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.
School News
Updated Fri, May 29th
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.
Updated Mon, Jun 1st
Students are finishing up the district I-Ready benchmark assessments as well as the State CAASPP testing. We appreciate all of the support from our district office tech department as they have provided extra devices and on-site assistance. Results of the tests will be available for parents in September.
Updated Fri, May 29th
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.
Updated Fri, May 29th
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. Not only is Jen an excellent educator, but her dedication and expertise stretch beyond the classroom walls as she serves in a variety of leadership capacities at both the site and district levels. As a representative on our site Leadership Team, Jen plays an important role in determining school priorities, charting our academic course, promoting positive student behavior, and strengthening communication between grade levels. Additionally, she is the 5th grade math lead representing Capri. Jen possesses a strong sense of teamwork, and her collegiality with both new and veteran teachers is excellent. She is organized, intelligent, a thoughtful decision-maker, and a true advocate for our students.
Updated Mon, Jun 1st
The community is invited to Campbell Union School District's inaugural STEAM Showcase, featuring student projects created with partners from Montalvo Arts, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, San Jose Museum of Art, MakersFactory, Future City, and MESA. Also, student works in coding, exhibition projects, engineering design challenges, technology projects, CUSD Extensions and multi-media artwork will be on display.
Updated Fri, May 29th
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.
Updated Mon, Jun 1st
Mark your calendars for our second annual Capri Showcase on Wednesday, May 27 from 12:30-1:00. All classrooms will be open, and parents will have the opportunity to see the outstanding work that their children have produced throughout the year. In addition, there will be an Art Exhibit in the cafeteria highlighting the Montalvo Arts program for 2nd graders and the ArtsEd program for our 1st , 3 rd and 4th graders. Please enter campus through the gates located near the 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. For safety reasons, all students will remain in their classrooms until dismissal time, with no early-checkouts, please.
Updated Fri, May 29th
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
Updated Fri, May 29th
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. These efforts have helped provide valuable field trips and assemblies, as well as library resources and staffing. Kim is the mastermind of organization and logistics, recruiting volunteers, coordinating schedules and timelines for fundraisers, and promoting school improvement projects. Earlier this year, PTA was approached with an idea for a Little Free Library on site. Within a few months, Kim and her husband designed and built the Little Free Library. Our thanks to Kim for her years of service. Congratulations!