FEATURED EVENT: Rep. Sollman Visits PAX Classrooms at Reedville
State Representative Janeen Sollman visited Reedville Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 1, to learn more about the PAX Good Behavior Game that is currently being used in several HSD elementary schools as a way to create, establish, and maintain predictable, safe, and fun learning environments that foster positive, caring student behaviors. The system is unique in that students help develop and enforce their own behavior norms in the classroom, which encourages self-reflection, self-efficacy, and community. The program is research- and evidenced-based to enhance self-regulation and self-control, and is even proven to increase academic achievement and future health outcomes. For more information, please contact Sarah Keller, PAX Teacher on Special Assignment.

HSD Earns $434,000 in CTE Revitalization Grants
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Hillsboro School District recently learned it has been awarded $434,000 in CTE (career-technical education) Revitalization Grants for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years. The grants will help support a major expansion of the Bioscience Technologies program at Hillsboro High School, as well as a CTE Innovation summer camp program for middle school students.

 

DECEMBER
12
 School Board Meetings
Sessions:
Work, 5:15 p.m.
Regular, 7 p.m.

Shute Park Public Library Homework Help
5:30 p.m.
13
 North Plains Library Homework help
5 p.m.

Native American Classes
Drum, 6 p.m.
Dance, 7 p.m.
14
 Shute Park Public Library Homework Help
5:30 p.m.
18
 No School - Winter Break Begins
School Resumes Jan. 2

JANUARY
National School Board Appreciation Month
2
 School Resumes
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Witch Hazel Fifth Grader is World Kung Fu Champion
Congratulations are in order for Witch Hazel Elementary School fifth-grader Casey Lew who recently won two individual gold medals and a team bronze medal for Team USA in the 7th World Kung Fu Championships in China!


School Board Vacancy and Citizens Bond Oversight Committee  
At their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the School Board will discuss the application and membership selection process for both the School Board vacancy and the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Director Wayne Clift announced his resignation from the Board, effective after the December meeting, to pursue a teaching position with the District. A replacement must be appointed for the remainder of his term (through June 30, 2019). The Bond Oversight Committee is a group of citizens who will be kept informed about the progress of our bond projects, provide independent oversight, and report to the Board on a periodic basis. Additional information about both processes will be available on our website and social media pages on Dec. 13, and will also be shared in our Jan. 2 issue of "Hot News."

 
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2018-19 Student Transfer Timeline and Process
All students who wish to attend a school other than their home school in the 2018-19 school year, and who do not already have an approved transfer for that school year, must apply for a transfer by following the timeline and processes provided. Students who live in the Hillsboro School District and wish to attend a different school within HSD are strongly encouraged to apply during the January 2018 window for the best chance of receiving approval. Please visit our website for additional information.

2016-17 Annual Report Card Data Summary  
The 2016-17 Annual Report Card Data Summary, featuring a compilation of key data points from the 2016-17 school and District report cards issued by the Oregon Department of Education, is now available on our website under About Us / Accountability. Here, you will also find each school's individual report card and ratings detail sheet. If you need a hard copy of any of these reports, please contact your school's main office or the Communications Department, 503-844-1771.

Intel Volunteer Hours Needed by Jan. 15
As 2017 draws to a close, we would like to sincerely thank all of our volunteers for the amazing partnership and support they've provided to our schools, staff and students throughout the year. Volunteers who work for Intel are reminded to please log their hours by Jan. 15, 2018, to ensure matching grant funds are awarded to the schools where they gave of their time and talents. Please e-mail your Intel Involved coordinator with questions. Thank you!

Crystal Apple Award Nominations Open
The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations of outstanding HSD staff members for recognition through the Crystal Apple Excellence in Education Awards. Now in its 13th year, the Crystal Apple Awards honor staff members who go above and beyond to ensure students have the best educational experience possible. Learn more on their website; nomination deadline is Jan. 31, 2018.

Climate Essay Contest Deadline Jan. 5
High school students are encouraged to submit entries to the Washington County Climate Essay Contest. Entries can be in the form of an essay or video, and must focus on one contributing factor of climate change and the student's plan for addressing it in our area. Entry deadline is Jan. 5, 2018. Read the full details here.

Health Care Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
If you currently receive or need healthcare coverage through the state's exchange program, you must enroll by Dec. 15, 2017, for coverage that will start on Jan. 1, 2018. Free help is available by calling 1-855-268-3767 or contacting a partner agent in our area. Support is available in 16 languages.
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