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University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Bachelors of Science - Psychology & Wisconsin Elementary Education Certification grades 1-8 (Lifetime License) & Sustaining the Mission (STM) Level III Faith Development Program - Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Postgraduate credits: UW-Parkside, Carthage College & Cardinal Stritch University

Awards/Honors:

• Recognized for Spirit Award by Kenosha ATOD Awareness Committee for inspiring student participation in slogan, poster, creative writing contests annually 2021-2022.

• Selected by students of merit as a teacher who "Made a Difference" in the life of those students and acknowledged for excellence as a distinguished educator in Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2000, 2002 & 2004.

• Recognized as an outstanding educator whose dedication, commitment, and guidance are represented by student work selected for National Honors (4) American Voices nominee (1), Gold Keys (26), Silver Keys (45), Honorable Mentions (44) by Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 

• Nominated by Dr. Jackie Lichter as Catholic Educator of the Year for "educators who live their school's mission and impact the faith life of others" by Catholic Financial Life 2013.

• Cardinal Stritch University-Office of Field Experience and Clinical for Service as a Cooperating Teacher 2014 and Carthage College as a Cooperating Teacher 2020-21.

• Recognized as a teacher who "inspired a love of learning and captured memories which makes you the kind of teacher students will remember for the rest of their lives" by Scholastic Student Treasures Team 2016.

• District Speech Contest School trophy 2017 by Modern Woodmen of America. Speech theme: "What does it mean to be a hero?" ASCS students placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at District Level 2 (hosted by Randall Consolidated). Winners all advanced to State Level 3 contest where one ASCS student placed 3rd.

I believe "Earth's crammed with Heaven." St. Mary Catholic Parish and Elementary School in Kenosha are where my own Christian formation began. It's an honor and extraordinarily rewarding to be working at All Saints Catholic School. Our school is truly a profound blessing for our community and to me because I get to teach about Jesus and our Catholic faith through the language arts/writing learning targets. Peace be with you and God bless.

Updated:  October 13, 2023

Mission Statement: Together we will teach children to see the world through the eyes of Christ and to model the lives of the Saints in a rigorous academic environment.

Monday - DOL

• Grades 6, 7, 8: check google classroom

Tuesday - Mass / QuickWrite or WS Parts

• Grades 6, 7, 8: check google classroom

Wednesday - Power Writing

• Grades 6, 7, 8: check google classroom

Thursday - Diagram Challenge or WS Parts

• Grades 6, 7, 8: check google classroom

Friday - Book Talk or Great American Race or Scholastic Scope

• Grade 6, 7, 8: check google classroom

 

Language Arts Test Retake Policy: Tests may be retaken after school by the scheduled due date. The retake typically needs to be completed within a week. It will require additional work to be turned in before the test may be retaken. A completed Retake Reflection Form must be signed by student, parent, and teacher.

ANNUAL CONTESTS:

Grades 6-7: Kenosha County Education Fair: Students submit a writing piece of their choice (May 25th) to see if it will be recognized for a blue/red/white ribbon award in its category. Judging takes place over the summer. We receive recognition ribbons & checks ($1-5) in September. 

Grades 6-8: ASCS Forensics Team: We perform our programs at the 45th annual Westosha Junior High Forensics Competition in April -- Play-acting, Interpretation of Prose or Poetry, Informative speech, Readers Theatre, Storytelling, Solo acting, Persuasive speech, Demonstration speech.

Grades 6-8: KPL Poetry Contest: due in April

Grades 6-8: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Image/Poster Contest is promoted in April because it is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme for this year’s Safe Environment Week is HAVE COURAGE, GO FORWARD. Due in May. https://www.archmil.org/offices/safeguarding/April2018/SEW-Contest---Rules-and-Restrictions.htm 

Grades 6-7: Scholastic's Student Treasures publishes books written and illustrated by the students. 

Grades 5-8: School Speech Contest

Grades 6-8: Kusd's Drug Awareness ATOD Creative Writing & Poster Contest--deadline January. Winners use positive themes and center it around winning slogan. April at ITA is the Awards brunch! 

Grades 7-8: Southeast Wisconsin Scholastic Writing Contest--deadline January www.artandwriting.org/Login.  Award Ceremony is held at UW-Parkside. 

Grades 6-8: National Novel Writing Month--Nov. 1st-30th!! Middle schoolers are welcome to sign up to write a novel of 1,000 to 3,000 words in one month. Please see me for details! Check out the link. http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/  Classroom Code: GYJUFYHF

Grades 5-8: ASCS Crochet Club: Meets Tuesdays from 3:15-4:00 pm in Room 204 and during lunch/recess for special projects.

Grade 8: Knights of Columbus's Essay Contest 

Grades 6-8: KPL Scary Story Contest 

Grades 3-8: Scripps Spelling Bee: About 11 million participate in this highest of profile school contests. We host an All-School Spelling Bee. The Regional Bee is held in February in Pewaukee. 

