Greeting Hiteon Families,

The last year has been a journey for all of our students, their families, and our staff. We are excited that the vast majority of our students will be able to stay with their current teacher! We will be sending class confirmation to all families and students soon. We are looking forward to the future, and it is beginning to show glimpses of what once was a school full of children learning and laughing. We realize that some families might want to revisit their choice of Hybrid or CDL. We are open to inquiries for a possible change, please contact the main office by Wednesday, March 10th. Below are the criteria used to determine the ability of each school to accommodate a change request.

• If you previously chose Hybrid but would like to switch to CDL, you can do that. Contact your school office to request the move.

• If you previously chose CDL but would like to switch to Hybrid, you may be able to do that. You’ll need to contact your school principal to see whether the class counts and space availability will allow for the change. If not, your student will be placed on a waiting list.

For students returning to Hybrid, it is essential to remember that schools will not be exactly as they were a year ago. Students will be asked to remember the Three Ws:

Wear a mask

Wash your hands

Watch your distance 6 ft.

We ask families that have students returning to the building for Hybrid learning to have their child(ren) practice wearing a mask for more extended periods of time. Two hours might be hard for some of our students. Also, discuss what 6 feet looks like and feels like. Anything we can do to pre-teach these things is appreciated.

For those students who are staying in Comprehensive Distance Learning, they will continue learning with their current teacher. The main difference is it will only be in the afternoon.

The staff at Hiteon appreciates the support and respect given to us throughout the past year. We are humbled by our community’s “Hiteon Heart”!

Best,

Meghan Warren, Principal

Jenny Read-Emslie, Assistant Principal

• Hiteon's Picture Day is March 17
• Hiteon’s 2021-2022 Kindergarten Enrollment
• BSD Kindergarten Information Videos English & Spanish
• Hiteon's February Virtual Assembly Video
• Hiteon Hawks 2021 Reading Challenge
  

• Hiteon’s Library Book Distribution
• Free Meals & Food Box Distribution
• Update Emergency Contact Information in ParentVUE
• Administrative Student Transfer Information
• Beaverton School District Family Tool Kit
  
• Clothes for Kids
• Virtual Strengthening Families Classes for Parents
• Hiteon’s Calendar

• Beaverton Community Conversation Around Race
• Spring Break & Beaverton City Library

Hiteon's Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17th from 2:00 - 5:30 pm

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED

Click on this link to schedule an appointment for your student(s).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4bafa828a5fac61-hiteon

Do not delay, please schedule your appointment today!

You can also Pre-Order Pictures online today!

You have the ability to pre-order pictures when you schedule your appointment by visiting http://dorianstudio.com and searching for Hiteon Elementary School. Your online order can be placed now and up to four (4) days after picture day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Hiteon's main office at 503-356-4140.

Enrollment is now open for children who qualify to attend Kindergarten for the 2021/2022 school year.

If your child turns 5 on or before 9/1/2021, they are eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall. If you reside in our boundary, please go to the BSD website to the online enrollment at:

https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/information-technology/enrolling-your-child

Once we receive your online enrollment, we will email you the remainder of the enrollment packet.

Hiteon's Kindergarten Orientation via ZOOM will be on Thursday, May 13th from 6:30-7:30pm The link will be posted as we get closer to that date.

If you know of other families residing in our boundary who have children entering school in September 2021, please encourage them to contact the Hiteon office now at 503-356-2140.

LIKE TO READ AND WIN PRIZES?

Stop by the Hiteon library curbside or book bus to get a Hiteon Hawks 2021 Reading Challenge Log.

Read 21 books from any of these categories: Picture Books, Early Readers or Non-Fiction OR Read 5 Chapter Books

Turn in your parent signed form back in at curbside or bus days and pick a fun prize to celebrate your success!!!!!

To keep our Hiteon Community safe, healthy and help prevent the spread of COVID 19, we ask that you delay your visit to the Library book distribution if you or your family are not feeling well, tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, or have been in close contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19 in the previous 2 weeks.

The last day for Bus Distribution will be Wednesday, March 17th, in preparation for Hybrid.

This is a good time to remind your children to practice the 3 Ws:

• Wash your hands
• Wear a face covering
• Watch your distance – 6 feet apart.

