March 28, 2016
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT:
Hillsboro Schools Summit
More than 60 people attended the Hillsboro Schools Summit on Tuesday, March 15, at the Hillsboro Main Library. A panel of six students addressed questions from Superintendent Scott and the audience before joining table groups, along with three other students who were in attendance, to discuss the District's new Strategic Plan, its focus on students and their educational experience, and to brainstorm how we can work with our community to best support our schools. Click here for table discussion notes and here to watch a video of the Summit.
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Open Enrollment Window Closes March 31
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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Students who wish to transfer between districts for the 2016-17 school year are reminded that the Open Enrollment window closes on Thursday, March 31. There will be one more opportunity to request an inter-district transfer starting in May; however, at that time students will need both an approval from the district they wish to attend and a release from their home district. For more information, please visit the Transfer Requests page of our website.
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MARCH
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6:30 p.m.
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APRIL
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Century Blood Drive
Minter Bridge Mother/Son Event
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Click here for the full calendar |
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Spring Series of Superintendent Coffee Chats
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Please plan to join Superintendent Scott at one of his upcoming Coffee Chats this spring. The first one is taking place at the new Corner Bakery Café in the Streets of Tanasbourne on Tuesday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Coffee Chats provide an informal, drop-in opportunity for parents and community members to learn about what's going on in the District and ask any questions they may have. Spanish interpretation is available upon request.
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Next Thoughtexchange Process to Begin April 4
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Just a heads-up that our next
Thoughtexchange community dialogue process will begin on Monday, April 4, focusing on career and college pathways and how we ensure students are aware, eligible, and prepared for opportunities after high school.
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Kinder Fairs are Coming: April 6 and 22
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The District will be hosting two Kindergarten Fairs this spring to better serve our families. The first will take place on Wednesday, April 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Lincoln Street Elementary School. The second will take place on Friday, April 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Witch Hazel Elementary School. Click here to see the flyer.
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Traditional Powwow: April 2
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The District's Title VII Indian Education Program is pleased to host its third annual Traditional Powow on Saturday, April 2, from noon to 10 p.m., at Liberty High School. Grand Entries will take place at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Click here to see a flyer with additional information.
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City of Hillsboro's Comprehensive Plan Community Summits
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Stop by one of the City's upcoming Community Summits to share your ideas and thoughts about the new Comprehensive Plan, which covers topics like housing, urbanization, library services, recreational needs, design and development, and more. The Summits are taking place at the Hillsboro Main Library on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, and on Thursday, April 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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ODE Partners with Vroom to Provide Early Learning Tools to Parents
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The Early Learning Division (ELD) of the Department of Education (ODE) has partnered with the Vroom initiative to provide tools and resources to parents and caregivers to turn everyday activities with young children into brain building moments. By making simple, small changes to how we as a community support parenting and approach early childhood development, we can have a huge impact on building the next generation's brains. Learn more by watching this public service announcement or visiting the ELD website.
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Did You Know?
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Thousands of people have died in car crashes involving cell phone use, so the National Safety Council observes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and encourages people to "take back their drive." Visit the NSC's
website 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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