Our 1st and 2nd graders used their imaginations all day yesterday at the Chico Children's Museum! What a day they had exploring new things, from Vet techs to Cowboys, Cooks to Firefighters. They had an amazing experience! Thank you, PTO, for all the wonderful field trips.
Tonight is our Board meeting @ 6 pm; tomorrow night, 5/23, there will be an open house for Kinder, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th at 6 pm, hope to see you there. Tomorrow is the start of our two-day softball tournament @ Capay, and the schedule is attached. If you want to help the tournament run smoothly, pick a spot that works for you on our sign-up genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A5A622A4FEC43-49669001-2024#/
Summer School is filling up! If you plan on joining us for our summer school session, please enroll your student by this Friday, the 24th. https://5il.co/2ma8f
Weekly Bulletin May 20th - 24th
The CJUESD monthly board meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 6pm in the Cafeteria.
There are many ways to measure your child's learning. Your child's teacher uses report card grades,
classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete
picture of your child's learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of
Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on
their grade level or instructional program:
• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math,
required tests in grades 3-8 and 11
• California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8 and once in high
school
This year, Capay Joint Union Elementary School District will give the summative assessments in
person.
The testing schedule is listed below:
May 20th- May 31st
You are an important part of your child's education. To make sure your child feels comfortable taking
the tests, you can do the following:
• Explain to your child that these tests are used as tools to help them learn, and that they should
not be anxious 'or scared.
• Remind your child that you and their teacher want them to try their very best and are there to
help, every step of the way.
• Explore the practice tests with your child on the CAASPP Online Practice and Training Tests
web page at www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html so they can become familiar
with the platform and setup of the tests.
You will receive your child's results at or before the beginning of the next school year. The results will
identify where your child is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at
home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom.
To learn more about these tests go to the CAASPP Starting Smarter website at
ca.startingsmarter.org, or review the CDE Parent Guides to Understanding web page at
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.
lf you have questions, please contact Mr. Rutledge at trutledge@capayschool.org.
Sincerely,
Tyler Rutledge
Weekly Bulletin May 13th - 17th
What an incredible day at Capay! We were absolutely thrilled to have the talented Webster Moore grace our music classroom with his mesmerizing music today. Webster, a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter hailing from Chico, captivated our students with his extraordinary talent. Not only did he share his musical journey and background, but he also imparted a powerful message about the dedication and perseverance required to nurture one's musical abilities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Webster for this unforgettable experience! 🎶✨
This week @ Capay: talent show sign-ups with Mrs. Davis; remind your students to sign up to show off their talent. PTO meeting Tues @ 5:15, Kinder & 8th-grade graduation pictures Wednesday morning "cap & gowns are provided." Wednesday is a minimum day with Colt Club, and the Bus running right after school is released at 1:15. Friday is Mini K Day for all the incoming Kindergartners, and softball this week is at home vs Lake @ 12:45. Its a good week to be a Colt!
Weekly Bulletin May 6th - 10th
We were so excited to welcome Corning Union High School's very own Ballet Folklorico to Capay Elementary today for an amazing performance! Thank you to the dancers and advisors for treating our students to this great display of art and culture! 💚
It's track meet time! Our 5th—8th grade students are participating in the Glenn County Track Meet. It will be held this Friday, May 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orland High School track. The students will use our Capay school bus to attend the meet and must be at the school before 8 a.m. for departure. Due to this event, there will not be a morning bus route. Please make other arrangements for your students if they ride the bus to school on Fridays.
Open House night has been move! Open house will now be Thursday, May 23, at 6pm.
(1st grade will still have their open house this Thursday night, May 2nd, at 6pm)
Lunch Menu for May 2024
🌟 **Exciting News for Capay Families!**
We are delighted to announce the launch of our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program at Capay Joint Union Elementary School, starting in the 2024-2025 school year. This program represents a significant step in our commitment to early childhood education and provides a unique opportunity for our youngest learners to thrive.
**What is Transitional Kindergarten?**
Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience, tailored with a developmentally and age-appropriate curriculum that is neither a replication of preschool nor kindergarten. It uniquely blends the rigor of academic standards with the nurturing environment of preschool to focus on language, literacy, pre-math skills, and particularly on social and emotional development. This program is based on research that shows the importance of early readiness for academic success in the later years.
**Eligibility for Transitional Kindergarten:**
- Children who turn 5 between September 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025, are eligible to enroll.
- Please note, no exceptions can be made for children turning 5 after June 2, 2025.
- Children within this age range must enroll in TK unless they meet the age requirement for kindergarten (turning 5 on or before September 1, 2024).
**Program Highlights:**
- Operates 5 days a week with the same daily hours as kindergarten.
- Taught by credentialed teachers focusing on hands-on, experiential learning.
- Integrates fine motor, academic, and social-emotional skills to prepare for the demands of kindergarten.
**Key Differences from Kindergarten:**
- TK serves as a bridge from preschool, utilizing California Preschool Learning Foundations to prepare students for the academic challenges of kindergarten.
**Registration Details:**
- TK and Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open and will continue until classes are full.
- For registration details, please contact the Capay Joint Union Elementary School District office.
**Vaccination Requirements:**
- All TK students must meet California’s kindergarten immunization requirements before the first day of school.
Weekly Bulletin April 29th - May 3rd
What a fun day @ Capay! Thank you PTO & remember to turn in your donation folders tomorrow! We would like to announce the winners early next week! Go Colts!
REMEMBER TO ORDER YOUR STUDENT(S) YEARBOOK BEFORE IT'S TO LATE!
CAPAY'S SCHOOL CODE IS: 1013673599891775
COLT BOLT DONATION ENVELOPES ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY! FROM ALL OF US AT CAPAY SCHOOL, THANK YOU!
Happy Earth day Capay, it's a busy week! Our board meeting is Wednesday @ 6pm, the Colt Bolt is Thursday @ 1pm, progress reports go home Friday, and the softball games are home this week against Vina @ 12:45!
