February 20, 2017
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED STAFF:
Crystal Apple Award Nominees
Note: Location change for awards dinner due to record number of attendees expected
Congratulations and sincerest thanks to our
41 Crystal Apple Award nominees
! Each of these nominees embodies excellence in education and we are pleased to honor them for all of their hard work and dedication to students and families. Winners will be announced at the Crystal Apple Awards dinner on Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., at NW Events & Environments, 2900 NW 229th Avenue, #100.
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Hillsboro Schools Summit on March 14
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
FEBRUARY
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Mark your calendars for the next Hillsboro Schools Summit on Tuesday, March 14, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the District Administration Center. Learn about our progress in the first year of our current five-year Strategic Plan, including most recent student achievement scores, our capital construction bond process, and more! Watch for registration details in upcoming Hot News.
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Sign up by Feb. 21 for Differentiation for Advanced Learners Professional Development
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You're invited to a professional development opportunity focusing on differentiation strategies for advanced learners: elementary grades 3-6 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the NWRESD, Room 315, 5825 NE Ray Circle. Lots of classroom strategies will be provided, as will targeted PD for addressing students' social and emotional needs, perfectionism, underachievement, and more. Contact district TAG Coordinator
Brooke Vilante for more information.
Sign up by Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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Licensed Staff Column Advancement Deadline is March 1
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Just a reminder that graduate level credits must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than Wednesday, March 1, to count towards column advancement for the second half of the school year. To view your current contract including salary placements and documented credits visit the
iPortal
. You will find the current
Licensed Salary Schedule
on the District Website. Please email
Kristina Gantt
if you have any questions.
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PERS Informational Meeting March 2
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Foresters Financial is hosting a retirement preparation workshop for HSD staff on Thursday, March 2, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the District Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place. Please reserve your spot by calling Financial Services Representative Samantha Walsh at 503-296-7676 ext. 302.
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2017 RoboExpo on March 2
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Join
Glencoe's Team 4488 Shockwave and Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway at our
2017 RoboExpo
on Thursday, March 2, in the Glencoe High School cafeteria, as we celebrate the unveiling of our 2017 FIRST Robotics Steamworks competition robot. The RoboExpo event displays large robots from Team Shockwave and other FIRST robotics teams as well as robot technology from Intel, the Washington County Sheriff's Department, and many others. A fundraising spaghetti dinner ($10) and silent auction add to the fun! RoboExpo will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the ceremonial unveiling at 6 p.m. Children are welcome. Glencoe is located at 2700 NW Glencoe Road, Hillsboro. Please contact Chris Steiner
for more information.
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Free, Personalized SAT Practice
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High school students--get prepared for upcoming SATs with personalized practice that fits your schedule. In an exclusive partnership with the College Board, the
Khan Academy
offers interactive practice questions and lessons, practice tests, a tailored practice plan and instant feedback. Use these free tools to take ownership of your journey to college and your future!
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Reminder: Interviewniversity Coming Feb. 24
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Interviewniversity is a partnership between the City of Hillsboro and HSD's Career and College Pathways program that provides high school students with an opportunity to participate in a series of real-world interviews and get feedback on their performance. Students also receive helpful information about the job search process, get help with résumé writing, and more. To participate in this year's event on Friday, Feb. 24, students should sign up with their college and career counselor.
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Meetings and
of Hot News
Sign up for the
City of Hillsboro's
e-newsletter
HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Hillsboro Parent Partnership Meeting on March 1
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Our second Hillsboro Parent Partnership meeting of the 2016-17 school year has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the District Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro. Please join us for a presentation on trauma-informed care by Dr. Rick Robinson, an expert on creating trauma-sensitive school environments. Meet Student Services administrators and staff, and use this opportunity to network as well as provide feedback on special education programs and services. Bring a friend! Childcare, activities, snacks and Spanish interpretation will be provided. If you need childcare for the meeting, please contact O'Lisa Oliphant or call 503.844.1558.
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Walters Cultural Arts Center Welcomes Rainbow Dance Theatre
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The Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main Street, is pleased to welcome Rainbow Dance Theater for this family friendly dance performance the "Roots of Hip Hop" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. Appealing to all ages, the 60 minute presentation takes audiences on an exciting adventure that traces the popular urban African-American dance style of Hip Hop back to its roots in African dancing and drumming and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of today's African-American community. Advance admission is $5 or $10 at the door. Purchase tickets online here or call the Walters at 503-615-3485 for more information.
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SEMI High Tech University Program
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Do you wonder what it's like to work in high tech? Are you a hands-on learner? Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior? If your answer is yes, then you'll love SEMI High Tech University (HTU), a three-day program for students who want to know more about technology careers. The next program is at Portland Community College, Rock Creek, March 14-16. Find out more and apply at HTU.
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What makes you proud to be a part of the Hillsboro School District? Tell YOUR story here.
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Published by the Hillsboro School District Communications Department
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503.844.1500
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