12/12 - Coffee with Chris (Hall of Fame) 8:15am
12/15 - Holiday Spirit Week (see details below_
12/16 - 5th Grade Winter Concert 8:05am
12/19- Pupil-Free Day (No School)
12/22-1/2 - Winter Recess (No School)
1/5/26 - School Resumes
1/18 - No School (MLK JR. Day)
The simple act of talking with your child is one of the most powerful tools for their development! Every conversation, story, and song helps build their vocabulary and communication skills. Let's get chatting!
Food & Nutrition
Meals are free for all students this school year. Education Benefit Forms
(formerly known as meal applications) are still VERY important!
Apply Today: SchoolCafe.com/CapoUSD or call 949-234-9509
Interactive menus with allergens, pictures, and nutrition information can also be found on our website capistrano.healtheliving.net
Don't forget to notify us when your student is absent:
949-360-9001 [main line, option 2]
(949) 643-0244 (attendance)
We must verify the reason for all absences within 72 hours or your student will be marked unexcused. Thank you!
sms text messaging opt-in
The District utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages with important information about events, school closings, and emergency notifications. It is important for your mobile phone numbers to be listed in the Aeries portal. To receive text message updates, you need to opt-in to text messages by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to the District short-code number 67587 from the mobile number that is listed in Aeries.
Adding a mobile number to Aeries Parent Portal
Login to the Aeries Parent Portal- https://portal.capousd.org/ParentPortal/LoginParent.aspx
In Aeries, click on “Student Info” on the horizontal navigation menu, then click “Contacts.”
Click on the pencil icon next to the name of the contact you want to edit or the Add button to add a new contact.
Enter the mobile phone number in the “Mobile Phone” section and click Save.
E-Bicycle Permit
Reminder that if you ride an e-bicycle or bicycle to school, you must receive a permit by completing the application here:
CUSD E-Bicycle/Bicycle Districtwide Safety Program
Please review our guidelines here: CUSD E-Bicycle/Bicycle Safety Introduction
Spanish Versions:
Dogs are not allowed on campus. Please leave your furry friends at home! 🐾
Parking lot etiquette: Review Here
On November 19, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved BP 5131.8 on Mobile Communication Devices. This policy applies to grades TK through 8 and requires all cell phones and smart watches to remain off during the school day. For your records, please see BP 5131.8.
Oak Grove Elementary School
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA
949-360-9001