7
- 8 - 9:25: Grade 7 English Exam
- 9:40 - 11:00: Grade 7 Math Exam
- Grade 8
- 8 - 9:25: English 8 Final Exam and Algebra Students: Room 221 (McMullen)
- 9:40 - 11:00: Science 8 Final, Algebra Regents Exam Review in Room 221 (McMullen), ES Students not in Algebra--ES Review with Kretschman
June 19 - Middle School Finals:
- Grade 7
- 8 - 9:25: Grade 7 Social Studies Exam
9:40 - 11:00: Grade 7 Science Exam
- Grade 8
- 8:00 - 9:25: LOTE Finals, French @Room 121 and Spanish @Band Room
- 9:40 - 11:00: Math 8 Final, Algebra Regents Exam Review: Room 221 (McMullen)
June 20 - End of Year Picnic
- 1/2 Day schedule
- Students will be transported to the Community Park for fun, food and quality time with their peers and staff.
- Chaperones include: Alongi, C. Betrus, Weller, Walpole, Nicholson, Kimmel, Kastner, Parzych, Wilde, Battle, Bariteau, Crabb, Olney, CGursslin, Neubauer, Powers, Savard, Thiesmeyer.
FLTCC and Flint Career and Technical Center
Students attending BOCES programs at FLTCC and Flint Career and Technical Center will have classes through June 17.
Locker Clean Outs
Students should plan on completely emptying out lockers by the below dates. Recycling and trash receptacles will be placed in locker hallways and available for student usage the entire week.
- Monday, 6/10 - SENIORS
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Tuesday, 6/11 - JUNIORS
Wednesday, 6/12 - SOPHOMORES
Thursday, 6/13 - FRESHMAN
Friday, 6/14 – MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thank you all for an incredible year! It has been an absolute pleasure working with your children at Naples High School.
Elizabeth Bridget Ashton
Naples JR/SR High School Principal
Naples Central School District
136 North Main Street
Naples, NY 14512
Phone: (585) 374-7900
Email: eashton@naplescsd.org
Twitter: easht_naplescsd
Naples Class of 2019 Commencement
Attention CLASS of 2019 SENIORS and FAMILIES:
Senior/Parent Banquet
- This event will be held in the HS cafeteria on 6/13 at 6:00.
- Please RSVP to Bill Murphy with the number of people who will be attending or if you cannot make it. Because this event is paid for by the Senior Class, we ask that you limit your attendees to seniors and parents.
- Each family is also asked to bring a dessert to share.
Other important dates:
- June 15:5:00--Naples Alumni Banquet, Maxfield Hose Bingo Hall. All graduating seniors are invited to attend free of charge. RSVP to Judy Miller at jmiller@naplescsd.org
- June 17: Last day of school
- 8:00—Senior breakfast in cafeteria (we will determine graduation line-up and distribute caps/gowns)
- 9:30—Graduation parade at the Elementary School
- 10:00—Senior picnic at the Community Park
- June 21: 8:30--Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal beginning in the cafeteria
- June 22: 11:00—Graduation, HS Front Lawn (HS Gym if weather is a concern). No tickets are necessary for either location.
1:1 Device Collection at Naples High School
iPads and Chromebooks will be collected as follows:
- Grade 9: Chromebooks will be collected in the cafe during A lunch on Friday 6/7
- AP Lang & Comp: Chromebooks will be collected in the cafe during B lunch on Thurs 6/13
- Grades 10-12: Chromebooks will be collected during English class on Thursday 6/13
- Gemini English: Chromebooks will be collected in the cafe during B lunch on Friday 6/14
- Grades 7-8: iPads will be collected during English class on Friday 6/14
If you could help remind students to bring in devices and chargers on the assigned day, that would be super helpful. Thank you!
Anneke Radin-Snaith
Director of Technology, Instruction, and Professional Development
Naples Central School District
585-374-7937
@annekeradin
From the Counseling Department
Report Cards/End of Year Grades:
· Report cards will be mailed home approximately one week after the school year ends.
· Marking Period 4 grades and local final exam grades will be available on SchoolTool as soon as teachers submit final grades.
Failures:
· If a student fails a course or Regents Examination, school counselors will call parents beginning 6/27 to discuss options.
· Options for middle school students could include promotion to the next course or grade, the recommendation of summer school at Prattsburgh CSD, or retention in the course.
· High school students will either attend summer school or repeat the required course.
