SSD First Days of Kindergarten

In this newsletter, you will find the information you will need for a successful start to the 2024-25 school year for your soon-to-be Kindergarten student. Information includes the beginning of the year schedule, registration information, supply lists, and more.

Please note that the beginning of the year schedule looks different than it has in the past. Along with some other minor changes, Kindergarten families will be invited to a "Family Conversation" with their child's teacher. The schedule in its entirety can be found below.

Whether you are attending Archer Glen, Hawks View, Middleton, or Ridges, welcome to the Sherwood School District!

August 27 | Kindergarten Orientation

Kindergarten students and their families will be invited to attend a 90-minute visit at their elementary school. This will be a time for students and their families to meet staff, tour the school, learn about key rules and procedures, and drop off school supplies.

• Visits will be 90 minutes during one of the following three times
• 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
• Times will be assigned using last name alphabetical order. Your specific timeslot will be emailed to you on August 20th.
• Grades 1-5 will not attend school on August 27th.

August 28 - 29 | All Students Attend Full Day

On Wednesday, August 28 & Thursday, August 29, all students attend the full school day (7:55am - 2:15pm). During these two days, Kindergarten students will spend time in different Kindergarten classrooms and with a variety of students and staff. This helps teachers determine class placement for the year.

• Grades 1-5 start attending school on August 28th.

August 30 | No School for Kindergarten Students

On Friday, August 30, there is no school for Kindergarten students. Teachers place students into their permanent classrooms. Parents/guardians will receive a welcome email and a link to signup for a 20-minute family conversation.

• Grades 1-5 attend school like normal.

September 2 | No School for All Students / Labor Day

September 3 - 4 | Kindergarten Family Conversation (NEW!)

On Tuesday, September 3 & Wednesday, September 4, Kindergarten students and their families attend a 20-minute "Family Conversation." This is a new component of our Kindergarten transition and will allow families to teachers an opportunity to get to one another. There will be no school for kindergarten students on these two days, aside from joining for their 20 minute family conversation.

• A Sign up form will be sent to families on Friday, August 30
• Time slots will be 20 minutes
• Kindergarten students are welcome to attend

September 5 | Kindergarten Students Begin Attending Full Days in Permanent Classrooms

• The school day runs from 7:55am to 2:15pm.

This summer, incoming Kindergarten families will have more opportunities to meet staff and other families at Kinder Playdates. Kinder Playdates are 1-hour play times on the Middleton playground. They include arts and crafts and an introduction to the Kindergarten teachers and school principal. No registration required. This summer's playdates will be held on:

• July 23, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• August 7, 9:00 AM - 10 AM

Registration for Kindergarten is available online using the link below. Incoming Kindergarten students must turn 5 on or before September 1. Registering early helps schools and the district plan for the fall. During online registration, new families will create a Sherwood ParentVUE account. Parents of current and former Sherwood students will log in with their existing ParentVUE account.

Online Kindergarten Registration

Paper Registration

Families are also welcome to register using paper registration. Paper registration packets can be picked from the front office of your elementary school.

*If you are unsure which elementary school your kindergarten student will attend, please see the "School Boundaries" section below.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to schools or, in the summer, to the District Office.

• Archer Glen Front Office: 503-825-5100
• Hawks View Front Office: 503-825-5400

• Middleton Front Office: 503-825-5300

• Ridges Front Office: 503-825-5700

• Sherwood SD District Office: 503-825-5300

Kindergarten students will bring their supplies to school on the August 27th Orientation Day. Grades 1-5 will bring school supplies during the Meet & Greet event on August 26th from 4:00 - 6:00pm. If you pre-ordered school supplies, the supply boxes will be waiting for you. You can view Middleton's 24- 25 School Supply List here: English Spanish.

The school day begins at 7:55 a.m. with doors opening at 7:45 for general arrival. Students eating breakfast at school may arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. The school day ends at 2:15 p.m., with the exception of Wednesday when school dismisses at 1:15.

Sherwood School District calendars are now available for the 24-25 and 25-26 school years.

If you’re enrolling your student or looking to move to Sherwood, you may locate the schools for a home address using our online Boundary Map. Enter your address in the upper left corner to search. Contact Kami Golden at kgolden@sherwood.k12.or.us or 503-825-5011 with boundary questions.