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FEATURED EVENT: Annual Crystal Apple Awards
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Congratulations to the 36 staff members who were nominated to receive a Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Award. Twenty licensed staff members, 12 classified (support) staff members, and four administrators were surprised in late January and early February with news that they had been nominated to receive the coveted award, which recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to enhance the educational experience in Hillsboro. The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce hosts the awards, with support from several generous sponsors. At the dinner on Thursday, February 26, nine staff members were honored with a Crystal Apple Award: Licensed - Rob Brauer, metals teacher at Glencoe High School, Brian Cook, art teacher at South Meadows Middle School, Megan McIrvin McMahan, first-grade teacher at Reedville Elementary School, and Chris Taube, kindergarten teacher at Jackson Elementary School; Classified - Miguel Cholula Hernandez, bilingual assistant at Hilhi, Leticia Gholson, bilingual assistant at Minter Bridge Elementary School, and Bob Wilson, custodian at Mooberry Elementary School; and Administrators - Brian Haats, principal at Mooberry Elementary School, and Brooke Nova, College and Career Coordinator for Hillsboro School District. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!
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Monday
March 2
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6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays - March 2
(
see flyer for more information)
Citizens Curriculum Advisory Committee
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Administration Center
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Wednesday
March 4
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Washington County Career Days
for students grades 10-12
(click here for more information and to register)
Classified Staff Listening Session
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Butternut Creek
Elementary School
High School Math Adoption Review
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Administration Center Computer Lab
North Plains Awards Assembly
Special Education Parent Advisory
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Administration Center Room 213
District Choir & Ensemble Festival
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Glencoe High School
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Thursday
March 5
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Mr. Liberty Pageant
6:30 p.m. (silent auction) 7 p.m. (pageant)
Reedville Family Literacy Night
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Lenox Intermediate Music Program
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Friday
March 6
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Liberty at Warner Pacific Choir Festival
Hilhi Unity Assembly
Witch Hazel Coffee with the Principal
8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Hilhi Coffee Chat
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Ladd Acres Chinese Acrobat Assembly
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
North Plains BINGO Night
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Jackson School Auction: Full STEAM Ahead
5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
NW Events & Environments
Groner Spring Musical
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Mr. Glencoe Event
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Saturday
March 7
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Brookwood Spring Bazaar
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Farmington View Pop Can/Bottle Drive
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Century High Band Can Drive
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Sunday
March 8
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Daylight Savings Time
(see related article)
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Monday
March 9
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6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hillsboro High School
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Tuesday
March 10
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Century Feeder Band Festival
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Evergreen 6th Grade Parent Night
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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MARCH SUPERINTENDENT VIDEO MESSAGE
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| For the month of March, Superintendent Scott and Karen Murphy, Principal of North Plains Elementary School, talk about the upcoming SBAC Parent Information Night and the District's transition to full-day kindergarten. |
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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK
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This week, we are pleased to recognize and celebrate our classified staff members. From cooks to custodians to educational assistants to office managers to bus drivers and many others, classified staff are truly the backbone of our educational system. Please take a moment to let the classified employees that you interact with each day know just how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication to Hillsboro students!
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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All 25 elementary schools in Hillsboro will offer free full-day kindergarten to students in fall 2015
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Hillsboro School District is joining districts across the state in offering free full-day kindergarten to all students this fall. A high-quality, full-day program has been proven to be best practice for preparing children for their educational future. Students must be five years old by Tuesday, September 1, 2015, to be eligible for kindergarten in the 2015-16 year. To enroll, parents should fill out an enrollment form, complete a home language survey, supply proof of immunizations, proof of home address, and proof of the child's age. Click here for additional information, and click here to visit the kindergarten webpage (featuring a full-day kindergarten brochure and parent handbook).
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HIGH SCHOOL MATH PARENT/COMMUNITY REVIEW OPPORTUNITY
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Parents and community members are invited to an open house event where the high school math materials currently being considered for adoption by the School Board - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: AGA Digital - will be demonstrated and available for review. The event takes place on Wednesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Computer Lab at the Administration Center (3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro). The High School Math Study Team has been reviewing and testing materials for the high school materials adoption for the past two years, and feels the materials they have recommended provide the best learning options for students.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT INTER-DISTRICT STUDENT TRANSFER WINDOW NOW OPEN
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HSD is accepting applications March 1 - April 1, 2015
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The window for inter-district "open enrollment" student transfers, as defined by Oregon House Bill 3681 (HB3681), is now open. Students residing in other districts, who wish to attend a school in the Hillsboro School District beginning the 2015-16 school year, may submit their applications for an open enrollment transfer throughout the month of March. Open enrollment transfers do not require a release from the student's home district.
Not all schools or grade levels are open to HB3681 transfers. Information on participating schools is posted on our website. Per the state law, lotteries will be conducted as needed if requests exceed the number of spaces available; reasons for request are not considered.
Please review the terms of HB3681 carefully before applying. Click here for information and application forms.
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
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Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m.
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Remember to move your clocks FORWARD one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
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FREE EXERCISE CLASSES AT CENTURY
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Staff members from all HSD schools are invited to participate
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In partnership with our School-Based Health Center, Century High School is pleased to offer the following classes to staff, free of charge: Tone & Sculpt workout - Tuesdays in Room N122; and Yoga - Thursdays in Room S235 (bring a mat). Both classes will take place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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REMINDER: SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENTS INFORMATIONAL FORUM IS MARCH 9
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Washington County schools will join Oregon's Deputy Superintendent, Rob Saxton, to learn more about the new state tests
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Parents and community members in Hillsboro and surrounding communities are invited to attend a forum hosted by Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton on Monday, March 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hillsboro High School (3285 SE Rood Bridge Rd.) to learn more about the Smarter Balanced Assessments that students in grades 3-8 and 11 will be taking in English language arts and math this spring. Following Mr. Saxton's presentation, Hillsboro community members will have an opportunity to learn more about the specific supports in place for students in our District, facilitated by designated HSD staff. Spanish interpretation and child care services will be available. Click here for more information and here to see a flyer about the event.
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GET 'KICKED UP' TO HELP HOMELESS YOUTH
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HomePlate's fourth annual kickball tournament is now accepting team signups, seeking sponsors and volunteers
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Register your team now - only 22 slots are available! Join teams from throughout Washington County in this kickin' "Home Runs for Homeless Youth" fundraiser for HomePlate Youth Services, taking place on Sunday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hillsboro Stadium. Costumes, prizes, raffles, children's activities and food are all part of the fun! New teams signing up by March 31 will receive a discount. HomePlate is also looking for sponsors and enthusiastic volunteers to help plan this year's event. Contact Kirsten Carpenter, HomePlate Development Director, at 971.322.9381 or
kirsten@homeplateyouth.org for more information or visit the
tournament website .
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HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN INPUT SOUGHT
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Over the past year, ideas were collected for the new Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan from over 4,300 people who live, work and play in Hillsboro. Now, patrons are asked to vote for their top priorities. Ideas with public support and a willing community partner will find a home in the Plan. And, if you complete the entire survey, you will be eligible for a chance to win an iPad mini 3! Visit www.my2035.org between now and March 31 to tell the City what's in your Hillsboro 2035!
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