Wildcat NewsWhat’s InsideA Message from Administrati on ................................. Page 1Upcoming Events ........................................................ Page 1Student Acti vity Council ............................................. Page 3Faculty & Staff emails ................................................. Page 3Music Boosters ........................................................... Page 4Fall Sports Schedule ................................................... Page 4PTSA............................................................................ Page 5 Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLC) ................... Page 5Military Child Educati on Coaliti on .............................. Page 5School Calendar .......................................................... Page 5

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 Offi ce ............................................................ 629-4061Fax ......................................................................... 629-4078Att endance .................naplmhs.att endance@eu.dodea.eduNurse ..................................................................... 629-4010Registrar/Counseling ............................................. 629-4536Transportati on ....................................................... 629-4482Website .................................... www.napl-hs.eu.dodea.edu

Friday, September 4, 2015

U�comin� e�entsSeptember 7 ...................................... No School (Labor Day) September 12 ................................................................. ACT September 17 ............................................Open House 5pm October 1................................................Early Release 11amOctober 2.........................................No School (CSI Training)October 3......................................................................... SATOctober 8......................................................... College NightOctober 9................................... Homecoming Carnival 4pmOctober 10....................................................... HomecomingOctober 12.................................. No School (Columbus Day)October 17.....................................................................PSATOctober 23............................................... Early Release 1pmOctober 24...................................................................... ACT

Dear Parents, Sponsors and Students,

The fi rst week of School Year 2015-2016 has been a success! This week students att ended all of their classes on the fi rst day and have been familiarized

with the school operati ng procedures, including safety drills, by both administrati on and by their seminar teachers. On the fi rst day, Mr. Werner introduced the staff to the students and spoke to them about our expectati ons for them here at Naples Middle High School. The theme of the orientati on was Be nice and Be good citi zens! Next week we will hold grade level assemblies to review the school Honor Code and students will sign that they will abide by this code. Posters of the signed Honor Codes will be framed and posted throughout the school.

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Submissions for the Wildcat News should be emailed to Kelly.Elliott @eu.dodea.edu

by Thursday at 12:00pm.

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As we begin the year there are several subjects that we have been reviewing this week with students. Below are some of the topics:

Seminar: Students have been assigned seminar teachers by grade level. Seminar takes place during the last block on B days. The purpose of seminar is to develop study skills, to do independent study, research, make-up work, enrichment acti viti es, and academic reading. Seminar gives students the opportunity to work more closely with teachers and peer-tutors on subjects where students are experiencing diffi culty, as well as to explore aspects of coursework they would not normally cover in class. Students use a pass system to obtain a pass to see teachers during Seminar 1 or Seminar 2.

NMHS Dress Standards: Naples Middle High School students are expected to dress and be groomed in support of the educati onal program and orderly operati on of the school. The following standards are designed to promote health, safety, contribute to the teaching and learning climate, and to promote a positi ve image in the community.

Dress Standard Guidelines• Clothing items may not be see-

through or laced. • Leggings/jeggings/spandex-type

items without shorts, tunics, a dress, or a skirt are prohibited. Tight fi tti ng garments are not to be worn. Fingerti p rule applies.

• Cleavage and midriff s may not show.• Strapless tops and spaghetti straps

are not acceptable at Naples Middle High School.

Tops• Students may wear long or short-sleeved

shirts, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Vests may be worn over shirts.

• Shirts must extend below the natural waistline or be tucked in.

• Undershirts, ribbed undershirts (for males and females) may be worn only as undergarments and may not show below outer tops. Undergarments may not be visible.

Bott oms• All must be secured at the natural

waistline, belts are to be worn, no sagging. Jeans with holes/slits are not allowed.

• Shorts, skirts, skorts must meet the fi ngerti p test or measure not more than 3 inches from the knee (including the slit).

• All must be plain or pleated style (cargo pants and jeans accepted if they meet other requirements).

