October 2014 - Academy Publishing, Inc.

Greetings Gator Families,
As we near the end of quarter 1, we can reflect on having
already accomplished many great things this year.
The
classrooms are a buzz with a greater integration of technology
and cooperative learning happening as a part of the daily routine.
Our Pro-Gator, Renaissance program has already recognized well
over 100 students. Homecoming was a week filled with dress-up days, class competitions, a win at
the football game, and culminated with the dance on Saturday evening. The month of October will
include retake testing opportunities for students to satisfy the Reading FCAT 2.0 requirement for
earning a Florida high school diploma.
I want to share a few reminders about opportunities for students while at school. Research
shows the best start to one’s day includes a nutritional meal. Each morning our cafeteria serves a hot
breakfast, free to all students. Encourage your child to take advantage of this when they arrive to
school in the morning. After school, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:45 – 4:45, we offer tutoring
in the Media Center to all students. These are two excellent opportunities for students to enhance
their success in school.
Our Fall sports teams are posting win after win. The athletes and coaches are working hard and
we are having a great time cheering them on. We are fortunate to have Katherine Godina new to our
volleyball program this year as head coach. Her experience and coaching technique have our team
on the way to a record setting season.
I encourage you to become more involved with the school by joining us for School Advisory Council
Meetings, Athletic Booster Club Meetings, student competitions, athletic events, and performances.
Or call the school to express your interest in volunteering. Please stay tuned-in to school and school
district happenings via our Twitter page @ichighschool, our website, ich.leeschools.net, and the Lee
County Public Schools APP (found at the APP Store or on Google Play).
As always, contact us at the school if we can assist you in any way.
Chomp on,
Administration
Kristin Bueno, Principal
Jonathon Druskis, Assistant Principal
Angel McNeeley, Assistant Principal
Mitch Player, Assistant Principal
Mike Steele, Assistant Principal
Liam Farrell, Athletic Director
The School District of
Lee County Website
www.leeschools.net
Lee County School Board
Thomas Scott
District 5, Chairman
Cathleen O’Daniel Morgan
District 3, Vice Chairman
Mary Fischer
District 1
Don H. Armstrong
District 4
Nancy J. Graham, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
Kristin Bueno,
Principal
OCTOBER 2014
ISSUE 3
Guidance Corner
Please make sure to include your child’s full name and/or student ID in your emails. Also, please
encourage your child to visit the Counseling Office in the lunchroom during their lunch period to pick
up forms, waivers, or scholarship information.
Island Coast H.S.
Junior and Senior students should begin to register for the ACT and SAT’s this Fall. ACT registration
information can be found at www.actstudent.org and SAT registration information can be found at:
www.collegeboard.com/sat-register. Information regarding the Bright Future’s Scholarship information
can be found at: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org .
Main: 239.458.0362
Fax: 239.772.8405
ACT/SAT Testing Schedule and
Registration Deadlines
2125 De Navarra Pkwy
Cape Coral, Florida 33909
School Website
http://ich.leeschools.net/
School Mission
To assist each student
in reaching his/her
highest potential.
Alma Mater
Our alma mater,
Island Coast,
We rise and sing to thee
And pledge to keep
thy colors high
Through all the
years to be.
To you we will be loyal,
Ever faithful, ever true;
The glorious green and
gold shall be
Of dear ole Island Coast.
GO GATORS!
‘The Gator Tales’
October 2014
Published Five Times Per Year
School District of Lee County
2855 Colonial Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Issue #3
Calendar for Quarter Two
October 17: End of Quarter One
October 20: Professional Duty Day (No school for students)
November 10: Teacher In-Service Day (No school for students)
November 11: Veterans Day (Schools closed)
November 26 – 28: Thanksgiving Break (Schools closed)
December 19: Hurricane Make-Up Day
December 22 - January 2: Winter Break (Schools closed)
January 13 – 15: Early Dismissal days
January 15: End of Quarter Two
YOUTH ALIVE! Is a faith-based, student led, group of students
that meet at school. Ms. Meyer and Mr. Sunnarborg are the sponsers. Students get together to share everyday issues or concerns. It’s a great
way to make new and caring friends. We also have Youth Pastors from
local churches come to speak. Our aim is to empower every student
to live the best life possible at high school. Always yummy snacks and
music! See Ms. Meyer in Art Room 93 for more information.