Summer Hours:
· The Career and Counseling Office will be open at various times throughout the summer as staff works part-time. Office hours for both the Career and Counseling Office and Main Office are 9-3, closed daily from 12-1 for lunch.
· Parents and students who would like to see their school counselor or need to see Mrs. Miller are encouraged to call the main office at 374-7905 to see if the office is open prior to stopping by.
· Parents and students can also always call or email counselors as well (Mrs. Kastner, 374-7908, Grades 7-9; Mr. Murphy, 374-7928, Grades 10-12).
2019-2020 Information:
· Schedules will be mailed the week of 8/19.
· 7th Grade Orientation will be held on Monday, August 20th. Students/Parents who are unable to attend may pick up their Orientation folder anytime after August 20th.
· The first day of school for the 2019-20 school year is Tuesday, September 3rd.
From the Desk of Heather Clark
Dear Parents & Guardians,
As we look ahead into the fun of the upcoming summer months, this time of year can also cause parents of teens great stress in relation to various summer situations which may arise with your teenager. An excellent resource where parents can explore various topics related to summer and parenting teenagers can be found at Your Teen for Parents https://yourteenmag.com/stuff-we-love/teenager-summer/page/2 This comprehensive parenting resource provides ideas such as: “My Bored Kids Keep Complaining about Being Bored;” “Taming Technology: 5 Ways to Have an (Almost) Tech-Free Vacation;” and “Teaching Money Skills to Teens: How to Manage Summer Earnings;” “Productive Summer Ideas to Get Your Teen Off the Couch.” I hope you enjoy a wonderful summer with your family!
Sincerely,
Heather Kay Clark
Jr/Sr High Assistant Principal/
Naples District Data Coordinator
From the Health Office
Physicals
A current physical, within the last 12 months, is required for all new students, those joining a Fall sport, and those wanting a work permit.
Workfit Medical will be offering physicals on Wednesday, June 5 in the Nurse’s Office. Please email me, lfinnan2@naplescsd.org or call 374-7914 to reserve a spot.
If you choose to have a physical by your primary care physician, a copy of the exam must be given to the school nurse.
Medication Pick Up
The end of the school year is quickly approaching! All unused medications must be picked up by the end of the school year. Unless your child has a current permission to self-carry their medication, the school cannot allow your child to bring the medication home themselves. If you need to make special arrangements to pick up medication, please call, 374-7914 to make arrangements. Medications not picked up, will be discarded on June 25, 2019 .
Student and Staff Celebrations
- Congratulations to the TOP 10% of the Class of 2019:
- Shout out to the Class of 2019 students who attended the Senior Trip! They REPRESENTED in Boston.... and are a source of pride to Naples CSD!
- Wow! Evan Chapman was recently acknowledged for achievement at the NYS Conservation Competition at SUNY Cobleskill on 5/16/19. He received 2nd place in Chainsaw Speed Cut and 5th place in Fish adn Wildlife Identification.
- Congratulations to Ethan Metz, who earned Top of the Trade in AME Academy at the Finger lakes Technical and Career Center.
- KUDOS to Bill Murphy and Jaime Weller for coordinating an incredible Senior Trip for the Class of 2019! An excellent time was had by all! Students had the opportunity to explore / experience the following:
- Congratulations to the Naples HS Marching Band, who earned 1st Place in Class C with a score of 89.5 at the Seneca Falls Pageant of Bands! Great job Big Green!
- Thank you to our wonderful Sunshine Committee, who hosted a "Meowy Bridal Shower" for Melissa Steenburgh on Wednesday, 5/8. It was a lovely celebration of the upcoming nuptials this summer!
- Robert Birdsall: Shout out to Naples Softball for playing their hearts out today in their 8-6 victory over Red Jacket! Maddie Pickering had 3 RBI's today and hit in the game winning run. Kasey Hall hit a home run and 1 RBI. Emma Brace hit a triple and brought in 2 RBI's.
- Many thanks to local law enforcement for their service to our community and for leading a safety training for NaplesCSD on Friday, 5/10.
- Shout out to Jon Betrus et al for creating an outdoor classroom space at Naples HS. The possibilities for its utility are limitless!
A tremendous shout out to all of our teachers! May 5-11 was Teacher Appreciation Week... and we have much to be thankful for at NaplesCSD! Many thanks to our teaching staff for their world class service in one of the noblest of professions...Our teachers impact the lives of our students in immeasurable ways and inspire our youth to reach for the stars!
Congratulations to Jake LaPrairie for signing his NLI to @DaemenAthletics!
