Capistrano Unified School District’s School of Choice program offers parents within the CUSD boundaries the opportunity to apply for another CUSD school that they would like their child to attend.  If you are looking to apply, your student must first be enrolled at their School of Residence and have an active Student ID number.  For more information please visit the School of Choice website using the link below.

Application Window: Opens February 1, 2021, and closes March 5, 2021

Notifications:  Approval and denial emails will be sent by April 2, 2021

Website: School of Choice

Howdy Hankey Families! Do you have a preschooler or know someone that is ready to move up to Kindergarten next year? Are you looking to start your kindergartener in the only public International Baccalaureate K-8 program in South Orange County?

Carl Hankey’s VIRTUAL Kindergarten information presentation is coming ‘round the corner- on Monday, February 1^st from 9:00-10:00am via Zoom.  Join us virtually for a presentation featuring our IB kindergarten program here at Hankey.

Here is the link to our Zoom meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/91246112517?pwd=cEVnbHJnOHJxV00wNW9iNUpZZjlNUT09

Please call the Hankey Office (949 234-5315) to RSVP for the Zoom meeting.  At that time, you will be provided with the meeting ID and pass code.  YOU WILL NEED THESE TO ATTEND!

Stop by one of our virtual information session hosted by Principal John Misustin.  Learn more about our unique and innovative programs.  Find out what makes us a nationally ranked US News Best High School and the top ranked high school in Mission Viejo.  

• Open Enrollment – You can attend Capo Valley!
• IB Diploma Program
• CIF Championship Athletics
• World-Class Visual & Performing Arts, 
• Innovative Programs & Pathways including Engineering & Robotics
• Inclusive, Spirited & Supportive Environment
• & Much More!

Capo Valley High School Informational Sessions – Dates, Times & Details

Info presentation and Q/A Session

• January 19: 1:00PM – 2:0PM
• January 20: 7:00PM – 8:00PM
• January 21: 4:30PM – 5:30PM
• January 25: 5:30PM-6:30PM
• January 26: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
• January 29: 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/3944376055?pwd=Z0tXTGJheHBoVW9mbGFqcGlKRHJvQT09

Meeting ID: 394 437 6055

Passcode: capo21

Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/98293717426?pwd=bytDbFVTdjNOSk1Ud1lnZnNBY3hsQT09

Meeting ID: 982 9371 7426

Passcode: zxrnP4

Topics to be Discussed; 

Transitional Kindergarten Age Requirement

Intent and Purpose of Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten Curriculum

Differences Between Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Our second program change will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  There will no longer be “independent learning days”.  All students must log in every day they are at home to all 5 classes. All Hankey middle school teachers will have contact with all students every day. Please note- this does not impact students’ onsite days! Program A students will still come to school on their color cohort days.

The changes will look like this:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, all GREY students must log in to their assigned classes from home and follow the bell schedule.
• Wednesdays and Fridays, all RED students must log in to their assigned classes from home and follow the bell schedule.
• Attendance will be taken every day. 
• Special Education teachers will be reaching out to the families of students with IEPs to clarify details regarding support on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Each teacher will give further details of their newly restructured non-color cohort day class expectations prior to January 19, 2021.

As a reminder Hankey Middle School students will follow these school wide expectations:

 •             Log in to your class on time and stay logged in for the whole period

•               Keep your camera on when requested by the teacher, and be engaged for the whole class period to be marked present

•              Find a quiet place where you can unmute and participate

•              Have an appropriate and distraction-free background/environment

•              Wear school appropriate clothing and have an appropriate profile picture

•              Eat before or after class

•              Remember: All School Rules Apply

Students must have a device with BOTH a functioning microphone and camera to be able to successfully participate in classes while online. For those who do not have BOTH a functioning microphone AND camera on their computer, parents/guardians are expected to pick up a school-issued Chromebook from the library as soon as possible so that students do not fall further behind. If you have this need, please contact Ghada Ghosn GMGHOSN@capousd.org

Please feel free to email me with any questions you have (deaguilera@capousd.org).  I will also be out at 1:40 tomorrow and Friday during Middle School dismissal to answer questions.

Thank you!

Dana Aguilera-Principal Hankey K8

Topic: Carl Hankey K-8 Academy – January 2021 PTSA Association Meeting
Time: Jan 19, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 850 3979 3269
Passcode: carlhankey
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Parent/Guardian Webinar Topic:  Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents

Hosted by California Department of Education, this free webinar and Facebook Live event will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having suicidal thoughts, and resources.

January 27, 2020 at 5 to 6 p.m.

Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents English Flyer

Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents Hmong Flyer

Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents Spanish Flyer

In an increasingly technological world, children have unprecedented access to information & connection. Parents/guardians have the unique opportunity to encourage safe and positive engagement in the online community. Parents and caregivers, please join Capistrano Unified School District’s School Counseling team to learn about social media use & practical ways to help your child navigate their online world. 

Date and Time: 

Wednesday, January 21^st 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Registration Link: https://capousd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k6CpC7U0RBK3avUtG0FApg

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Social Media and Internet Safety Webinar English Flyer

Social Media and Internet Safety Webinar Spanish Flyer

Bus Stop Meal Updates

Free 5 day meal bags are available to 100% online learners and any child under 18 at the Food & Nutrition Services office on Mondays from 8:30-9:00 and 3:00-4:00. We also distribute meals at bus stops on Mondays from 10:00-10:30, and are adding a 5^th bus stop at Cordova Park starting Monday, January 4.

Meal distribution at the Food & Nutrition Services Office and bus stop locations return Monday, January 4.

The Capistrano Unified School District has teamed up with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Orange County (NCADD-OC) for the second year to offer parent education on the dangers of vaping.  This year we are offering a prerecorded presentation that you can watch at your convenience or one live presentation on February 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.  This live presentation will offer a Q&A session at the end.  Please see the flyer here for more information, presentation link, or to RSVP for the live session.