Crestwood Chronicle
January 2025
January Events
Core Essential Values
APPLE CORE
Don't forget about our APPLE CORE reading program. Special APPLE CORE bookmarks have been given to K-5 students since the beginning of the year. Families are encouraged to get older siblings to read to younger ones or to listen to their child read at home every night. Then, a parent or guardian will initial one-fourth of an apple on the bookmark for every 15 minutes of reading completed. Students will write the titles of the books they have read on the back of the bookmark. Next, a parent or guardian will sign the completed bookmark after all 20 apples have been initialed. The student will then give the bookmark to their teacher, and they will receive a new bookmark to continue with this reading program. The completed bookmarks will be entered into a monthly raffle through March. You can learn more about the program and its history at the APPLE CORE Website by click the picture.
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Our first Penguin Patch Holiday Shop was a tremendous success! Students enjoyed shopping for their families while helping the school raise money. We hope everyone enjoyed their gifts and look forward to another holiday shop next year.
Spirit Week
Spirit Week will be the week of January 21st. There will be more information coming soon!
A Champion Mindset
What's your New Year's Resolution? Having your child set up New Year's Resolutions or goals is a great way to help them develop a growth mindset. Maybe they want to pass a certain level of math facts, read more words a minute, or get 100% attendance for the second semester. Whatever it is, have them set a goal and work together to help them reach it.
December STEAM Challenge Winners
Parent Resources
Attendance
Here are some videos to help you make math more fun at home while enforcing math skills your child is learning at school. There are three videos in both English and Spanish.
Video in English
Video in Spanish
Additional Resources
CCSD Counseling Department Resources
Parents Make a Difference!
Los Padres ¡hacen la diferencia!
LEARNING LIKE CHAMPIONS!
Reading Standards for Grades K-5
Math Standards for Grades K-5