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FEATURED EVENT: District Kinder Fair
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More than 700 incoming kindergartners and their family members attended the District's annual Kindergarten Community Fair on Thursday, April 2, at Lincoln Street Elementary School. At the Fair, prospective students had the opportunity to eat a real school lunch, conduct fun science experiments and practice writing their name in sugar, pet animals brought over from the Oregon Zoo, check out Police motorcycles and a Fire engine, and much more! Parents were able to get information about full-day kindergarten, and learn about a host of community services available to them through partner organizations like Hillsboro Parks & Recreation, Community Action, the Library, Hillsboro Schools Foundation, and others. Many of our elementary schools have their kindergarten orientation events upcoming; check the schedule on our website for the date and time of your school's event. And if you have a child who will be starting kindergarten this fall, please register them as soon as possible so your school and their teacher can be ready to welcome them in September.
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Tuesday
April 14
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NWOC 5A League Choral Contest
Butternut Creek Music Performances
1st grade: 12:30 p.m.
3rd grade: 1:30 p.m.
Farmington View Kindergarten Orientation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ladd Acres Music Program
1st Grade: 6 p.m.
2nd Grade: 7 p.m.
NWOC 5A League Choral Contest
Butternut Creek Music Performances
1st grade: 12:30 p.m.
3rd grade: 1:30 p.m.
Farmington View Kindergarten Orientation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Evergreen AVID Parent Night
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ladd Acres Music Program
1st Grade: 6 p.m.
2nd Grade: 7 p.m.
South Meadows 6th-Grade Welcome Night
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Wednesday
April 15
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Groner Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Lincoln Street Kinderkonzert K-2
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North Plains Talent Show
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Eastwood Science Fair
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday
April 16
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NWOC 5A League Band Contest
Indian Hills 5th Grade OMSI Overnight
W. L. Henry Volunteer Appreciation Tea
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rosedale Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
North Plains Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Free Orchards Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Reedville Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Groner Music Program
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Farmington View STEM Night
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
HSD Middle School Choir Festival
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Brown Middle School
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Friday
April 17
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Hilhi Spring Recognition/Fling Assembly
Minter Bridge Coffee with the Principal
8 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
DigiGirlz Expostion
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minter Bridge Mother/Son Event
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Butternut Creek Family Fitness
Night
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Eastwood Family Movie Night
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Glencoe's Murder Mystery Night
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Saturday
April 18
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Liberty ACT Testing
L
iberty Falcon 15K Relay, Run & Walk
beginning at 9 a.m.
Hilhi Spring Fling
HPD Prescription Drug Turn-In
1
0 a.m. - 2 p.m.
HPD, 250 SE 10th Avenue
(
see flyer for more information)
Glencoe's Murder Mystery Night
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Sunday
April 19
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Latino Cultural Fair
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(see related article)
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Monday
April 20
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Butternut Creek Spring Pictures
Hilhi AVID WOU College Visit
Brookwood Elementary Kindergarten Orientation
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Imlay Science-O-Rama
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A
ctive Parenting Workshop
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Eastwood Elementary School
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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE HOLDING REGIONAL HEARINGS
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Join the local meeting at PCC Rock Creek on April 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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The Oregon Legislature's Joint Ways and Means Committee is holding a series of public hearings on the proposed 2015-17 state budget over the course of the next two weeks.
The Portland area meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Portland Community College's Rock Creek Campus. The Legislature's current K-12 budget of $7.255 billion leaves Hillsboro School District $2.6 million short for the 2015-17 biennium.
Please plan to attend the hearing and testify about why additional funds are needed for K-12 education statewide. Visit the
Budget Matters page of our website for additional information.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
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| Educational ExplorationsTM is a cooperative agency with Portland State University, providing research-based, teacher-friendly, professional development strategies geared toward student success. They offer graduate and undergraduate level PDU and credit courses, in-service workshops, consultations, and professional development presentations on topics timely to educators which have a direct impact on student achievement. Please visit their website or click here to view the spring term courses. |
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK APRIL 12-18
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HSD Volunteers make a difference!
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| Volunteers donate time to help children learn to read and improve their math skills, organize office tasks, chaperone field trips, serve as guest speakers, coordinate fundraisers, run after-school clubs, and complete many other valuable projects. Hillsboro School District is very grateful for their assistance and we are pleased to recognize the thousands of volunteers who take action using their abilities and gifts to enhance the educational experience for Hillsboro students. Our schools and community are better because of the efforts of volunteers.
