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Yes, we will have school today. Please dress warm!

PTO Craft Fair

Reminder: Our PTO Holiday Craft Fair will be Friday, December 16^th from 9:00am-4:00pm.  We will have lots of crafters here with low priced gifts ranging from $1.00 to $10.00 for the children to buy from.  Capron PTO will be donating $1.00 to each child so that everyone has a chance to buy at least one gift.  Children will be able to shop during their PE time.  Parents are also invited to shop with their children after school from 2:45-4:00pm.  Santa will be here for pictures and we heard he may be bringing a treat for each child too!  J

If sending money with your child, we ask that you clearly label an envelope with your child’s name on it and enclose the money in the envelope before school.  We sent home a shopping list of who your child might want to buy for.  Please go over the list with your child and designate how much they should spend on each person.  Teachers will be in the gym while the children shop, but they will have many children to help.  Please remember that teachers are not responsible for how students spend their money if they are old enough to shop for themselves.  We look forward to an enjoyable day for everyone at our PTO Holiday Craft Fair!  J

Family Reading Night Thursday, 11/17

Family Reading Night is this Thursday at 6:00! We will enjoy reading books around the campfire, drinking hot cocoa, and eating yummy S'mores! Bring your flashlights and blankets to enjoy this fun family event!

District Preschool Screenings

There will be preschool screenings on Wednesday, December 7th, at Capron Elementary School. If you are interested in having your child evaluated for preschool, please contact the school office to set up an appointment. The school's number is (815) 569-2314.

Preschool Breakfast Buddies

Friday morning is our Preschool Breakfast Buddies. All Preschool students can bring one buddy with them to enjoy cider and doughnuts from Edwards Apple Orchard. Please only one buddy per student, as we want to ensure there are enough doughnuts and cider for everyone.

3rd & 4th Grade Breakfast Buddies

Friday morning is our 3rd and 4th Grade Breakfast Buddies. All 3rd and 4th grade students can bring one buddy with them to enjoy cider and doughnuts from Edwards Apple Orchard. Please only one buddy per student, as we want to ensure there are enough doughnuts and cider for everyone.

Butter Braid Pick Up

Reminder: Butter Braid order pick up will be Thursday, November 3rd from 2:30-4:00 pm. If you cannot be here to pick up your order, please arrange for someone to pick up for you. Questions...Call Jamie Cunningham at 815-482-4001.

Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28

Capron Elementary will be taking part in a week long program called Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week was designed to create an awareness about the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. This year’s national theme is YOLO. Be Drug Free.

At Capron, we will focus on the many aspects of health and safety. You can take advantage of this time to open a dialogue at home and discuss issues like peer pressure and making the right choices for a healthy future.

Please help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week by participating in our dress up days. By participating in our dress up days we are spreading the word to family and friends about the importance of being healthy and drug free!

Monday – October 24th

Saying of the day: Team up against Drugs

Dress Up: Wear your favorite Team’s shirt

Tuesday – October 25th

Saying of the day: “Hair’s” to a drug free life

Dress Up: Crazy Hair

Wednesday – October 26th

Saying of the day: Wear Red Day

Dress Up: Wear the color red (the more red, the better!)

Thursday – October 27th

Saying of the day: Wacky Tacky Day

Dress Up: Mismatched clothes and crazy colors

Friday – October 28th

Saying of the day: Smarties choose to be drug free!!

Dress Up: Be yourself, be smart, and choose to be drug free!

1st and 2nd Grade Breakfast Buddies

Friday morning is our 1st and 2nd Grade Breakfast Buddies. All 1st and 2nd grade students can bring one buddy with them to enjoy cider and doughnuts from Edwards Apple Orchard. Please only one buddy per student, as we want to ensure there are enough doughnuts and cider for everyone.

District Preschool Screenings

There will be preschool screenings on Wednesday, November 9th, at Capron Elementary School. If you are interested in having your child evaluated for preschool, please contact the school office to set up an appointment. The school's number is (815) 569-2314.

Capron School Dinner Postponed!

Important Announcement!!

The Capron School Dinner has been postponed.

We have had an amazing response and need to be able to plan accordingly to serve the numerous people who plan on attending.

Information about the new date will be coming soon!

The Little "Printz" has arrived!!