Your children will look to you to model, teach, and reinforce these safety practices.

Nutrition Services continues to offer free meals to all children ages 1-18 curbside at school sites and bus stop locations. A complete list and interactive map can be found online at: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/meals. We are reaching out to try and make sure that families are aware that this service is continuing now that have resumed school after the Winter Break holiday. No registration is required, and children do not need to be present at meal pick up. Please feel free to share this jpeg on your school’s social media accounts, newsletters, or any other communications sent to families!

As we move toward In-person Hybrid Instruction, it’s very important for all schools to have up-to-date emergency contact information for their students.

You can update student information online through ParentVUE. After logging in, click on the Family Updates and New Student Enrollment button located in the top right of your screen.

To learn more, watch this tutorial video or visit our Online Verification webpage.

Administrative Student Transfers allow resident students to transfer from one Beaverton school to another and are approved for one year at a time only. An Administrative Student Transfer to a school outside of your home feeder path does not guarantee continuation to the next feeder level of your transfer school. All students must qualify for hardship in order to be approved for an Administrative Student Transfer, regardless of grade level, sibling status on open enrollment, siblings of students in specialized programs or parent employment with the district. Please contact your student's resident school if you have questions about Administrative Student Transfers.

Please visit this link for a variety of resources that are accessible through the Beaverton School District website. https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/connect/family-toolkit

The district-run Clothes for Kids is now open. Appointments are required. To schedule, please use this link to make your appointment now and hit the "book appointment" button, or call 503-356-4322. Visits are limited to one adult with four children or two adults with 8 children. All visitors must wear masks. If you don't have your own, we'll provide one.

Clothes for Kids is located in the portable on the west side of the District Administration Center, 16550 SW Merlo Road.

Southridge High School is hosting the 2nd annual Beaverton Community-Wide Conversation Around Race on March 10 from 4-6:30 p.m. This virtual event is an opportunity for our greater community to come together to participate in a conversation around race, improve our individual racial literacy, and build a better understanding of the intersection of race, instruction, education, and community.

If you have questions or would like more information contact Southridge High School Administrators David Nieslanik or Sho Shigeoka, or Administrator for Equity and Inclusion, Pat McCreery.

Online Spring Break Events for Kids

Beaverton City Library’s Spring Break is all online for 2021! Join us to make your own sundial, learn “whose scat is that?” find a dark corner to enjoy “Scary Stories to Read in the Dark,” and so much more! For a full list of activities and to register visit: https://www.beavertonlibrary.org/268/Spring-Break

Parent Information Series with the Cedar Mill Library

Our friends at Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries have put together a fabulous line up of topics and expert speakers for their 2021 Parent Information Series including “Supporting Dual Language Learners “ and “Talking with Your Children About Race and Racism” as well as “Positive Parenting to Create a Happy Home.” All events are online and free. To see the full line up and to register visit https://library.cedarmill.org/kids/parents/parent-information-series/

Beaverton City Library’s Current Services

BCL Grab & Go is now available at the main library. This service includes limited browsing of the collections (both floors), holds pickup (with staff assistance), returns, quick help with questions and reading suggestions, library cards, self-checkout machines, copiers, and lobby restrooms. More information and video: www.BeavertonLibrary.org/BCLGrabGo. While BCL Grab & Go is not currently available at the Murray Scholls branch, BCL To Go holds pickup by drop-in and by appointment remain available at both library locations. At the main library, the service hours for BCL Grab & Go, BCL To Go, and Computer Lab are Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday - Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (closed Thursday). These are also the hours for Ask the Library phone service. At the Murray Scholls branch, BCL To Go is in service Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 1-6 p.m. (closed Monday, Thursday, and Sunday). The library continues to provide many services you can access at home - virtual events and recorded videos for all ages, eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming video, language learning, and more - all for free. Learn about all the services being offered by the library at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/BCLNow.

Meghan Warren, Principal

Jenny Read-Emslie, Assistant Principal

Hiteon’s Mission Statement

Hiteon is a community dedicated to providing an educational experience in which everyone can reach their full potential and make positive societal contributions. We strive to enhance personal, community, and global identities while developing life-long learners.

Email: meghan_warren@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/hiteon/
Location: 13800n SW Brockman Road, Beaverton Oregon 97008
Phone: 503-356-2140