Winter Break Is Here In Capistrano Unified School District

Press release from the Capistrano Unified School District:

December 18, 2020

Dear CUSD Students, Families, Teachers, Staff, and Administrators,

As we prepare for Winter Break, I’ve been taking time to reflect upon this year and remember all the people and the moments for which I am grateful.

Our teachers opened their classrooms – virtually and in person – in the midst of a global pandemic and over the last nine months have worked tirelessly to develop the best curriculum for each one of our 47,000 students. CUSD teachers constantly strive to give their students and families the best – and it shows in the post-secondary options and successes of our graduates.

Our classified staff and administrators have worked around the clock to make sure that we safely transport, feed, nurse, clean, maintain buildings and landscape, keep attendance, provide for elementary extended learning, and the multitude of roles behind the scenes to keep our school district moving forward. Our staff has quickly pivoted to adjust to any change that has come our way since March and their work helped us open our classroom doors for young people – and keep them open safely through the fall and into this break.

Our principals have never had to operate our 63 school sites like they have this year. Their creativity and passion for teaching matches that of our teachers, and their leadership has been essential to our successes and ongoing improvements as we have adjusted to school in a time of COVID.

Our families have been patient and endlessly flexible. You’ve also provided us with constructive feedback that continues to strengthen our educational programs and improve our work for your children. Your partnership is greatly appreciated!

Finally, our students, who are experiencing school under very different circumstances than we had planned. Your joy for learning, your excitement for being on campus and seeing your teachers and friends, and the knowledge and talent you share via zoom and google classroom, or while sitting in your classrooms, reminds us of why our work is so important. Please know that we will continue to do everything we can to support your learning and continued success no matter what school may look like.

As we close out 2020, there is much for which we can be thankful. I wish each of you a safe and healthy break and a very happy new year. 2021 is right around the corner and I will see you all as we return to school on January 4, 2021.

Sincerely,

Kirsten Vital Brulte

Superintendent

This press release was produced by the Capistrano Unified School District. The views expressed are the author's own.