Volume 6 Issue 3June 2014

GatorTalesEast Naples Middle School

Principal’s Message

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Darren BurkettPrincipal

Mrs. Pamela A. VickaryousAssistant Principal

of Curriculum and Instruction

Mrs. Michelle M. Gordon Dean of Students

GUIDANCE COUNSELORSMs. Jennie Perez

A-H (Last Name), All Grades

Ms. Terry KaltenI-L (Last Name), All Grades

Ms. Susan EdwardsM-Z (Last Name), All Grades

Mission The mission of East Naples Middle School, with the support of parents and community, is to provide a secure, positive environment that inspires all students and staff to reach their greatest potential.

As the fun of summertime quickly approaches it is important that both parents and students keep something in mind. Sooner than you think it will be time to get ready to return to school. Summer break is an important opportunity for students to recharge their batteries and have new experiences. While school provides structure and routine, both of which help young adults, summertime allows students the opportunity to make some choices on their own. These decision-making opportunities are important because choices are the essence of being an adult. One such choice that I hope students, supported by their parents, will make this summer is to stay academically active. As I said before, it is important to step away from school for a bit, but it is also important to keep your brain active. Students can do this in any number of ways. This summer ENMS will be offering a summer reading club which will meet at the school two days per week. During this time students will be able to read and discuss a text of their own choosing. East Naples Middle School has arranged for great prizes for students who choose to participate. Students who read four books this summer, write a brief summary of each, and complete a small project on one of the books will be treated to a special surprise when we return in the fall. Details about this program were given to students before the end of this school year and are posted on our school website. Mr. Dozer, our Math Coach, has arranged for a similar opportunity for all our students. All ENMS students have been provided information about a summer math learning opportunity. Students are encouraged to use the Myskillstutor.com website to access and complete a unit of math practice. Any student who completes the module will be invited to a special luncheon upon return at the start of the school year. Information about both programs is listed on our website for both parents and students. Summertime is a necessary break for students. Students should use the additional freedoms that the extra time brings to make good choices. It is also important that students and parents remember that the start of the next school year is closer than you think, so be sure to take some time to keep your brain thinking. I hope each of our students has a safe and enjoyable summer.

Darren E. Burkett, Principal

From the desk of Mrs. Pamela A. Vickaryous, Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction

Can you believe another end of the school year? It seems like yesterday that we welcomed our new sixth graders to our school and welcomed back our seventh and eighth graders. No one can deny the amount of hard work our students put forth this school year. It was awesome to see the growth in our students. Equally awesome were our teachers. They came together

to provide many exciting learning experiences for our students. East Naples continues to shine because of our students, staff, teachers and parents sharing one common theme… “Gator Pride”. Ibetmanyofyouaremakingplansforsummer.Remember,intheeventthatyourstudentmissedafinalexam, the make-up dates are June 5th or August 11th. Report cards do not come home on the last day of school. Instead,thedistrictofficewillmailreportcardshometoeachstudent.Pleasebeonthelookoutforthereport

cards. In case your child does not successfully pass a class or needs to remediate a class from the prior school year, summer school is being offered for middle school students at Golden Gate High School. The start date is June 16th – July 24th. In case you are sticking around for the summer, please plan on joining our Summer Reading Program on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at ENMS. We have teachers ready to help you choose exciting books to read this summer. Those who participate and complete the project will be invited to a party in the Fall. Sign up today with Mrs. Costello, our awesome Reading Coach. Our website will have summer information that you can access, including our summer reading program and math program information. I would like to thank our ENMS family for a great year! Go Gators!!!

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Dr. Kamela PattonSuperintendent of Schools

THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY

INFORMATIONPat Carroll, Chair

Kathleen Curatolo, Vice ChairBarbara Berry, MemberJulie Sprague, MemberRoy M. Terry, Member

This report has been prepared by The District School Board of Collier County. Additional copies, if available, may be

obtained by writing:Collier County Public Schools

East Naples Middle School4100 Estey Avenue Naples, FL 34104

Report Number:6012014 – 004

Coordinated by:Darren Burkett, Principal

TerryMastandrea,OfficeManager

No person in this district, shall, on the basis of race, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, religion, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied thebenefitsof,orbesubjectedtodiscriminationunderany education program or activity, or in employment conditions or practices conducted by The District School Board of Collier County.

VISION STATEMENT All students will complete school

prepared for ongoing learning as well as community and global responsibilities.

Gators

2From the Desk of the Dean of Students

Greetings all!! As we round out the school year and start preparing for next year, I want to share some information for you about dress code in 2014-2015. The revised dress code is as follows:• SHIRTS: Shirts may be any solid color polo type shirt• BOTTOMS: Navy blue, black or khaki pants or walking shorts• OUTER WEAR: Solid colors of blue, green, yellow, white, black, or grey sweatshirts or sweaters. If it has a hood, it

must have a zipper.

We realize that this is a shift and wanted all Gators to be informed. We want to thank the students, faculty, staff, and parental for their input for these changes. We have tried to make our dress code align with other schools while also meeting the needs of our Gators. Have a wonderful summer and please make sure to use your free time to read a book!

