February 16, 2015

Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and
events in the Hillsboro
School District

STAFF
FEATURED SCHOOL: Miller Education Center - East
Hillsboro In-School Program (HIP) Career Fair

Miller Education Center - East's (MEC-E) Hillsboro In-School Program (HIP)* held a career fair on Wednesday, February 11. Representatives from ten colleges, the armed forces, and police, fire, and emergency services organizations gave students a chance to get more information about a variety of college and career options. Breakout sessions covered training programs, job resources and scholarship opportunities. Students from MEC East and West, as well as Hillsboro Online Academy, the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization, Forest Grove, Beaverton, Tigard-Tualatin, Banks, and Vernonia attended the fair.

 

*HIP is a program funded by a federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act grant. The program identifies at-risk youth in the District's four high schools and within the MEC programs, and provides ongoing incentives and support. Students receive work readiness training, financial supports, academic counseling, and work experience.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday
Feb. 16
No School - Presidents Day

Discussion Group for TAG Parents
6:30 p.m. - 8  p.m. Mondays - March 2
(see flyer  for more information)

Tuesday
Feb. 17
Glencoe High RoboExpo
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
(see related article)

Wednesday
Feb. 18
Immunization Exclusion Day
(click here for more information)

West Union Hearing Screening

Jazz Concert at the Venetian
7 p.m.
(see related article)

Thursday
Feb. 19
Quatama Hearing Screening

Brookwood's Munchies with Moms
7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.

Active Parenting Workshop
5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reedville Elementary School
(Click here for more information)

Friday
Feb. 20
Ladd Acres PBIS Assembly - Twins Day

Patterson Elementary Dinner/Dance

Lenox Bingo Night
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

North Plains Bingo Night
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Groner Bingo Night
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Liberty Musical "The Addams Family"
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Glencoe Theatre Presents "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday
Feb. 21
FACT Kindergarten Summit
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Western Oregon University
(click here for registration information)

Glencoe Theatre Presents "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Hillsboro Schools Foundation "Back To Prom" Auction & Gala
5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
(click here for more information)

Liberty Musical "The Addams Family"
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Century High Winter Formal
8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday
Feb. 23
Discussion Group for TAG Parents
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays - March 2
(see flyer  for more information)

Tuesday
Feb. 24
School Board Meetings
Sessions: 
Work 5:30 p.m.  
Regular 7:30 p.m. 
District Administration Center Board Room

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2015-16 CALENDAR OPTIONS

Two versions of a calendar for the 2015-16 school year were presented to the School Board during a work session on Tuesday, February 10 - one that has school starting on Monday, August 31, and one that has school starting on Tuesday, September 8. The calendars are now under review and will be voted on at the Board's March 17 regular session. The 2015-16 school year will present an interesting challenge because Labor Day is as late as it can possibly be: September 7. While Hillsboro has traditionally started school after Labor Day, staff felt the Board should have the option of considering starting the week before to avoid having the last day of school in June 2016 fall later in the month. To see a full explanation of the features and differences between the two calendars, look at the February 10 Board Packet on our website (pages 4-7). To see the draft calendars, please click here for the before Labor Day option and here for the after Labor Day option. Then, please register your vote for one of the calendars. We truly appreciate your input!
PERS AND RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR
Mark your calendar for this event on February 26
A free PERS and Retirement Planning Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room. Topics include PERS retirement options and how those choices can affect taxes, understanding how the paperwork process works, the IAP account, and more. Please RSVP to Skylar Koon (503-296-7676 x322) of First Investors, a District-approved 403(b) vendor, if you'd like to attend. 
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL'S WRITING CENTER

Students are taking advantage of the support and challenging themselves to improve their writing

Century High School has a strong academic support system for students, thanks to a math tutoring program, a science/chemistry tutoring program, a homework club and, now, a Writing Center. The Writing Center was the brainchild of Century's graduation coach, Andrea James. She made extensive use of similar help centers during high school and college, and wanted to provide the same opportunity for Century students. The Writing Center is available before school and during both lunches, and is primarily accessed by freshmen and by seniors who are taking AP Language. Click here to read more.
ROBOEXPO 2015

Join Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey and Glencoe's Team Shockwave for this annual celebration of robotics and the unveiling of the team's newest FIRST� Robotics Competition robot. The event takes place on Tuesday, February 17, in the Glencoe High School cafeteria from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner (cost for the optional dinner is $10), silent auction and robot exhibitions from Hillsboro's K-12 teams. 
JAZZ AT THE VENETIAN

Support our high school jazz bands on February 18

Don't miss the musical highlight of the season when jazz bands from each of our high schools gather at the Venetian Theatre & Bistro in historic downtown Hillsboro for the annual Jazz at the Venetian event. The event takes place on Wednesday, February 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting each band. Click here to purchase tickets in advance; tickets may also be purchased at the door.
CAREER DAY EVENTS FOR STUDENTS
Space is limited, so register early! 

Learn more about careers in a variety of fields and industries. Spots are filling quickly for upcoming career day events, organized by the Hillsboro Chamber as part of its School-to-Work program and in coordination with our College & Career Pathways program. Career days are free and open to District students in grades 10-12, except as noted, and advance registration is required. Students will be notified by e-mail if their registration has been accepted. For more information about College & Career Pathways, please visit the CCP website or contact your high school career center coordinator or counselor. If you would like to become a volunteer School-to-Work education partner, click here.
HILLSBORO TRIBUNE SEEKS AMAZING KIDS
Nominations due February 27
Liberty's Jacob Schroeder receiving the 2014 Amazing Kid Award for Hillsboro
Do you know an amazing kid? The Hillsboro Tribune is now accepting nominations through February 27 for exceptional young people who make an impact in their community. Nominees will be featured in Pamplin Media Group's annual Amazing Kids section, with one nominee for each regional paper, and honored at a gala event in Portland. Submit a brief description of why your nominee is so amazing to Managing Editor Nancy Townsley along with contact information for both the nominee and nominator. Nominees should be under 18.

 

Click here to read about Liberty student Jacob Schroeder, last year's Hillsboro nominee, and click here to view the Hillsboro Tribune's article about all of last year's nominees and event.    
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY IS MARCH 2, 2015

National Education Association's Read Across America Day is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on or around March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Several HSD schools are planning reading events, and interested community members are encouraged to contact their local elementary school to participate.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY ON MAY 6
Buckle up your helmets and join thousands of children, parents, school officials and community members nationwide for the fourth annual National Bike to School Day on May 6. Bike to School Day is an event that gives communities across the country the opportunity to join together in bicycling to school on the same day, supporting safe routes to school, and encouraging bicycling as a healthy way for kids and families to make their school commute. Registration is free and open to all individuals and/or organizations. Registration provides organizers access to a variety of downloadable materials, including stickers, certificates, badges, classroom activities and a chance to win bikes, helmets, and other giveaways. If you'd like assistance planning an event at your school, contact Nancy Nelson (503-844-9740) at the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition.
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