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WELCOME!
July 23, 2024
TVS Community,
I trust this letter finds you enjoying your last few weeks of summer While I enjoy the pace of summer, I cannot wait for the First Day of School! This year, I am excited to begin my seventh year leading The Village School and my 21st year working in administrative roles at independent schools.
It has been a busy summer on our campus Our Team has been hard at work preparing the campus for your arrival in August Our big move was relocating the LS/MS Village Success Center into the Lakeside Administration Building, freeing up a room for MS Spanish, and adding a needed additional US science classroom to accommodate our growing program and enrollment. You can view detailed maps by clicking HERE
Here are the other projects and additions that are in progress this summer at TVS:
New TVS Entrance Sign
Adding Artificial Turf over the LS playground surface ECE playgrounds will be getting turf
Relocation of the tent to the beach volleyball court & adding sod in the quad
All the Village School projects were made possible due to your tremendous support of our Knights Gala and The Village Fund (Annual Fund) Thank you for your generosity to these fundraising initiatives!
Also, we are implementing and rolling out a new online portal for parents called MyTVS. Further, we will be moving to a trimester system along with new bell schedules for MS and US as we continue to follow the most current brain-based research on how students learn best
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Dr Dennis Chapman Head of School
We had another busy summer in our admissions department We are pleased to share that when we open our doors on August 13, we project to welcome 630 students, including over 125 new Knights, to our campus. We are at capacity in 4th, 5th, and 7th grades and have 50 students enrolled for 9th grade!
We have been busy recruiting new faculty and staff members, and we are excited about the new members who will serve in different capacities this school year They will significantly contribute to our school Please join me in welcoming and congratulating them
As we start this school year, we have much to anticipate I look forward to welcoming your family to campus in the coming weeks!
Knights For Life!
Dr. Dennis Chapman Head of School
Please mark your calendars for these important Back to School dates:
Tuesday, July 30
Online store to order TVS PE Uniforms and Fall Sports Uniforms will close until a new date when it will reopen For full details, see page 19
Wednesday & Thursday, August 7 & 8
Chromebook/laptop drop-off at the check-in desk in the Sauter Wesley Center. Drop off anytime between 9:00am - 3:00pm For full details, see Technology Update on page 23
Thursday, August 8
(MS & US) Schedules available in new MyTVS family portal (online) (MS) Middle School Bowling Party. New MS students and their Ambassador students are invited for some bowling fun! Join us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Beacon Bowl, Naples)
Friday, August 9: New Parent/Student Orientation & Open House
4:30 - 5:00 pm New Parents and New Students - Welcome from the Head of School, Dr Dennis Chapman (Sanctuary)
5:00 - 5:30 pm New Parent and Student Orientation - Welcome from Division Heads Lower School (Sanctuary), Middle School (Chapel), Upper School (Tayon Drama Studio)
5:30 - 6:30 pm Reception - Mix & Mingle (Founders Hall)
6:30 - 7:30 pm Open House
Tuesday, August 13
Welcome Back Students - First day of school! See car line maps on pages 33, 34 and 35
Community Coffee - Welcome All Parents! 7:30 to 9:00 am (Founder’s Hall)
Friday, August 16
(PreK3-12) Please have your students bring their black or gold bandanas for our First Spirit Friday New students will be welcomed and learn which team they will be on during an all-school pep rally that afternoon.
New Parent Welcome Breakfast at 8:15 am (Wesley Gym)
Mon-Fri, August 19 - 23 - (US) Knight Week Field Trip - CLICK HERE to download packet
Saturday, August 24 - (PreK-8) Back to School ‘Candyland Carnival’ - 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the US Gym. Tickets are available for $20 per person and include access to all games, activities, food, drinks, and special surprises! CLICK HERE for tickets.
Thursday, August 29 - (US) - Matriculation
UPPER SCHOOL WELCOME LETTER
Dear TVS Upper School Families,
I hope you had a spectacular summer with your loved ones! That prized time with family flew by as my husband and I visited with our six children and 13 grandchildren in four different states and then squeezed in adventures to Montana, North Carolina, and New Mexico where we lived on a ranch and learned about movie production on the set of Yellowstone, attended a conference hosted by Jon Gordon, and a week-long retreat with Father Richard Rohr The beauty of our country and its incredible resources never cease to amaze me as I have been blessed with opportunities to connect and learn from incredible leaders and mentors Now, summer vacation is winding down, and it’s time to begin final preparations for the next academic school year This letter is to share important information with you to chart the course for a successful academic year
First, the upper school schedule, outlined for you below, will be a change for students and is specifically designed to reduce transition time and increase the depth of subject matter, academic achievement, and overall mental health in balancing students’ busy schedules The academic year is divided into 6 terms, each 27 days long. A single term of a class or other activity is a module or “mod,” with individual courses ranging from 1 to 3 mods in length, providing the right amount of time to dig into each subject In terms of instruction, 3-mod courses are equivalent to a full-year course Mods in a multi-mod course do not necessarily meet in consecutive terms, so the combination of classes and other activities a student takes changes each term
The Mod Schedule is built around a deeper-reaching and more interesting curriculum for students and teachers that fosters intellectual curiosity, promotes well-being, and provides choice and focus
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Nikki Sweeney Head of Upper School & Assistant Head of School
MOD SCHEDULE
MOD 1 - August 13 - September 25
MOD 2 - September 26 - November 5
MOD 3 - November 6 - December 20
MOD 4 - January 7 - February 14
MOD 5 - February 24 - April 4
MOD 6 - April 7 - May 23
REMINDER
To view the summer learning packets by grade level, please Students should complete their Summer Learning Packets before school starts. CLICK HERE
Each class is 85 minutes long, with breaks in between In keeping with research on how to best structure time for busy high school students, the day includes time for clubs, homework, extra help, group work, time with teachers, counselors, etc. athletics, performing arts, and or down time.
