Successsummer 2017 END-OF-YEAR LETTER FROM

A publication by Collier County Public Schools CCPS

SuccessSummer 2017 END-OF-YEAR LETTER FROM

Dr. Kamela Patton

As the 2016-17 school year comes to a close, I would like to reflect on all that we have accomplished together at Collier County Public Schools (CCPS). The end of the year is an extremely special time for students, especially our graduating seniors. Last year, seniors were celebrated throughout the District before walking across the stage and receiving their diploma by participating in Graduation Walks at two local elementary schools. High school Dr. Kamela Patton seniors donned their caps and gowns and walked through their former elementary schools, receiving wild cheers Superintendent and applause from elementary students. Seeing the excitement from both sets of students, the District expanded this program to include all of our high schools and more elementary schools. It is important that seniors are District School Board celebrated and our young students are inspired to see what their future could hold. of Collier County Roy M. Terry, Chair Another new way we are celebrating seniors is through Academic Signing Days. As you know, Athletic Signing Erika Donalds, Vice Chair Days are probably one of the most important days for a student athlete. There is a sense of pride that comes Erick Carter, Member with a student signing that letter of intent and receiving recognition for his/her achievements. In the same vein, Kelly Lichter, Member we wanted to honor our highest academic student achievers. Seniors receiving academic scholarships to their Stephanie Lucarelli, Member future college or university were recognized during this first-time event. Each high school had a unique flair to their Academic Signing Day. I look forward to seeing this program grow in the future.

The last few months of the school year are when academic competitions take center stage. As we continue our goal to add more academic challenges for students, we celebrate the accomplishments they have achieved. www.collierschools.com Recently, student “mathletes” returned for the second year of the Elementary Math Challenge and the first-ever Middle School Math Competition for sixth graders. The annual STEAM Competition brought excitement with the same great events, plus a new middle school VEX Road Trip event. Student filmmakers wowed us with their environmentally focused digital stories at the Student iFilm Festival held at Rookery Bay and the Conservancy of 5775 Osceola Trail Southwest Florida. Additionally, students pitched their business ideas at the annual Innovation Competition and Naples, Florida 34109 Lely High School student entrepreneurs were chosen as this year’s winning team. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing our students achieve!

The District celebrated an exciting achievement this year as well. I am so proud to say that Collier County Public All students new to the District will be registered using Schools was recommended for full accreditation from AdvancED. In February, the District welcomed an External p: 239.377.0001 f: 239.377.0181 Review Team from AdvancED, an international agency accrediting over 34,000 schools and school systems. At the Online Centralized Registration system. the conclusion of the visit, team members called CCPS a “model school district.” This achievement is certainly a testament to our students, teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, community members, and business partners. You all make me #CCPSProud of our continued #CCPSSuccess!

[email protected] I wish you all a phenomenal summer!

Kamela Patton, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Download the CCPS Mobile App on your mobile device

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The Education Channel TH cable 99 115 LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT IN U.S. 36,000 NETWORKED COMPUTERS Congratulations to the CLASS OF 2017 CCPS wishes our more than 2,700 graduates the very best as they start the next chapter of their lives. Graduation day marks a new beginning – a fresh start.

Graduates, whatever your plans are now, CCPS is confident that you will succeed. Believe in your dreams!

CENTRALIZED ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE All students new to the District will be registered using the Online Centralized Registration system. Visit collierschools.com/registration for more information. spotlight on Students AcademicAcademic WorldQuest Champions CompetitionsInnovation Competition Winner Oakridge Middle Team A Lely High - “Bait Up” Gulf Coast High Team A Laws of Life Winners BETA State Champions Alexander Kuenzle - Lake Park Elementary Congrats! Immokalee High in the categories Victoria Casella - St. Elizabeth Seton of BETA Build, Scrapbook, Spotlight on Faith Hundley - Gulf Coast High Immokalee High School Service, Character Skit, Living Literature, Nora Vedder - Barron Collier High Group Talent, and Campaign Skit Jennifer Villa (Digital Art) National Merit Finalists students compete at Levi Bell (Language Arts Division 1) Christopher Davis - Naples High Jake Fecher - Gulf Coast High VEX Worlds 2017! Collier/Lee County Matthew Holzaepfel - Gulf Coast High Spelling Bee Champion Nicholas Rowe - Barron Collier High Surya Dodia - North Naples Middle Kyle Theberge - Barron Collier High This school year, a special team of students from Immokalee High School ventured on a journey that would lead them to a World Competition in Computer Programming SkillsUSA State Champion only their first year of competing. These students spent hours on their Competition Winner (Aviation Maintenance Tech.) robots, Dragonzord and Megazord, oftentimes staying at school well into the Jake Fecher, Ramana Housman - Andrew Hill - Lorenzo Walker evening. On the weekends, they traveled across Florida to compete at Gulf Coast High Technical College regional competitions, and after competing at the State Championship, the team qualified for the VEX Robotics World Competition in Kentucky. There, *NOTE* Results from some academic they competed with over 1,400 participants from over 40 countries. We are High School Scholar Bowl Champions competitions not available at time of print. Barron Collier High so proud of them for representing Immokalee and CCPS on the world stage.

Team members include: Jennifer Villa, Isaiah Reyna, Damian Gonzalez, Kristian Trevino, Linda Hernandez, Jorge Herrera-Carrillo, Chris Rios, and Coach Fred Rimmler.

GulfAthletics Coast High School Palmetto Ridge High School Girls Tennis Class 3A Champions Project UNIFY Flag Football State Champions

Immokalee High School *NOTE* Results from some state athletic Boxing State Champion (Santiago Hernandez) competitions, including FHSAA Academic Team Project UNIFY Flag Football State Champions Champion Program, not available at time of print.

MusicCongratulations to studentsand who participatedArt in music showcases and art displays throughout the 2016-2017 school year, including: All-State Music Ensembles Collier County Marching Band Show National Parades Florida State Thespian Competition - Presidential Inaugural Parade Honors Band Concert Washington, D.C. - Palmetto Ridge Honors Chorus Concert High School Marching Band Honors Orchestra Concert K-12 Student Art Show - Hollywood Christmas Parade Music Performance Assessments California - Barron Collier High Student Exhibit at The Naples Museum of Art School Marching Band

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2016-2017 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR GALAXY OF STARS VolunteersThe individuals listed below have joined the CCPS Galaxy of Stars, Outstanding Adult having contributed 1,500 or more hours, cumulatively, throughout Volunteer of the Year their years as district volunteers. Jessica Webb 1,500 - 2,999 HOURS Big Cypress Elementary School Sandra Llorca (over 1700 hours) - Big Cypress Elementary School Susan Vivonetto (over 1600 hours) - Gulf Coast High School Mary Donaldson (over 1600 hours) - Pine Ridge Middle School Deborah Ribeiro (over 1500 hours) - Pine Ridge Middle School Debbie Hobbs (over 1500 hours) - Tommie Barfield Elementary School Outstanding Senior 5,000 - 9,999 HOURS Volunteer of the Year Jill McCorkle (over 5000 hours) - Corkscrew Elementary School Laura Lehrich Sea Gate Elementary School Thank you! 00 SO THAN $10 OFF MUCH MORE your $50 purchase or more Must present coupon at point of purchase. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person, per visit. Limit one per household, per month. HARDWARE Expires 6/15/17. A STORE GREAT CCSN2017CREDIT

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