May 2, 2016
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED STUDENTS:
W.L. Henry Running Club
Students in W.L. Henry Elementary School's afterschool running club will have an opportunity to turn their training into dollars for their school on Saturday, May 14. Their school has been chosen as the beneficiary of proceeds from the second annual "Team Up for Students! 5K Run and Walk," an event organized by Washington County UniServ, a service branch of the Oregon Education Association. The event will take place at Echo Shaw Elementary School, 914 S. Linden St., Cornelius, at 9 a.m. Click
here for more information.
Photo courtesy of the Hillsboro Tribune
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Superintendent Video Message for May
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
MAY
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This month, Superintendent Scott addresses recent questions about options for advanced learners, ways people can share their thoughts about the future of education in Oregon, and the upcoming Proud to be HSD Festival on May 21.
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American Fidelity Consultations Begin (see related article)
Kindergarten Orientations
Ladd Acres, 3 p.m.
Imlay, 3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
Community Yoga @ Brookwood
4 p.m.
Hillsboro Downtown Partnership Art Walk
5 p.m.
Strategic Plan Open House (see related article)
5 p.m.
Free Orchards Dual Language Parent Meeting
5:30 p.m.
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Brookwood Kindergarten Orientation
3 p.m.
Reedville Family Recess Night
6 p.m.
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National Teacher, Nurse & School Lunch Hero Day
Quatama Muffins with Mom
7:30 a.m.
Tobias Family Game Night
6 p.m.
One Enchanted Evening Event
7 p.m.
South Meadows Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
7 p.m.
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Hilhi SAT Testing
6 a.m.
South Meadows Presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
7 p.m.
Liberty Prom
8 p.m.
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Click here for the full calendar |
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A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools
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Look for the District's spring newsletter, "A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools," in your mailbox this week! The 16-page publication features upcoming events, pictures and articles from all of our schools. The Spanish version will be coming soon. Electronic copies can be accessed on the Communications Department page of our website.
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Teacher Appreciation, STEM, School Nutrition, and Nurses Week
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Early May is quite popular for recognition! This week, we honor our teachers, STEM fields, school nutrition staff, and nurses. Friday, May 6, is National Teacher Day, National Nurses Day (kicks off National Nurses Week, May 6-12), and School Lunch Hero Day! Want to go a step further to honor your favorite teacher? Share your statement of thanks using #ThankATeacher on social media!
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Final Spring Coffee Chat is May 5
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Please join Superintendent Scott for his final Coffee Chat of the 2015-16 school year on Thursday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the South Store Café, 24485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Hillsboro.
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District Science-O-Rama
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The District's annual Science-O-Rama, sponsored by Synopsys, features the top ten science projects from each of our 25 elementary schools. It takes place on Thursday, May 5, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Liberty High School, and is non-competitive. Admission is free.
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The District's annual Budget Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro. The proposed 2016-17 budget is largely status quo from 2015-16; however, it does include a tightening up of licensed staff positions due to decreased enrollment (these will be managed through attrition), a reduction in district-level department budgets, an increase in two custodial positions, and a reallocation of funds between temporary/substitute staffing and permanent staffing.
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TAG You're It!
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The District's next TAG, You're It! event for students in grades K-6 takes place on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Witch Hazel Elementary School. Registration deadline is May 6. Click here for information about the fun and engaging enrichment activities that will be offered.
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Transfer Window is Open
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If you are considering a transfer for the 2016-17 school year, now is the time to apply! We are currently accepting applications for resident students who want to attend a different school within the District, for resident students who want to attend a school outside of the District, and for non-resident students who want to attend a school within Hillsboro School District. Applications must be received by Tuesday, May 31*, to be considered.
*Additional guidelines apply to kindergarten transfer requests; please see our website for details.
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Reminder: Strategic Plan Open House is Tuesday, May
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We will be holding our second Strategic Plan Open House on Tuesday, May 3, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, Room 218C. Please join us if you'd like to review or discuss the draft 2016-2021 Strategic Plan in person.
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Reminder: Instructional Innovation (i2) Grant Applications are Due May 13
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Applications are still being accepted for the 2016-17 Instructional Innovation (i2) Grant Program. The i2 program targets whole PLCs. Not only do instructional innovators receive student devices, they will also receive a classroom makeover including new furniture for flexible learning environments. Learn more here.
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Optional Pre-Tax Benefits Enrollment
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American Fidelity representatives will be in the district May 3 to June 17, as well as July 25 and 27, to provide information and schedule confidential, no-pressure meetings to take advantage of pre-tax savings accounts to pay dependent care expenses, unreimbursed medical expenses, and certain insurance premiums. New this year is an online enrollment, which will only be available between May 1 and May 15. Click here to read more, and here to see a list of dates and locations for in-person consultation.
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Did You Know?
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Hillsboro Police Department is hosting a shred event on Saturday, May 7, that benefits our high schools' graduation parties.
Bring your confidential documents to the Main Street Post Office from 8 a.m. to noon (or until trucks are full) to be shredded. A $5 donation is suggested.
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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
Click here to contact us
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