

March Newsletter
2025!

A Message from Mr. Rutledge
Dear Families,
As we step into March, we are excited to share updates on recent activities and upcoming events. Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a fantastic place for our students to learn and thrive!
π¬ STEM Fair & Glenn County STEM Expo
Students have been hard at work on their STEM Fair projects, which will be submitted for judging this week! A special thank you to our dedicated teachers and Mr. Johnson for guiding students through this exciting opportunity.
Additionally, our school will be participating in the Glenn County STEM Expo at the Glenn County Fairgrounds:
π Tuesday, March 4 β Project Drop-off at 12:00 PM
π Wednesday, March 5 β STEM Expo from 5:30 β 7:30 PM
π Thursday, March 6 β Project Pick-up at 7:00 AM
π Thursday and Friday, March 5/6β Projects will be on display in the Capay Cafeteria
We look forward to showcasing our studentsβ hard work and creativity!
πβΎ Sports Update
As we wrap up the basketball season, we are excited for the start of softball!
π Softball Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 β 4:30 PM
π Upcoming Games:
- Friday, March 7 β 1st Softball Game at Lake School (12:30 PM)
- Friday, March 14 β Game vs. Vina School (12:30 PM)
- Friday, March 21β Game vs Plaza School (12:30 PM)
Letβs go Colts!
π Book Fair Success!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fairβwhether by making purchases or volunteering. With over $3,700 in sales, it was a great success! Your support helps bring new books and resources into our classrooms.
π PTO Appreciation
A special thank you to the PTO for organizing a delicious tri-tip dinner last month! It was a fantastic event, and we appreciate all the hard work that went into making it a success.
π Next PTO Meeting: Monday, March 3 at 5:30 PM
π Facilities Update
We are pleased to report that our school bus successfully cleared inspection! A special thank you to Jim Gray for filling our back bus parking area, improving safety and accessibility for our transportation needs.
π TK/K Round-Up
We are excited to welcome our newest students! Our TK/K Round-Up is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5th with support from our school nurses. We are thrilled to announce that both our TK and Kindergarten classes are now full! If you have any questions, please contact the Capay Elementary office at 530-865-1222.
π ELPAC Testing & English Learner Support
We want to recognize Nancy for her dedication in administering the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) last week. We look forward to seeing the growth and progress of our English Language Learners and appreciate the hard work put into this important assessment.
π ELPAC Party for Nancyβs Class: Thursday, March 13 in the cafeteria πΏ
π Important Upcoming Events
β Monday, March 3: 8th & Kindergarten Big Buddies
β Tuesday, March 4: Glenn County STEM Expo Project Drop-off, Softball Practice (3:00 β 4:30 PM)
β Wednesday, March 5: Minimum Day (1:45 PM dismissal), STEM Expo at Glenn County Fairgrounds (5:30 β 7:30 PM)
β Thursday, March 6: STEM Project Showcases, Softball Practice (3:00 β 4:30 PM), Homework Hour
β Friday, March 7: End of 2nd Trimester, Report Cards Sent Home, Softball Game at Lake School (12:30 PM)
β Friday, March 14: Softball Game vs. Vina School (12:30 PM)
β Friday, March 21: Softball Game vs. Plaza School (12:30 PM)
β Monday, March 24: 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly (1:45 PM)
β Friday, March 28: Friday Morning Celebration & EcoHero Assembly, Softball Game at Lake School (12:30 PM)
Thank you for your support and commitment to our school community! We appreciate all you do to help our students succeed.
Warm regards,
Tyler Rutledge
Superintendent/Principal
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Email: trutledge@capayschool.org
Website: https://www.capayschool.org/
Location: 7504 Cutting Avenue, Orland, CA, USA
Phone: 530-865-1222
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