Hello, Kindergarten families! We are excited to welcome your student to Eccles and get started on this new school year. Whether you’re a new family or not, this time of year comes with a lot of things to remember—so we are providing you with as much information as possible here in this newsletter. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We hope you’re still enjoying the rest of summer!

Tuesday, August 23: Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30-5:30 pm (Kinder families only)

Wednesday, August 24: Koffee with Kelly, 4:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, September 1: Meet & Greet (all grades), 4:00-5:30 pm

Monday, September 5: Labor Day (Holiday)

Kindergarteners’ first week of school looks a little different than other grades—Including a scheduled parent meeting & student assessment, staggered first-day by alphabet, and class placements finalized at the end of the week. Here’s an outline of what to expect:

• Tuesday, September 6: Kindergarten Assessments (sign-up here)

• Wednesday, September 7: Kindergarten First Day (students w/last name A-M attend)

• Thursday, September 8: Kindergarten First Day (students w/last name N-Z attend)

• Class placements will be finalized after school and sent out Thursday night via email

• Friday, September 9: All Kindergarteners attend class with their assigned teacher

These quick beginning kindergarten skills assessments will take place on Tuesday, September 6 - They’ll be done 1:1 with a teacher to help identify students’ current knowledge and social skills. This aids our Kinder teachers in balancing classes and getting the placement process started. During the small 1:1 time, parents will have the opportunity to gather with our support staff, ask questions, and get info about beginning school. Please sign up here.

We're excited to meet all of our Kindergarten families, new and returning! Please check out the events below, and consider attending one or both to help you and your student feel prepared for this new adventure.

If you still have documents to provide as part of your registration, please bring them in during any one of the school events listed above, or email them directly to our Registrar, Denise Sanchez Dominguez (denise.sanchez@canby.k12.or.us).

We have a new school schedule for the upcoming school year.

Our school day will now begin promptly at 8:00 am and end at 2:30 pm. Students can come to school starting at 7:45 for breakfast or to go straight to class. See the picture below for details.

Students will no longer have late start on Wednesdays. Now students will have early dismissal on Wednesdays—All students will be dismissed at 1:30pm on Wednesday afternoons to provide critical Collaborative Team (CT) time for teachers.

Please find this year’s student supply list included here, or it can also be found on our website at any time. Supplies can be brought in during our Meet & Greet event on September 1, or sent with your student on the first day of school.

If you are in need of help for a backpack and supplies you can register at The Canby Center. Please know we are here to help, and you can reach out to our office with any specific questions or needs as well.

Our office is back open for the rest of the summer and at least one of our secretaries will be available to assist you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

(503) 263-7120

eccles-office@canby.12.or.us

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm