Shark Scoop

It is with great enthusiasm that I can continue to be part of the Amazing Shark Team for the 2026-2027 school year. I am proud of ALL the hard work, dedication and effort that all of you and your students put into the 2025-2026 school year and am happy to announce that we continue to be an A rated school! This is a victorious achievement that shows how true effort, even during the most ever-changing times, brings out the best in all of us. This year’s theme, “NPE: Get Ready, Get Set…Grow,” will give us the opportunity to focus on school-wide and individual goals and work together as a team. “Shift into high gear and get ready to accelerate your learning.”

We have goals we strive to achieve. “Fuel your mind, race to the finish line!” Mrs. Kovis and I look forward to seeing all our determined staff and students on campus in the next few weeks. Our shark students are going to have an incredible year where they are driven and ready to succeed. Our students will reach greater goals, joys, and accomplishments. “Buckle up, it’s going to be a great year of learning!”

Sincerely,

Stephanie Jonas

Principal of the Naples Park Sharks

Welcome Back, Sharks! 🦈

We hope you had a wonderful summer and are excited for another amazing year at Naples Park Elementary!

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to continuing the strong partnerships that make our school community so special.

At Naples Park, our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to providing engaging learning experiences, maintaining high expectations, and supporting every student's academic, social, and emotional growth. Together, we will continue to build on our successes and create opportunities for all students to thrive.

Positive Behavior Supports at Naples Park

At NPE, we believe that positive school culture and student success go hand in hand. Our school-wide expectations are rooted in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), which helps create a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for everyone.

Our SHARK Expectations

Students are expected to be:

🦈 Kind
🦈 Respectful
🦈 Responsible
🦈 Ready to Learn

These expectations are taught, modeled, and reinforced throughout the school year in classrooms and during school-wide PBIS activities and assemblies.

Recognizing Positive Behavior

Students who demonstrate our SHARK expectations may earn:

• FINtastics to spend at the classroom or school store
• Classroom Shark Prides
• Positive Referrals
• Shark Leader of the Month recognition

Student Conduct

When behaviors do not meet school expectations, consequences are assigned based on the nature and severity of the behavior in accordance with the CCPS Code of Student Conduct.

We encourage families to review our SHARK expectations with their children and partner with us in supporting positive behavior and student success.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

We are looking forward to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, growth, and celebration.

Sincerely,

Krystal Kovis
Assistant Principal
Naples Park Elementary School

kovisk@collierschools.com
(239) 377-7702

Spirit Shirts will be available for $15 at Meet the Teacher!
You can purchase them with cash, check or venmo. Flyers with ordering information will also be sent home in Wednesday folders.

We are so excited to introduce our new school counselor, Ms. Suzette Facey!

With counseling experience in both Collier County Public Schools and Lee County Schools, Ms. Facey brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Throughout her career, she has been committed to helping students navigate challenges, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed.

Ms. Facey is passionate about ensuring that every student feels seen, supported, and encouraged. She strives to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment where students can thrive, build positive relationships, and reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.

Please join us in giving Ms. Facey a warm welcome to our school family! 💙💛

Hello from the Counselor's Corner!

August Focus: Routines • Confidence • Classroom Community

August is all about helping our Sharks build strong habits, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Establishing routines early helps students feel secure, ready to learn, and connected to our school community.

Leadership Highlight: Welcoming new students and learning school expectations. Our Sharks can be leaders by including others, modeling positive behavior, and making responsible choices each day.

This Month We're Practicing:

• ✅ Daily routines and classroom expectations
• ✅ Building confidence by trying new things and asking questions
• ✅ Creating a positive classroom community through kindness and friendship

Parent Tip: Practice a consistent morning routine and check in with your child about how they're feeling each day. A strong start in the morning supports success throughout the day.

Why It Matters: Students who feel connected, confident, and supported are more likely to participate, take risks, and thrive. Our Sharks are already off to a fintastic start!

📞 Contact Ms. Facey
239-377-7706
faceys@collierschools.com

Together, we're helping every Shark start strong and grow all year long!

Sincerely,
Ms. Facey 🦈💙

School Doors Open: 7:45am

FREE Breakfast: 7:45am-8:15am

Bell Rings to Enter Classrooms: 8:10am

School News Show Begins: 8:20am

Students are Marked Tardy: arriving 8:25am or later

Dismissal: 2:55pm

• August 10h- Meet the Teacher from 8:30-9:30am
• August 11th- First Day of School- Doors open at 7:45am
• August 25th- SAC Meeting at 7:45am
• August 26: Early Release Day: 11:55 dismissal for students
• September 2nd: PTO Meeting at 8:30 AM
• September 7st: No School (Labor Day)
• September 9th: Fall Picture Day
• September 14th-18th: Fall Book Fair
• September 15th- SAC Meeting at 7:45am
• September 15th- Parent Curriculum Night (PK-2nd is 4:30-5:30 pm & 3rd-5th is 5:30-6:30pm)
• September 21st- Teacher Professional Learning Day: No School for Students

Closed Campus

Starting Day 1 of school, we will have a closed campus for the safety and security of our school. Visitors are always welcome by appointment. Please make sure to always have your picture identification with you.

Arrival:

Doors open at 7:45am. Students are not permitted to wait outside school unaccompanied. Please remain in car line until we receive students from you. Keep a steady flow of traffic in a SINGLE line by pulling up to the next available staff member when dropping your child off. Please remain in your vehicle at all times. Students who arrive to their classroom after 8:25 will be marked tardy.

