Mr. Marc A. Medley, Principal Dr. Sharon Davis-Elenis, Vice Principal, Gr. 2-4

Ms. Atondra Friday, Vice Principal, Gr. 5-6

Mr. Moses McKenzie, Jr., Vice Principal, Gr. 7-8

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Principal’s Message

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T:Find out what it means to… Napier Academy!

Contents*

Principal’s Message 1 Week of Respect 2 Breast Cancer Awareness

3 Halloween Fest 4 Book Fair 4 Full-Service Community Info 5November Calendar 6

Above, Ms. Mon, Guidance Counselor, reads The Rainbow Fish to Grade 3 students.

Below, staff and students participate in Week of Respect activities and themed-days.

To continue promoting the importance of literacy at Napier Academy, we partnered with the Paterson Public Library. Be sure to sign-up for your library card if you have not already done so!Please see Ms. Kirkland or Ms. Perry, Reading Specialists, for more information.

The Week of Respect is an annual week of awareness, education and action around harassment, intimidation and bullying in New Jersey public schools, observed the first Monday of October. During the week of October 3-5, Napier staff and students participated in Week of Respect. Lessons and activities were organized and conducted in classrooms, and each day had a theme:

October 4: Wear Green for RespectOctober 5: World Day of Bullying Prevention –

Wear blue jeans and sneakers to STOMP out bullying to support bullying prevention

October 6: Favorite Sports Team Jersey of T-Shirt

October 7: Favorite Superhero T-Shirt

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Greetings Napier Family:

Welcome to our first edition of our Napier Academy newsletter for the 2016-2017 school year. The Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School of Technology has kept her momentum from last school year, and started off this year in a strong manner. In 2015-2016, we met our four major improvement targets and we intend to do so again in 2016-2017. In fact, our theme this year is “Let’s Do It Again.” That cannot happen without your help as your child’s parent or guardian. The climate and culture of the school is continuously changing for the better, as has been noted by any of our visitors who stop by to see us. I am sure you have felt the change over time as well. It is our desire that parents are knocking our doors down to get their child into the Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School of Technology. It is our goal to, one day, become a Blue Ribbon school, and it can happen with everyone’s desire to always do what is in the best interest of our children.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthMs. Lois Powell, Grade 4-6 Teacher

We really loved having the staff and students participating and coming together to raise awareness to the disease and the impact it has been having on our communities. On October 18, the Health Center provided a short narrative on Breast Cancer Prevention and self-examinations. In addition, in support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Napier Academy participated in the following:

Monday, October 24 - Put a Lid on CancerTuesday, October 25 – Shine-Out Childhood Cancer

Wednesday, October 26 – White-out CancerThursday, October 27- Share Your Love Day for Hackensack University

Medical CenterFriday, October 28 - Get Pinked

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Did you know? One in eight women in the United States will

be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer

in women.

Halloween FestMs. Joan Perry, Reading Specialist

It was that time of year again! On Wednesday October 26, 2016, many aspiring gothic writers took part in Napier’s Annual Halloween Fest! Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 created an appetizing buffet from the horror genre to entertain the miniature goblins from Grades 2, 3 and 4. The authors’ menu consisted of scary stories depicting their creative

imaginations. Students feasted on every morsel served on the menu and applauded the authors for their gruesome presentations.

The ambience of the glowing makeshift fireplace, gothic decorations, and pumpkin shaped buckets filled with a variety of candies submitted by the classroom teachers made the children’s appetite for the “Halloween Fest” a memorable experience.

Bookaneer Book FairOur Bookaneer Book Fair is a reading event that provides the books kids want to read!It's a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Please make plans to come to our Book Fair, located in the main lobby, during the week of November 14-18, and be involved in shaping your child's reading habits. For more information, please contact Ms. Capers.

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November 8-November 23

Remember, all purchases benefit our school. See you at the Book Fair! 

Napier Academy: Full Service Community School (FSCS)

As a full service community school, our goal is to meet the holistic needs of the children and families we service.  We bring together community resources that directly provide comprehensive service programs designed to improve student learning; develop stronger families and healthier communities.Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. Academy offers a variety of youth and adult enrichment programs and services.

Ms. Victoria Vargas-RiveraMelissa Elliot

Treatment Coordinator

Behavioral Health Team

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Boys & Girls ClubFSCS Afterschool Program

Program Hours: 3:00-6:00 PM Program Includes:Grades K-3: $45 per week (Accepts 4C’s) Mandatory Homework HelpGrades 4-8: Free Daily Snack

Online TutoringArts & Crafts

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FSCS Health CenterUpcoming Events:

November 16: Nutrition Workshop, 6:00 p.m.November 21: Optical Visits, 9:00 a.m.November 29: Dentist Visits, 9:00

Ready To Learn – Build my Character – Increase My Intellect

Office hours: Monday ~ Thursday Office Hours: Tuesday~11:00-3:00p.m.8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday~9:00-3:00p.m.Open every other FridayPhone# 973-321-1000 Ext. 20406

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November 2016SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 B

Michael Cobb Student Assembly: Grades 5-8, 9:00am

2 C 3 D 4 E 5

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Election Day District Closed

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NJEA Convention District Closed

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Veteran’s DayNJEA Convention District Closed

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13 14 B

Fall Book Fair

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Fall Book Fair

First Marking Period Ends

16 D

Fall Book Fair

17 E

Fall Book Fair

18 F

Fall Book Fair

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1:00 PM – Early Dismissal

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Thanksgiving District Closed

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Thanksgiving District Closed

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27 28 D 29 E

Report Card Distribution 5:30-7:30 P.M.*Librarian will be present!

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PBSIS Student Assembly

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