April 18, 2016
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED STUDENTS:
South Meadows Middle School Art Students
Congratulations to South Meadows Middle School Art students Erich Flint and Joselene Roman, pictured here with their teacher Brian Cook. Both had their artwork chosen to be part of the Shute Park Library public art sculpture, which will be created by Tucson-based artist Blessing Hancock. The sculpture will replicate a flower with seeds that contain intricate designs-an image that's meant to convey people of all different cultures and backgrounds coming together to grow roots in this great community. A public unveiling of the piece will take place on Thursday, August 11, at 8:30 p.m. at the Shute Park Library, right after Showtime at Shute. Photo courtesy of Rachel Reitz.
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Superintendent Coffee Chats Continue
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UPCOMING
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Please join Superintendent Scott at his next Coffee Chat, taking place on Tuesday, April 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Insomnia Coffee Company, 5389 W. Baseline Road. Coffee Chats are casual, no-host, drop-in events designed to encourage open communication between Superintendent Scott and community patrons.
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McKinney Dads & Donuts
Kindergarten Orientations
Butternut Creek, 3 p.m.
North Plains,
5 p.m.
Jackson,
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Spelling Bees
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April is the month for spelling bees! On Friday, April 8, 16 students from seven schools represented the District in a regional Spanish Spelling Bee. Then on Friday, April 15, 47 students from across the District gathered at the Administration Center for an English Spelling Bee that determined which students would continue on to the County-wide Bee. Click
here to read more.
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Multiple Perspectives Dialogue Session
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The District is hosting its third equity-focused dialogue session, "Multiple Perspectives: An Interracial Dialogue," on Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, Room 100. The topic is "Black Girl in Suburbia," a documentary by Melissa Lowery.
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HSD Teen Thinksplosion
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HSD Teen Thinksplosion is a great opportunity for students in grades 7-10 to indulge their passion for exploring the world. Students from across the district will gather at Hilhi on Saturday, April 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to complete hands-on science activities, explore music and the arts, and participate in 13 different sessions like drama, puzzles, nature, science, robotics, writing, and dreams. Any and all students who are interested are welcome! We have three special bus routes running to and from Thinksplosion. Snacks will be provided. Click here to register and contact John Lockhart with any questions.
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Host a Chinese Classroom Teacher
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Hillsboro School District, in partnership with Portland State University and the Confucius Institute through Hanban University, sponsors a Chinese Classroom world language program at two of our elementary schools: Jackson and Ladd Acres. Through the program, teachers from China are placed at each of the schools. In 2016-17, we would like to open the opportunity for a staff member or community member to host one of the teachers. For more details, please contact
Sonta Thompson, Coordinator of Bilingual Programs (503-844-1500) or
Francesca Sinapi, Principal of Ladd Acres Elementary School (503-844-1300).
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Special Education Parent Partnership Meeting
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The District is hosting its third Parent Partnership meeting of the school year on Wednesday, April 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Northwest Regional ESD, 5825 NE Ray Circle. Note that this is a change in location from the previous meetings. Click here for the flyer.
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Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon? Bring your child (ages 5-13) to the Jaguar Games field day on Saturday, April 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at Century High School. Five Century High School students are collaborating on the event as their senior project. They have enlisted the help of local non-profit organization Play.Fit.Fun. to assist with equipment and activities. The event is free and healthy snacks will be provided. Click here to see a flyer with more information.
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Presidential Youth Fitness Program
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Schools and districts can apply now to receive resources to enhance implementation of the nation's youth fitness education and assessment program. Schools can receive up to $1,000 in resources including software, student recognition items, and more. Let's Move! Active Schools that have completed their school assessment are eligible to receive up to $2,000 in resources. To learn more and apply, please visit www.pyfp.org.
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Latino Cultural Festival April 24
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Don't miss the popular and fun-filled Latino Cultural Festival, hosted by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Hillsboro. Featuring art, food, entertainment and much more, the Festival offers a chance for our community to welcome and embrace the traditions of our Latino community members. Volunteers are still needed! Click here for more information.
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If you are struggling to put healthy food on the table, come to the Hillsboro Family Resource Center, 451 SE Walnut St., to see if you or your family qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program begins on April 20. Call 503-844-1688 to sign up.
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Did You Know?
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Friday, April 22, is the 46th annual Earth Day.
Started in 1970 as a way to bring awareness to environmental issues, the Earth Day movement continues around the world today to plant more trees, divest from fossil fuels, and make cities 100 percent renewable. Click here to learn more.
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What makes you proud to be a part of the Hillsboro School District? Tell YOUR story here.
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Published by the Hillsboro School District Communications Department
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503.844.1500
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