• Pajama pants or other sleepwear may not be worn.

• Sweats suits, training-type, Presen-tati on suits and athleti c style shorts are not permitt ed.

Shoes• Students are expected to wear shoes

with supporti ve soles and sides and closed toes for lab classes.

• Shoes manufactured with buckles, Velcro clasps or shoestrings will be buckled, att ached, clasped or ti ed securely on both feet at all ti mes. Sandals/slides may be worn.

• Bedroom slippers are not permitt ed.

Att endance: Students are expected to att end school every day and be on ti me: absences and late arrivals (tardies) have an adverse impact on school performance. In the event of late arrival or absence, parents/sponsors are expected to inform the school on the day of the absence. Parents/sponsors are expected to sign the student in/out in the Main Offi ce for appointments during school hours. For security and accountability, we do not allow students to leave school for any reason without parent/sponsor sign out and escort.

Excused Absences: Parents/sponsors should inform the school offi ce by phone or email when their student is going to be absent by 10:00 the morning of the absence. Students, immediately upon their return, are expected to see the att endance clerk to verify their absence. Students are authorized one school day per class day of absence to complete make-up work. The responsibility for obtaining and completi ng make-up work rests solely with the student.

Parti cipati on in School Events on Day of Absence: Students absent from school will not be allowed to att end or parti cipate in any extracurricular acti vity sponsored by the school during that same day.

Communicati on: Please make sure that your contact informati on is up to date so that we can reach you if needed. Every Friday you will receive the weekly newslett er, Wildcat News, containing important dates and events and other informati on. In additi on to the Wildcat News, Mr. Werner will communicate with parents via his nhs Update.

We look forward to working with you as we combine eff orts to foster academic success, character development and extracurricular involvement with your son or daughter as they prepare for college and/or careers!

