Countdown to Kindergarten
August 2026-1st Edition
Message from the Principal
Dear Kindergarten Families,
On behalf of our entire school team, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome you and your child to our school family!
Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone. We know this time can bring a mix of emotions—plenty of excitement, a few jitters (for both kids and parents!), and maybe even a few tears. Please feel assured that our wonderful teachers and staff are fully prepared to wrap their arms around your little ones and help them settle in into their new school routines. Our goal is to make this transition as smooth, safe, and joyful as possible.
This edition of our newsletter is packed with everything you need to know to plan for your child's first few weeks of school. The slide deck presentation from the Kinder Orientation in May has been converted to a YouTube video so the resource is available for you to review.
We view your child’s education as a partnership, and we are so honored to walk this journey with you. Please don't hesitate to give our front office a call if you need support helping your child and family feel more prepared for the upcoming school year.
We are excited to meet all our new Kinders!
Sincerely,
Ms. Do
First Week Schedule for Kindergarten
During the 2026-27 academic year, the first day of school for students in grades 1-5 will be Tuesday, August 25th.
Our kindergarten students follow a separate schedule, allowing teachers to connect with students and families individually or in smaller groups.
Please see the detailed schedule for kindergarten at Oak Hills below:
Tuesday, August 25th: Oak Hills Kindergarten Connect (By appointment only. A message will come from a kinder teacher via ParentSquare.); No school for kindergarten students
Wednesday, August 26th: Oak Hills Kindergarten Connect (By appointment only. A message will come from a kinder teacher via ParentSquare.); No school for kindergarten students
Thursday, August 27th: Kindergarten students with last names A- L only
Friday, August 28th: Kindergarten students with last names M- Z only
Monday, August 31st: First day of school for all kindergarten students!
In an effort to connect with students and make more informed decisions about placement into classroom cohorts, kindergarten class rosters will not be set until Wednesday, September 2nd.
Initially, students will be placed into three temporary cohorts. Your child will have a teacher assignment communicated through ParentVue in mid-August. This will be their assigned teacher for the Kindergarten Connect Day and the first few days of school. Each cohort will work with all three kindergarten teachers over the course of these days. Through time and observation, staff will work to balance and finalize classroom placements. If your child will experience a change, a classroom teacher will be in touch with you on Wednesday, September 2nd after school with an updated teacher assignment for the 2026-2027 school year.
School Supply List
Communal Supplies (Please do not label)
3 boxes Crayola brand crayons (8 count)
1 box Crayola brand washable markers (8 or 10 colors)
10 Elmer’s brand standard size glue sticks (not the large ones please)
8 Expo brand fine tip dry erase markers (black)
1 tray Crayola brand watercolors (8 color)
3 boxes facial tissues
4 packages baby wipes
Personal Supplies (Label with child’s name)
1 pair of over-the-ear, plug in headphones (no Bluetooth, no ear buds). USB-C connector is ideal, but we can provide an adapter if necessary. Please take the headphones out of the box and label with permanent marker
Large personal backpack (big enough to hold a folder, library books, and change of clothes)
1 inch soft cover, flexible 3 ring binder (no hard binders please)
1 set of seasonal clothing (pants, shirt, socks, underwear) for emergency change. (This will stay in backpacks).
***Please label all coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunch boxes with your child’s name.
Classroom Wish List (Optional Supplies--can be donated throughout the school year)
Pony beads for stringing
Stickers - seasonal
Crayola twistable crayons
Play-dough for classroom use
Play-dough accessories (seasonal cookie cutters, rollers/tools - new or used)
Clorox Wipes
Buttons – colored various sizes
Glitter
Sequins/gems for glueing
Ribbon – various colors
Extra glue sticks
Brown paper bags – lunch size
PTO News
Incoming Kinder Families: Join the Facebook Group
If you have an incoming kindergartener next school year, make sure to join the Oak Hills Kindergarten Class 2026-27 to stay connected with parents, hear about upcoming playdates, and stay up-to-date with PTO news throughout the year.
School Beautification--Save the Date: Saturday, August 15th
We hope you enjoy your summer! As you make plans, we’d love for you to save the date on August 15th from 5-7pm to help us make the front and back of the school presentable for the kids to be back in August.
Thao Do-Gwilliam
Email: thao_do_gwilliam@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://oakhills.beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 2625 Northwest 153rd Avenue, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: 503.356.2410