Capay Joint Union ESD

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!

Dear Capay Joint Union Elementary School District Community, We would like to remind you of our upcoming monthly board meeting scheduled for April 24th, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria of the Capay Joint Union Elementary School District. Thank you for your engagement and support. Warm regards, Tyler Rutledge Principal/Superintendent, Capay Joint Union Elementary School District

No afternoon bus today only, tomorrow will be regular bus service. Boys & Girls softball games will be held here today after school @ 3pm. Capay 4H game night has been moved to tomorrow night, Friday 4/19 @ 6pm and Capay/Hamilton Little league pictures will be held out on the ball fields at Capay.

CAPAY PTO IS LOOKING FOR LEADERS: EMAIL capaypto@gmail.com if your interested in being PRESIDENT - Who is leader of the Pack. Creative, problem solving and who is comfortable running meetings, delegating and can focus the team. VICE PRESIDENT - Who will help the president get things done and run meeting in the presidents absence. SECRETARY - Is a fact finder, Record keeper, prepares agendas and prepares meeting minutes. TREASURER - Number crunching person, who can maintain and organizes finances with great attention to detail.

Weekly Bulletin April 15th - 19th

Colt Club will be hosting a Saturday Session on April 20th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Students do not need to attend all of the hours and ALL CAPAY STUDENTS in grades K - 6th are welcome. We will be taking the school's bus to the Cinemark in Chico to watch the movie Kung Fu Panda 4 rated PG and then having a picnic lunch at De Garmo Park. We will be purchasing tickets to the movies on Tuesday April 16th, therefore we will need all permission slips returned by Monday, April 15 so that we have an accurate count on those attending. We will serve breakfast, lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. If you would like your child to attend this session please fill out the form below and return it no later than Monday, April 15th. It’s sure to be a great day and we hope to see a lot of smiling faces! https://5il.co/2ihjn