Duane Werner, Principal Kristen Warner, Ed.D., Asst. Principal

TEAM WÆRNERTEAM WÆRNERTEAM WÆRNER

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Faculty & Staff E-MailFront OfficeDuane Werner, Principal ...........Duane.Werner@eu.dodea.eduKristen Warner, Asst. Principal .... Kristen.Warner@eu.dodea.eduLori Cassisi, Office Manager ...........Lori.Cassisi@eu.dodea.eduKelly Elliott, Office Manager ...........Kelly.Elliott@eu.dodea.eduMax Cioffi, Human Resources .......... Max.Cioffi@eu.dodea.eduJeff Wood, Educ. Technology ............Jeff.Wood@eu.dodea.eduCounseling Office & RegistrationNatalie Brown, 10-12 Grades ..........Natalie.Brown@eu.dodea.eduCelestia Riggs, 7-9 Grades ............ Celestia.Riggs@eu.dodea.eduMichela Pellecchia, Registrar .........Michela.Pellecchia@eu.dodea.eduTeachersMark Andreoli.............................. Mark.Andreoli@eu.dodea.eduElizabeth Ballard .......................Elizabeth.Ballard@eu.dodea.eduNathan Boegler ......................... Nathan.Boegler@eu.dodea.eduAmber Boldenow .....................Amber.Boldenow@eu.dodea.edu Julia Byler ........................................... Julia.Byler@eu.dodea.eduMarne Chissus .............................Marne.Chissus@eu.dodea.eduLisa Corey ........................................... Lisa.Corey@eu.dodea.eduSandra Effinger ........................... Sandra.Effinger@eu.dodea.eduJustin Ernest ................................... Justin.Ernest@eu.dodea.edu Laena Esposti ................................ Laena.Esposti@eu.dodea.edu Mary-Anne Sauve .................... Maryanne.Sauve@eu.dodea.edu Vincent Gilfoy ...............................Vincent.Gilfoy@eu.dodea.eduJoAnne Giubilato ..................... JoAnne.Giubilato@eu.dodea.eduChris Hanson .....................Christopher.Hanson1@eu.dodea.eduIsaac Harjo .........................................Isaac.Harjo@eu.dodea.eduLouis Hewett .................................. Louis.Hewett@eu.dodea.eduDarci Humphrey ....................... Darci.Humphrey@eu.dodea.eduSharon James................................ Sharon.James@eu.dodea.edu Edith Jaynes .....................................Edith.Jaynes@eu.dodea.eduKate Kirby ........................................... Kate.Kirby@eu.dodea.edu Gloria Krom ..................................... Gloria.Krom@eu.dodea.eduDirk Lambertson .......................Dirk.Lambertson@eu.dodea.eduDiana Lanzelotte .......................Diana.Lanzelotte@eu.dodea.eduCraig Lord ........................................... Craig.Lord@eu.dodea.eduJack Marlow.................................... Jack.Marlow@eu.dodea.eduNiels Mateo .....................................Niels.Mateo@eu.dodea.edu Cynda Masterman .................Cynda.Masterman@eu.dodea.eduYvette McKenzie .......................Yvette.McKenzie@eu.dodea.eduRon Mills .............................................. Ron.Mills@eu.dodea.eduRick Mitchell ...................................Rick.Mitchell@eu.dodea.eduValerie Morgan ...........................Valerie.Morgan@eu.dodea.edu Francis Noonan .......................... Francis.Noonan@eu.dodea.eduAmie Pennartz .............................Amie.Pennartz@eu.dodea.eduRoberta Pennasilico .............Roberta.Pennasilico@eu.dodea.eduDawn Peterson ........................... Dawn.Peterson@eu.dodea.eduBernadette Shaw .....................Bernadette.Shaw@eu.dodea.edu Claudia Scherillo .......................Claudia.Scherillo@eu.dodea.eduMichael Sherokee ...................Michael.Sherokee@eu.dodea.eduShelley Smith .................................Shelley.Smith@eu.dodea.eduTeresa Spatt .....................................Teresa.Spatt@eu.dodea.eduMark Tyler ......................................... Mark.Tyler@eu.dodea.eduKate Vitulli ............................... Kathryn.Osborne@eu.dodea.eduVito Vitulli ...........................................Vito.Vitulli@eu.dodea.eduBrian Wade .......................................Brian.Wade@eu.dodea.eduBree Williams ............................... Bree.Williams@eu.dodea.edu

The SAC may make recommendations and advise the principal on all matters within the jurisdiction of the SAC; these include:1. School policies toward students and parents, student

activities, and administrative procedures affecting students.2. Instructional programs and educational resources within

the school.3. Allocation of resources within the school to achieve

educational goals.4. Pupil services (health, special education, testing,

evaluation, counseling, and extracurricular activities).5. Student standards of conduct and discipline.6. 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 another forum exists, or internal management of DoDEA or DoDEA programs. The SAC does not raise funds to procure school equipment and supplies, grant student 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 principal through internal communication within the DoDEA organization, as appropriate.

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.

The SAC is seeking volunteers to serve as the Parent Representative and Student Body Representative!

napleshssac@gmail.com

BOARD MEMBERSChair ......................................................... Jonathan ThurstonVice-Chair .................................................... Dirk LambertsonSecretary ........................................................... Louis HewettTeacher Rep .................................................Bernadette ShawTeacher Rep ...................................................... Laena EspostiParent Rep ......................................................... Major SellersParent Rep ................................................................VACANT Parent Rep ................................................................VACANTStudent Rep .................................................... Sadie Johnson

COMMITTEE MEMBERSCapt. Doug Carpenter ........Commanding Officer, NSA NaplesDuane Werner .......................................................... PrincipalDr. Kristen Warner .....................................Assistant PrincipalAnnise Winslow ....................................School Liaison OfficerDiana Lanzelotte .................................................... Union Rep

Naples Middle High School School Advisory Council (SAC)

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Naples High School Fall Sports ScheduleNaples High School Fall Sports Schedule 2015

* Home football games will be played in the Wildcat Stadium starting @ 1300. Saturday September 26th at Carney Park 1900 kick off.

