Navigator News
NPA Family News: New Reading Support, Art Donations, and Winter Readiness
Dear NPA Families,
We are excited to share some of the great things happening at Navigator Pointe Academy!
Supporting Our Young Readers
We are implementing a process to regularly monitor student progress in reading during the early years. This ongoing monitoring will help us identify students who may need additional support and provide timely interventions so they can stay on track.
Beginning Monday, October 26th, students will receive additional reading interventions through small groups or one-on-one instruction based on their individual needs. Our goal is to provide students with the focused instruction and encouragement they need to build confidence, strengthen foundational reading skills, and make meaningful academic progress.
We know that every child learns at a different pace, and we are committed to helping each student grow and experience success. By monitoring progress regularly and responding to students’ needs at any point, we can provide the right support at the right time and help every student stay caught up.
We appreciate the continued partnership of our families as we work together to support our young readers!
Thank You for Supporting Our Art Program
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful families who generously donated art supplies to our school!
Your kindness and generosity help ensure that our students have the materials they need to explore their creativity and enjoy meaningful experiences in art class.
We are truly fortunate to have such a supportive school community. Whether you are donating supplies, volunteering your time, or supporting learning at home, your contributions make a difference.
Thank you for being such an important part of our NPA community. Together, we are making great things happen for our students!
Warm Coats for Changing Weather
As the weather changes, please remember to send your child to school with a warm coat each day. Having appropriate outerwear will help ensure that students stay comfortable and prepared for outdoor activities and changing temperatures.
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask! Questions from families are always welcome.
Sincerely,
Michelle Petrulsky
NPA Executive Director
At NPA, a curious case has caught the attention of our finest investigators.
Who is this week’s mystery staff person? Let’s follow the clues.
She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the trail soon led to Monroe, Utah, where she was raised. From there, she attended South Sevier High School and then Southern Utah University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.
Like Sherlock Holmes, she knows the importance of details. Her favorite school subjects growing up included reading, math, science, and P.E. Today, she still loves math and P.E., along with reading, puzzles, and discovering how things fit together.
But one clue really makes our investigation bloom! She is an enthusiastic gardener with more than 30 rose bushes. With so many roses in her garden, could the answer be right in her name? The mystery is solved! Our mystery staff member is Mrs. Rose and she has one final surprise. She plays the trombone!
She chose education because she loves working with children, especially those wonderful “Ah-ha!” moments when confusion turns into understanding.
Case closed! The roses, puzzles, and love of learning all lead to Mrs. Rose, who believes that learning to accomplish hard things is one of the greatest lessons students can carry with them. But one mystery remains: With more than 30 rose bushes at home, how many
roses does it take to solve a mystery? Even Sherlock Holmes might need his magnifying glass to find out!
Kindergarten Falls into the Seasons
What happens to leaves when the seasons change? Our kindergarten students became little scientists as they explored the four seasons.
Through classroom lessons and creative activities, students discovered how the world around us changes throughout the year. They learned that spring brings new growth and fresh green leaves, summer fills trees with full, leafy branches, fall brings colorful leaves that change color and eventually fall from the trees, and winter often leaves trees bare as they rest through the colder months.
To bring their learning to life, students created a separate art project for each season. They illustrated how leaves and trees change from spring to summer, fall, and winter. Each masterpiece captured the unique characteristics of a season while allowing students to express their understanding through art.
By combining science and creativity, our young learners strengthened their observation skills and discovered that nature provides endless opportunities for exploration. We are proud of our kindergarten students for their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm as they discovered the beauty of the changing seasons!
50 States, 50 Stories to Discover
From state symbols to major industries, NPA's 5th graders are discovering what makes each of the 50 states unique! This popular social studies unit has been a favorite among fifth graders since NPA first opened its doors.
Each student is assigned a state and becomes an expert on its unique history and features. Students discover their state’s official symbols, key industries, and other interesting facts. They even get to show off their creativity by designing their own state license plate!
Mrs. Purdy is providing wonderful opportunities for students to explore American history,
learn about the diversity of our nation, and discover what makes each state special. By the end of the unit, students will have a greater appreciation for the 50 states that make up our country so great!
Ask Away!
Last week, Mrs. Porter asked students visiting our Media Center what is something they learned from the book they checked out last week. The following are some of their answers.
“I checked out a book about Amelia Bedelia and I learned that she makes a lot of silly mistakes.” - 1st Grader
“I checked out a book about sharks and learned that they have thousands of teeth.” - 2nd Grader
“I checked out a book about pirates and learned they go on big ships to find treasure.” - 2nd Grader
“I checked out a book about a haunted house and learned that I need to pay attention to the clues.” - 3rd Grader
"I checked out a book about Percy Jackson and I learned that the book got stuff wrong. It is not like the show." - 3rd Grader
"I checked out a book about Harry Potter and I learned that it is not the same as the movie."
- 4th Grader
"I checked out a book about knights and castles and learned that knights wear big heavy armor for protection." - 4th Grader
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