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It's been a great first month at Naples
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October 5, 2017 |
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| Before her
departure, staff at Naples Elementary
did their best to emulate the inimitable
sense of style of secretary Linda Lee
Holloway, front row, third from right,
who retired September 28. Trying hard
but falling short are (l-r) Angela
Lucas, Jennifer Bonar, Michael Wold,
Mary Krejci, Marie Sumpter, Kylee (Knelsen)
Guthrie, Bethany Cavender, Tawny
MacDonald, Megan Johnson, Cynthia
Stovall-Sanders, Roy Hale, Jason Murray
and Robin Merrifield. |
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By Principal Robin Merrifield
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| Principal
Robin Merrifield |
The first month of school at Naples Elementary
has been nothing short of exciting! The Naples
staff and students are launching in to October
with the same level of enthusiasm for what is in
store.
This year is going to be one of discovery and
adventure for all of us. As many may know, this
is my first year as principal at
Naples. Boundary County has been my home for
over 12 years. During that time, I have had the
pleasure of teaching at Boundary County Middle
School, as well as teaching third grade at Mount
Hall.
For the past four years, I have worked in the
district administration office as the Director
of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
This past spring, the opportunity to bring that
position here to Naples while serving as
principal presented itself. The ability to be
back in a school with students and teachers was
something I couldn’t miss.
So here I am!
My current focus has been getting the Naples
team of staff and students off to a strong,
solid start. Our first four weeks together have
been successful!
Naples's primary goals for 2017-2018 and beyond
are academic success and school pride. The
teaching staff hasn’t changed this year. This is
a great kick-start for achievement. The team has
already been meeting to discuss how they can
best prepare a solid foundation for our Naples
learners. Expectations will be high. Each
teacher brings a special dynamic to the learning
experience. The students will be academically
challenged with a safe and loving approach from
us all.
Although the core teaching staff has not
changed, our support staff has a couple new
faces. Mrs. Kelly Schmier has returned to share
her talents as the music, PE and art instructor.
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Her final
day, Thursday, September 28, was "Shower
Linda Lee with Flower Power Day." |
After 21 years of service, Mrs. Linda Lee
Holloway has retired from her position as
secretary. During her final week, they had
something each day to honor her. Monday
was "Memories Of and Why We Will Miss Linda Lee
Day." Tuesday was "Dress Like Linda Lee
Day." Even the boys had flowers in their hair!
Wednesday was "Throw a Potluck Like Linda Lee
Day."
And Thursday, Linda Lee's last "official" day,
was "Shower Linda Lee with Flower Power Day."
Each and every Naples student paraded through
the office and hand-delivered a single carnation
to her and told her what they love about her.
Needless to say, Linda Lee was a mess!
She plans to return after the
holidays as a volunteer and sub.
She has gracefully handed the torch to Angela
Lucas, a former Naples student and long-time
Boundary County resident.
School pride is another focus. When students,
their families and the staff feel a sense of
pride in their school, they are more likely to
step up and drive for excellence and
achievement. We will be working to make Naples
look ALIVE!
There may come a time we need extra hands to
make light work. If you’re ever interested,
please let us know and we will find something
which suits you!
In Boundary County Schools, and especially at
Naples Elementary, we focus on three simple
words: safe, civil, and productive. We will
continue to weave these words into the fabric of
how we do business at Naples. Please encourage
your children to be mindful of their choices and
actions, and focus on these concepts at home.
As noted earlier, we are in for a year of
discovery and adventure! Thank you for
entrusting all of us here at Naples Elementary
School with your most prized possessions. We
will do our best to strengthen them and set them
on a path of reaching their highest goals,
dreams and aspirations!
Please come visit any time! Our doors are open!
Go Wolverines! |
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