** Cross Country matches will be run at the Carney Park cross country course. First race @ 0900 followed @ 0930 for the second race.

*** Matches will be played in the high school gym. Friday evening at 1800 and Saturday mornings 0900. Friday evening game time could change to do arrival times of income schools.

**** Home tennis matches will be played on the tennis courts start time 1000.

Date Football* Cross Country** Volleyball*** Tennis**** Tiger

Sharks September 12 Sept 13th

@ Sigonella

September 19 @ ROTA Home MMI/AOSR/Sig @ Vicenza

September 26 SHAPE 1900 kick off @ Vicenza @ Vicenza @ AOSR Sept 27th

Home

October 3 @ Vicenza 1900 kick off

Home AOSR/Avi/MMI/Sig

Home AOSR/Avi/Sig Florence

October 10 Homecoming Hohenfels Home

Sig/MMI Home

Sig MMI @ Sigonella

October 17 @ Aviano @ MMI @ Sigonella Mediterranean Tournament @ Naples

October 24 Quarter Finals Home AOSR/Sig/MMI/Flo

Home AOSR/Sig/Vic @ Shape

October 31 Semi Finals Championship @ Baumholder @ MMI Championship

@ Wiesbaden

November 7 Championship @ Kaiserslaturen Championship

@ KMC Home

Parents, is your student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Corps? If so, he/she benefi ts from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a volunteer-run organizati on that ensures all NMHS music programs conti nue performing at the highest levels.

Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available.) Our membership drive is happening now! Please visit htt ps://goo.gl/3gCRW8 to download your form and join today. You may also sign up through www.gofundme.com/4y2nwrhk. Just remember to note membership level in box. Thank you for your support.

• September 8th: R&B Band Auditi ons 3pm, Band Room. See Mr. Hewett for more informati on.

• September 18th: HS Choir parti cipates in Mass at Parrocchia Buon Pastore Church in Caserta, 8pm. Volunteers needed. Email lisa.corey@eu.dodea.edu for more informati on.

• September 26: First Marching Band Performance & Football Game: 7:00pm at Carney Park. *Volunteers needed!*

• October 1st: Music Boosters Meeti ng, 5:30pm Band Room (all welcome).

• October 3rd: Marching Band travels to Vicenza.

Upcoming Events Congratulati ons to Zachary Oestereicher!He was awarded the NMHS Music Boosters 2015 Scholarship. Well done and we wish you the very best in your future endeavors!

Thank you to all our volunteers that assisted at our booth and/or donated items for the Back 2 School Block Party!

Monthly meeti ngs are held on the fi rst Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in the Band Room.

We want you on our team! Volunteers are conti nuously needed to assist with several projects. We also welcome your ideas and suggesti ons. Email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com today or visit us on Facebook.

JOIN THE BOARD! We have openings on our board and are looking to fi ll key positi ons. For more informati on, email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com.

NMHS Music Boosters Board Members 2015-16

President ................. Jennifer Marti nVice President .......................VacantTreasurer ...................... Frank FloresSecretary ...............................VacantMembership .............Nani ThurstonFundraising ...........................Vacant

• Football games will be played in the Wildcat Stadium starti ng at 1300, with the excepti on of Saturday, September 26 at Carney Park, which will have a 1900 kick-off .

• Cross Country meets will be run at the Carney Park cross country course. The fi rst race is at 0900 followed by the second race at 0930.

• Volleyball matches will be played in the high school gym. Friday evening at 1800 and Saturday morning at 0900. Friday evening game ti me could change due to the arrival ti me of the incoming schools.

• Tennis matches will be played on the tennis courts starti ng at 1000.