Breaks and WIN Time are integrated into the schedule during the morning WIN, an acronym for ‘What I Need’, designates a period allowing students to engage in various activities such as meeting with teachers, studying, completing coursework, visiting the library, eating, or attending club meetings –tailored to their individual requirements. Students are all assigned a classroom with their grade level peers overseen by a teacher who will take attendance and provide any needed oversight Also, during WIN time there are assigned Math and English lab classrooms with teachers who teach those courses to assist them as needed
Students are required to participate in at least one school activity this year with NO exceptions. Chapel will occur on Wednesdays during the WIN period at 10:00 a m Students will be expected to wear chapel attire as described in the handbook, or will be sent home to change into appropriate attire before returning Enforcing the dress code will be standard practice with the admin team greeting students as they enter TVS each day ensuring expectations outlined in the handbook, and below for your review.
Athletic wear is NOT permitted Monday through Thursday This includes sweatpants It can be worn on Friday (Spirit Day)
Collared shirts (polo, rugby, or oxford style); OR T-shirts of any color. Wording or images on shirts must be school appropriate (as determined by the Dean of Students)
Students have the choice of wearing chino-style shorts, pants, jeans, capris, skirts, or skorts at an appropriate length
Students may wear dresses or shirts (at an appropriate length) with or without sleeves. Tank tops or spaghetti strap tops are not permitted.
Pants must be clean and without holes (see Friday Spirit Day exception below).
Boxer shorts or undergarments may not be exposed
Leggings or yoga pants are only permitted on Friday and must be worn with appropriate shirts that are mid thigh in length Bottoms must be covered
Shirts may be worn untucked with no midriff exposure. Crop-tops are not permitted.
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Certain activities, i e , science labs, may require special footwear In such instances, students must follow the directions of the instructor
Hats including baseball caps, visors, and the like are permitted outside but must be removed inside of any school/church building.
Hair color should be appropriate and not distracting.
Rubber Flip Flops are not permitted.
Friday spirit wear attire - students who participate and wear TVS attire (which includes TVS shirts and/or black or gold appropriate tops) may wear jeans with holes (no holes above fingertip length and holes should be appropriately sized - see the Dean of Students for clarification), athletic shorts (no short shorts), and joggers/sweatpants.
Next, the cell phone policy prioritizes student engagement and dictates that cell phones are placed in individual student phone lockers during the school day Under no circumstances are cell phones permitted on campus during the academic day If a student needs to access his/her phone, Mr Harpe, the Dean of Students, will open the locker for the student to access his/her device
TVS is a 1 to 1 computer device campus Students are responsible for obtaining their own device for use at school Upper School students (grades 9 to 12) are encouraged to bring in a full-featured laptop (Mac or PC), but may also use a Chromebook Be sure to review the details and follow the instructions on the Technology Update Letter found on page 23
Lastly, the attendance policy will be strictly enforced so that students can have no more than four absences per module without the risk of credit denial for a course This change prioritizes students’ presence in school where they achieve the greatest academic outcomes
Upper School Schedule 2024-25 4 Day Rotation
As we begin a new academic year together, I want to emphasize that the administrative team, the faculty, and I are grateful for the opportunity to work with you in providing the very best academic experience for your child(ren) I encourage you to read the Student/Parent Handbook, which will be shared separately, shortly, where all of this information is clearly articulated Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me should you have any questions
Peace & blessings,
Nikki Sweeney Head of Upper School & Assistant Head of School
Please be sure to mark your calendar with all the important Back to School dates listed in Dr Chapman’s letter on page 4.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WELCOME LETTER
Dear Middle School Families,
I hope your summer continues to provide rejuvenation and beautiful family memories. In a few weeks, we will gather as a faculty and welcome the unlimited possibilities of the 2024-2025 school year One possibility is embracing newness –we will all experience a new rotating schedule that offers efficient and purposeful learning opportunities We welcome those new to the State of Florida or Naples and those new to The Village School (specifically the Middle School). A new grade with new teachers and the ability to cultivate new relationships. The new academic year awaits!
The Village School is a special place, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere advantageous for academic, spiritual, social, artistic, and athletic success. The Middle School experience will provide infinite opportunities for purposeful and relevant learning in and out of the classroom, along with developing consistent and positive leadership skills We are committed to helping you cultivate and fine-tune positive habits Remember, it is a process, and we are in it together
May the last month of summer bring peace, love, joy, and fun. Please feel free to contact me via email jcavallo@tvsnaples.org with any questions.
*Please note:
The Village School students must wear an approved school uniform Monday through Friday. Tommy Hilfiger is our new uniform vendor; however, we are extending a transition year for current uniforms in the 24-25 school year. The link to purchase online at Tommy Hilfiger is globalschoolwear.com You can search by name or by school code The Village School code is: Vill04 See details about uniforms as well as Experiential Trips info on page 27 Chapel uniforms are required each Wednesday. Boys must tuck their shirts in and wear a belt on chapel days. Sweatshirts will not be allowed in the chapel.