Get Involved: School Advisory Committee
Parent Log-on
Information
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Parent Link
Parents have the opportunity to review their student’s grades and assignments 24 hours
a day. Parentlink review will increase student achievement and attendance by facilitating
parental involvement with student grades, homework, and attendance. Improved awareness
is an added goal of the system.
Phone 239-458-0362
WEB http://Parentlink.LeeSchools.Net
Parent Login ID is the oldest student’s ID # plus a parent’s first initial and last initial.
Parent Password is the birth date of the oldest child in the Lee County School District
in the format MMDDYY.
We have an APP for that!
You can access ParentLink information through your
smartphones or tablets with the Lee County
Public Schools App. Log on to Google Play (for Android
devices) or the App Store (for Apple devices) to download
the application. This app will allow you to receive real-time
messages directly from your child’s school or the District.
This is a great way to stay tuned-in to exciting school events,
student activities and other emergencies.
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User name is the Student ID of the
eldest child in the District, living in
the student’s household, followed
by the parent’s first and last initial.
The student’s household includes
all students living at the same
address, with the same home phone
number. For example, if the Student
ID of Jane Doe’s eldest child in the
household is 12345678, Jane Doe’s
User name would be 12345678JD
The password is the birth date of
the student whose ID was used
for the User name, in the format
of MMDDYY. For example, if the
birthdate of Jane Doe’s eldest
child is January 1, 1965, Jane Doe’s
password would be 010165.
Lockers
Students may rent a hallway locker
and lock for a non-refundable fee of
$5.00 in the Student Services Office.
Physical Education lockers and locks are
available for $3.00. Students interested
in purchasing a P.E. locker should contact
their P.E. teacher. Lockers are subject to
be searched by an administrator or K9
unit at any time.
The History Department is Promoting Voting Awareness
and Citizenship in their Classrooms
Save on Behind-The-Wheel Instruction
Athletics
Island Coast Athletics has a new program this year called
“The Gator Crazies”. The Gator Crazies is a new student
support group for ICHS athletics. We have dropped our price
to $35. This will get you a special T-shirt that will get you into
reserved seating at any regular season home athletic event all
year. Social events during the season and recognition as the
“Spirit of Island Coast”
Mark your calendars. The first two dates for the FHSAA
state football playoffs are 11/141 and 11/21.
The new Official ICHS Athletic Twitter name is
ICGatorChomp@ICGatorAD
Congratulations to Leanne Ellis who won the Mariner
Triton Cross Country Invitational on 9/20!
Alumni News
History was made this year as Aaron Lynch became the
first ever Island Coast Gator to play in the NFL. Aaron is
currently a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.
Please contact AD Liam Farrell liamcf@leeschools.net for
information on the ICHS athletic booster club.
Get your Gator gear! Island Coast T-shirts and hats can
be purchased at the front office, athletic office and during
game days! Prices and sizes range. Contact Liam Farrell for
information and availability.
2014-2015 Varsity
Football Schedule
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
H/A
10/10/14
NORTH FORT MYERS*
7:30
H
10/17/14
CYPRESS LAKE*
7:30
A
10/24/14
DUNBAR*
7:30
A
10/31/14
(BYE WEEK)
7:30
OFF
11/7/14
NAPLES
7:30
A
2014-2015 JV Football Schedule
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
H/A
10/9/14
North Fort Myers
7:30
A
10/16/14
Cypress Lake
7:30
H
10/23/14
Dunbar
7:30
H
Golf News
The Lady Gator golfers are in the midst of an exciting
golf season!
