Principal's Message
Hello Panther families,
Welcome back to a brand new school year! I hope you and your family have enjoyed a restful and fun-filled summer. We are thrilled to see our students and staff return for another exciting year of learning and growth.
As we prepare to embark on this new academic year, we want to extend a warm welcome to both our returning families and those joining us for the first time. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been busy preparing for an engaging and inspiring year ahead.
This year, our focus will continue to be on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that not only meets academic standards but also builds character, resilience, and a love of learning.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited to work together with you to make this school year a memorable and successful one for all our students. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Sincerely,
Kory Cosca
Principal
Mark Your Calendars
Mon. Aug. 19th:
TK/Kinder Round Up - BTSN
TK and Kinder - In person Meet and Greet Orientation - 2:00-2:30
TK and Kinder - Video Meet Orientation - 5:30-6:00
(The link will be sent by the teacher)
Wed. Aug. 21st:
First Day of School (Minimum Day)
8:05-8:45 - Boohoo Yahoo PTA event right after Drop off in the MPR
Individual Teacher Planning Day
Thurs. Aug. 29th:
Grades 1st-6th Back to School Night
Introductions wil begin at 5:45 - Outside the MPR on the Blacktop
5:45-6:00 - Welcome and Teacher Introductions
6:00-6:25 - Session 1
6:30-6:55 - Session 2
Mon. Sept. 2nd:
No School Labor Day
Thurs. Sept 5th:
Fall Pictures
Fri. Sept. 27th
7:00 - Family Movie Night
"NIght at the Museum"
Fri. Sept 29th:
Student of the Month Assembly (Invite Only)
1:15pm in th MPR
Data Confirmation and Classroom Assignments
After August 5th, please take a moment to log in to the AERIES parent portal to complete the data confirmation. Data Confirmation is our electronic emergency card and data collection for both new and returning students. It allows parents to update: contacts, medical conditions, view and agree to school policies/documents, and update authorization information. Please verify the information and update as needed do we have the most current data on hand.
AERIES Portal Link: https://aeries.orangeusd.org/parent/LoginParent.aspx
You will be able to see which teacher your child has for the 2024-25 school year by logging into the Aeries parent portal on Monday, August 19th. Our grade-level teams and I have thoughtfully placed students in classes and we truly believe they are set up to thrive!
* Our teachers worked tirelessly to ensure the best placement based on their professional judgement and experience with your child. Please note that we will limit placement changes during the first 10 days of school. If for some reason you need to request a change, please do so in writing by emailing kcosca@orangeusd.org Our teachers worked tirelessly to ensure the best placement based on their professional judgement and experience with your child.
Suggested School Supply List and Donations
A suggested School Supply List is posted on the AHES PTA website @ https://www.ahespta.org/school-supplies-list.html
Large bins will be placed outside the office the first week of school for items that are to large or heavy for students to carry in. Please mark items in a bag with the teachers name and
grade level when dropping off.
Parking Lot Drop Off
Please cooperate, be courteous, and keep the safety of all children in mind. They are our highest priority. Please limit student drop off and pickup to the drop off zones marked with a yellow curb.
- Always park in designated spaces.
- Do not park or stop in front of the office.
- Do not park and exit your car along the drop off zone (sidewalk) or any other illegally parked area.
- TK/K parents need to park in the lot and walk with students if the students can not unload from the car by themselves.
- Do not wait, congregate, and/or talk by the gates. Walkways need to remain clear for safety reasons.
- Do not take pictures or record students on campus from the sidewalk. This is a violation of the privacy rights of others.
All students may enter campus starting at 7:45. Gates close at 8:05.
Plan ahead to avoid the wait!
Drop Off Zone
K-6 entrance
All students in K-6th may enter. Do not stand and block the walkway or gate. Please walk away from the gate after walk up drop off.
TK Entrance
Stay behind the BUS ONLY sign. (Curb Marked in Red).
TK Drop off only (Curb marked in Yellow).
TK/K parents need to park in the lot and walk with students if the students can not unload from the car by themselves.
No Stopping - No Parking
Keep moving to exit the Lot or park your car in a designated parking space. This area will be a designated drop off once the bus has exited.
1st Day for TK & Kinder
Parents of TK and K students: Please plan on walking your students to the GATE and letting them enter to join their classmates on their own. The K orientation (scheduled on Monday Aug 19th at 2:00) will help ensure their understanding of the procedure and familiarity with the space.
Do not park in the curbside drop off area. TK/K parents will need to park in the lot and walk with students if the students can not unload from the car by themselves.
Wednesday Brunch
All students will have a 25 minute sit down brunch. Plan your food choices before sending students to school. Click the picture for the breakfast menu. Here is the link to the lunch menu. https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2501081743337031
Volunteering on Campus
We love having parent and community member support at AHES. All volunteers are required to obtain clearance through our district process. Contact our office if you have any issues with the Volunteer Application link. Please ensure that you have pre-arranged volunteer times with the teacher or coordinator of the activity before arriving on campus.
Volunteers who work five hours or more per week must complete the required Keenan Trainings, a TB test, and obtain a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations. Volunteers are responsible for all associated costs.
Volunteers who work less than five hours per week must complete the required Keenan Trainings. Please note that volunteers must have all their documents ready to load prior to initiating the Raptor application process
You may complete the required training and submit your documents to volunteer after clicking the link below.
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjY4OmVuLVVT
Thank you for your support!
PTA Corner- Join us!
PTA Updates - Join us!
Check out the AHES PTA website here: https://www.ahespta.org/
Officially become a member@:
https://jointotem.com/ca/anaheim/anaheim-hills-elementary-pta
Please sign up for the PTA newsletter by emailing: anaheimhillspta@gmail.com
A message from out new PTA president is linked below.