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Dr Jeff Cavallo Head of Middle School
Spirit Fridays allow for shirts purchased through The Village School store which you can CLICK HERE to access In addition, on Spirit Friday, students may wear full-length blue jeans with no holes or the school uniform. Athletic shorts (or leggings) are not allowed.
All sweaters, jackets, hoodies, and sweatshirts must bear the school name or logo while in the building If not, they must be left in the locker Uniforms should be the proper size and neatly worn Incidents of uniform violations may result in a consequence. Skirts and skorts are to be worn at an appropriate length.
TVS is a 1 to 1 computer device campus Students are responsible for obtaining their own device for use at school Middle School Students may purchase any brand and any model of Chromebook they like Be sure to review the details and follow the instructions on the Technology Update Letter found on page 23.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeffrey J. Cavallo Head of Middle School
Please be sure to mark your calendar with all the important Back to School dates listed in Dr Chapman’s letter on page 4.
LOWER SCHOOL WELCOME LETTER
Dear Lower School Families,
It’s difficult to fathom that the fun-filled days of summer break will soon come to an end It is my hope that you have made many beautiful memories with family and friends, taken time for relaxation, enjoyed the luxury of not being tied down by a schedule, and have been able to sprinkle bits of travel along the way. Summer provides much needed down time, but leaves the halls of Lower School quiet We become anxious for the return to normalcy, longing to hear the voices of children and teachers to brighten our days
The summer has been quite busy with improvements that await you. The halls have been refreshed with new walls, fresh paint, repaired and repainted storage units for our intermediated grade students, new faculty and staff have been hired, curriculum enhancements have been purchased, a more defined tiered discipline system has been added to the parent-student handbook, and a strengthened enrichment program has been added to the Village Success Center to name a few.
I too was able to get some downtime with family and friends My husband and I were able to travel with our daughter to New Jersey earlier in the summer to check out the Rutgers University graduate school campus where she will begin her doctoral studies in the fall. We spent time with our son here in Naples, celebrated birthdays, the birth of our nation, and spent evenings playing games Lastly, I was able to spend a couple weeks at home in Virginia with family and friends
I am now looking forward to the beginning of the year with all our TVS families!
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Janna Outlaw
Head of Lower School
IMPORTANT DATES
August 8 - LS Teacher Reveal
Each year, students look forward to finding out which teacher they will have for the school year Your child’s teacher (grades K-3) or advisory teacher (grades 4-5) will reveal himself/herself on August 8th between 8:00 a m - 11:00 a m
If for some reason you do not receive a reveal call, class assignments will be available for viewing on MyTVS by the end of the day on August 8. Parents can select their child’s name and then access the Schedule from the schedule tab
August 9 - LS New Parent/Student Orientation/Open House
4:30-5:00 p.m….New parents and new students will gather in the Sanctuary.
5:00-5:30 p.m….New Parent & New Student break out groups
5:30-6:30 p m Reception in Founders Hall (Sauter Wesley Building)
6:30-7:30 p m Open House for ALL TVS students and families/ visit classrooms, bring supplies, and organize storage units with supplies (4th/5th-grade students, NO decorations or shelving is permitted in assigned storage units)
August 12 - The “Knight” Before Kindergarten
4:30-5:00 p m Mathew Learning Commons (Library)
All Kindergarten students are invited to hear the story, The Night Before Kindergarten Kids should come dressed in their pajamas! Please be sure to RSVP by Friday, August 9th to Mrs. Kathy Ames at kames@tvsnaples.org
August 13 - First Day of School!
September 5 - Curriculum Parent Information Knight
Parent/Student Handbook Changes - I encourage you to PLEASE read the Student/Parent Handbook, which will be shared separately, shortly, where all of this information is clearly articulated Important information you may find useful:
LS School Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy- It is our recommendation that the ownership of smartphones for students begins no earlier than 8th grade. There is much research that supports this philosophy Click to read Why wait?
Students in Lower School are NOT permitted to bring smartwatches or iPads to school. While we prefer that parents wait until 8th grade to provide a cell phone to students, parents who provide one earlier may allow their student(s) in grades three through five, who participate in after-school athletics, to bring cell phones to school Students must give them to the homeroom teachers upon entering the classroom Failure to comply will result in the loss of cell phone privileges entirely
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Trimesters- Our year is now divided by trimester: Student grade reports will be reported three times a year instead of four We are excited about this new change. As this will provide teachers with more time to cover content and students more time to learn before report cards are issued and more time for social emotional growth between reporting periods The school calendar will not change
Attendance Policy - The school considers six (6) or more absences per trimester per class to be excessive. Excessive absences from a class, excused or unexcused other than a school-related absence, during the course of a semester, may result in denial of the credit for that course including but not limited to denial of grade promotion or denial to return the following year
ECE/LS Discipline Policy - TVS will approach misbehavior with a four tier system In deciding how to handle students’ misbehavior, we take into account severity and how likely it is to reoccur Occurrences in younger grades will be addressed in a developmentally appropriate manner
Student and family confidentiality is of the utmost importance to us when handling disciplinary matters. We will only communicate directly with the student/family affected We will not be able to share more broadly what consequences may be in place Details can be found in the Parent-Student Handbook which will be shared separately, shortly
Lower School (Grades K-5) - Uniform Reminders - The Village School LS students must wear an approved school uniform Monday through Friday Tommy Hilfiger is our new uniform vendor; however, this is a transition year therefore Lands End uniforms may be worn this year The link to purchase online at Tommy Hilfiger is globalschoolwear.com You can search by name or by school code. The Village School code is: Vill04. Spirit Fridays allow for shirts purchased through The Village School store which you can CLICK HERE to access In addition, on Spirit Fridays, students may wear full-length blue jeans with no holes if they wear a TVS Spirit shirt All sweaters, jackets, hoodies, and sweatshirts must bear the school name or logo while in the building. If not, they must be left in the locker or backpack.