We have three returning seniors this year: Denise Valdes,
Liexy Perez and Meghan Rivera. In addition, we have three new players: Seniors Jitia
Jones and Brittany Brown. Our new junior is Kyana Caballero.
Each week the golfers are showing exciting new progress
and lowering their scores.
The team has three more matches (September 23rd, 30th
and October 2nd).
We will finish the season with the Lee County
Athletic Conference tournament and the District
tournament in Port Charlotte.
Tennis
Students interested in playing tennis this year, see Coach
Pelland in room 251 for information.
2014-2015 Swimming
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
H/A
10/9/14
Tri. Riverdale / East Lee
6:00
A
TBA
A
At Riverdale
10/14/14
LCAC
At Fort Myers
2014-2015 Swimming
DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
H/A
10/9/14
Tri. Riverdale / East Lee
6:00
A
TBA
A
At Riverdale
10/14/14
LCAC
At Fort Myers
Free Breakfast For All Students Every Day Studies have proven that students who consume a nutritious breakfast are more
attentive and receptive to learning than those who do not eat breakfast before
starting the school day. The District has surveyed students and developed a new tasty
and nutritious breakfast menu that is free for every student, make sure your student
takes advantage. Food and Nutrition Services will continue to offer breakfast “free of
charge” to all students for the 2014-2015 school year.
Performing Arts
The performing arts department is already in the midst of preparation
for the first semester performances.
ICHS choirs, under the direction of
Mrs. Koller, have multiplied and more than 130 Gator voices are learning
beginning and advanced vocal techniques. The first choir concert on October
9th will impress its audience with music of hope and inspiration. The choirs
will also welcome young singers from Trafalgar Middle School as our special
guests on the stage for the evening. Don’t miss it the free concert
beginning at 7 pm!
The Gator Bands, led by Mr. Deeter, have already filled the football field and pep
rallies with their impressive music this year. The band has more than doubled in size
since you’ve last seen them and they are working hard to bring a fascinating rock
show to the field for your halftime entertainment. Watch for the new Gator dance
team that will travel with the band and bring their dancing charisma to the field.
Coming Soon: Watch the Music News board near the cafeteria for All County and
All State music ensemble announcements!
Art Department
During September, our Creative Photography department will begin an
afterschool Photography Club. We have procured equipment for a small traditional
darkroom that will allow students to explore photographing with film cameras,
processing film, and making black-and-white enlargements.
Should any parents/guardians have working film cameras they would be willing to
donate, the Photography Club would greatly appreciate it!
Starting date to be announced…!
Quick Facts Concepts of Citizenship
% of youth that say changing society is a responsibility
39%
% of Americans that defined “citizenship” in terms of being Born or naturalized in the US
% of youth that say changing
is a choice
57%
% of Americans that defined
“citizenship” in terms of local
engagement or helping others
27%
6%
Student
Shout-Outs:
Dario Labrada scored a 33
combined score on his ACT!
Tia Verticchio has a 1480
combined SAT score!!
Go GATORS!!!! We are so
proud of your accomplishments!
Homecoming Week
Parent Involvement
Get Children to School on Time
The 2014 “Journey to Atlantis”
homecoming week was a great success.
Senior Court
Cassandra Aguilar, Jada Bolden, Yesika Santana,
Jalyssa Lopez, Brennah Notte
Zelan Lambert, Frank McNeal, Reynaldo Reyes,
Steven Angulo, Ryan Skrzypek
Junior Court
Cherisia Duclona, Yunedsi Lopez
Michael Orellano, Craig Sirmons
Sophomore Court
Jaliyah Lopez, Kory Curtis
Freshmen Court
Mackenzie Cavanagh, Dariel Diaz
Homecoming
Queen and King
Jalyssa Lopez and
Steven Angulo
Parents who let their children miss a lot of school are
setting these students up for failure. This is a strong statement,
but it’s true!
