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Upcoming Events

Administrator Changes for 2025-26 School Year

New Assistant Principal

Dear Capri  Families,

I’m writing to let you know that our Assistant Principal, Lisa Wiseman, has accepted a new role as the District’s English Language Development (ELD) Administrator beginning in the 2025–26 school year. While we will miss her leadership at Capri, we are proud of her continued impact across the district.

I’m also pleased to announce that Mrs. Veronica Valencia will join our Capri team in a dual role: part-time Assistant Principal at Capri and part-time School Safety Administrator for the district.

Ms. Valencia brings 18 years of experience in the Campbell Union School District, including roles as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal at Monroe Middle School, and Principal at Blackford Elementary. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Santa Clara University and has deep expertise in English Language Development, equity-centered leadership, community engagement, safe school climate, and professional learning in both MTSS and crisis response.

Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Valencia to the Capri community.

Warm regards,
Eric Brown
Principal

Turning the Page on Discarded Books: CUSD Aids Global Literacy

CUSD Books Find New Purpose in Libraries Around the World

montage of photos showing students carrying boxes of books and sorting them

Campbell Union School District (CUSD) is proud to partner with the Maryam Library Foundation in supporting global literacy while advancing its efforts to make every child a reader. The district donates thousands of obsolete textbooks and other gently used books to the foundation that helps build libraries in underserved communities around the world.

Over the past two years, CUSD has contributed more than 13,000 books—3,200 went to establish libraries in Kenya, over 5,000 supported an ongoing project in Tanzania, and another 5,000 will be headed to Uganda.

High school student volunteer, Ayaan Raza, collects the books from CUSD’s elementary and middle schools and the district warehouse. He says he appreciates the help he receives from the CUSD library staff and Ms. Sifuentez. Donations include board-approved, obsolete middle school textbooks in English Language Arts and Social Studies, leveled literacy intervention books, and discarded library novels. 

"This partnership reflects our district’s commitment to education and embodies one of our core values: being community builders, not just locally, but globally," said Dr. Shelly Viramontez, Superintendent. "We’re proud to give these books new life and help expand access to learning for children and families around the world."

two woman facing the camera and smilingTo volunteer to help with or to donate to the foundation’s projects, contact the foundation organizers through this link: https://www.maryamlibraryfoundation.org/home/contact-us

Maryam Zehra (left), founder and Presidential Award recipient during a podcast interview.

Explore Big Trucks Up Close at Touch-a-Truck Event!

Free community event adds to summer fun and learning

children gather around a firefighter as he shows them the fire truck

Looking for a fun (and free!) summer outing for the family? Head over to the Campbell Community Center on Tuesday, July 1st, from 9:30–11:30am for the Touch-a-Truck event, hosted by our partners in Campbell Recreation & Community Services.

Kids can get a close-up look at real police cars, fire engines, ambulances, garbage trucks, excavators, and more! There will even be a visit from Kona Ice. It's a hands-on way for children to learn about the vehicles and heroes that help keep our community running.

Location: Community Center parking lot near the skatepark and track
 ️ Admission: Free and open to the public
 ℹ️ Learn more: Campbell Park & Recreation Month

It’s a Wrap! 

Schools Host Celebrations as the School Year Comes to a Close

collage of photos from the 2025 promotion events--smiling boys and girls

Students, staff and families celebrated achievements this week, as we completed another school year together. 

As we wrap up the school year, I want to thank you—our families—for your partnership, support, and trust. This has been a year of growth and achievement, and we’re proud of all our students, especially those moving on to middle or high school.

To our staff, thank you for nurturing both the minds and hearts of our students. And to our students—keep building on the lessons you’ve learned. The competencies we focus on—self-direction, critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and empathy—will guide you in whatever comes next.

Wishing you all a safe and joyful summer!

Sincerely,

Dr. Shelly Viramontez, Superintendent

Online Safety is a Year-Round Commitment

School filters pause for summer—family supervision becomes key

young child looking at cell phone and screen says Parental Control

As summer begins, online safety shifts from school-based protections to home-based supervision, because our administrators will also be enjoying a bit of time off. While students can still log into Clever and other learning apps using personal devices, district internet filters and safety tools like Gaggle will not be active.

Additionally, take-home Chromebooks assigned to students in grades 6–8 will be disabled for the summer and reactivated before school resumes on August 20, 2025.

We encourage families to stay involved in their children’s digital lives:

  • Actively supervise online activity
  • Set tech-free zones and time limits
  • Foster in-person connections and model good digital behavior

Helpful Resources for Families

Together, we can help students build safe and responsible online habits—at school and at home.