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Got a P.E. uniform? Need an agenda? If not, we can help! P.E. Uniforms: Cost is $10 for top and $10 for bottom ($20 for the set). Note: We apologize, but we are out of some sizes of P.E. uniforms. We only have XL and 2XL in stock at the moment. P.E. teachers are aware, and we've already placed an order that should be here within the next 2 weeks. We will let everyone know when the uniforms arrive.

Agendas: Cost is $5 for PTSA members and $10 for non-PTSA member. See Mrs. Hanford in room 234 only during the 9:15-9:30am break to purchase your agenda.

Membership: Join PTSA today—Membership is $10 for two family members, and $5 for any additional members. Your membership dollars go directly back to supporting our school. Joining is easy—Go to https://goo.gl/EA9jm4, download your form and return it to the school with your membership fee.

Grazie to our Volunteers: Your assistance and donations made all the difference at the Teacher’s Welcome-Back Breakfast and at our Back 2 School Block Party booth. You are appreciated—PTSA is thankful for your time, help and generosity!

We need your input: NMHS PTSA welcomes your ideas and suggestions. We aim to serve you, and would love to have feedback on how we can better support our NMHS teachers and students. Please email naplesptsateam@gmail.com and let your voice be heard.

Want to volunteer with us? We are always looking for volunteers. Contact us at naplesptsateam@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer with the PTSA.

UPCOMING PTSA EVENTS . . .• School pictures are coming in

October. Exact date will be announced as soon as we have confirmation. Stay tuned!

• October 19: Red Ribbon Week

• October 21: Unity Day

• December 4: Winter Bazaar! Mark this day on your calendars. We are looking for volunteers and donations for our silent auction!

PTSA MEETINGSWe invite you to attend our monthly Board meetings. They are held the first Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the NMHS Media Center. We would love to have your ideas, suggestions, enthusiasm and input. Please feel free to contact us anytime—Without you, nothing would be possible!

PTSA Board MembersPresident .............. Constanza HanfordVice President ................. Jenni BrownTreasurer ..........................Heidi RosenSecretary ...................... Elka GiordanoTeacher Rep ................................. TBAStudent Rep ................................. TBA

Membership: .................. Jenni Brown

Chair PositionsSpelling Bee ................................. TBAGeo Bee ....................................... TBAReflections .................. Sharon NelsonAsian Auction ............. Jennifer MartinSpirit Gear ...................Abby BrusseauFall/Spring Photos ........... Jenni BrownFundraising .................Rebecca Music9th-12th Parent Rep ...Rebecca Music

Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLC)

To better address the needs of active duty and recently separated military families and students, Naples Middle High School will have three Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) to provide school-based services: Darleena Cozzo, Marie Hamilton and Jeff Wheatley.

MFLCs provide short-term, non-medical problem solving counseling and support to assist children and youth, parents, family members and school staff. With the exception of duty to warn, these services are strictly confidential and are not affiliated with any one branch of military service.

Parents should have completed a consent form for the student to opt in or out of MFLC services during registration. Additional consent forms are available in the registrar's office, and can be returned to the school office.

Military Child Education Coalition

Military Child Education Coalition planning our Fall 2015 Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program at West Point. Click here for the application http://www.militarychild.org/public/upload/files/FHSLP_Application_Revision_2015_USMA.pdf.

For more detailed information on the program visit www.militarychild.org/public/upload/files/PO_FHSLP_promo_info_v4.pdf

Applicants must be active S2S team members. The dates of the leadership program are October 25 - October 31, 2015. We will take 10-12 outstanding students who are in the 10th and 11th grade only. The application deadline is September 18, 2015. All applications must be submitted electronically to Debra.Longley@MilitaryChild.Org.

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

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Naples Middle High School 2015-2016 A/B Academic Calendar

Revised 083115

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

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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SEPTEMBER 2015 S M T W Th F S

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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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 17 PSAT 23 Early Release 1300 24 ACT

OCTOBER 2015 S M T W Th F S

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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

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27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY 2016 S M T W Th F S

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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

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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

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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

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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