If you have a special interest, hobby, or skill to share with students in our schools, we want to hear from you!
Please visit our volunteer page, call 503-844-1770, or e-mail Katie Russell-Willis, elementary school volunteer coordinator, or Coleen Garrett, middle and high school volunteer coordinator, for more information.
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ANSWER THE CALL FOR HILLSBORO SCHOOLS
FOUNDATION
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Annual Phone-a-Thon is April 13-16
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Each year, students from clubs at our four high schools call previous Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF) donors and families in the District to raise funds for HSF's Innovative Grants and earn a portion of the money to support their organization. Last year, HSF gave these clubs a total of $10,000 for their hard work! Calls are made from the District Office, so when you see "Hillsboro Schools" on your caller ID this week, please answer the call and give as generously as you can. To donate online, visit http://hsfonline.org.
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11th Annual Festival Takes Place April 19
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The 11th annual Latino Cultural Festival is taking place this Sunday, April 19, from noon to 5 p.m. in Historic Downtown Hillsboro. This free community event will feature Latino art, food, entertainment, and much more. Don't miss it!
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LIBRARY FINE AMNESTY WEEK
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Overdue books? Fines? Forgiveness is granted at the Library this week!
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In conjunction with National Library Week, the Hillsboro Public Library is holding a "fine amnesty week" April 11 through 19. To be eligible for the amnesty offer, library card holders must be registered at either the Hillsboro Main Library or Shute Park Branch. Card holders may bring back long overdue library items for forgiveness of up to $50 in charges per library card. In addition, card holders can request a waiver of up to $50 in overdue fines by presenting either a library card or valid picture identification. More than 2,400 patrons owe the Library more than $50 for long overdue materials. The goals of the week are to get library materials back in circulation, create and promote goodwill and library advocacy, and to welcome people back to the Library.
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SPRING COFFEE CHAT SCHEDULE
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Join Superintendent Scott at one of the upcoming sessions
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We are pleased to announce the spring schedule of Superintendent Coffee Chats:
- Thursday, April 23, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at Longbottom (4893 NW 235th Avenue)
- Wednesday, April 29, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the South Store Caf? (24485 SW Scholls Ferry Road)
- Thursday, May 7, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Baseline Insomnia (5389 W. Baseline Road)
- Thursday, May 21, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at Manaia Coffee House (203 E. Main Street)
These Coffee Chats are informal, drop-in events where patrons have a chance to interact with Superintendent Scott in a small group, ask questions, and provide any feedback they may have. Spanish interpretation is available. Click here for a flyer about the Chats.
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LAW DAY ART CONTEST FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
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One student will win $200; deadline is May 1
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The second annual Law Day Art Contest gives students an opportunity to share their creative vision of the Magna Carta's enduring principle: that no one, no matter how powerful, is above the law. The art contest is open to all Oregon middle school students. The first place winner will receive $200 and a certificate of achievement, and will have their artwork displayed in the Oregon State Bar Center from June through December 2015. All entries must be submitted to the Oregon State Bar by May 1. For contest rules and details, click here or contact the Oregon New Lawyers Division at 503-620-0222.
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EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A COLLEGE BUSINESS STUDENT
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| PSU Summer Business Institute , June 15-18 |
The PSU Summer Business Institute is a great opportunity for high school students to be introduced to the world of business and what it would be like to be a business student at Portland State University. Students will participate in classroom case studies and lectures, explore career opportunities, work directly with business leaders, and be involved in a business simulation project. Students will earn one FREE college credit for their participation. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, May 21. Preference is given to students who will be in grades 11-12 next school year. Space is limited to 45 participants - apply now! Click here or email Nicole Harris for more information.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM SEEKS SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS
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 Teens - earn 40 hours of community service on one week of camp! Students entering grades 9-12 and between 13 and 18 years-old this fall are invited to volunteer as camp helpers for the Washington County Museum at the Hillsboro Civic Center. There will be a three-hour training, after which you will assist the camp leader in preparing crafts, lessons and recreational activities. You must be able to commit to volunteering at least one week of camp, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Click here to apply by June 15, or visit the Washington County Museum website for more information about the teen volunteer program and summer camps.
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