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Lead Testing Update
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UPCOMING
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SEPTEMBER
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Testing of the water from all outlets at our schools and district buildings for lead content was completed over the summer, and results have been coming in over the past two weeks. Click here to learn more about our communication plan and to review the results we've received so far.
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Academic Program Development Meetings Continue
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All interested students, staff, parents and community members are invited to attend one of the upcoming community forums on academic program development. These meetings allow stakeholders to provide input on their values and beliefs regarding academic outcomes and how we can best create rigorous, relevant offerings for all students. Meetings this week are at Hilhi on Monday, Sept. 19, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and at Liberty on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will take place before back-to-school night at those locations.
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Last Chance to Register for the Career and College Summit
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There are still a few seats remaining at our Career and College Summit on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, so register today! Sample food made by our very own Century High School Culinary students, learn about the work that's already under way, and talk with staff, students, and other stakeholders about how we can create clear and viable pathways for our students.
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College Financial Aid: FAFSA Filing Begins October 1
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The U.S. Department of Education is offering free webinars through October on a variety of subjects related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and student loans. Click here for the webinar schedule. More information about student aid can be found at StudentAid.gov. Check with your high school for college nights/FAFSA assistance events they may be having. Remember: FAFSA filing for 2017-18 begins October 1!
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Creating and Sending Messages in Synergy
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Our Synergy student information system is where we keep and update all official information for students and their parents/guardians. This makes Synergy's messaging capabilities an ideal way to reach out to parents. Here are some tips for creating those messages: 1) include the name of your school/classroom in the subject line to let people know the origin of the message (especially for those with children at more than one school); and 2) either type messages into the tool directly, or attach a PDF of the message -- do not cut and paste from a Word document as your message will lose all formatting and will squish together. The latter is especially important for Spanish messages; accent marks and other special characters don't always convert and will come across looking very strange to the recipient. If you need assistance with Synergy messaging, please contact your Site Technology Coordinator or the
Synergy Helpdesk.
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HSD Connected Tip of the Week: Greet Me
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Students want to feel like their presence matters to you. Show them you care by welcoming them at the door each day with a smile, and if they're absent - notice!
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Preparedness Month Update
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September is National Preparedness Month and this week's theme is Individual Preparedness. The Department of Homeland Security urges people to be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved. Click here to watch a short video, here to access additional tools on the Ready.gov website, and here to see 10 ways you can participate in America's PrepareAthon.
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