Uniforms should be the proper size and neatly worn Incidents of uniform violations may result in a consequence Chapel uniforms are required on the day of chapel Boys are required to tuck their shirts in and wear a belt on chapel days Students are expected to follow the uniform code as written. Skirts and skorts are to be worn at an appropriate length, shorts should be worn underneath skirts in grades PreK3-5th. PE uniforms are required for Middle School and Upper School. See details about uniforms on page 27
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The students are free to select the shoes and socks they like as long as they are closed-toed, appropriate, and suitable for school and the playground Rubber flipflops and sandals are not allowed.
Dyed hair, dyed extensions, long fingernails, long earrings and the wearing of make-up is NOT permitted in ECE or the Lower School The length or style of a student's hair should NOT obstruct their eyes or become a distraction to learning
Classroom Supply Lists - The class supplies list, if not purchased through 1st Day School Supplies, is available on our website at:
https://www villageschoolnaples org/student-life/back-to-school-info
Computer Devices -TVS is a 1 to 1 computer device campus. Students are responsible for obtaining their own device for use at school Lower School Students (grades 4 and 5) may purchase any brand and model of Chromebook they like For newly purchased Chromebooks and laptops, please have them labeled with the student’s first and last name and grade level, fully charged, turned on at least once, and dropped off at the check in desk in the Sauter Wesley Center on either August 7 or 8 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. without the charging cable or any type of case Be sure to review the details and follow the instructions on the Technology Update Letter found on page 23
Private Music Lessons - If you are interested in private lessons please refer to the link: https://www.villageschoolnaples.org/arts/private-lessons
Lower School Hours - are from 8:00 a m to 3:15 p m Our morning drop-off line will begin at 7:30 a m Please plan to arrive before 7:55 a m , classes begin at 8:00 a m NOTE: Students will be marked tardy if dropped off after 8:00 a.m.
Grades K-3: Drop off in front of the preschool (ECE) Lower School students will be guided to go directly to their classrooms or designated areas if arriving prior to 7:55 a m We will have escorts for our kindergartners and new students
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Afternoon Car Line- will begin at 3:15 p m Our car line will remain the same as last year. Siblings will go to the youngest sibling’s car line. Please see the map that is included in this packet. The first few days usually take longer as we acclimate to a new year Please be patient while everyone learns traffic flow
Kindergarten and first grades will be picked up between the sanctuary and the preschool.
Grades 2-3 will be picked up in front of the preschool office.
Grades 4-5 will be picked up in front of the white chapel
NOTE: The carline maps are shown in this guide on page 33, 34 and 35
Each family will be receiving two car tags for the afternoon car line. Please hang it from your rearview mirror when picking up your child This helps to expedite the pick-up process If you need an extra one, please contact Stacee Arendt in the front office at 239-593-7686
Please be patient with teachers as they get to know who you are. The car line will be more efficient after the first couple of weeks of school.
In partnership with the Lower School faculty and staff, I am thrilled to welcome each of you to a new year We are ecstatic to begin our work together to ensure a successful school year for all.
Sincerely,
Janna Outlaw Head of Lower School
Please be sure to mark your calendar with all the important Back to School dates listed in Dr Chapman’s letter on page 4.
To view the summer learning packets by grade level, please Students should complete their Summer Learning Packets before school starts CLICK HERE
ECE WELCOME LETTER
Dear ECE Families,
We are so excited to welcome your family to the Early Childhood Education new school year! It will be wonderful to hear the happy sounds of our little “Village Squires” laughing, singing and chattering in the classrooms and outside play spaces.
This summer, we have been busy sprucing up the classrooms and outdoor play spaces for the children We have plans to enhance the outdoor play spaces with activities that we believe your child will be excited to see! The teachers have also been busy designing the classrooms to fuel the children’s imagination and learning experience
As you prepare for the school year, we would like to request a few items your child will need:
A lunchbox for a morning and afternoon snack, lunch and a water bottle, daily
A small backpack, preferably not on wheels, please
Two sets of clothes in a zip lock baggie to stay at school
The class supplies list, if not purchased through 1st Day School Supplies, is available on our website, the link is provided below:
https://www.villageschoolnaples.org/student-life/back-to-school-info
PreK3 - the children are offered rest time Please bring a small blanket/sheet Medical Forms for the children’s files: Health Form DH3040 and the Record of Immunization DH680. Both forms are available from your pediatrician.
Copy of your child’s birth certificate.
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Kathy Ames ECE Coordinator
The first week of school, please feel welcome to walk your child to the classroom Beginning in the second week of school, we will greet you in the ECE car line between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. and walk with your child to the classroom. It is vital that ECE students arrive no later than 8 a.m. The day begins promptly at 8 a.m. Students arriving after 8 a m will need to be dropped off at the Sauter Wesley building You are welcome to pick your child up during the afternoon car line from 2:45 - 3:00 p m If you would like your child to stay for an extended day between 3:15 - 5:30 p.m., an aftercare option is available. Information, fees and registration will be available early August.
