Principal's Message
Hello Panther families,
Our first whole week is in the record books! As we start the school year teachers focus on routines, procedures, behavior expectations, building relationships, and working to build a classroom environment that suits the needs of all of our students. I would like to take a moment to recognize the fabulous work of our teachers as we embark on a great journey together. If you have a moment please send your child's teacher a thank you to remind them of someway they positively impacted you or your child at school. I would like to thank all of our families for ensuring students arrive on time to school and our ready to learn!
For all of our parents - Please take a moment to join our PTA. We rely on your partnership and support as we engage in meaningful events - Together we are AHES!
If you are not receiving the AHES PTA weekly newsletter, please subscribe at www.ahespta.org, scroll down to the “JOIN OUR MAILING LIST” section, it's that simple.
Sincerely,
Kory Cosca
6th Grade buddies in Mrs. Munro's!
Our teachers have been busy organizing behind the scenes. Take a moment to think about all of the planning and organization it takes to start a school year with over 500 students.
Kinder story time with Mrs. Verducci
Reading is one way to share an experience with our children. Our imagination and creative spirit can come alive with a good book in hand.
Mark Your Calendars
August 29th: Grades 1st-6th Back to School Night
Introductions will begin at 5:45 - Outside the MPR on the Blacktop
5:45-6:00 - Welcome/Teacher Introductions/PTA introductions
6:00-6:25 - Session 1
6:30-6:55 - Session 2
Fri. Sept. 1st: Field Day - Wear your Spirit Wear
1st: 8:15-9:00
3rd: 9:10-9:55
2nd: 10:15 - 10:55
4th: 11:05 - 11:50
TK & Kinder: 12:00-12:45
5th: 12:55-1:35
6th: 1:45-2:30
Mon. Sept. 4th: No School Labor Day
Thurs. Sept 7th: Fall Pictures
Fri. Sept 29th: Student of the Month Assembly (Invite Only)
Field Day updates and Volunteers Needed
At the end of the year we celebrate together during our field day event. Due to some abnormal rain storms last June we had to postpone our field day. On Friday Sept 1st we will hold a field day where students will have a 45 minute window to play and experience some fun together with their grade levels. Students will engage in a rotation of games including: Bucket Toss, Ping Pong Carry, Limbo, and Beach Ball. If you plan on attending you may enter the park from the field gate. Students leaving campus must be checked out in the office.
We are looking for 4 volunteers, per time slot/grade, to help run each game station. If the time slot that you are looking for is full, please feel free to come help and/or watch your kiddos anyway! This sign up is to make sure we have the minimum amount of volunteers ready to go.
**You do not need to be an approved volunteer to help on the field at this event.
Please sign up to help support the field day activities if you can spare some time in your schedule.
School Site Council Representatives
Anaheim Hills Elementary School is in the process of electing members to the School Site Council (SCC) for the 2022-2023 school year. The SSC is required for schools receiving categorical funds. These funds are used to supplement the regular school program. The purpose of the SSC is to develop and approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA); which is a comprehensive plan designed to improve the effectiveness of the school program. In order to accomplish this task, the SSC meets a minimum times a year to assess student needs, develop and approve the SPSA, including categorical budgets, and monitor its implementation.
Members of the SSC include the principal, classroom teachers, other staff members, and parents. Members of the SSC are elected by their peers. Therefore, parents are elected by parents. Two parents are needed this year. One parent must be a parent of an English Language Learner. A member serves for two years. If you are interested in being a member of the SSC, please fill out the nomination form below. After all nominations are in, an electronic ballot will be sent via email for all parents to be able to vote. The three parents with the highest number of votes will serve on the SSC.
We currently have two parent positions open. Complete this nomination form no later than Wednesday, August 23, 2023, if you would like to serve on this very important committee. If you have any questions, please call the school.
Data Confirmation and Classroom Assignments
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
Please make sure your email is up to date and that you are checking your junk mail folders for information from our teachers and school.
Please note that we will NOT make any placement changes during the first 10 days of school. I can assure you our teachers made the best possible placement option for you child based on their years of experience and collaborative nature with one another. If for some reason you need to request a change, please do so in writing by emailing kcosca@orangeusd.org. If you have emailed me I may not have responded yet. I will be reaching out to gather more information. Please be patient. Class adjustments are based on many factors beyond a parent request.
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
State Legislation Language
Commencing in SY 2022–23, Education Code (EC) 49501.5 requires public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools serving students in grades TK–12 to provide two meals free of charge (breakfast and lunch) during each school day to students requesting a meal, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility. More info can be found at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/sn/cauniversalmeals.asp#:~:text=Commencing%20in%20SY%202022%E2%80%9323,of%20their%20free%20or%20reduced%2D
PTA Corner- 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
If you are not receiving the AHES PTA weekly newsletter, please subscribe at www.ahespta.org, scroll down to the “JOIN OUR MAILING LIST” section, it's that simple.
Calling all Parents!
Room Parent Sign Up Information
We are excited to get the Room Parent sign ups underway! If you are new or as a refresher, some of the duties of the Room Parents are as follows:
- Collect contact information from the parents in the class
- Coordinate with the teachers for the 3 classroom parties (Winter, Valentine's, and End of the Year)
- Teacher Appreciation Week (ex: door decorating)
- Teacher Birthday
- Pass along communications from PTA and/or school to the parents in your class
- Additional tasks based on teacher needs
If this sounds like something you would like to sign up for, please fill out the Room Parent Sign Up Form.
For any additional questions, feel free to email Gema, Room Parent Coordinator at AHES.RoomParents@gmail.com
Thank you for your assistance and look forward to getting those slots filled for our teachers!
-Gema
Volunteering on Campus
Volunteers will need to complete the following based on hours every school year:
- Volunteers who work more than five hours per week - Volunteers who work more than five hours per week must obtain a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations and submit to a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment/examination. Volunteers are responsible for all associated costs.
- Volunteers who work less than five hours per week - A Megan’s Law registered sex offender check will be completed for volunteers who work less than 5 hours.
Volunteers will also be required to submit proof of their completed Mandated Reporter Training (60 min) and the Districts Illness and Injury Prevention Program (5-10 min).
Principal