January 30, 2017
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT:
Brookwood Students and Staff Learn from Award-Winning Author
On Jan. 25, award-winning author and children's advocate Trudy Ludwig visited students at Brookwood Elementary School to share tools that could be used to stop a bully. She read one of her books to the audience and discussed healthy friendships. Then, through engaging activities and role-playing with the students, she demonstrated some important life skills related to making those relationship choices.
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HSD Graduation Rates Rise, Despite Official Results
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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The District saw its on-time graduation rate rise in 2016, despite official results released by the Oregon Department of Education last Thursday, Jan. 26, which indicated the rate had dropped. The on-time graduation rate actually increased from 80.42% in 2015 to 81.68% in 2016.
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Academic Program Development Open House
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Please join us for an Academic Program Development Open House on Monday, Jan. 30, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the draft 2017-18 course catalog and forecasting sheets for each high school, and ask any questions they may have about the academic program development process. Spanish interpretation is available.
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Inclement Weather Make-Up Plan
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On Tuesday, Feb. 7, during the Board's work session, the District will present its recommendation for making up lost instructional time due to inclement weather. That recommendation includes students attending school during normal hours on Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 15; making Friday, April 14, a school day; and adding June 19-23 to the end of the school year for students in grades K-11. The last day for teachers will be on Monday, June 26, and classified staff members will work with their supervisor to make up the time. We sincerely appreciate the collaboration we received from HEA in creating this plan.
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Reminder: Classified Instructional Summit Feb. 2
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Classified staff members are invited to participate in a K-12 Classified Instructional Summit on Thurs., Feb. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Brown Middle School. A variety of professional development opportunities will be offered, from SPED 101 to Technology to Supporting Language Needs in Classrooms, and more. Extended contract is available, or time can count toward inclement weather make-up; sign up on Serebra.
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Proud to be HSD Trailer Viewing and Planning Session
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Please join us on Thurs., Feb. 2, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Administration Center if you are interested in taking a look at our newly-purchased Proud to be HSD trailer and helping us conceptualize and plan how it should be retrofit for a wide variety of uses. The PTBHSD trailer is a 26-foot enclosed trailer that will be used as an HSD showcase and mechanism for building community. The event will be especially pertinent to high school CTE teachers and students, but is open to everyone. Community partners will also be present at the meeting to discuss ideas for how we can collaborate on mutually-beneficial outreach events.
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Schools Begin Film Plastic Recycling Challenge
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This year, all HSD schools are participating in the TREX Film Plastic Recycling Challenge, which runs through April 15. Students, staff, family and friends are invited to bring in plastic bags and plastic wrap to a designated bin at each school. The winning schools, which will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, will receive a TREX bench.
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City of Hillsboro Updates: State of the City Address and Orenco Woods Grand Opening
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Join newly-elected Mayor Steve Callaway as he delivers his first
State of the City Address on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main St. Then on Saturday, Feb. 4, celebrate the
opening of the Orenco Woods Nature Park, 22200 NW Birch St., from noon to 2 p.m. There will be refreshments and a letterbox activity for attendees.
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A Knight with a Princess Daddy-Daughter Dance
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Hillsboro Parks and Recreation is pleased to present "A Knigh
t with a Princess" daddy-daughter dinner and dance on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the W
alters Cultural Arts Cent
er, 527 E. Main St. Ages 5 to adult, $32 resident, $48 non-resident. Register online or by calling 503-681-
5397.
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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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