We will also be offering private piano lessons for PK4 students Mrs Stacy Kastner will be offering lessons during the school day Please click the link provided to email Mrs. Kastner for further information,
https://www villageschoolnaples org/arts/private-lessons
Your teachers are so excited to welcome you to your class family by phone call on August 8th between 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Teacher assignments will also be available on MyTVS August 8th.
Our Open House is Friday, August 9, beginning at 4:30 p m for new parents and students in the church sanctuary for a welcome from Dr Chapman New parent and student orientation breakout sessions by division will begin at 5:00 p m , a new parent and new student reception will be held in Founders Hall from 5:306:30 p.m., concluding with Open House from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. We would love to see you there to meet your teachers and new class friends!
So excited to see you soon!
Knights For Life!
Together, Vibrant & Safe
Kathy Ames ECE Coordinator
Please be sure to mark your calendar with all the important Back to School dates listed in Dr. Chapman’s letter on page 4.
REMINDER
To view the summer learning packets by grade level, please Students should complete their Summer Learning Packets before school starts
ATHLETICS WELCOME LETTER
Hello Knight Nation!!!
I trust this letter finds you and your family well-rested from the summertime vacations and having some downtime! I hope you are looking forward to returning to campus and making this a year to remember! I am honored to be serving as the Athletic Director here at TVS! We are all so fortunate to be part of this community and so blessed to have a small part in building its foundations and traditions
Our athletic programs play an essential role in teaching our young men and women to conduct themselves with honor and integrity along with the other Christ skills we look to for guidance. Athletics allows them to learn how to persevere through adversity, communicate within a team, make sacrifices, and learn to see their commitments through These all allow our student-athletes to develop a sense of teamwork and service to their community, all of which will pay dividends later on in life
Our athletic department is committed to providing a challenging, supportive, and caring environment that will allow each individual athlete to reach their full academic, athletic, and spiritual potential We expect our student-athletes, coaches, fans, and community members to conduct themselves in a manner that shows respect and sportsmanship in ALL that we do. From practices, team meetings, home and away contests, travel, etc, everything we do will be done with respect, class, and to the best of our abilities
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to all that our Knights will accomplish this year!! You are our Knight Nation!!
Best,
Andrew Miranti Athletic Director
Andrew Miranti Athletic Director
Please see the below important athletic information regarding the online BSN stores for FALL sports & PE Uniforms (ONLY OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME!) All Middle School & Varsity teams must have practice shirts Lower School does not require team practice shirts, but are welcome to purchase any team spirit merchandise offered.
BSN ONLINE STORES ~ FALL TEAM SPORTS & PE UNIFORMS: Please see the below links for the BSN online Fall team sport stores and PE Uniforms Remember these online stores are only open for a LIMITED time Some stores might have an earlier date on their site that is incorrect . . . As of this publication, ALL stores will close on JULY 30, so please make sure you place any orders you might need during this time. The online store will close & the link will not work after this date. We will have other opportunities during the year when the online link will be sent out again
To access the TVS PE Uniform Store CLICK HERE
Please note that we suggest putting your child's name on their PE uniforms so if it is lost (which happens A LOT!), it makes it easier to return to the owner Also, if your child has PE class multiple times a week, you might want to think about getting more than one set
NOTE: LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS DO NOT NEED PE UNIFORMS
TVS PE Uniform Questions? Email Coach Rossi at brossi@tvsnaples org
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IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING BE sport/cheer) must wear team shirt stores) on practice days.
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GOLF - TVS Golf Store
SWIM - TVS Swim Store
VOLLEYBALL - TVS Volleyball Store
CROSS COUNTRY - TVS Cross Count
FLAG FOOTBALL - TVS Flag Footbal
CHEER - Please note that cheer tryo store will be sent out after tryouts
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Andrew Miranti - Athletic DirectorBrett Rossi - Assistant Athletic Direc
Kristi English - Athletic Department
HEALTH REMINDERS
Dear TVS Families,
I hope that this letter finds you all well rested and ready for a great 2024-25 school year. I am looking forward to working with all of you to make sure this year is both safe and healthy for our TVS Knights.
The TVS clinic is located in the Sauter Wesley Building If, at any time, you would like to discuss the health of your child, please do not hesitate to contact me at sdevito@tvsnaples.org
Here are a few reminders as we start the school year:
Immunizations
If your child has received updated immunizations over the summer, please provide a copy of his/her Florida Certificate of Immunization. Specific immunizations are required prior to Kindergarten and 7th grade. Information can be found on the Florida Health Department’s website
Medications
If your child requires administration of daily or as-needed medications during school hours, please come visit me in the nurse's office. Some students may be able to carry their own inhalers and epi-pens with required consent A separate form is required for each medication
Please note: Medication Authorization Forms are active for the current school year only. If the medication is prescription, the form needs to be signed by the physician The medication must be in the original container and delivered by an ADULT to the nurse’s office CLICK HERE to download the form
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Stephanie deVito, RN School Nurse
Illness and Fever
On occasion, your child may need to stay home from school due to illness Following a bout of vomiting, diarrhea or fever, your student should stay home and be observed for further symptoms. Fever is defined as a temperature of 100.4 or above In order for your student to come back to school, they should be fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications Please make sure that your information is always up to date in FACTS in the event that your child becomes ill at school.