 

 

TESTIMONIALS:

"I love Ms. Capelli, ASCS is lucky to have her. What I appreciate is that she has tons of knowledge and experience about both Language Arts and middle school children. I appreciate that during conferences she not only discusses what the kids are working on in Language Arts, she also talks about the social aspect of middle school. Middle school is tough and kids aren’t always kind. I appreciate that she knows that those relationships are important and she makes it a point to focus and ask about them. My daughter has opinions that don’t always align with her peers’ opinions and she isn’t afraid to speak up and share them. Ms. Capelli does a great job with supporting her and letting her know that it’s good to think differently and to speak up. She loves her, she thinks that she has amazing teaching methods, she does a great job preparing them for high school and gives a lot of great advice. She also feels that she does a lot with the community and appreciates that she gets the school involved in community contests/opportunities." 5/24/19 from a parent of an ASCS graduate--Class of 2019

"Once I attended my first school speech contest, I immediately fell in love. I was only a little fourth grader at the time. Now, I am an eighth grader who still has a strong passion for the power of words. I'd love to thank you for your dedication to growing not only my passion, but everyone else's for language, writing, and the Catholic faith. What you do is inspiring. Thank you for preparing me so well for high school. I can't thank you enough for all you've done!" 6/1/18 from an ASCS graduate--Class of 2018

"Thank you for three wonderful years. You have gone above and beyond to provide us with amazing projects and contests. Thank you for all the amazing opportunities and helping me through each one. I will never be able to repay you for both the Modern Woodmen speech contest and Drug-Free poster contest. You have helped me succeed in so many ways. I feel more than prepared for high school. Thank you for making my middle school experience enjoyable and for helping me grow in God's love." "Thank you for pushing me to be my best." "I'm so glad I spent my middle school years with you. I will miss you!" "You've been helpful and kind since the beginning. I will always remember you as the nice teacher you are. Thank you!" 6/2/17 Excerpts from thank you cards from ASCS graduates--Class of 2017

"You have taught me so much whether it's grammar, spelling, writing or even life lessons. I admire the way you teach the class because everything went so smoothly and quickly. You were definitely one of the calmest and funniest teachers I've had." "I'm so grateful that you have encouraged me and pushed me to take part in speech & essay contests and to use the skills you have taught me. Most importantly, I want to thank you for helping me become a better writer." "Thank you for teaching me how to present, arrange, and choose my words to create something beautiful." 6/3/16  Excerpts from thank you cards from ASCS graduates--Class of 2016

"Our daughter attended ASCS and graduated from 8th grade last year. We wanted to let you know how pleased we were with how well ASCS prepared her for High School this year. Our daughter attends SJCA and her English teacher has indicated her writing abilities are stellar. We attribute her skills to the great English teacher she had at ASCS, Mrs. Capelli. We are truly blessed to have Mrs. Capelli at ASCS.  Not only has our daughter excelled in English but Biology as well. In eighth grade, Mrs. Neu taught them a few advanced topics that were covered again in 9th grade at SJCA that many of her peers who attended other middle schools had not even learned yet. Our daughter was well prepared and ahead of the game when taking her Honors Biology course, allowing her to excel ahead of her peers. We did not know where our daughter would fall academically with those that attended other middle schools and are pleased to find out that she was not only prepared for the rigorous courses in ninth grade but appears to be advanced in many areas. We just wanted to thank you and all the teachers for all you do for our students." 5/11/15 from a parent of an ASCS graduate--Class of 2014

"I am taking a debate class in high school, and I was thinking of you this week. I did my position paper last year on the benefits of video games. It was a good thing that I kept it because I had to do a debate on video games yesterday. Your guidance on the paper was very helpful last year. I just wanted to say thank you because I have been very well adjusted to high school especially in the English department. Many teachers have commented positively on the writing portions of my tests and I have you to thank. On my English final for the first semester, I got a 96 percent. We are going to start diagraming sentences in English class in the next few weeks and I can't wait! Keep up the great work!" 1/21/15 from an ASCS graduate--Class of 2014

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the extra effort that you have taken, by submitting the students' writings for competition. The Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness campaign and now this recent notification of having my daughter's poem published have truly boosted her confidence." 5/23/14 from a parent of an ASCS graduate--Class of 2015

"My daughter made a comment last week as she was in the midst of her first Freshman finals that I wanted to pass along.  She said she and another All Saints friend had been discussing “how bad” they felt for the kids in their class who did not have the English background (grammar, sentence structure, etc) that they had received at All Saints.  Kudos to you, Mrs. Capelli, on your English prep of the All Saints kids as they move into high school. Thank you." 1/27/14 from a parent of an ASCS graduate--Class of 2013

"I know I've told you this before, but I want to emphasize again, what a fantastic job you are doing in preparing the students for adult life.  My daughter has finished her first year of High School with flying colors.  She has been commended by several teachers, particularly for her writing abilities.  She breezed through her first English class with no homework and no difficulties in understanding.  Her History teacher would routinely read her essays (anonymously) to the class to show them what he wanted to see.  She achieved a score of 100 percent on the English portions of the MAPS tests taken by High School freshmen in preparation for ACT tests.  My daughter has commented to me on several occasions that you, Ms. Capelli, have helped her tremendously in her high school success. Thank you and keep up the good work.  What you have taught these kids will follow them through their entire adult life!" 6/8/13 from a parent of an ASCS graduate--Class of 2012