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Crater Connection

September 11th, 2020

CraterConnectionSeptember 11th, 2020
Welcome Back Crater Cougars!!


We hope you are all enjoying the last week of summer break, and we look forward to connecting with you all in the coming weeks!

Chromebook and Yearbook Pick Up-Mon, Sept 14th, 8:30-12:30

We ask that you use the pick-up lane out in front of the school and families stay in their vehicles. A staff member will be there to assist you.


Chromebook PU/Exchange, 1st-5th grade only-(Kinder-see below) If your student is needing a Chromebook or Hotspot for distance learning this year, or if you need to exchange your Chromebook for a new one, due to yours not working properly, come on by!


Yearbook Pickup-If you pre-ordered a yearbook in the spring, those will be available for pickup.

Kindergarten Neighborhood Visits

Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th Kindergarten Neighborhood Visits: If you are the parent of a kindergarten student, your child’s teacher will be contacting you in the coming weeks to schedule a time to visit your child in their neighborhood. Your child’s teacher will be bringing a special kindergarten kit and dropping off technology to use with distance learning. They are very excited to meet you!

Pre-Conference Sept. 14th and 15th

  • -You should have received your class placement letters via email on Friday, Sept 4th. This information was also sent out in the mail to all students.

  • -Please use the link included in your letter to sign-up for a pre-conference with your child's teacher.

  • -Pre-Conferences are being held on Monday, Sept. 14th and Tuesday, Sept. 15th.

  • -The first day of live learning sessions is Wednesday, Sept. 16th.

    • We are excited to introduce two new staff members at Crater this fall

    Jacob Niebergall is a new 2nd grade teacher. Mr. Neibergall recently finished his MAT at George Fox University and will be working in a job share position with Mrs. Scholz. Many of the students already know Mr. Niebergall as he completed his student teaching at Crater. He has many outstanding skills, and is especially good with education technology.


    Melissa Salness is joining us as one of our new Educational Assistants at Crater this fall. Mrs. Salness has spent the past couple of years as an assistant in the Hillsboro School District and has also served as a varsity volleyball head coach. Please welcome Mrs. Salness!