Inclement Weather Make-Up Plan 
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UPCOMING
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At their work session on Tuesday, Feb. 7, School Board members voted unanimously to restore six of the nine instructional days lost to inclement weather. April 14 will now be a school day for all students, and June 19-23 will be school days for students in grades K-11. Though considered as a way to make up an additional 1.5 days, late start/early release Wednesdays will not be eliminated.
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Capital Construction Bond Open House
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The Hillsboro School District's Bond Advisory Committee has prepared two potential capital construction bond packages for community review, and invites all interested parties to attend an open house on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., to learn more about the packages and provide their feedback.
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Upcoming Pay Dates
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For your convenience and planning purposes, the pay dates for the remainder of the year are: Friday, Feb. 17 (as Monday is a federal holiday); Monday, March 20; Thursday, April 20; Friday, May 19; Friday, June 16 (balance of contract checks for 10-month employees only); Tuesday, Jun. 20 (12-month employees); Friday, Jun. 30 (final balance of contract check for 10-month employees only).
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Classified Instructional Summit
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More than 250 classified staff gathered on Thursday, Feb. 2, at Brown Middle School for the 2017 HSD Classified Instructional Summit. Participants had the opportunity to select from 21 individual sessions offered in three hour-long rounds. Topics ranged from "Fostering Resilience" and "Trauma-Informed Response" to "Organizing and Manipulating Data Using Google Sheets."
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Thoughtful Third Thursday
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HSD staff members are invited to attend Thoughtful Third Thursday this Thursday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m., at South Meadows Middle School, 4690 SE Davis Rd. Topics this month include discourse strategies, Spanish language development, data collection systems, secondary math, TBEAR, PLCs, and more. Extended contract is available. Sign up on Serebra.
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Differentiation for Advanced Learners: Elementary Grades 3-6
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Please join us for a professional development opportunity focusing on differentiation strategies for advanced learners 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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Prospective Board Member Information Sessions
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Community members who are interested in board service and are considering running for election this May are invited to join us at one of two upcoming Prospective Board Member Information Sessions: brown bag lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 15, noon to 1 p.m., at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place; or coffee chat on Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Manaia Coffee House, 203 E. Main St.
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W.L. Henry Storytelling Festival at Cultural Arts Center
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Thanks to a Hillsboro Schools Foundation grant, sponsored by the Richard Siegel Foundation, Hillsboro parent and professional storyteller Holly Robinson has been working with students at W.L. Henry Elementary School to create stories to share with an audience. Please join their Storytelling Festival at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 16, to enjoy their engaging tales!
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Immunization Exclusion Day is Feb. 15
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Remember - if your child has not received all
required immunizations by Wednesday, Feb. 15, they will be excluded from school, per state law. Also remember that our school-based health center at Century High School is holding an
immunization clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for your convenience.
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Weight Watchers Inspire Event
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Tobias Elementary School is hosting two Weight Watchers Inspire events on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Tobias Library. Come learn more about the program and ask any questions you may have. Free starter kits are available to those who join Weight Watchers during the event.
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Third Annual 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 career and college counselor.
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Congratulations to our Crystal Apple Award Nominees
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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 the Tuality Health Education Center, 334 SE 8th Ave. Tickets to the dinner are $60 each and space is limited, so register today!
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Homework Help at Shute Park Library Now Tuesdays and Thursdays
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The drop-in Homework Help program at Shute Park Library, 775 SE 10th Ave., on Thursdays has been so successful they've added Tuesdays! Students in grades 1-12 who need help with homework are invited to stop by between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to receive assistance with their homework.
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