February 6, 2017
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED PARTNER:
Hillsboro Optimist Club
Sincerest thanks to the Hillsboro Optimist Club, a local service organization, for their support of HSD schools, programs, and students. Back in December, the Optimists donated the grand prize of a $400 shopping spree at Fred Meyer to Miller Education Center's silent auction event. That prize was won,
with help from friends and classmates Cole Washburn and London Marshall, by student Jacob Aguilar, who was thrilled to go on his shopping spree this past Monday, Jan. 30. More recently, the Optimists have been connecting with each high school to donate larger sums of money to school programs through their "Significant Projects" initiative. Glencoe robotics received a $5,000 donation for Team Shockwave, and Miller Education Center East's HIP/Connect program received a check for $1,360 to purchase the equipment needed to deliver CPR/First Aid trainings. Donations to our other high schools are forthcoming. Thank you, Optimists!
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Safe and Welcoming Schools
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
FEBRUARY
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In light of the recent national conversation around immigration, we wanted to assure our community that Hillsboro schools are a safe place for students. We recognize the diversity and worth of all students, individuals and groups, and are committed to both educating and providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone,
regardless of their immigration status, race, color, religion or any other basis. In fact, HSD does not collect or track any information regarding a students' or their family members' immigration or citizenship status.
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Capital Construction Bond Open House
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The District's Bond Advisory Committee will host an open house event on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy. Attendees will be able to view, ask questions about, and provide feedback on the draft bond packages the committee has assembled based on an in-depth review of available data on current and future capital investment needs within the district.
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2017 Legislative Session and Town Hall Opportunity
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The 2017 Legislative Session is currently under way, and the Joint Ways and Means Committee is offering a series of town hall events at which people can ask questions and voice their opinions about the Committee's proposed K-12 budget of $7.8 billion for the 2017-19 biennium. At that level, HSD would be facing reductions of more than $12 million in the 2017-18 school year. Portland's town hall event is Saturday, Feb. 11, noon to 2 p.m. in the Main Mall, Amo DeBernardis CC Building, PCC Sylvania, 12000 SW 49th Ave. If you cannot attend in person, testimony may be submitted by e-mail.
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Multiple Perspectives Dialogue Session
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HSD welcomes your participation in the upcoming equity-focused dialogue session, "Multiple Perspectives: An Interracial Dialogue," with a topic of: "What does the data tell us and how is that reflected in the day-to-day experiences of our students?" on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place. Please RSVP to Patricia Ramirez by Feb. 13 if you would like to attend.
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National School Counseling Week
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Feb. 6-10 is National School Counseling Week. With the theme of "School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential," the week is intended to focus attention on the unique and important role our school counselors play in students' lives. For additional information, including details about the week's Photo Challenge, visit schoolcounselor.org.
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February is CTE Appreciation Month
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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, celebrating experiences that directly prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers. HSD's CTE programs allow students to use their knowledge in innovative and creative ways while learning practical and valuable skills. Thank you to our CTE teachers for their awesome work with students!
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Immunization Clinic at Century School-Based Health Center
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Our school-based health center, located on the Century High School campus, will be holding an Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic is intended to assist students who are in need of vaccinations in advance of Immunization Exclusion Day - Wednesday, Feb. 15 - the state-designated date by which all students must have received required vaccinations or have approved waivers on file to remain in school.
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Northwest Family and Kids Festival
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The Northwest Family and Kids Festival is taking place at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Feb. 10-12. Friday is "Healthier Kids, Together" day, which is when several hundred HSD students will attend the festival to participate in health and wellness activities as a field trip. Saturday and Sunday's activities feature inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses, a reptile exhibit, safety exhibits, food, and much more. Admission is free on Friday and $10 per family on Saturday and Sunday.
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Buy Your Tickets to the Hillsboro Schools Foundation's Annual Gala & Auction
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The Hillsboro Schools Foundation's annual Gala & Auction event, Havana Nights, is on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Northwest Events and Environments, 2900 NW 229th Ave., Suite 100. Enjoy a wonderful evening of fine food, a silent and live auction, and even a dessert dash, all for the purpose of raising money to support HSD students. Tickets are $125 per person; RSVP by Feb. 16.
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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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