Media Center and Reading Renaissance News Approximately 250 students participated in the Sunshine State Young Readers Award program at ENMS this year. On April9,2014,studentsvotedfortheirfavoritebookfromthelistof15titlesonofficialvotingmachinesprovidedbytheSupervisor of Elections at the Collier Government Complex. Our school totals were sent to Tallahassee, FL. We recently found out that the 2014 winner was Legend by Marie Lu. ENMS students checked out over 26,300 books to read this year. Hundreds of Reading Counts tests were taken during the school year. The Sunshine State Young Readers Award program (SSYRA) just released the titles for the 2014-2015 school year. These titles would be wonderful books for your student to read during the summer.

Author TitleAtkinson, E.J. I, Emma FrekeBlack, Holly Doll BonesBodeen, S.A. The RaftJacobson, Jennifer Small as an ElephantKlise, Kate HomesickKorman, Gordan UngiftedLevine, Kristin The Lions of Little RockMcNeal, Tom Far Far AwayMeloy, Maile ApothecaryPoblocki, Dan The Ghosts of GraylockPonti, James Dead CityRiley, James Half Upon a TimeSchrefer, Eliot EndangeredVanEekhout, Greg The Boy at the End of the WorldWells, Robinson Variant Collier Coounty Public Library is offering excellent programs for students this summer. Their Summer Reading Program, “Spark A Reaction” is designed for teens entering grades 6 through 12. When a student reads a book he or she enters the information online. Each week random drawings for movie passes will take place from the information submitted online. Visit the public library with your student. “Books in Series” are very popular at ENMS. Here are series suggestions for summer reading.

Caretaker Trilogy by David KlassChronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather BrewerKissed by an Angel by Elizabeth ChandlerDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinnyGregor the Overlander by Suzanne CollinsHunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne CollinsLegend Series by Marie LuLunar Chronicles by Marissa MeyerMortal Instruments by Cassandra ClarePercy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick RiordanSeventh Tower by Garth NixTruesight Trilogy by David StahlerTwilight Series by Stephenie Meyer

Our Reading Counts program is very strong at our school. At this time we would like to recognize the top readers in all three grade levels for the 2013-2014 school year. The top readers for the school this year are Kyleigh and Sophia Chickering with over 1,900 points.

6th Grade Top Readers1st. Place Faterlmine Metellus 1438 points2nd. Place Walter Hurtado 1055 points3rd. Place Michael Elant 816 points

7th. Grade Top Readers1st. Place Taylor Brewer 815 points2nd. Place Aaron Chu 776 points3rd. Place Mia Denson 720 points

8th. Grade Tops Readers1st. Place Jane Townsend 1065 points2nd. Place Molishka Heriveaux 537 points3rd. Place Alexandra Perez 511 points

3Become Gator FloREADians

Join the Summer Reading Club! East Naples Middle School will open its doors every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning June 16th — July 24th (closed the week of June 30— July 4th). The culminating reward for completing the incentive program will include valued “Gator Bucks” and a “Surprise” treat at the beginning of the school year! In the event students are unable to join the Summer Book Club Program, students will still have an opportunity to join the fun! A summer grade level reading list is provided for all students recommended by ENMS teachers. All students have the same opportunity to earn “Gator Bucks” and a “Surprise”. We want you to participate! Application forms, grade level reading list, and student resources are located in our school website.http://www.enm.collierschools.com/

2014 GRADE-6 RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING LISTA Dog’s Purpose by Bruce W. Cameron Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O’DellHeat by Mike Lupica Mars: Year One Marooned! by Brad Strickland & Thomas FullerLegend by Marie Lu New Kid by Tom GreenSmall as an Elephant by Jennifer Jacobson Endangered by Eliot SchreferA Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Far Far Away by Tom McNeal

2014 GRADE-7 RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING LISTOkay For Now by Gary Schmidt Tears of a Tiger by Sharon DraperNinth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes Hope Was Here by Joan BauerGifted Hands by Gregg & Deborah Lewis The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve SheinkinHatchet by Gary Paulsen Hero by Mike Lupica Dog’s Journey by Bruce W. Cameron If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2014 GRADE-8 RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING LISTA Thunderous Whisper by Christina Diaz Gonzalez Peeled by Joan BauerHotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet by Jaime Ford Catalyst by Laurie Halse AndersonFire From the Rock by Sharon Draper Call of the Wild by Jack LondonUnstoppable by Tim Green Fahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyApothecary by Maile Meloy Half Upon a Time by James Riley

2014-15 Supply Check-List6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

To meet the District’s standardized organizational skills requirements, students will need to purchase the binder listed as the first item aswell as the second item, slash/pocket dividers.o1 - BLACK 2” 3-ring bindeoSlash/pocket dividers (red, blue, green, yellow, &

purple.o5 pkgs. College ruled loose leaf papero3 composition notebookso3 boxes of #2 pencilso1 handheld pencil sharpenero2 pkgs. of eraserso1 pkg. of colored pencilso1 pkg. of Blue or Black pens (no gel)o1 pkg. of Multi-colored highlighterso1- 3 ring zippered pencil poucho1-Metric/Englishruler(with3-ringholes)o2 boxes of tissues (to your homeroom teacher)o1 pkg. Disinfecting Wipes (to your homeroom

teacher)

Hall Lockers are available for the year for $3.00

Related Arts●Specificsupplyneedswillbepresentedbytheteacher

once the student has the class.

