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. During the instructional day, she supports ExCEL in three different grade levels. She leads small groups of students to support reading fluency, comprehension, and foundational skills in kindergarten, third and fourth grades. Her easy going and flexible demeanor add to her ability to work effectively with teachers. She is a quick study and is able to carry out daily lesson plans to support student achievement. Dana helps organize both the Cornerstone ABC Readers and our Los Dichos group, working with parents to inventory and order books. She also helps oversee our three annual Scholastic Book Fairs, taking an active role in the ordering, set-up, and sales. Congratulations, Dana McKinnon!
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Mixed Bag Design online sales will run through July 31. Capri will receive 40% of your purchase! Just remember to use our fundraiser ID 106871. Free shipping on orders or $75 or more. Start shopping now at www.mixedbagdesigns.com
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You can enroll your children in Medi-Cal or Healthy Kids healthcare insurance programs on Thursday, May 14, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Blackford Elementary School Family Resource Center, 1970 Willow Street in San Jose. Please bring proof of home address, proof of income, and birth certificates for the children. Also, please bring social security cards for the children if available. For more details, call Catholic Charities at 408-380-8600.
Momentum is building in Campbell School District to help every student gain the skills and knowledge needed for success in the 21st-Century global society.
Driving us forward is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning called STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. With STEAM, teachers blend rigorous academic concepts with performance-based lessons in which students work on real-world problems. STEAM will carry us forward as we prepare our students for Common Core State Standards (CCSS), 21st Century skills, career readiness, and 8th Grade Exhibitions.
Please join our PTA community in supporting STEAM for our Capri students. Your funds will directly support this initiative through additional technology, as well as student assemblies, field trips, and the arts for our kind Cougars.
Full STEAM ahead—together!