Vision: We believe that the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Cape Elementary is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community.

Dear Cape Families,

February is the month when we celebrate and remember those who make our days immeasurably richer. Daily, we receive hugs and smiles and hear proud words about recent achievements from our students. The joys they share with us are the highlights of our days! Please join with me in commending the teachers at Cape for their dedication to enriching and meeting our students’ academic and social needs. Our support staff members including our paraprofessionals, office staff, cafeteria teams, and custodial crew give willingly to make sure our students, families and teachers are supported in their educational journey. You, as parents, are our partners, constantly offering your support wherever needed. We are all members of the Cape family, and it is that sense of family that provides the cohesiveness to accomplish great things!

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Movie Night on Friday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. on our PE Field. More details will be coming soon about the movie and food being served that evening.

Safety continues to be a focus at Cape Elementary. We appreciate all the parents who walk their tardy students to the front office doors in the morning. We also thank parents who keep their phone numbers, addresses and email addresses up-to-date. Remember, all communication including emergency communication will now go through School Messenger. We send messages about once a week via phone and email. If you have not received messages that means we do not have your correct information. Please go into your FOCUS Portal account and make sure everything is accurate.

If you have an incoming kindergartener for the 24-25 school year, you need to register your child. Please visit leeschools.net and then Student Enrollment for more information. Cape Elementary also has a program called Young FIve for children who are kindergarten age ready but need another year before entering kindergarten. See information in this newsletter for more details.

We continue to be thankful to lead Cape each day.

Sincerely,

Ms. Osterholm and Mrs. Sund

Are you concerned your child may not be ready for Kindergarten? Did you know Cape offers the Young Five Program? This program serves as a bridge to Kindergarten by providing students time and support to develop core academic and social skills in a fun and engaging way, all under the care and guidance of a licensed teacher. Young Five is designed for students who, will turn 5 years old between May 1st and September 1st. If you’d like more information, give us a call at 239-542-3551, or email our Young Five teacher directly at amberan@leeschools.net

Thank you to all of our Cape Kids and Staff for participating in our 6th Annual PTO Fun Run! This year we showered the kids with confetti on the last lap and the kids loved it! Cape students ran 11,745 laps! The money pledged will help pay for additional playground equipment. Pledge money is due Thursday, February 1st. Checks should be payable to Cape Elementary PTO. Pledges can also be made using a debit or credit card at www.capelementarypto.ptboard.com.

Valentine Gram order forms will go home this week & will info will also be posted on our Facebook page. You can purchase online using a debit/credit card or use the paper order form. Treat your child, teacher, staff or class to a special Valentine treat. Orders are due Thursday, February 8th. Valentine Grams will be delivered on February 14th.

Our next PTO/SAC meeting will be on Wednesday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m. Join us and get the latest happenings from PTO.

The PTO Spring Fling Online auction will be here in just a few months. We're looking for donated items to include in the auction as well as volunteer help to solicit donations from the community. Please reach out on Facebook or via email if you're able to help. More information will be posted on PTBoard soon!

The PTO Spring Fling Carnival is scheduled for Friday, April 26th. We need LOTS of volunteers for this to be a successful event for our school. More information will be coming soon via an email from PTBoard.

We look forward to our upcoming activities in the second half of the school year and always appreciate the parents and families who donate to our events. Thank you!

Upcoming Events:

Fun Run Pledges due Feb. 1st

Valentine Gram Sales Feb. 5th - Feb. 8th

PTO/SAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6th at 6pm.

Spring Fling will be held on Friday, April 26th from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Thank you for all you do to support Cape Elementary PTO!

Florida Statutes 1012.42(2) recognize that teachers at times must be assigned duties in a class outside the field in which the teacher is certified. The following teachers at Cape Elementary School are engaged in training to add endorsements to their current certificate:

Kristin Billings (ESOL-English as a Second Language)

Kathryn Bragg (ESE K-12)

Dana Clutter (ESOL-English as a Second Language)

Brandi Coffey (ESOL-English as a Second Language)

Pride Prause (ESOL-English as a Second Language)

C21 Sunbelt Realty

Jim Fischer

Quality Pest Control

Cape Coral First United Methodist Church

Cape Vineyard Community Church

Culver's

Papa John's Pizza

Wendy's

Publix

Rib City

Cici's Pizza

Applebee's

Dominoes Pizza

Stuff-A-Bagel

Email: nicoledo@leeschools.net
Website: cap.leeschools.net
Location: 4519 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 239-542-3551
Facebook: facebook.com/CapeElem
Twitter: @CapeElem

Board Members of the LCSD:

Samuel Fisher, District 1 (Chair)

Jada Langford Fleming, District 6 (Vice Chair)

Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2

Chris N. Patricca, District 3

Debbie Jordan, District 4

Armor Persons, District 5

Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 7

Christopher S. Bernier, Ed.D.

Superintendent