Meet the New Principal!

Capay Families,

With great pleasure, I write to you as the new Superintendent/Principal of the Capay Joint Union Elementary School District. I feel honored and privileged to be part of this tremendous community, which has already given my family a warm welcome. It is abundantly clear that Capay Elementary School is a special place because the students, teachers, staff, families, school board, and community genuinely care. I am thrilled to collaborate with you and our tremendous teachers/staff to create a warm, safe, exciting, and challenging learning environment for our students. We are poised to meet students where they are by recognizing and embracing each child's diverse needs.

As we embark on this educational journey, I want to inform you of our LCAP Goals for the 2023-2024 school year. These goals will serve as our guiding light in supporting instruction and academic growth at Capay Elementary School.

1. Students in grades K-8 will increase academic achievement in ELA and Mathematics.

2. 100% of students will be instructed by fully credentialed teachers assigned to effectively teach using standards-based, board-approved instructional materials. Students will receive instruction in all content areas through a broad course of study. They will consistently demonstrate proficiency in a safe, well-maintained learning environment.

3. Capay School will provide a safe and secure learning environment for all staff, students, and parents to facilitate input and involvement in student achievement and a positive school experience.

We will have various opportunities for parent involvement this year, including board meetings, PTO meetings, Task Force, and subcommittees. Your feedback is highly encouraged! More information about these meetings will be made available to you in the coming weeks.

I want to share with you that while working in education is my passion, I also take pride in being a father to my kids (Lumen, 8) and (Teddy, 5) and a good husband to my wife (Darcie). Let's work together toward making this a fantastic school year!

Sincerely,

Mr. Rutledge

Go COLTS!

• Earned my Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education from Montana State University Billings in Billings, Montana. Go Jackets!

• Earned my Master's Degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University. Go Broncos!

• Experience teaching at the K-8 and Junior/Senior High School levels.

• Administrative experience serving as Vice Principal and Principal of comprehensive Junior/Senior High Schools.

August 8th: PTO Meeting at Round Table Pizza in Orland beginning at 5:30 pm.

August 14th: Ice Cream Social and Meet & Greet with Mr. Rutledge at Capay School at 6 pm.

August 15th: 6-8th Grade Orientation at Capay School beginning at 6 pm in the Cafeteria.

August 17th: 1st Day of School!!! Arrival begins at 8:00 am, and instruction begins at 8:45 am.

• You can schedule a meeting with me using this link: Book a Meeting!
• If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and introduce yourself!

Email: trutledge@capayschool.org
Website: https://www.capayschool.org/
Location: 7504 Cutting Avenue, Orland, CA, USA
Phone: 530-865-1222
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Capay-Joint-Union-Elementary-School-100047378924258/