Dismissal:

Dismissal is at 2:55 pm. Car rider signs will be given to you at Meet the Teacher and/or the first day of school. We expect delays on the the first days of school and appreciate your patience. At dismissal, car rider signs are required and must be visible on visor. We will have a DOUBLE car rider line. Student's names will be called and sent to the assigned number in car line. Please remain in your vehicle as your child will be brought to you. No cell phone use at this time for safety purposes. ***If the pick up person does not have a car rider sign, they MUST have a valid Photo ID ready, as student safety is the upmost importance and we will need to verify all pick-ups.

For rainy day dismissal, walkers/bikers will be held at the front office and will need to get picked up through car line. If there is no rain but we are under red alert for weather (lightning nearby), students will still need to be picked up through car line. If the red alert is lifted within dismissal time, we will release students normally. All procedure changes regarding to rainy day dismissal will be communicated to you prior to dismissal time.

ALL changes to transportation MUST go through one of the following procedures by 2:00PM:

• Call the office with the change. A photo of the legal parent/guardian’s driver’s license/FL ID of the must be emailed to verify the caller. Email sent to: NPEDismissal@collierschools.com
• Send an email directly to: NPEDismissal@collierschools.com along with a photo of the legal parent/guardian’s driver’s license/FL ID.

Without one of these procedures in place, the child will be sent home as they normally dismiss.

Complete your child's emergency forms on-line beginning on August 6th. This is very important as we need the most current and updated information every year.

You will login to the CCPS Portal to access FOCUS to review and update your child's emergency and health information for the current school year. Directions to access forms are below and you can get to the CCPS Portal by clicking on this link: https://origin.collierschools.com/app/Portal

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Nutrition Services Department at 239-377-0297 or NutritionServices@collierschools.com.

Below is our Title 1 PFEP (School Parental & Family Involvement Plan) as well as our school compact which will be signed by parents, students, classroom teacher and principal. 😊 We look forward to partnering with families.

Bus Schedules

• Bus schedules are now posted.
• Please visit: bus.collierschools.com.

Bus Tracker

• Download "Wheres The Bus" App to track your child's route plan and bus tracking: wheresthebus.com.

Wheres The Bus exclusively serves the K-12 school transportation industry, founded by industry pioneers who first introduced GPS bus tracking, a parent app, and route plan integrations to the pupil transportation industry.

Please review the discipline progression outlined below for non-SESIR referrals (ex. profane language, inappropriate behavior). Please note that more serious offenses classified as SESIR incidents may result in consequences that fall outside of this progression and will be addressed according to district policy and the severity of the incident. We appreciate your partnership in supporting a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

Plan ahead! It is important that students are at school, on time, every day! Every moment of learning is important to your child’s development and progress.

*Please note- If your child is absent for any reason, please call the front office at 377-7700 to let us know why your child is absent so we can properly notate that. In addition, all absences are unexcused unless a doctor’s note is provided. Per Florida Statute (1003.26(1)(b), students with 5 unexcused [or validated] absences within a calendar month, or 15 unexcused [or validated] within a 90 day period are considered truant and an attendance meeting may be scheduled with the school and district personnel.

Parents may review their children’s instructional materials at the school site. Parents may also schedule an appointment to review currently adopted instructional materials at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Administrative Center. Please contact Julia Lorenzo, Instructional Materials Manager at LorenzJu@collierschools.com or 377-0103.

1. All volunteers, new and returning must reapply every year.

• Apply to volunteer by clicking "Apply to Volunteer” - https://www.collierschools.com/volunteer

2. Please come to our front office to complete the registration process once school starts.

• Please bring a valid US-issued photo identification which will complete your background check
• Please visit our front office from 8:30am–10:00am or by appointment

3. If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Facey.

• Suzette Facey at faceys@collierschools.com or 377-7706

🎉Meet our Naples Park Elementary PTO Board!

• Yael Low-President

• Bethany Peters- Vice President
• Nora Beyrent- Treasurer
• Jay Silhan- Recording Secretary
• Courtney Silhan-Corresponding Secretary

Our first PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:30 AM. Please come to learn about PTO and how you can help support your child and all students here at NPE!

If you are interested in joining or being part of our PTO, please email ptonaplespark@gmail.com.

Please find below, the 2026 SACC Parent Guide which contains information about our afterschool program here on campus. Our space at this time is very limited. Please email a request for the Child Care Enrollment Application along with the grade of your child, and someone will get back to you asap if you are interested in utilizing afterschool here. An enrollment form will be sent once it’s determined your needs (according to our space of availability for your child’s grade) can be met. Our email address is NPESACC@collierschools.com. Thank you for your interest in our program!

After you submit your application:

• You will receive a confirmation email indicating that your application has been successfully submitted.
• Reminder: Approval of the application is dependent on submission of the Procare Payment Page. This MUST be completed, submitted (via email) and approved by the SACC School Office prior to your child’s application being approved.
• Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive a second email notifying you of its approval.

Please note that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee enrollment. Enrollment is based on program availability and completion of all required registration steps. If you have any questions or need assistance with the enrollment process, please contact your school's SACC Site Manager. We are happy to help!

If you experience any technical difficulties while completing your child's SACC online enrollment through the CCPS Parent Portal, assistance is available.

If you are unable to log in to the CCPS Parent Portal or your child is not linked to your account, please contact the CCPS Help Desk for support:

• Email: helpdesk@collierschools.com
• Phone: (239) 377-0445

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School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.