Hawks View Kindergarten News
August 23, 2022
Welcome Kindergarten Families!
If you are a new family, I'd like to be the first to offer an official welcome to the Hawks View community. If you are a returning family with a newly enrolled younger sibling, we are very happy to continue partnering with you to give your child the best educational experiences we can.
This special kindergarten newsletter is to provide our new and returning families with the information you need to successfully start the school year with your soon-to-be Kindergarten student. Please pay close attention to the dates listed below. If you and your child would like the opportunity to meet the Kindergarten teachers, you're welcome to join us for Supply Night on Tuesday 8/30 from 4-6pm. You are always welcome to reach out by calling the Hawks View front office at 503-825-5400.
Amy Mitchell
Principal, Hawks View Elementary
"Kindergarten Orientation Days" September 1, 2 & 6
“Kindergarten Orientation Days” September 1, 2, & 6
Kindergarten Orientation Days: Your child will be invited to one of the three orientation days. They will spend this day doing fun activities with all Kindergarten teachers in a small group setting.
Students’ assigned day for Kindergarten Orientation is determined by the first letter of their last name (this includes DLI students):
Student Last Name A – G: Thursday, September 1 (8:05am – 2:15pm)
Student Last Name H – P: Friday, September 2 (8:05am – 2:15pm)
Student Last Name Q – Z: Tuesday, September 6 (8:05am – 2:15pm)
Students will enter via the front entrance of the school. We will have plenty of staff on hand to guide them to the kindergarten classrooms.
8:05 - Meet at the front entrance of the building. A staff member will greet you and walk your kindergartener to their classroom.
8:15 - Parents meet at the front steps of the school for a Welcome and Q & A with staff.
"Ramp-Up Days" September 7-9
Tuesday, September 7 & Wednesday, September 8 - all children attend the full school day (7:55am - 2:15pm). During these two days, students will spend time in each kindergarten classroom with a variety of students and staff.
Friday, September 9 - No school for kindergarten students - teachers thoughtfully create balanced classes and prepare classrooms. Kindergarten class lists will be emailed by noon.
Monday, September 12 – Kindergarten students begin in assigned classes (7:55 - 2:15).
Additional Important Information
Please send a healthy, nut-free snack, with your child each day.
Cold lunch is strongly recommended for the first days of school; however, hot lunch may be purchased. Lunch money should be sent with your child in a sealed envelope or zip-lock bag with your child's first and last name clearly marked on the front. If you are interested in seeing prices, lunch menus or applying for free meals, please check the website here.
School supplies will be brought to school on August 30th for our open house Supply Night from 4-6 pm. A list of supplies for kindergarten can be found linked here.
Hawks View PAC
Get connected with the Hawks View PAC! Follow the link HERE to see upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved and be connected. You can also follow the Hawks View Elementary PAC Facebook page.
Helpful Information
Helpful Links for Incoming Kindergarten Families
- Hawks View Elementary homepage
- Enrollment Information
- School Lunch Menus
- SHARE Center: 503.825.5087
- Sherwood Community Information
- Sherwood School District Calendar