Kindergarten Special Edition

Dear 2023-24 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. Hawks View is an amazing place to learn and grow!

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. Below are some important dates and times that you’ll want to be aware of as the beginning of the year approaches. Please let us know if you have any questions. You are always welcome to reach out by calling the Hawks View office at 503-825-5400.

Amy Mitchell

Principal, Hawks View Elementary

Kindergarten Summer Playdate on the Hawks View playground

• August 21, 2023 ~ 4:00-5:00pm
  

Registration for our incoming Kindergarten class is available online using the link below. Incoming Kindergarten students must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023.

Online Kindergarten Registration

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. Please call the Hawks View front office at 503-825-5400 if you have any questions. The office reopens on August 17th.

Paper Registration

Families are also welcome to register using paper registration. Paper registration packets can be picked up from the District Office over the summer. Hours are 8:00-4:00, Monday through Thursday, or from the Hawks View office beginning August 17th.

As we approach the 2023-24 school year we are eagerly making plans for your child’s transition to Kindergarten. The first few days of school will look different than is typical as we "Ramp-Up to Kindergarten." Our "Ramp-Up" schedule gives us time to get to know your child before being placed into their permanent classroom.

“Kindergarten Orientation Days” August 30, August 31, and September 1

Kindergarten Orientation Days: Your child will be invited to one of the three orientation days by August 25th. 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:

• Group A: Wednesday, August 30 (7:55 am – 2:15pm)

• Group B: Thursday, August 31 (7:55 am – 2:15pm)

• Group C: Friday, September 1 (7:55 am – 2:15pm)

“Ramp-Up Days” September 5-6

• Tuesday, September 5 & Wednesday, September 6 - 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.

• Thursday, September 7 - No school for kindergarten students - teachers thoughtfully create balanced classes and prepare classrooms. Kindergarten class lists will be emailed by noon.

• Friday, September 8 – Kindergarten students begin in assigned classes (7:55 - 2:15).

Look for more information via email in August, if your student is registered with us.

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.

The Sherwood School Board has also approved our school calendars for the 23-24 school year. These calendars can be found on the district calendar webpage linked here.

Get connected with the Hawks View PAC! Visit the link here to see upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved and be connected.

Hawks View Front Office: 503.825.5400

Helpful Links for Incoming Kindergarten Families

• Hawks View Elementary homepage
• Enrollment Information
• Champions (after school childcare)
• School Lunch Menus
• SHARE Center: 503.825.5087
• Sherwood Community Information
• Sherwood School District Calendar