March 23, 2015

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

STAFF
FEATURED EVENT: Happiness is Now
Bringing HAPPY back

In an assembly more like a rockin' concert, speaker (and former high school math teacher) Danny Batimana and his Happiness is Now dance crew used story, dance and music to inspire students and staff at Century High School last Friday, March 20. He urged the audience to create positive energy, find their passion, take risks, seek unity through community, and redefine success to achieve happiness. Paraphrasing Confucius, Batimana told the audience: "Love what you do and you'll never have to work a day in your life." The crew's tour also included a multi-league workshop at Century on Thursday attended by leadership students from all HSD high schools and Aloha, McMinnville and Southridge high schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday
March 23
No School - Spring Break (through March 27)
 
Century High Choir Tour  


Hilhi Band Trip

 
Tuesday
March 24
No School - Spring Break (through March 27)
Wednesday
March 25
No School - Spring Break
(through March 27)

Thursday
March 26
No School - Spring Break (through March 27)
 
Friday
March 2 7
No School - Spring Break

Monday
March 30
North Plains Talent Show Auditions
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 

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2013-14 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT

At the Board work session on Tuesday, March 17, Assistant Superintendent Steve Larson shared a presentation on our 2013-14 student achievement data and released the 2013-14 Student Achievement Report, which features seven achievement categories and multiple data points.  The Board has selected seven of those data points to follow closely: third-grade reading, fifth-grade reading, eighth-grade math, credits earned in ninth grade, four-year graduation rate, number of students receiving advanced diplomas, and the performance of our English Language Learners. Click here to view the Student Achievement page on our website with links to these materials and more.
2015-16 SCHOOL CALENDAR

At their regular session meeting on Tuesday, March 17, Hillsboro School Board members unanimously approved the version of the 2015-16 calendar that has school starting on Tuesday, September 8. Besides the start date, other notable changes to the 2015-16 calendar are the placement of fall conferences in mid-November (last year, they took place during Thanksgiving week), and the shift of high school graduations to the second week in June. Click here to read more and click here to see the complete 2015-16 calendar.
REMINDER TO APPLY FOR A CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION GRANT
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 3
Hillsboro School District is pleased to announce the continuation of its Classroom Technology Innovation (CTI) Grant program. All licensed staff are encouraged to apply. The ultimate goal of the grants is to help educators increase students' access to 21st century tools while narrowing the achievement gap for all learners. Grant money may be used to purchase hardware, software, peripherals, student subscriptions, or whatever else a teacher finds to be an innovative and engaging tool for helping their students succeed. Do you have a dream about how technology could impact your students' learning? Apply today and turn that dream into a reality! For more information, visit the CTI grant Google Site.  Please direct questions to innovate@hsd.k12.or.us.

HSD KINDERGARTEN FAIR IS APRIL 2
Families of incoming kindergartners are invited to attend the District's Kindergarten Community Fair
Don't miss the District Kindergarten Fair on Thursday, April 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lincoln Street Elementary School (801 NE Lincoln Street, Hillsboro). The event is free and features a real school lunch for all attendees, a fire truck, school bus, police officers, fun literacy and math activities, kindergarten registration information, a free book for each kindergartner, and more! In addition to the fair, please plan to attend the kindergarten orientation at your child's school. For more information on the orientation events and other important kindergarten resources, visit the Kindergarten Registration page on our website.
HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY REVIEW SURVEY DEADLINE IS MARCH 31
Last chance to provide input and meet the eligibility to win a prize

Over the past year, ideas were collected for the new Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan from more than 4,300 people who live, work and play in Hillsboro. Now, patrons are asked to vote for their top priorities. Ideas with public support and a willing community partner will find a home in the Plan. And, if you complete the entire survey, you will be eligible for a chance to win an iPad mini 3! Visit  www.my2035.org between now and March 31 to tell the City what's in your Hillsboro 2035! 
PROMISE OF OREGON CAMPAIGN 

The Oregon School Boards Association, a member services organization based in Salem, founded "The Promise of Oregon" campaign to focus attention on Oregon students' accomplishments and the need to adequately fund public education.

 

The Promise campaign is based on two defining principles: (1) today's students are Oregon's greatest natural resource; and (2) we as Oregonians must invest in our public schools so the next generation can reach its potential. Visit the Promise of Oregon website to find out how you can help to keep "The Promise of Oregon."
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