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Classified Employee of the Year: Dana McKinnon May 29, 2015 - 12:36pm

Capri is honored to nominate Dana McKinnon, school librarian and Educational Associate, as our Classified Employee of the Year. Dana has served as our school librarian for the past nine years. During this time, she has expanded our library inventory to include book titles that meet the needs of our learners, including high interest/low-level novels and non-fiction texts to support Common Core instruction. In addition to providing library and computer lab support, Dana also wears another hat---- that of an Educational Associate.

Volunteer of the Year: Kim Scheerer May 29, 2015 - 12:37pm

Capri is proud to name Kim Scheerer as our Volunteer of the Year. Her outstanding leadership and tireless efforts have helped shape our wonderful school community. Kim began her early years at Capri as a Room Parent and active member of various committees, and for the past two years she has served as President of the PTA. In addition to her Board position, Kim has chaired the Fall Festival, the Walk-a-Thon, the Spring Fling, Reading Under the Moon and Stars, Movie Nights, and numerous fundraisers including See’s Candy and Mixed Bags.

PTA News From President Kim Scheerer: Welcome PTA Board May 29, 2015 - 12:38pm

Welcome PTA Board 2015-16 School Year President: Lauren Gourley V. P.: Katie Mendelson Secretary: Kim Masson Treasurer: Darci Nugent Auditor: Renee Small Historian: Eliza Li

PTA is in need of volunteers for the 4th/5th grade Field Day on Friday, June 5. If you are interested, please contact Kim Scheerer at kim.scheerer [at] gmail.com The Garden Sales raised $378!All of the proceeds will go directly back into the Capri Garden budget.

For more PTA info: www.capripta.com

State & District Testing May 29, 2015 - 12:43pm

Over the next few weeks, students in grades 3-5 will be taking the new State CAASPP assessments in Language Arts and Math. Also, students in grades K-5 will complete end-of-the-year district tests. It is very important for students to attend school each day and to arrive on time. 

Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Brackett May 29, 2015 - 12:45pm

It is with great pride that we nominate Jennifer Brackett as our “Teacher of the Year.” Ms. Brackett’s classroom is built upon a strong sense of community as students work cooperatively in a safe and caring environment with solid routines and high expectations for academics and citizenship. Jen has embraced the transition to Common Core State Standards. She has increased student exposure to non-fiction selections, implemented a strong writing program, and increased rigor across curricular areas.

Classroom Renovations May 29, 2015 - 12:46pm

Classroom renovations are underway. Each classroom on campus is getting a new projector mounted on the ceiling, along with a brand new document cameras and an AppleTV. The project should be completed by the end of Summer 2015. Thank you for everyone's patience as we modernize our learning spaces.

Scholastic Book Faire May 29, 2015 - 12:47pm

Buy One—Get One Free! We are hosting our final Scholastic Book Faire of the year from May 22-29. The Faire will be open until 2:30, so that parents and students can browse selections. It’s a great time to add books to your summer library. 

S.J. Sharkie Visits Capri May 29, 2015 - 12:48pm

On Tuesday, April 28, Sharkie visited Capri to congratulate two classrooms for their outstanding performance in the Reading is Cool program. Top classrooms of the month were Ms. Scilingo’s 2nd grade students and Mrs. Pastewski’s third graders. Sharkie brought books for the classroom libraries, bookmarks for the students, and then joined them for a photo session. 

LCAP Update May 29, 2015 - 12:49pm

Capri’s annual LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) will be going to the Board of Trustees for approval in June. Thank you to our staff, students, and parents for sharing your input and offering suggestions for our 2015-16 school goals. Our four goals are:

Thank-You, Merci, & Gracias! May 29, 2015 - 12:50pm

Thank you to our PTA, our ELAC Committee, our ABC Cornerstone and Los Dichos readers, and our fabulous parent community for the wonderful events, outstanding programs, and successful fundraisers this year. We’d also like to thank our parent volunteers for helping in the classrooms, chaperoning field trips, running copies, preparing Thursday envelopes and performing a variety of other helpful tasks to support our students throughout the year.