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West Tualatin View Elementary
Kindergarten 2023
Welcome to Kindergarten new and returning families!
I'm excited for the school year to begin and look forward to meeting those of you that are new to West TV!
I am your principal - Scarlet Valentine - here's a little bit about me:
- 23 years in education
- 16 years as an administrator in the Beaverton School District
- 12 years as an elementary principal in the Beaverton School District
- 5th year as principal of West TV
My family:
- I have 1 daughter that graduated from West View High School in 2011 - she currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California
- I grew up in Corvallis, Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University
- My parents have been married for more than 60 years - both have retired and still live in Corvallis
My hobbies:
- I love to read
- I like exercising - especially Zumba and martial arts classes
- and I enjoy spending time with friends and family
About the Kindergarten Teachers
Ms. Angie Regali Imus
I am Angie Regali Imus and this is my ninth year teaching kindergarten at West TV and my sixteenth year as a classroom teacher. I am so honored and excited to be a kindergarten teacher at West TV! My goal is to provide a nurturing environment where your child can grow as a learner, learn to love school, and make friends. Outside of the classroom I have a busy home life. I am newly married, and we have five daughters and one son- all graduates/attendees of Beaverton High School! I grew up in Eugene (Go Ducks!) and graduated from the University of Oregon and Pacific University. I love cooking, audio books, running, paddle boarding, camping, gardening, family pets, and teaching kindergarten!
Ms. Traci Higdon
Hello West TV families! I am Traci Higdon. I have been teaching in the Beaverton School District for over 18 years in grades kindergarten through 4th grade. My goal is to provide a loving and nurturing environment where your child can build relationships and confidence as a reader, writer, and thinker! Outside of school, life is busy raising two boys, ages 9 and 12, and a dog. When I am not a chauffeur or spectator at sporting events, you can catch me running or walking my dog, hills are my favorite! When I have quiet moments, I like to sing, draw, read a good magazine or book, play board games, work in the yard, and hang out at new coffee shops!
Our Kindergarten Teachers and Principal
The School Day
The school day begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:35pm.
All Kindergarten students (along with all other students at West TV) have class with their regular classroom teacher and also have classes with our Specialists: for PE, Music, Library and Technology. Specials classes rotate on a 6 day Schedule (2 days of PE, 2 days of Music, 1 day of Library and 1 day of Technology).
We will have 2 Kindergarten classrooms. Each classroom will likely have 26 to 27 students.
First Day of School
Kindergarten students in the Beaverton School District do not attend school on the first 2 days of school. During these 2 days, the Kindergarten teachers will schedule a time to meet individually with each student and do an assessment. Then half of the Kindergarten students will attend school on Day 3 and the other half on Day 4. All Kindergarten students will attend school on Day 5.
Aug 30 - First Day of School for Students with the last name beginning with A-L
Aug 31 - First Day of School for Students with the last name beginning with M-Z
Sep 1 - First Day of School for all Kindergarten students together
Other West TV Staff
Mrs. Susan Boos
Ms. Andrea Martin
Ms. Nicole Cereda
Mrs. Chelsea Sanderson
Mrs. Krasi Nicolov
Mrs. Devyn Larson
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Ms. Margaret Sherbourne - School Counselor
- Practice all 26 capital and lowercase letters and numbers 0-20 (recognizing and writing)
- Know how to use the bathroom independently
- Know how to button and zip pants
- Practice putting on coat without help
- Practice putting full size backpack on without help
- Use a tissue independently
- Put shoes on - begin learning how to tie shoes
- Practice waking up early
- Eat independently
- Can open and close containers in lunch box
- Top 10 list to help your child get ready for Kindergarten
Parents Ready For Kindergarten
- Tens of thousands of 5 year-olds do this every year!
- Relax and breath
- Make sure shots are up to date
- Buy a full sized backpack
- Read the West TV Family Handbook on our school website - click here - it will answer most of your questions
The Classroom
- Calendar time
- Reading
- Writing & Handwriting
- Math
- Inquiry all day - science and social studies
- Recess & brain boost
- Big buddies
- Friends
- ... and so much more!
Lunch Time
Parent Teacher Club
Co-Presidents - Gordon Battaile and Drinda Battaile
Vice President - Christina Merrell
Treasurer - Ross Segelken
Secretary - Tina Lee
Volunteer Coordinator - Drinda Battaile
Fundraising Chair - Monique Lance
- The West TV Parent Teacher Club (PTC) is an independent organization that seeks to enhance the scholastic and extracurricular lives of West TV students. PTC meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The dates for each month's meeting can be found on the school and PTC websites. Visit the West TV PTC website to learn more and connect with us!
Child Care Options for 23-24
YMCA
Each year at West TV there is an on site child care provider - it is the YMCA. The YMCA is returning next year offering both before and after school child care options in the cafeteria. Please contact the YMCA directly to reserve a spot for your child. See contact information below.
Barnes-Miller Learning Tree
This child care option is off site and offers both before and after school child care options - one of our school buses will bring students to/from the school that attend Barnes-Miller Learning Tree. Please contact them directly to reserve a spot for your child. See contact information below.
Kindercare
This child care option is off site and offers both before and after school child care options - one of our school buses will bring students to school that attend Kindercare and a Kindercare van picks up from West TV after school. Please contact them directly to reserve a spot for your child. See contact information below.
Thrive
Thrive (Cedar Hills Rec Center ) offers after school child care only and a Thrive van picks up from West TV. Please contact them directly to reserve a spot for your child. See contact information below.
Contact Information
YMCA
503-608-3126
Barnes-Miller Learning Tree
503-292-7847
Kindercare
503-641-6758
Thrive - Cedar Hills Rec Center
503-629-6340
Questions? Contact West TV
Options for contacting us at West TV
- Call the school office at 503-356-2510. If you leave a message, we will call you back.
- Click on this form to send us an email - West TV Contact Form
West Tualatin View Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
•At West TV we aspire to create successful, lifelong learners, who make a positive difference in the global community.
Our Mission:
•We are committed to educating students with essential academic and life skills, and to nurture inquiring, knowledgeable students with intercultural understanding and respect.
•We are committed to developing balanced relationships by nurturing the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each student.
•We are committed to promoting the advancement of a better and more peaceful world through preparing the future generations to be culturally aware, compassionate and caring young people.
Beaverton School District PIllars
Beaverton School District Goal
WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
West Tualatin View Elementary