Shout out to Colleen Betrus and the Junior class for coordinating a "Floral Fantasy" on Saturday, 5/3! PROM 2019 was a wonderful evening!
Lukas Perry - Valedictorian with GPA of 97.97
Stefan Radak - Salutatorian with GPA of 97.48
Elizabeth Maczynski
Nick Green
Skye Chaapel
Boston Public Gardens
Blue Man Group Performance at Charles Playhouse
Boston Duck Tour
Cambridgeside Mall
Fenway Park
Prudential Center
Skywalk Observatory
Fire & Ice
"Shear Madness" Performance at Charles Playhouse
New England Aquarium
Quincy Market
Marking Period 3 ~ Honor Roll and High Honor Roll
NAPLES JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL
2018-2019 MP 3
High Honor Roll
Grade 7
Julia Allen, Eliza Almekinder. Mason Altmire, Abigail Betrus, Hannah Christmas, Cora D’Aurizio, Shaela Drake, BeveryBella Fowler, Joshua Gleason, Kendra Hulbert, Anthony LaFemina, Lawson Myers, Frazey Neubauer, Graceanne Pastore, Rochelle Piegari, Eliott Raes, Jude Rischpater, Hunter Schenk, Alex Shaffer, Grace Simmons, Nadia Simmons, William Uhlen, Garett Waltman, Cydney Whiting, Mahina Williams, Owen Yates
Grade 8
Marisa Ash, Nash Baader, Adam Bay, Zoe Bolton, Danielle Clark, Willow Clark, Rebekah Dallas, Brynn Davis, Cecilia DeMallie, Charlie Grove, Nicholas Hopper,
Alisa Marks, Paigan Maslyn, Laberta Pompeo, Jennier Ranney, Cade Rathbun, Drew Reigelsperger, Willow Simmons Caruso, Abigail Smith, Logan Voss, Evan Waldeis, Maia Westra
Grade 9
Alyssa Allen, Jackson Brahm, Jamielyn Dallas, Kaya DeTurk, Stella Frazer, Owen Gentner, Jenna Gurnee, Owen Hulbert, Tyge Johnson, Emily Lancette, Ryan Lester, Mackenzie Louthan-Green, Kaitlyn Mark, Jaidn Maslyn, Wes McMullen, Jacob Pogel, Anna Quarterman, Max Ryan, Colton Sprague, Samuel Stevens, Grace Uhlen, Sarah Webster, Wyatt Woodard
Grade 10
Liam Almekinder, Timothy Avila, Emma Brace, Chloe Davis, Dylan Deignan, Virginia DiGiacinto, Ethan Friend, Kimberly Gelder, Meaghan Gerstner, Benjamin Green, Chloe Halloran, Nicole Houghteling, Jaden Inda, Rachel Kugler, Alicia Livermore,
Angela Marks, Jessie Norton, Jacob Schwartz, Ava Sheedy, Derik Thompson, David Voss III, Chloe Wright
Grade 11
Kara Cusson, Alvaro Fernandez Escribano, Sara Fox, Kharyl Judith, Katelyn Lincoln, Shaylyn McGory, Dylan McMullen, Erin Mull, Erin Norton, Jessica Schwartz, Kallyn Stekl, Gianna Vest
Grade 12
Jacob Brace, Addriena Bradley, Rosemary Byington, Grace Cerneskie, Skye Chaapel, Nicholaus Clearman, Luke Didion, Kristine Gelder, Caitlin Goodwin, Benjamin Gordon, Nicholas Green, Felicity Hutchinson, Aren Jensen, Owen Kennedy, Lindsey Kugler, Autumn Kunes, Jacob LaPrairie, Emily Logan, Eizabeth Maczynski, Gavin Metzger, Madison Miller, Lukas Perry, Maddison Pickering, Kyle Pierce, Adam Quarterman, Stefan Radak, Cole Rathbun, Dylan Rohr, Naomi Sprague, Hannah Steff, Darci Thompson, Maeve Wright, Andrew Yates, Stuart Yates
Honor Roll
Grade 7
Ian Kenney, Hayden Liddiard
Grade 8
Eliza Callaghan, Hunter Deignan, Morgan Dittman, Taylor Dittman, Nedelcho Neumann, Kamren Rullo, Jake Stone, Donivan Todd
Grade 9
Wyatt Bruen, Austin Chapman, Emma D’Aurizio, Jesse Gordon, Kasey Hall, Caitlyn Jones, Ava Kennedy, Christopher Mendoza, Adiah Northrop, Grayce Pierce, Carina Rodman, Delaney Sauer, Skhyler Smith, Molly Standish, Sierra Wells, Kaylee White
Grade 10
Sage Callaghan, Rylie Castle, Benjamin Huff, Alexsis Lancette, Lexa Leach, Andy Lin, Rawson Martin, Anna Mestler, Samuel Rocha, Alma Smith, Makenna Ward
Grade 11
Dylan Bozeman, Maxwell Bruen, Evan Chapman, Olivia Fiero, Mysterie Hamman, Leif Stone
Grade 12
John Bradley, Egypt Lee, Steven Lin, Easton Semmel, Joseph Yates
Senior Trip to Boston Highlights
The Class of 2019 Trip to Boston this year offered a little bit to everyone--an urban garden walk, interactive theater shows, history, and even sports! Some highlights of the trip included:
1. An interactive performance from the Blue Man Group, where one of our own seniors, Joseph Yates, became part of the show!
