Hillsboro Schools Foundation Opens Innovative Education Grants Process
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UPCOMING
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JANUARY
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The Hillsboro Schools Foundation has announced the opening of its 2016-17 Innovative Grant Award cycle. A total of $50,000 will be awarded for grants in two categories: Tier 1 grants range from $10,000 to $15,000, and Tier 2 grants are up to $5,000. One page abstracts are due on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
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No School - MLK Holiday
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Community Zumba @ Century
4 p.m.
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Glencoe FAFSA Workshop
10 a.m.
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McKinney Family Night
Ladd Acres Lunch with the Principal
Farmington View BINGO Night
5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Street Dinner and Lottery
6 p.m.
Free Orchards BINGO/Family Fun Night
6 p.m.
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Guidelines for Technology Received through Donations or Grants
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Staff often wonder if technology they receive through a donation or a grant belongs to them, the school, or the District. To help answer some common questions, Technology Services has created a set of guidelines that are now posted on the Staff Grants page of the website.
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Washington County Arts and Culture Grants Panel
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The Hillsboro Arts and Culture Council is hosting a free Washington County Arts and Culture Grants Panel on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. Learn more about opportunities for arts and culture programming in Washington County from representatives of the Hillsboro and Regional Arts and Culture Councils, the Oregon Arts Commission, and the Oregon Community Foundation. RSVP is required by calling 503-615-3485 or e-mailing hacc@hillsboro-oregon.gov.
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SchoolDude Online Facility Use System
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Facilities has implemented an automated program called SchoolDude to manage the use of District buildings for activities, meetings, and other uses. Appropriate staff members at each site have been set up to review and route use applications, so the program is now ready for roll-out to all staff and community user groups. Click here to learn more.
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Classified Instructional Support Professional Development Summit
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Classified instructional support staff are invited to attend an optional professional development summit on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon at Poynter Middle School. Sessions include SPED 101, de-escalation, accommodations vs. modifications, AVID instructional strategies, and more. Extended contract is available. Sign up on Serebra. Click here to view the flyer.
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Bilingual Pilot Pre-K Program to Open at McKinney
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Thanks to a $320,000 Kindergarten Partnership Innovation grant, Hillsboro School District will be starting a pilot pre-kindergarten program on Feb. 1 for low-income 4-year-olds who live in the McKinney Elementary School attendance area.
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Hearing Screenings to Begin in February
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Starting in February, the District will conduct
hearing screenings for students in grades K, 1 and 3 in partnership with the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.
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City Council Sets Guiding Principles and Priorities
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Recently, Hillsboro City Councilors identified their guiding principles and priorities for 2016. Topping the list was supporting and taking pride in a high-quality education system in Hillsboro. Click here to read more.
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Priority Window In-District Transfer Deadline: Jan. 22
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Resident students who wish to continue an existing transfer or request a new transfer for the 2016-17 school year are reminded to submit their paperwork by 5 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 22, to Marleen Zytniowski in Communications (503-844-1771). For additional information, please visit the Transfer Requests page on our website.
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Hillsboro Considers Street Name Changes
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The City of Hillsboro is proposing several street name changes to align pockets of County grid-addressed properties with City grid-addressed properties. An open house will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cherry Lane Fire Station, 21880 NW Cherry Lane, to discuss the proposal. Click here for additional information.
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Repair Fair at Hillsboro Main Library
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Has your toaster stopped toasting? Your favorite jacket won't zip? What is that mystery gizmo, and why won't it latch? Bring your broken small appliances, clothing, and more to Hillsboro Public Library's inaugural Repair Fair on Saturday, Jan. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. The library is located at 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy.
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