Winter 2016 Newsletter from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
Click HERE to access the Winter 2016 newsletter from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.
Message from Coalition Coordinator:
Thank you for your continued support of the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ontario County. Over the last three months, we have had amazing opportunities to continue to engage the community in prevention efforts around heroin and prescription drugs.
We would like to thank our many supporters and champions for giving us the opportunity to present our information at Open Houses, Health Fairs, Presentations, Trainings, Forums and Cafes. We estimate that since April 2016, we have educated over 4,000 youth, parents and concerned community members through our various events and activities. ...
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“Graduates of Distinction” Applications Now Being Accepted
Now in its third year of existence, the “Graduates of Distinction” program honors the outstanding accomplishments of NCS graduates, and seeks to inspire current and future students.
If you are interested in nominating someone to be honored as a “Graduate of Distinction,” please click HERE for a PDF copy of the form or access a Microsoft Word copy of the form under the "Downloads" section of this webpage. Completed applications are due by March 3, 2017, and they should be sent to the following address:
NCS Chairperson Graduates of Distinction
C/O Superintendent of Schools
Naples Central School District
136 North Main Street Naples, NY 14512
If you have any questions, please contact Superintendent Matt Frahm by phone (585-374-7901) ...
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Naples Central School District Recruiting Substitute Teachers
According to a recent study, students will spend six months of his or her school career learning from substitute teachers. Because the number one factor related to increasing student achievement is a skilled educator, the Naples Central School District is recruiting motivated and responsible individuals to apply for substitute teaching positions.
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities
Provide instruction and assessments aligned with district curriculum based on lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher in a safe and positive learning environment.
Qualifications and Expectations
At least two years of higher education and a willingness to work hard and serve as a positive role model for our students.
Substitute Teacher Compensation
$95 a day for certified ...
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Happy Holidays from the Naples Central School District!
Dear Naples School Community:
This past weekend, a friend passed along a quotation that they had recently stumbled upon: “Traditions help create memories. Traditions help impart our life values to our children. Traditions help give children a sense of identity. Traditions help create a sense of belonging. Traditions offer a sense of security.”
As we turn our calendars from November to December, we are reminded that the coming weeks bring with them a number of important traditions. In addition to focusing on academics, our students will be canvassing for Operation Santa, performing during concerts, and competing on courts, slopes, and in the pool as the winter sports season begins. We hope that you will consider supporting some of the important traditions that make ...
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Weather Related School Cancellations and Closings
Closing school is one of the most difficult decisions districts have to make. While we want our students in school and ready to learn each day, the reality is that we live in upstate New York and the weather can change very quickly.
With the winter months comes an increased focus on student safety, and there are days when we must cancel after school activities or even close school because of unsafe road conditions. Please know that these decisions are made very carefully, and only after consulting weather resources, local highway superintendents, our transportation supervisor, and area school administrators.
In the event of a closing or a cancellation, the District will send out a Connect-Ed Parent Notification on our phone system, and we will post information on the school homepage. ...
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NCS Graduate Spotlight
Congratulations to NCS graduate Kyle Johnson (Class of 2014) and the Mercyhurst University Division II Soccer Team for winning the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) this season! The team will play Urbana University on Sunday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m. in the NCAA Tournament.
Best of luck to Kyle and the rest of the Mercyhurst Lakers!
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NCS Ski and Snowboard Club
Welcome to NCS Ski and Snowboard Club
Click here for flyer.
We will be visiting Bristol Mountain on the following TUESDAY afternoons:
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
Available to students in grades 3-8
Students will ride the 3:25 bus to Bristol Mountain
Transportation will ONLY be provided for the first 30 students to sign up
Elementary Students must be picked up at Bristol Mountain at or before 8PM
There is no return bus service
SIGN UP ONLINE: https://store.bristolmountain.com/E-Commerce/grplogin2.aspx ...
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Naples CSD to Implement Lockdown Drills
Dear Parents and Guardians:
New York State laws have recently changed requiring the number of safety drills that schools must now practice. One of the biggest changes is practicing “lockdown” drills 4 times per year instead of just once. In the past we have sent home a letter after the lockdown drill and posted information on our website. We will do that again this year so you are informed, as well as to prepare you in case your child has any questions when they come home from school. Below you will find information that our school psychologists, Tammy Matthews and Brian Meteyer, have shared with staff. Our teachers know their students best, but these are guidelines that teachers can use when talking with students. Our staff members always ...
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SEI Design Group Recognized for NCS Interior Design
In the August 2016 edition of American School & University , SEI Design Group was recognized for its “Outstanding Design” while renovating the interior of the Naples Central School District. To read more about the honor, please click HERE and turn to page 89.
The Naples Central School District wishes to congratulate SEI Design Group for its notable award, and to thank the organization for designing a world class learning space in our community.