We are happy to announce Nathanael Isaiah Printz was born on July 26 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz, and 20 inches long. Mommy (Mrs. Printz) and Daddy are enjoying every second with him!

Important Dates

The 2016-2017 School Year is quickly approaching! Here are some important dates...

August 3rd: Final Registration Date @ NBHS 1-8pm

August 9th: Class lists posted on front door of school

August 11th: Preschool and Kindergarten Open House 5:30-6:30pm

August 17th: First Day of School (full day 7:55-2:45)

August 29th: 1st - 4th Grade Open House 5:30-6:30pm

Books on Wheels

Books on wheels is coming to a location near you!! Look for Mrs. Doetch on Tuesday afternoons at the following locations...
Capron Lions Park  1:00 - 1:30 pm
Capron Mobile Home Park  1:30 - 2:00
Candlewick Subdivision  2:15 - 3:00
Oaklawn Mobile Home Park  3:15 - 4:00

June7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
July 12th, 19th, and 26th

Capron Summer Library

Come to the Capron Library on Wednesdays this summer and choose your favorite books!
Summer Library will run June 8th through July 27th from 9:00 - 12:00 with story time at 9:30 am.

Summer Gardening at Capron

Please join us Wednesday mornings this summer between 8:30-9:30 am in our school garden! There will be school staff as well as Master Gardeners here to help maintain, harvest, and teach students and families about the many crops we are growing in our Capron garden.
Afterwards join us in the library for story time!

Cinco de Mayo

Come join us at Capron Elementary School tonight from 5-8pm!
There will be authentic Mexican food, dancing, and student presentations for all to enjoy!!

Party in the Park

Please come out and join us for our 3rd and final "PARTY IN THE PARK" this year on Wednesday, May 11th from 4:30-6:30 PM at Poplar Grove Lions Park on Hwy 173, between Hill Street and Summit Street.  Dinner will be provided and each child will receive a free book!  There will be an obstacle course, tons of free raffles including White Sox tickets, and various other activities!

Cinco de Mayo at Capron Elementary

Come join the festivities May 5th from 5:00-8:00 pm. Enjoy authentic Mexican food and performances by students from the North Boone School District.

Capron Art Fair

The Capron Art Fair is quickly approaching! Please join us for an evening of visual and performance art by our very own Capron students. All are welcome to attend on Thursday, April 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Band Registration Night

All 4th graders joining band next year, be sure to bring your families to Band Registration Night next Thursday, April 28 at 6:30pm at the High School. You will learn about the band program and have the opportunity to rent an instrument for the fall. Please contact Mr. Flynn with any questions: tflynn@nbcusd.org

PARCC Testing begins 4/12

All 3rd and 4th grade students will be taking the PARCC assessment beginning Tuesday, April 12th and complete their testing Wednesday, April 27th (as long as they are not absent.) Students will test each morning for approximately one hour. Students should get plenty of rest each night and start their day with a nutritious breakfast to give them the boost they need to be successful. If you have any questions about the PARCC assessment, please contact the school at 815-569-2314.

Spring Picture Day

Mark your calendar, spring Picture Day is Wednesday, March 16.
Complete the flyer and send with your child on spring Picture Day.

Family Math and Reading Night

On Tuesday, March 1st, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Capron Elementary is hosting a Family Math and Reading Night! Please join us for our Star Wars themed event that will include make and take games, food, books, prizes, and fun for the whole family!
In the event of a Snow Day, Family Math and Reading Night will be on Wednesday, March 2nd from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Kindergarten Roundup

Are you a resident of the North Boone School District with a child turning 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2016? If so, please help us prepare for the 2016-2017 school year by attending our Kindergarten Registration next Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-8 p.m. at your home school. Please contact your home school regarding what documentation is needed in order to register your child. We look forward to seeing you at registration! 

Important Dates in February

We have several important dates in February!

2/3:   PTO Meeting in the Library 3-4pm
2/5:   Progress Reports sent home
2/10: Preschool Screenings - Call for an appointment
2/15: No School - Presidents' Day
2/22: "Party at The Fire Station" Community Night in Poplar Grove 4:30 - 6:30pm
2/25: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 8:00pm (Full day Student attendance)
2/26: No School - Teachers' Institute

Capron Fun Fair

Save the Date!!
Saturday, April 16th from 2-5 pm will be the Capron Fun Fair sponsored by our PTO.