Physical Education●ENMSUniform(PurchaseatENMS)$12.00-Mesh

Basketball Shorts $10.00 - ENMS Shirt $ 3.00 - Lock for P.E. Locker $25.00 - Total●Tennis/Athleticshoes

To meet the District’s standardized organizational skills requirements, students will need to purchase the binder listed as the first item as well as the second item, slash/pocketdividers.o1 - BLUE 2” 3-ring binderoSlash/pocket dividers (red, blue, green, yellow, &

purple)o 5 - 100 page spiral notebooks (NOT composition books)

- red, blue, green, yellow, & purple.o3 pkgs. Loose leaf papero1 pkg. Graph paper (with 3-ring holes)o1 pkg. of colored pencilso1 pkg. of colored markers

(NO PERMANENT MARKERS)o1 pkg. of multi-colored highlightersoBlue or black pens (no gel)o1 box # 2 Pencilso1- 3 ring zippered pencil poucho1-Metric/Englishruler(with3-ringholes)o2 boxes of tissues (to your homeroom teacher)oBasic CalculatorHall Lockers are available for the year for $3.00

Related Arts●Specificsupplyneedswillbepresentedbytheteacheronce

the student has the class.

Physical Education●ENMSUniform(PurchaseatENMS) $12.00 - Mesh Basketball Shorts $10.00 - ENMS Shirt $ 3.00 - Lock for P.E. Locker $25.00 - Total●Tennis/Athleticshoes

To meet the District’s standardized organizational skills requirements, students will need to purchase the binder listed as the first item aswell as the second item, slash/pocket dividers.o1 - WHITE 2” 3-ring binderoSlash/pocket dividers (red, blue, green, yellow, &

purple.o 5 - 100 page spiral notebooks (NOT composition

books) - red, blue, green, yellow, & purple.o3 pkgs. Loose leaf papero1 pkg. Graph paper (with 3-ring holes)o1 pkg. of colored pencilso1 pkg. of colored markers

(NO PERMANENT MARKERS)o1 pkg. of multi-colored highlightersoBlue or black pens (no gel)o1 box # 2 Pencilso1- 3 ring zippered pencil poucho1-Metric/Englishruler(with3-ringholes)o2 boxes of tissues (to your homeroom teacher)oBasic CalculatorHall Lockers are available for the year for $3.00

Related Arts●Specificsupplyneedswillbepresentedbytheteacher

once the student has the class.

Physical Education●ENMSUniform(PurchaseatENMS) $12.00 - Mesh Basketball Shorts $10.00 - ENMS Shirt $ 3.00 - Lock for P.E. Locker $25.00 - Total●Tennis/Athleticshoes

Important DatesJuly 30th

GuidanceOfficeOpenforRegistration

August 14thWING (Welcome In New Gators)

1:00-3:00PMStudent/ParentPresentation(Building tours follow the presentation)

August 18th School Begins for 2014-15 Year

September 1stLabor Day - NO SCHOOL

September 4thEast Naples Middle School Open House

September 11thSAC Mtg. at 6:00 PM in Media CenterPTO Mtg. at 7:00 PM in Media Center

September 26thEarly Dismissal at 12:50 PM

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Middle School Entry Health RequirementsPHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTSAtthetimeofinitialenrollmentorregistration,studentsenteringaFloridaschoolforthefirsttimemustprovide:1. A “valid” physical examination that has been completed within the prior twelve months.

a. Students who cannot provide proof of a valid physical examination must be excluded until they can provide the necessary information required on the Florida form DH 3040.

b. An appointment card from a local physician or clinic showing that a physical examination is scheduled to be completed at a later date is not acceptable.

2. Physical examinations can be obtained from your local physician, health care provider, or walk-in clinic before registering your children. A list of clinics and pediatricians is available at your child’s school or by calling 377-0514 or 377-0110.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 2014-2015

Grade 6 Grade 7 and 84or5DTP/DTaP-Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis 4or5DTP/DTaP-Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis3 or 4 Polio 3 or 4 Polio 2 MMR- Measles, Mumps, Rubella 2 MMR- Measles, Mumps, Rubella 3 Hep B- Hepatitis B 3 Hep B - Hepatitis B 2 Varicella- ChickenpoxEither 2 varicella vaccinations (chickenpox),orDocumentation by a healthcare provider that the child has had the disease

1 Tdap - Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis booster (After the age of 7)1 Varicella- ChickenpoxEither 1 varicella vaccination (chickenpox)orDocumentation by a healthcare provider that the child has had the disease

The Florida Department of Health – Collier County provides school age immunizations, free of charge, on a walk-in basis at the following sites in Naples and Immokalee. Clinics in Naples and Immokalee are closed at 12 Noon on the last working day of each month.

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