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NCS Communicates Water Testing Results
Dear Members of the Naples School Community:
During the 2015/2016 school year, I shared with you that the District had asked Leader Professional Services, Inc. (“Leader”) to sample and test for lead in our water sources. On May 14 and 18, 2016, Leader collected 241 samples from the Elementary School and the High School that were evaluated following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) testing protocol outlined in, “3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools.”
This past spring, Leader shared with us the results from its water testing. In our Elementary School, one non-drinking water source in our boiler room tested above the EPA action level of 15 ppb (ug/l). This area is not accessible to students, and Leader indicated that the lead found ...
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High School Students Recognized for Academic Excellence
The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. This achievement is acknowledged on any score report that is sent to colleges.
The following Naples High School students have been named AP Scholars by the College Board:
AP Scholars – These students have received an average grade of at least 3 or greater on three or more AP Exams:
Matthew Barkley
Mitchell Bay
Adrianna Clearman
Heather Faber
Cameron Hotchkiss
Avril King
Skyler Matthews
Amei Polimeni
AP Scholars with Honor – These students have received an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 ...
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Colleen Betrus and Priscilla Crawford Recognized for Excellence
This past Thursday, Senator Funke (55 th District) recognized 32 outstanding educators for their dedication and contributions at a ceremony in the City of Rochester. Mrs. Colleen Betrus (High School Librarian) and Mrs. Priscilla Crawford (Elementary School Classroom Teacher, Retired) were nominated and selected for recognition by their peers, and they attended the special event at the Rochester Teachers Association headquarters with the President of the Naples Teachers Association (NTA), Mr. Scott Petrie.
Naples is blessed with a world-class faculty and staff, and we all extend a special congratulations to Mrs. Betrus and Mrs. Crawford on this well-deserved honor!
Please click HERE for additional information.
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Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist
Congratulations to Emmett Felton on being named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist!
According to Buffalo Business First , Emmett is one of only 93 students in the greater Rochester and greater Buffalo areas to be recognized for this achievement. All of the semifinalists scored in the top 1% of individuals who took the PSAT this past year, and they will each have the chance to continue in the process towards becoming National Merit Finalists.
Please click HERE for more information on the recognition.
Congratulations Emmett—you make us proud!
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Happy New (School) Year!
Happy New (School) Year!
Although September 6, 2016 will probably not involve confetti, noisemakers, or a ball drop in Times Square, the first day of school is sure to bring the same sense of possibility and level of excitement that we experience each January 1. In that spirit, I would like to wish you a Happy New (School) Year, and encourage you to spend a bit of time talking with your child about his or her “resolutions” for 2016-2017.
However, while typical school “resolutions” might involve commitments like getting enough sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, or coming up with nightly homework routines, I might suggest one additional “tip”:
Talk to your child about how learning happens.
You might be thinking—isn’t ...
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NCS Sees Increase in Academic Achievement
Dear Members of the Naples School Community:
This past year, a good friend of mine gave me a copy of Atul Gawande’s Better . Gawande is a talented surgeon and writer, and in his book, he talks about improving performance when resources are limited and problems are complex. While Better is focused on medicine, it contains principles that can be applied to most areas of life. In the “Afterword” of his text, Gawande gives a number of suggestions to his readers. Among them is the recommendation to, “count something.”
Because we “count” a lot of information in schools, I wanted to take a minute to pass along some important news related to the recently released grades 3-8 Math and ELA test results. While NYS overall saw a +6.6% increase of students ...
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Updates from the State Education Department
Dear Naples School Community:
The State Education Department Commissioner of Education has invited you to sign up to receive the latest updates from her office. By subscribing to this list you will receive a monthly newsletter, News and Notes, and other important updates from Commissioner Elia and the State Education Department.
Please follow the directions to subscribe to the parent listserv:
· Send an e-mail message to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.NYSED.GOV
· The body of the message must read: SUBSCRIBE PARENTS <Your name > (example: SUBSCRIBE PARENTS Matthew Frahm)
· You will receive ...
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Maintaining Our School Facilities
Dear Members of the Naples School Community:
Our school facilities serve as a source of pride as well as a significant investment by our local community. In order to protect our investment and make sure that our students have safe and appropriate learning spaces, every five years we conduct something called a Building Condition Survey (BCS). The BCS examines all aspects of district facilities, including structural components, building systems such as heating, cooling and electrical, and outdoor areas such as parking lots, sidewalks and playing fields. Upon completion of the BCS, the collected data is submitted to the State Education Department and is used to help guide long-term capital plans.
In recent months, NCS has partnered with SEI Design Group in order to complete our required ...
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Smart Schools Investment Plan Overview
The Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014 was approved by NYS voters in November 2014. It allowed NYS authorization to borrow $2 billion, which Naples is allocated $616,762. The purpose of the act is to improve learning and opportunity by funding capital projects, such as high tech security features, wireless internet, and learning technology equipment. The amount allocated to Naples does not have to be spent in one school year. Please click here for more information about Naples Smart Schools Investment Plan Overview.
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