Crescent Cougar News

Every year, California students (3rd-11th Grade) take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.

Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Math

Who takes these tests? Students in grades 3–8 and grade 11 take these tests.

What is the test format? The Smarter Balanced assessments are computer-based.

Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards.

California Science Test (CAST)

Who takes the test? Students take the CAST in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school, either in grade 10, 11, or 12.

What is the test format? The CAST is computer-based.

Which standards are tested? The California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).

How to access your child's score:

Log onto Aeries Parent Portal and go directly to TEST SCORES. You can view the reports digitally.

To learn more about your child’s scores, go to the Starting Smarter website at https://www.ca.startingsmarter.org/. You will find information about test results, sample test questions, free resources to support your child’s learning, and a guide to prepare for parent-teacher conferences.

We are delighted to share with you our School Awards program. Throughout the school year, we recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements, hard work, and dedication of our students in academics, citizenship, and character traits. We believe that students deserves to be celebrated for their unique talents and contributions. We encourage all parents to join us in recognizing the achievements of our wonderful students during our trimester awards. Details of the event will be shared closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this celebration of excellence!

We are thrilled to kick off the year with the "Start with Hello Week," a special event designed to help students feel welcomed, engaged, and connected to our school community.

Throughout this week, we have planned a variety of fun and inclusive activities that encourage students to make new friends, learn about school , and set a positive tone for the months ahead. From team-building games to spirit days, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.

We encourage all students to participate in "Start with Hello Week" and take advantage of this opportunity to build new relationships and strengthen our sense of community. You can help by discussing the importance of kindness, inclusivity, and involvement with your child.

Thank you for your support in making this a wonderful start to the school year. We look forward to a week filled with smiles, friendships, and new beginnings!

We are excited to announce that we are opening a student store where students can purchase incentives using the Crescent Paw tickets. We are in need of the following donation items. All donation items will be used in our store to motivate academic and behavioral expectations schoolwide TK- 6th grade. Our goal is to open the student store the last week of September.

Donation Items: (any donation small or large is truly appreciated)

• 10 picnic blankets
• Stickers
• Erasers
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Stuffed animals
• small toys (sports cars, action figures)
• Pretend Jewelry
• Coloring Books
• Purses, pencil pouches
• Trendy items (this is constantly changing)
• Dolls
• Outdoor balls and equipment ( soccer, basket, football, handball, etc.)
• Larger toy/incentive items (Legos, etc.)
• Painting supplies

The game room is an incentive for students who reach 150 Paw tickets.

• Game console (PS 5 or Xbox) + a few age appropriate games
• Board games ( ex: monopoly, strategy games, checks, chess, scrabble, uno, and other board

6th grade parents: Clarification on ECOS Registration.

Please go to the links below to register directly with ECOS:

"Crescent" is the registration code. https://ecosinstitute.com/parents/ Here are step by step instructions Registration instructions

Please note, that if a student need medication they will need to complete the ECOS medication form and OUSD medication form. If a student has medication here already, they only need to complete the ECOS medication form. All medication and forms are due on October 4.

Science Camp Virtual Parent Meeting

The mandatory science camp parent meeting is on Thursday, September 12, at 4:00 pm.

Virtual meeting link: Click Here

If you have any questions, please call our front office. We look forward to seeing you at our virtual meeting next week!

Join us on September 11 as we honor those that lost their lives by wearing red, white, and blue!

Membership Drive

We are excited to kick off our PTA membership starting September 1-30th. The three top winning classes will have a popsicle party!

Room Parent

Interested in becoming a Room Parent? If so, come to our Welcome Meeting on Friday, September 13th at 8:30am in room 301. This is a great opportunity to help with your child's class that doesn't require too much time. Possible responsibilities include:

• Meet with the teacher to discuss the role he or she would like you to play.
• Receive the parent email contact list and send updates throughout the year as requested by the teacher.
• Post events to a classroom app or website.
• Recruit other parents to help.
• Attend all or most of the school's PTA meetings to keep in the know of upcoming events and share that information with the teacher and class parents.
• Organize class parties.
• Request and collect donations of supplies for the classroom and/or events (i.e. boxes of tissues for the classroom, or cupcakes for class parties)
• Have FUN!

Dad's Club Message

“WELCOME BACK“ FALL MIXER: Thursday, Sept. 26th, 6 pm, at The Hive Sports Bar & Grill. Please join us for our first event of the school year. Learn about upcoming activities and meet other Crescent parents. To RSVP or for more info, contact Oscar Jimenez, 714.222.6204 or realtoroscarjimenez@gmail.com

Fundraisers

Join us at Raising Cane's on Wednesday, September 18th between 12pm - 9pm to help fundraise for Crescent! Stop by for lunch after early pickup, swing by on your way to attend our first PTA General Association meeting later that day, on your way home from the meeting, or anytime! Just mention Crescent at the register and 15% of sales comes back to the school! Dine-In or Take-Out applies!

Ready, Set, Ninja! Have your kids get their inner ninja on while also supporting the school! On Friday, September 20th from 6-8pm for only $30, they get to have a blast while also trying out Ninja obstacles just like on the TV show! All ages welcome. Based on age and ability there is a space for our smaller ninjas. Use the links below to reserve your space now and get the waiver taken care of ahead of time.

https://ecom.roller.app/ultimateninjasanaheimhills/checkout/en-us/products?date=2024-09-20&product=1018619

https://waiver2.roller.app/UltimateNinjasAnaheimHills/home

Listed below are important announcements from previous newsletters:

• Parent and Student Handbook : Click Here
  
• Follow us on Instagram @ crescentcougars
• Volunteer Process: Please take a few minutes to complete the application using this link: https://bit.ly/ousdvolunteer
• Iphone and Smart Watches: Students will need to turn in their iphone and apple watches at the start of the day to their teachers. Please note that in case of an emergency or if a child feels sick our responsibility is to call and inform parents. All devices will be returned at the end of the day.
• 6th Grade Science Camp: The cost for the week for each child is $540.00. To make it easier for parents, we split the total donation into 3 payments. The first installment of $180 was due in May, 2024. The second installment of $180 is due by Friday, September 6, 2024. The final donation balance of $180 is due no later than Friday, September 27, 2024.