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FEATURED PROGRAM: Liberty Fit
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Liberty Fit Kicks Off its Ninth Year
The popular and inclusive Liberty Fit running club kicked off its ninth year with an amazing initial turn-out: 85 students and more than 40 staff members from Liberty and beyond. Liberty Fit began as a way to engage students who were not participating in spring sports, and to encourage and support them to train for the Helvetia Half-Marathon in June. Over the course of 15 weeks, students have the opportunity to gradually increase their distance and build their stamina to the point where they are ready to complete the 13.1 mile run. Students are not charged a participation fee. To help them pay for race fees, nutritious snacks, training incentives, and running equipment, the group hosts the Falcon 15K Relay each spring (the event also features a 15K, 10K, and 5K run and a 5K walk). This year, the Falcon 15K will take place on Saturday, April 18. Click here for more information or to register. Family, friends, and District employees are welcome to join the group for its Saturday training runs, now through June 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro.
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Tuesday
March 17
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Glencoe Blood Drive
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lincoln Street Elementary PBIS Assembly & Talent Show
1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
School Board Meetings
Sessions:
Executive: 5:15 p.m.
Work 5:30 p.m.
Regular 7:30 p.m.
District Administration Center Board Room
Groner Family STEAM Night
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ladd Acres Music Program
6 p.m.: 5th-graders
7 p.m.: 6th-graders
Poynter Visitation for Incoming 7th-Graders
(Eastwood, Quatama & West Union families)
6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Glencoe Feeder Schools Band Festival
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Glencoe High School
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Wednesday
March 18
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"Every Child Ready to Read" Workshop
(children up to six-years-old and parents)
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reedville Elementary School, 2695 SW 209th Avenue, Aloha
Liberty High College Night - OPU Spring Tour
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday
March 19
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Century High Choir Tour
Liberty High National Honor Society Inductions
Tuesday Teen Marketplace Applications Due
(
Click here for information and here for the application)
Minter Bridge Kindergarten Orientation
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Liberty Feeder Schools Band Festival
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Liberty High School
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Friday
March 20
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Century High Choir Tour
Hilhi Band Trip
Brookwood Spirit Day & Assembly
Ladd Acres PBIS Assembly - Crazy Hair & Hat Day
Minter Bridge PBIS Assembly
Imlay PBIS Assembly
WL Henry Classroom Celebrations
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
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Saturday
March 21
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Monday
March 23
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No School - Spring Break
(through March 27)
Century High Choir Tour
Hilhi Band Trip
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THE TIME FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY IS NOW
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Superintendent Scott asks parents and community members to write their elected officials and urge a K-12 budget of $7.5 billion to avoid a $4.5 million loss to Hillsboro School District in 2015-16
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Legislators are anxious to pass the K-12 budget for 2015-17; however, the proposal currently on the table is for $7.235 billion. An allocation at this level would mean a $4.5 million shortfall in 2015-16, which is the equivalent of cutting nine instructional days or 55 teachers or 114 support staff. The state's revenue has increased 9.5% since the 2013-15 biennium. If K-12 received a 9.5% increase and enough money to fund full-day kindergarten, that would equate to a K-12 allocation of $7.5 billion, which would be enough to allow districts across the state to maintain their current service level. Patrons are asked to write to their elected officials now and urge support of a K-12 budget of $7.5 billion or higher. Click here to read Superintendent Scott's complete article, and click here to go to our Budget Matters webpage for more information.
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NEW PRINCIPAL NAMED FOR JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Superintendent Scott has announced that Sarah Crane, currently Principal of Ione Community School in Ione, Oregon, will become Jackson Elementary School's new principal, effective July 1, 2015. Ms. Crane will be at Jackson on Tuesday, March 17, to work with staff and will stay to meet with parents at a PTA-hosted event that evening from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the library. Click here to read more.
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PATTERSON STUDENTS CREATE CAMPAIGN FOR BULLY-FREE WORLD
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After reading an article in "Scholastic News" about a girl who took a stand against bullying in her school and community, a group of fourth-grade students at Patterson Elementary decided to do the same thing at their school. Together, the students created a logo with the slogan "Bully Free World - We All Have a Future." Then they created a pledge, which asked students to agree to speak up when they see bullying, reach out to others who are bullied, be a friend whenever they see bullying, and promise to be a buddy, not a bully. To help them promote their campaign, the school held a No Bullying Spirit Week from February 9 to 15. Click here to read more.
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2015-16 YAC RECRUITMENT NOW UNDER WAY
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The Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is currently recruiting students entering grades 9-12 in the 2015-16 school year for this exciting group. YAC seeks a diverse team of creative, hard-working, and enthusiastic students who are interested in community leadership opportunities. The application may be found on the City's website at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/YAC. For more information about membership requirements, please contact Kristi Wilson at Kristi.Wilson@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov.
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REMINDER: HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN INPUT SOUGHT
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Over the past year, more than 4,300 people who live, work and play in Hillsboro provided their ideas for the new Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan. 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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LEARN MORE ABOUT JACKSON SCHOOL AND GLENCOE ROAD PROJECTS
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Combined open house on Wednesday, March 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Washington County and the City of Hillsboro invite the public to attend a combined project open house on Wednesday, March 25, for the Jackson School Road capital improvement project and the Glencoe Road interim safety improvement project. The event will be held at the Washington County Public Services Building,
155 N. First Avenue
(first floor cafeteria). The public is invited to drop in anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to learn more about both projects. Project staff from the County and City will be available to answer questions and solicit comments. No formal presentation is planned. For more information, click here.
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