In closing, I would like to encourage you to make sure that your students are getting enough sleep at night, eating breakfast and coming to school with a refillable water bottle Many mid-morning headaches and stomach aches are due to dehydration and hunger.
Wishing you all a healthy school year,
Stephanie DeVito, RN School Nurse
THE LEARNING CENTER (TLC) UPDATE
Dear Village School Parents,
I am pleased to announce that we continue to broaden the scope of The Learning Center (TLC) to better serve all of the Village School's students. It is now known as The Village Success Center (VSC), which includes Enrichment Programming for Lower School students, Bridging support
services for Upper School students new to our school, and services across divisions Due to the tremendous growth o we have allocated space in the Lakeside Administrative Wi MS TLC and Enrichment Programs. These spaces will prov environments for our exceptional program We are als fantastic team in the Village Success Center
The team is comprised of Erin Whiffen, Dr. Lisa Lyon (LS Enrichment), Ann Nathan (LS TLC), Kandice Pryor (MS TLC), Jenn Schehr (US TLC), and Rob Absher (US TLC), all enthusiastic about collaborating with TVS students and families The VSC team provides academic support services across all three school divisions In addition to the traditional TLC supports we have offered students in the past, we are thrilled to offer an enrichment component for those students who need additional challenges outside of the classroom.
The 2024-2025 school year provides an even more supportive and robust way for students to dive into learning successfully Our TVS Success Center will liaise between teachers, families, and students to help implement Village School Education Plans (VSEP), enrichment services, support services and guide students toward a successful year.
Students who require additional support services have a Village School Education Plan (VSEP) This VSEP will be shared with all of the student's teachers and will guide them in meeting each child’s individual accommodations. During the first week of school, teachers will be given time to get to know your child and the Success Center team will meet with departments to review individual learning supports and plans We aim to have each student working toward academic independence and self-advocacy
TVS Success Center Enrichment students work in small groups to challenge their critical thinking and problem-solving skills Dr Lisa Lyon will collaborate with classroom teachers to offer our high-achieving students a robust and differentiated learning experience Dr Lyon looks forward to working with our students and staff to offer her extensive expertise
If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Erin Whiffen, The Village Success Center Coordinator, at ewhiffen@tvsnaples org or call the school at 239-593-7686 ext 205
With gratitude, Dr. Dennis Chapman Head of School
The Village School of Naples (TVS) is a 1:1 device campus. Students are responsible for obtaining their own devices for use at school. Students in grades 4-8 may purchase any brand and model of Chromebook they like. Upper School students (grades 9-12) are encouraged to bring in a full-featured laptop (Mac or PC), but may also use a Chromebook. If your child is both a returning student and is entering 5th-12th grade, your device is ready to go for the 2023-2024 school year. Your child can just come to the first day of school with their fully charged Chromebook. You do not need to read the rest of this letter. If your child is new to the Chromebook program at TVS (4th-12th Grade), or if you have purchased a new device over the summer, or if your child plans on using a full featured laptop for the school year, please continue reading below
There are three major considerations for the 1:1 program for the 2024-2025 school year:
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Upper School students are encouraged to bring in full-featured laptops (Mac or PC) in order to take advantage of the full breadth of the school’s software offerings
2 There will be a $5 per day charge for loaner Chromebooks
Students who are not new to the school or the Chromebook program will be charged $40 for the licensing of each new Chromebook
3
For newly purchased Chromebooks and laptops, please have them labelled with the student’s first and last name and grade level, fully charged, turned on at least once, and dropped off at the check in desk in the Sauter Wesley Center on either August 7 or 8 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. without the charging cable or any type of case Please do not log into them with personal accounts, since we will be enrolling each device into our TVS Google domain
Please place some sort of name and grade label on your child’s device before you drop it off so we know which student owns the device We will document the brand, model, and serial number of the Chromebook for our records and link it to the student’s name If a Chromebook has been logged into prior to being dropped off, we will wipe the device to prepare it for our management installa will control the allowed applications, settings are the same as what is used o please have them labelled with the s charged, turned on at least once, and Wesley Center on either August 7 o charging cable or any type of case. Pla password on the keyboard of the comp and security software.
Students will be solely responsible for t devices. TVS strongly recommends pr problems and/or damage. Any repairs, must be handled by the student/family the event that a student has to send th non-warranty repair or if their device is
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Sincerely, TVS Technology Department
CAMPUS
Keeping students and faculty safe at TVS has always been of the utmost importance Best practices for safety in schools have changed exponentially in the last several years. Increased security has become a necessity for many in high-risk areas. We are fortunate to be located in North Naples, surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods and low crime; however, now is not the time to be complacent
TVS underwent a refresh of our security camera system. Through this process, our security platform has become cloud-based and we now have approximately 190 cameras strategically placed throughout our campus
Additionally, we also now have a dedicated golf cart for the officers, so they may canvas the parking lot and campus more efficiently.
Finally, to aid in the safety of all of us, we have a system to identify all vehicles on our campus We ask that all drivers (parents, staff, and students) complete the Car Registration Form by August 30 Once the form has been completed and submitted, TVS will distribute parking clings for each vehicle These clings must be placed inside the car, on the lower right interior corner of the windshield, making it easily viewed by our safety officers and staff.
Working together, we are keeping our community safe Here’s to a fantastic & safe 2024-25 school year!