It’s a fact: students who go to school everyday and are on time
do better in school. You can help your child do well in school by
making this a habit in your home. Here are a few things you can do
to help your child get to school everyday and on time:
• Set the same time each night for bedtime and the same
time each morning for getting up.
• Make sure your child has his/her book bag, papers, and
clothes ready to go before they go to bed at night.
• Limit after school activities.
• Take time to read to and with your child everyday.
By doing these simple things everyday you can help your child
do better in school. Isn’t that what we all want for our children?
How to Help Your Child with Homework
Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind when you help
your child with homework:
• Do make sure your child really needs help before offering
it. Remember, homework is for your child.
• Do help your child see the purpose of homework. Its
practice and it teaches him to be responsible and how to
manage time.
• Do mark due dates on the family calendar. This helps your
child plan ahead and budget his time.
• Don’t try to help if you are confused or don’t know
what is expected.
• Don’t assume your child has NO homework; check with
the school to learn the school or teacher homework policy.
• Don’t let out-of-school activities become more important
than homework. School comes first!
Advertise in the
Gator Bites!
A few spots are left!
We need you!
This is a wonderful way
for your company
to get community recognition
and exposure,
and at the same time
help support your local schools!
Island Coast HS
239-458-0362
Yearbook Information
Renaissance
This year ICHS is excited to become
a Renaissance School. We will be
highlighting those students who are topnotch and stellar in the areas of academics,
attendance, and attitude, along with those
students who make gains in these areas.
Staffulty, as we refer to the entire staff
and faculty of the building because we
work as one unit to educate the students,
will also be rewarded and recognized.
If you have something positive to share
about a teacher, administrator, custodian,
cafeteria, or any other adult on campus or
student please send it to Denise McCarthy
at denisea@leeschools.net.
4th Annual Richard
L. Hagy Memorial
Golf Tournament
Saturday, October 18, 2014@ Magnolia
Landing All proceeds will be donated to
the Richard L. Hagy Scholarship Fund at
the Foundation for Lee County Public
Schools. Registration: 7:00 a.m. Shot Gun
Start: 8:30 am
Team Information:
$75 per person/ $300 foursome Fee
covers buffet lunch and golf Door prizes,
silent auction, and fun
All donations are tax-deductible to the
extent allowed by law. Mail Registration
form and make checks payable to:
Foundation for Lee County Public Schools,
Inc. Richard L. Hagy Memorial Scholarship
PO Box 1608 Ft. Myers, FL 33902.
Bright Futures Scholarship
Website: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Application opens in December 2014 for students applying to college for Summer/Fall 2015
Initial Eligibility
16 High School Credits
Florida
Academic
Scholar
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•
Florida
Medallion
Scholar
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•
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4 English
4 Mathematics (at or above Algebra 1
level)
3 Natural Science (2 including a
laboratory component)
3 Social Science
2 World Language (same language)
Weighted
SAT Minimum
ACT Minimum
High School
(Critical Reading
(Composite)
GPA
and Mathematics)
Community
Service Hours
3.50
29
1290
100
3.00
26
1170
75
The School District of Lee County
Island Coast High School
2125 DeNavarra Pkwy.
Cape Coral, Florida 33909
Non-Profit Org.
US Postage Paid
Ft. Myers, FL
Permit # 321
Return Service Requested
Tutoring Available
Out of Field Teachers
Florida State Statute 1012.42 recognizes that teachers at times must be
assigned duties in a class outside the field in which they are certified. In addition, the
following teachers are engaged in training to add Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) to their certification:
Amy Cicchino, Carmen Hayse, Clint Montgomery, Jessica Reimer, and Jessica Carvalho.
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM
MEDIA CENTER
*MATH*
*SCIENCE*
*ENGLISH*
ROOM 34
*E2020*