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North Naples Middle School  
Wildcat Wisdom 
PTO Newsletter 
Volume 2 Issue 17
May 21, 2014
A Message from the Out-going PTO President
As the school year comes to an end, we all seem to be in a hurry to finish things... finish studying for exams, finish final projects, finish making our summer plans etc... I want to take a moment to say slow down!  Enjoy these lasts days of school.  Our children are growing so fast, changing every year, and becoming more and more independent. The PTO was honored to be an active participant in this successful school year.  We worked hard to support the staff, students and families of North Naples Middle school.  I want to personally thank you for your support.  Whether you volunteered on campus, at home, participated in a fundraiser or activity, made a donation, or simply supported your child during the year, your support mattered.  As Vincent Van Goh said "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together".  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of all the great things!  I wish you and your family a relaxing summer, see you next year!  Martha Anderson
IMPORTANT DATES at a GLANCE:
May 21st: Holocaust Box Car on Campus 5-7p
May 22nd:
Awards Ceremonies (by invitation) 6th Grade at 6p. 7th Grade at 7p.
May 23rd: 8th Grade Celebration at SunNFun Lagoon
May 29th: 8th Grade Awards (by invitation) 6p
May 30th, June 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Final Exams *see below*
June 4th: Last day of School. Early release.
This will be our last  newsletter for the 2013-2014 School Year.  If you know an incoming 6th grade family who would like to receive this newsletter, forward this newsletter to them and tell them to click on the box to the right => that says "Join Our Mailing List".
Do You Have a Volunteer Badge? Then Thank You!! 

Here we are at the end of another school year. Collier County School District requires volunteers to return their volunteer badges to the school that issued them before the last day of school.   

And, a BIG Thank you to everyone who volunteered and logged their hours. NNMS had over 1,500 hours this year!    

If you DO NOT have a volunteer badge but you are interested in volunteering at any school in the district, follow this link to learn more about what you need to do!  http://www.collierschools.com/community/volunteer.asp 

Special Visitor
Dr. Kamela Patton attended the last PTO meeting of this year. She shared with us her pride and excitement over the success of the District's Inaugural iSTEM Competition She also enlightened us on the District's upcoming focus on engineering, science and math, and it's plan to offer more opportunities for students on the higher end of the learning spectrum. To view some Collier County students in action at the competition, click on Dr. Patton's picture.
Busch Gardens Celebrating!!

 

The National Junior Honor Society 8th grade students that met the required volunteer hours and attended the required meetings, celebrated with a day at Busch Gardens on Saturday,  May 17th. Thanks to Mrs Kirk for all of her hard work this year and to a group of 30+ students who deserved it!! Together with the Builders Club, lead by Mrs. Manning, they will be donating $800 to the Make A Wish Foundation!!
Summer Band Camps
GCHS will host Summer Band Camps again this year. Follow these links to see information on Middle School Beginning Band Camp, Middle School Advanced Band Camp, and Middle School Jazz Band Camp.
Summer Camp Flyer
and
Jazz Camp Registration
Teacher Appreciation in Action

 

Staff Appreciation Week was May 5th-9th. 
A BIG Thank you to all of the parents and students who were able to help decorate our school classroom doors!  The teachers LOVED them. And it really brightened up our campus for the week!!  NNMS PTO enjoyed providing week-long festivities for the staff, starting with a breakfast which was provided by NNMS Student Council, giving mailbox treats, and providing a wonderful Potato/Salad Bar lunch with desserts! Thank you to Outback Steakhouse and Bravo's for donating the food!! We are very grateful for all of our wonderful teachers, administration and staff at NNMS not only for the time you spend educating our children but because you CARE!!
Thank you for keeping up with our news!
Debbie Borowski 
North Naples Middle School
In This Issue
PTO Pres Message
Volunteer Badge
Dr. Kamela Patton
NJHS & Builders Club
Dr. Kamela Patton
Teacher Appreciation
Target Red Card
8th Grade Celebration
Quick Links

 
Final Exam Schedule 

Friday, May 30th-  

Period 7 Exam
Monday, June 2nd-  

Periods 1 and 4 Exams
Tuesday, June 3rd-  

Periods 3 and 6 Exams
Wednesday, June 4th-  

Periods 2 and 5 Exams (Early Release Day) 

Target Red Card
Do you have a Target Red Card? If you do, could you designate NNMS as the school of your choice? Last year we raised $600 just by people shopping at Target with their Red Cards that had chosen NNMS!  Some of you might have had your elementary school chosen. If you don't have any children there anymore, please consider changing it to NNMS.
8th Grade Celebration 

8th Grade Celebration is Friday, May 23rd. The students will go to Sun and Fun water park.  When they return to school, the PTO will host a celebration in the cafeteria with hot dogs, drinks, snacks and Rita's Italian Ice! 

Willie Burgos will be providing music and all the 8th graders will be able to have their yearbooks signed! Student Council led by Mrs. Bybee, will provide raffle prizes!
Congratulation to all of our 8th Graders! We will miss you next year!
Follow this link to the Parent's Page on the CCPS website. You'll find all kinds of information you didn't know you were missing! Check out the virtual flyers for ideas for summer, too!
Please remember to continue to collect Box Tops over the summer! Every little bit adds up!! 
Wildcats Would Like to Thank
Our Business Partners: 

 

Claudia Leah 

Decorating Den 

Interior Decorator/Owner

239-431-5936

239-236-1881

claudia@decoratingden.com

 

 

If you are interested in seeing your business here, please contact Lori Fagliarone at LFNNM@comcast.net.  Also, please follow this link for the Business Partner Application Form