PARKING LOT & CAR LINE SAFETY REMINDERS
Please obey all traffic signs on campus: slow down for crosswalks, stop at stop signs, obey campus posted speed limit signs, don't block campus intersections/turns, & pay attention when in the car line No cell phones or devices are permitted while driving on campus as this is a school zone If you are on a cell phone while driving it needs to be hands-free and you must be able to still drive without being distracted, so you can hear emergency vehicles & observe staff directing traffic.
DID YOU KNOW?
Colby, our Campus Safety K9 Officer, has her own account! You can click/like and follow @k9colby on Instagram
Please help us keep your children & all our families safe!
We are excited to introduce MyTVS, our new personalized portal powered by Blackbaud! This innovative and secure online single sign-on tool is designed to provide you with comprehensive information about your child(ren).
MyTVS will offer a seamless and user-friendly experience, ensuring you have easy access to essential updates and details regarding your child's education and activities MyTVS is a secure one stop academic resource for all students and parents. You can track assignments, grades, communicate with the teacher and so much more.
MyTVS uses single sign-on (SSO), so parents will set up their own credentials using the same email address that was provided on the contract You can also communicate with teachers and other school staff online whenever necessary You will also be able to determine your preferred contact method (email and/or text messages) after you login and create your profile. You may also update family demographics information (change address, update medical information, add someone to the pick-up list)
MyTVS allows you to access:
Student attendance and daily grades (grades are open for MS & US only)
Progress reports, report cards, lesson plans, and homework
School events calendar, lunch menu, and more!
NEXT STEPS: CLICK HERE to see the MyTVS User Guide for introduction information
You will receive an email from vsnaples@myschoolapp com with a link to create/activate your new MyTVS account. Be sure to check your spam folder and add the email to your contacts. 2
After activating your account, you can access our easy-to-use MyTVS Family Portal by either going directly to mytvs.info OR going to The Village School website tvsnaples.org and then, under Quick Links, or across the topline menu, clicking on MyTVS. 3
For any questions, we created a dedicated email in order to assist you best: mytvssupport@tvsnaples org
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we transition to this new system. We are confident MyTVS will enhance your experience with The Village School of Naples
Best regards - TVS Technology Department
Knightly Newsletter:
The Village School of Naples emails a weekly newsletter on Sunday. Families can stay up to date on upcoming events and important announcements. Be sure to add our newsletter email so that the information doesn’t end up in your spam folder. The email is communications@tvsnaples.org
Website tvsnaples.org
The Village School website is where the new portal for families called MyTVS lives This is a great resource for families to access important information We encourage you to visit the website and access MyTVS often.
Social Media
The Village School has an active presence on Facebook, X, Instagram Youtube, and LinkedIn making posts on a regular basis. We encourage all of our families to follow us! We also use the hashtag #knightsforlife among others, in case you wish to follow and ensure you are seeing all our posts!
For questions on any of the above topics, please email communications@tvsnaples.org
GENERAL (BUT IMPORTANT) INFORMATION
School uniforms
All Village School students in grades K through 8 must wear an approved and properly-sized school uniform Monday through Friday. The approved TVS uniforms are available for purchase online at Tommy Hilfiger: globalschoolwear.com
You can search by name or by school code. The Village School code is: Vill04
Questions? Please email Christina Rea at crea@tvsnaples org
Chapel Day Wednesday
Every Wednesday is Chapel Day at TVS A different Chapel Day uniform is required for all students in grades K through 8
Spirit Day Friday
On Spirit Fridays, students may wear t-shirts purchased through The Village School store and full-length blue jeans with no holes Regular uniform shorts, skirts/ skorts, and pants are also allowed
Spirit Day attire is available for purchase online: bit.ly/villageschoolspiritstore
PE UNIFORMS
Throughout the year, special events or changes in the schedule may result in students wearing their chapel uniform on days other than Wednesday Notification will be given in advance for any uniform changes due to special events
Chapel Uniforms should also be purchased via the Tommy Hilfiger link listed above.
