FEATURED EVENT:  Liberty Theatre's Performance of 'Treasure Island'
Liberty Theatre's final two performances of the National Theatre of England's "Treasure Island" are taking place this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m., in the school's auditorium. This is the first time the play has been performed on a stage outside of the National Theatre, so it is not to be missed! Tickets are $8. Please note that the play is not appropriate for children under 13. For more information, please contact Theatre Arts Director Janet Van Wess. 
Weather Alert: Flooding is impacting a number of roads and schools in our District. Please visit the District website or your school's website for the most current information. Transportation delays are to be expected.
 
December Superintendent Video Message   
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EVENTS
December
In December's message, Superintendent Scott addresses inclement weather, help for those in need, Crystal Apple Award nominations and the importance of maintaining regular attendance through the holiday season.
 
 

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Title VII Indian Education Classes
6 p.m.

Citizens' Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting
7 p.m.
8
School Board Meeting
Sessions:
Executive, 5:15 p.m.
Work, 6:15 p.m.
Regular, 7 p.m.

IEP Goals Meeting for Dads
6 p.m.
9 
Ladd Acres Band Concert
6 p.m.

10
Bag & Baggage Presents A KBNB Kristmas Karol
7:30pm
(high school students admitted free with valid ID)

11
Brown MS Winter Social
3:30 p.m.

Liberty Drama - Treasure Island
7:30 p.m.

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14
Title VII Indian Education Classes
6 p.m.

Licensed Staff Listening Session
4 p.m.
15
Hilhi Choir Concert
5 p.m.

Brookwood Winter Kinder Concert
6 p.m.

United Way Campaign Ends
16
Classified Staff Listening Session
4 p.m.
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McKinney Earns Title I Distinguished School Award
Congratulations to McKinney Elementary School for being one of just two schools in Oregon to be named a National Title I Distinguished School by the Oregon Department of Education. McKinney earned the recognition because of students' academic growth over the past two years. Click here to learn more.
 
United Way Reminder
Please remember that the District's United Way Campaign wraps up on Tuesday, Dec. 15. If you have not yet had an opportunity to fill out a pledge form and would like to participate this year, please do so as soon as possible. Donations can go to United Way organizations in support of kids and families living in poverty in our four county region (Washington, Clackamas, Clark, and Multnomah) or to any 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Thank you!


Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code
Dec. 7-13 is  Computer Science Education Week and Hillsboro School District is celebrating by participating in the Hour of Code, in which teachers dedicate one hour of instruction to letting kids code.


High Schools Go Head-to-Head in Canned Food Drive Competition
HSD high schools are mid-way through their friendliest and most philanthropic competition of the year: the annual Canned Food Drive! Each year, the schools compete with one another to see which of them can gather the most food for the Hillsboro Elks Lodge for distribution to people in need in our community. Click here to watch their promotional video, and drop off your own non-perishable food donations to any of our high schools! 
 
Welcoming and Inclusive School Environments
In light of recent violence in our country and abroad, and the broader socio-political climate, we wanted to take a moment to reiterate that, as a district, we are committed to providing welcoming and inclusive school environments for all students, staff, parents, and community members. Kindness and respectful interactions are expected between all people, and actions intended or perceived as bullying or harassment are unacceptable.

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The Oregon Department of Education recently released the Oregon Statewide Report Card, which provides a statewide look at our education system including key data on students, teachers, and schools. In addition, HSD has posted a compilation of key data from each school's state report card, the 2014-15 Annual State Report Card Data Summary, to provide an at-a-glance reference for patrons. Please remember that you can view your school's state report card on our website under Academics/School and District Report Cards.

Fathers' Advocacy Group for Students on IEPs
If you are the father of a student on an IEP, you are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., at the District Administration Center, to learn more about how to advocate for your child and prepare for IEP meetings. Click here to see the flyer.   
 
Getting a Drone This Holiday Season?  Here are Some Things You Should Know
Drones are gaining in popularity and are increasingly affordable, so if you or someone you know is planning on purchasing one this holiday season, please read on for important information.

Yoga Class Cancelled Dec. 10
The yoga class scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 10, at Century High School has been cancelled.  
Did You Know?
270,000 people per month eat meals from emergency food boxes in Oregon and southwest Washington. That's half of Portland's population.  Of those, 92,000 are children.  

Please consider helping to create a hunger-free community by donating to the Oregon Food Bank.
 
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