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Academic Program Development Events in October
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UPCOMING
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Two events related to Academic Program Development will take place in October: 1) a special session of the Citizens' Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Monday, Oct. 17, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where the CCAC will hear a panel discussion on ability grouping vs. heterogeneous grouping; and 2) a community forum on Monday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. where the public can comment on what they heard at the panel discussion
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Board Considers Weighted Grades
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The Hillsboro School Board is currently considering the possibility of incorporating weighted grades for AP and IB courses and will vote on the proposal on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
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School Commute Safety
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In light of recent accidents involving students walking and biking to school, we wanted to take a few moments to emphasize the importance of safety for all commuters: walkers, bicyclists, and drivers.
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ESD Foundation Grants
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The NWRESD has announced its 2016 grant process for educators who support students with disabilities. The online application will be open Oct. 3-28, and awards will be announced Nov. 21. Visit their
website for the application and additional information.
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HSD Connected Tip of the Week: See Me
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Weight Watchers Open Houses
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OEBB employees and their family members who are interested in joining Weight Watchers are invited to attend one of three open house events this week: Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tobias Elementary School Library; Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at NWRESD; or Thursday, Oct. 6, from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Quatama Elementary School Library. Contact Weight Watchers Leader Kim Peaslee with questions.
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Evergreen Student Art Featured at Walters
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Selected students' work from last year's Comic Convention at Evergreen Middle School will be on display at the Walters Cultural Arts Center from Oct. 4 through Nov. 21. Join students, staff, family and friends on opening night from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a special reception, featuring live music from Rio Con Brio and sweet treats from Decadent Creations.
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The City of Hillsboro is recruiting volunteer applicants to serve on several boards and commissions starting in January 2017. Applications are due by Nov. 14. More details are available on the City's website or by calling City Recorder Amber Ames at 503-681-6117.
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Orenkofest is October 8
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Hillsboro is hosting its
OrenKoFest Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Orenco Station Plaza. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature delicious food, farm fresh produce, live music, art, and kids' autumn crafts.
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Homework Help at Shute Park Library
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The Shute Park Library, 775 SE 10th Ave., is offering drop-in homework help for students in grades 1-12 on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 6.
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