Experiential
Learning Trips
Be sure the download the files to learn more about these exciting field trips! Registration deadlines are approaching, so don't delay! You can also direct questions to: April Butler (Middle School): abutler@tvsnaples org
Callie Brown (Upper School): cbrown@tvsnaples org
You may order any of the shirts & shorts offered at the TVS PE Uniform Store Note that the store opens and closes at different intervals This link is only good until July 30 The online store will close & the link will not work after this date
We will have other opportunities during the year when the online store link will be sent out again
To access the TVS PE Uniform Store CLICK HERE
LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS DO NOT NEED PE UNIFORMS
Questions? Email Coach Rossi at brossi@tvsnaples org
For TVS Fall Sports Uniform info please see page 19
Click below for details about each learning trip:
6th Grade Williamsburg, VA Trip October 15-17, 2024
7th Grade Washington DC Trip October 15-18, 2024
8th Grade Texas Trip October 15-18, 2024
Upper School “Knight Week” Field Trip - Camp Real Life August 19-22, 2024 in Vero Beach, FL
School Supplies
Be sure to get your school supplies! To view the lists by grade level, CLICK HERE
Lunch at TVS
MondaythroughFriday,hotlunch andafreshsaladbarareavailableto purchaseforallVillageSchool studentsThecostforlunchis$675 andincludesmilkorjuiceYour student’slunchcostsaretallied monthlyandinvoicedelectronically Alternatively,yourstudentmaybring lunchfromhomeInsulatedlunch bagsarerecommendedasno refrigeratorsareavailableforthe storageofstudentlunches. Pleasekeepinmindthatwearenot anut-freecampusbuta“nut-aware” campusIfyourstudentbringsafood itemcontainingnuts(suchaspeanut butterandjelly),theywillbeaskedto sitataspecifictablesoasto accommodatechildrenwithallergies Studentswithdietarypreferencesor restrictionscanrefertothemenuour schoolChefprepareswhichhasany allergensclearlylistedThemenucan befoundonlineinMyTVS
E=Egg|D=Dairy |G=Gluten SF=Shellfish | SY=Soy
Questions?PleaseemailChefAmos atsamos@tvsnaplesorg
CONTACT INFORMATION MAIN
LEADERSHIP
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. Dennis Chapman dchapman@tvsnaples org
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Regina Maxfield rmaxfield@tvsnaples.org
Head of Upper School & Assistant Head of School Nikki Sweeney nsweeney@tvsnaples org
Head of Middle School
Dr. Jeff J. Cavallo jcavallo@tvsnaples.org
Head of Lower School & Early Childhood Education Janna Outlaw joutlaw@tvsnaples org
Director of Advancement Jane Badger* jbadger@tvsnaples.org
Director of Enrollment Management Tonya DuBois tdubois@tvsnaples.org
Director of Human Resources Lisa Garraputa lgarraputa@tvsnaples org
Director of Marketing & Communications Andres Gonzalez, MBA* agonzalez@tvsnaples.org
CFO/COO
Karen McAvoy* kmcavoy@tvsnaples org
Director of Athletics
Andrew Miranti amiranti@tvsnaples.org
Director of Information Technology
Tony Ventiquattro tventiquattro@tvsnaples org
BUSINESS OFFICE
CAMPUS RECEPTIONIST Stacee Arendt sarendt@tvsnaples org
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Liz Smith* lsmith@tvsnaples.org
ASST HEAD OF US Mike Wexler mwexler@tvsnaples org
ASST HEAD OF MS April Butler abutler@tvsnaples.org
ASST HEAD OF LS Erin Murphy emurphy@tvsnaples.org
ACADEMIC DEAN
Dr. Dianna Mattern dmattern@tvsnaples.org
REGISTRAR
US DEAN OF STUDENTS Drew Harpe dharpe@tvsnaples.org
ECE COORDINATOR Kathy Ames kames@tvsnaples.org
SCHOOL COUNSELOR K-8
Kelsey Landis klandis@tvsnaples org
SCHOOL COUNSELOR 9-12
Laura Chami lchami@tvsnaples org
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING/ QUEST Sue Zumstein szumstein@tvsnaples org
OFFICE MANAGER
Christina Rea crea@tvsnaples org
COMM COORDINATOR
Lucy Tarpley* ltarpley@tvsnaples org
ADM COORDINATOR Julia Oakes joakes@tvsnaples.org
DIR OF PERF & FINE ARTS Dr. Lois Carme lcarme@tvsnaples.org
SCHOOL NURSE/ HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
Stephanie Devito sdevito@tvsnaples.org
US DIR OF STUDENT LIFE Callie Brown cbrown@tvsnaples.org
VILLAGE SUCCESS CENTER Erin Whiffen ewhiffen@tvsnaples.org
ASST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Brett Rossi brossi@tvsnaples org
ASST DIR OF ADMISSIONS
Ally Twigger atwigger@tvsnaples org
ASST DIR OF ADVANCEMENT
Christin Minder* cminder@tvsnaples org
COLLEGE & CAREER READY
Melissa Rocchio mrocchio@tvsnaples org
2024-25 CALENDAR SNAPSHOT
ECE camps are fee-based and by registration for Teacher Planning Days, Early Release Days, Breaks and Holidays.
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
August 13 - First Day of School
January 7 - Students Return after Christmas Break
May 23 - Last Day of School
Trimester 1: Aug 12 - Nov 1 Trimester 2: Nov 4 - Feb 14
Trimester 3: Feb 24 - May 23
MOD 1: Aug 13-Sep 25 | MOD 2: Sep 26-Nov 5 | MOD 3: Nov 6-Dec 20
MOD 4: Jan 7-Feb 14 | MOD 5: Feb 24-Apr 4 | MOD 6: Apr 7-May 23
No School for Students
September 2, 2024
October 11 - 14, 2024
November 1, 2024
November 8, 2024
November 25 - 29, 2024
December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
January 6, 2025
January 20, 2025
February 17, 2025
February 18 - 21, 2025
March 7, 2025
April 14 - 21, 2025
April 18, 2025
April 21, 2025
Early Release for Students
October 31, 2024
November 22, 2024
December 20, 2024
February 14, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 11, 2025
May 23, 2025
Full Campus Closure
July 4, 2024
September 2, 2024
November 27 - 29, 2024
December 25 - 27, 2024
January 1, 2025
January 20, 2025
February 17, 2025
April 21, 2025
May 26, 2025
Labor Day - Offices Closed
Teacher Work Day
Fall Break - Offices Closed
Teacher Work Day
Thanksgiving Break - Offices Closed
Christmas Break/New Years Holiday - Offices Closed
Teacher Work Day
MLK Jr Day - Offices Closed
Presidents Day - Offices Closed
Mid-Winter Break - Offices Closed
Teacher Work Day
Spring Break - Offices Closed
