Hilltop Kindergarten 2025-26

Our school's vision is to create a safe, inclusive learning environment for everyone,

where students respect themselves and others,

learn compassion and become empowered scholars.

It has been so lovely to meet so many students and families at our Kindergarten Playdates. We have one more session, and we hope to see lots of our Kindergarteners there! Families and kids spend the time playing and getting to introducing themselves to other families. Meet on the Hilltop playground on Tuesday, August 19th from 11:00- Noon.

Parents/Guardians are invited to an Information Meeting to get your questions answered about the start of Kindergarten. We will share our procedures for communication, arrival, lunch, dismissal, recess and transportation.

If you do not have childcare, you are welcome to bring your child with you. Please keep them next to you during the presentation.

If you need an interpreter or accommodations for this meeting, please email hilltop_office@edmonds.wednet.edu, call our office at 425-431-7604, or call the school district's Language Line in leave a request in your native language: 425-431-1100.

Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Information Meeting

There are two opportunities to attend:

Thursday, August 21st 10:00- 11:00 AM in the Hilltop Gym

or

Thursday, August 21st 5:00-6:00 PM on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting

ID: 89554839712
Passcode: 499471

Families will be asked to sign up for a thirty-minute Family Connection Meeting on September 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Directions for how to sign up will be sent to you by August 28th in the same email that communicates who your child's teacher will be. Family Connection Meetings give you and your child a chance to see the classroom together, learn what to expect for the school year, and to share information about your child.

We ask that families purchase the kindergarten school supplies for your child, if it does not provide financial stress. We are happy to provide supplies for your child if there is a financial need. Please bring supplies to your Family Connection Meeting which will be scheduled for the first week of September.

2025-26 School Supplies

Kindergarten - Last Name starts with A-L

1 White binder - 1.5 inch

1 Crayola Twistable Mini crayons - 24 ct

4 Dry erase markers - black fine tip

24 White glue stick - .28 oz

1 Fiskar Kids scissors 5 inch pointed

2 Unscented baby wipes

1 Wired headphones - no wireless

1 Hand sanitizer - 12 or 16 oz

Kindergarten - Last Name starts with M-Z

1 White binder - 1.5 inch

1 Crayola Twistable Mini crayons - 24 ct

24 White glue stick - .28 oz

1 Hand sanitizer - 12 or 16 oz

24 No2 Ticonderoga sharpened pencil

1 Fiskar Kids scissors 5 inch pointed

2 Unscented baby wipes

1 Wired headphones - no wireless

All students will also need...

Backpack

Lunchbox

Reusable water bottle with a closable lid

Please write your child’s name in his/her backpack, coat, sweaters, hats, gloves, water bottle and lunch box/bag. Each year we have many unclaimed items in our lost and found.

Be sure to plan any school year vacations around the 2024-25 school calendar.
Students should only miss school if they are ill. Please plan accordingly for family trips and events.

First Day of Kindergarten: Sept. 8

Veteran's Day: Nov. 11

Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 26 - 28

Winter Break: Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

President's Day Break: Feb 16-17

Spring Break: April 6-10

Last Day of School: TBD

8:25-8:44 Arrival Period (Parent or bus drop off students, and students walk to their supervised class lines.)

8:45 School Start Time (Students need to be in their classroom.)

3:15 Dismissal Time

Friday Dismissal Time: 2:00 PM

Half Day Dismissal Time: 11:45 PM (Conference Days and Last Day of School)

If you were not able to join us for Kindergarten Kick-off Information Night on February 27th, we are providing the slides for you to review. The slides will prepare you for what to expect during the registration process, during summer transition activities, and during your child's first year of school. Detailed directions for registration (also known as "enrollment") are listed at the bottom of the email.

If you child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, they will be eligible for Kindergarten this September. It is also okay to wait one year to enroll your child in Kindergarten, if they have a summer birthday and could benefit from an extra year of emotional maturity. We always have some students who start as young six-year-olds, and this is often a benefit to their entire school career. If you have any questions about your child's readiness, feel free to consult with our principal, Melissa Somoza.

How to Enroll

1) Check your address with the Neighborhood School Finder to find out what is your assigned school. Hilltop Elementary is only open to students in our assigned service area for the 2025-26 school year. Proof of your address is required by submitting a utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage statement or other acceptable form with your registration.

2) Register: There are two ways to register: online or via paper forms. Both options are available in multiple languages. Paper forms are available in the school office. The school office is closed from June 30th - August 8th, however you can get help weekdays (except Wednesday) in July and early August by attending the Edmonds School District Service Center or summerenrollment@edmonds.wednet.edu.

3) Provide Proof of Vaccinations: Student vaccines must be up-to-date to start kindergarten. If vaccinations are missing, then students may not begin the school year until they are completed or formally waived with the required paperwork. Make an appointment with your pediatrician for their next wellness child visit, if your child is not up-to-date on vaccinations.

Registration for Kindergarten

INSCRIPCIONES Y KINDERGARTEN PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR

GHI DANH VÀ MẪU GIÁO CHO NĂM HỌC

학년도 유치원 및 등록

التسجيل وروضة الأطفال للعام الدراسي

ЗАЧИСЛЕНИЕ В ПОДГОТОВИТЕЛЬНЫЙ КЛАСС (К-KINDERGARTEN) УЧЕБНЫЙ ГОД

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Information about choice programs in our district, including Spanish Dual Language, can be found on the Edmonds School District's Kindergarten Info page.

Main Office: 425-431-7604

General Office Email: hilltop_office@edmonds.wednet.edu

Principal Melissa Somoza: SomozaM341@edmonds.wednet.edu

The school office is closed June 30 - August 8. Phone messages and emails will be returned after August 11th.

Enrollment questions during the summer? Contact summerenrollment@edmonds.wednet.edu.