December Newsletter

Happy December, everyone!  We are working hard in Reading Intervention this month.  Due to a variety of District wide commitments, the Reading Team will have some days this month where we will not be having classes, in case your child asks about that.  Please feel free to reach out to us any time with questions or concerns.

Parent and Family Engagement

Crestwood Elementary School Parent/Family Involvement Plan

School Mission:

The mission of Crestwood school is to inspire all students to become curious, caring, and confident learners.  

Crestwood Elementary recognizes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by the school and family during the entire period the child spends in school. Our goal is to help all students succeed. 

General Expectations:

Crestwood will provide programs, activities, and procedures that involve all families.

• Send survey at the beginning of the year to determine parents needs, available dates and times that are convenient for further meetings, development and input.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Family Movie Night
• Room Parents
• Science Night
• Ice Cream Social
• Fundraising Events
• Literacy on the Lawn
• Parent Workshops on standards or Presentations (TBD based on survey)
• Author’s Visits
• Guest Speakers at PTO Meetings (encourage parents to arrange speakers, and school can provide possible resources)
• Stakeholder Meeting

Crestwood will coordinate and continuously communicate with families.

• Curriculum information available on district website
• Publish a Newsletter
• Send Emails
• Send Resources in Book Bags
• When possible, utilize translator
• Post information on Website and Facebook
• Telephone/voicemail
• Publish Documents in parent’s native language
• Principal’s Blog

November Newsletter

Reading Support Survey

Please let us know how we can help you out this year, by taking this reading survey! Thank you!!!
Reading Survey

Reading Support at home

October Newsletter

September 2019 Newsletter

Our Writing Checklist

Here is a link to a great video that gives parents tips for reading at home with their children. Here you go: Reading Link

May 2019 Post

I can't believe it's already May!  We have been honored to work with your children,and hope that all of you have a wonderful summer!  Please try to make time to read with your child daily so they can practice all of the skills they have learned through the year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. 

Have a wonderful summer!

Summer is Almost Here

     The Crestwood Reading Specialists have been administering several assessments to all Crestwood students. We are hoping to be done very soon. 
     We wanted to share some book ideas for this summer as well as some great websites to utilize over break. If you would like some extra reading activities or books, please let us know.

Here is a link to some great books about character.
Book List

We know many parents are already thinking about summer camps and plans for their children over the summer break. Here is a link to a great reading program that can help your child practice their reading skills:
St. Louis University Reading Skills Summer Program

We hope everyone had a wonderful spring break! We are so happy that spring is officially here. Check out our April Newsletter.