2. A duck boat tour through the city of Boston as well as into the Charles River, where some students were even able to steer the boat!
3. A tour of Fenway Park, where students learned about the epic history surrounding one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball.
4. Food, food, and more food! Quincy Market and Fire & Ice were definite favorites, for students and chaperones alike!
~Submitted by Jaime Weller
Prom 2019
The Class of 2020 hosted the Junior Prom on Saturday, May 4th at the Parrish Hill Barn and Event Center. This year's theme was Floral Fantasy. The spring flowers were a beautiful addition to an already magnificent venue. Eighty three sophomores, juniors and seniors attended the event. In addition to dancing, students were able to enjoy food by Lizzi Clearman, I'll Bring the Food catering as well as a photo booth run by Barb Rathbun. To see photos from the evening, please visit Mrs. Rathbun's website, https://barbrathbun.com/client-galleries/gallery/naples-prom-2019/
~Submitted by Colleen Betrus
NHS Blood Drive:
On May 22nd, the National Honor Society hosted its second blood drive of the year through the American Red Cross. Students 16 years and older were able to donate blood. Twenty two students and staff members signed up to donate. We look forward to hosting more blood drives next year.
~Submitted by Colleen Betrus
8th Grade English Project with Mrs. Weller
~Submitted by Jaime Weller
District Mission Statement
The Naples Central School District challenges and supports all students to develop their diverse talents and abilities in a safe environment with rigorous opportunities. Students will graduate with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their chosen pursuits.
Science Department Review Sessions Scheduled
Exam Reviews:
- Living Environment with Jon Betrus - Tuesday 6/18 am before the LE afternoon exam the same day
- Chemistry with Liz Thiesmeyer - Monday 6/24 all day before Chem exam Tuesday 6/25
- Physics with Patrick Freivald - will decide at a later date w/student input
- Earth Science with Annie Kretschman - Tuesday 6/18 all day, Wednesday 6/19 all day and Thursday 6/20 am before the exam the same day
- Living Environment with Hannah Kimmel - 6/18 review the morning of the LE exam
Spring #NAPLESCSD Fine Arts Events
* MAY 30th 7pm > grades 9-12 art show and concert
* JUNE 5th 7pm > grades 7-8 art show and concert
Adirondack Hiking Trip
Board of Education Meetings
- September 5 and 19
- October 3 and 17
- November 28
- December 12
- January 9 and 23
- February 6
- March 6 and 20
- April 10
- May 1 and 21
- June 5 and 19
Calendar of Upcoming Events
June
- 6/1: Marching Band at Sherburne
- 6/3: GLOBAL REGENTS Exam
- 6/3: NYS Science Exam, Grade 8
- 6/4: Academic Awards
- 6/5: Junior High Art Show and Spring Concert
- 6/6: Athletic Banquet, 6:00 - 9:00 @HS Cafe
- 6/8: Marching Band @ Painted Post
- 6/13: Senior Banquet, 6:30pm @Naples HS Cafe
- 6/15 - 16: Outdoor Adventures Spring Trip
- 6/18-26: REGENTS Exam Administration Period
- 6 / 18-21: ES 1:30 Dismissal
- 6/21: Graduation Rehearsal for Band, 8:30 - 10:00
- 6/26-28: Adirondack Hiking Trip
- 6/21: Graduation Rehearsal, 8:30 @ Cafe
- 6/22: GRADUATION, 11:00 @ Naples High School Front Lawn
- 6/24 - 25: ES 11:00 Dismissal
- 6/25: Last Day for students
- 6/26: Last Day for staff