Student Achievement Report and Strategic Plan Update

HSD Connected Tip of the Week: Show Me

In order to put forth their best effort, students need to feel like their teachers want to be there. Your attitude and passion toward teaching-or lack thereof-affects others around you. Tell and show your students you are happy to see them every day and that you love your job!

Teacher Licensing Notes from HR

Our HR department has compiled some important information for teachers regarding their licensure, including TSPC licensure redesign, PEER forms, Master's Degrees, and the Advanced PDUs program.

Cyber Security Grant

Frontier Communications is hosting a Cyber Security Grant contest. Simply write an essay of 300-500 words, or create a one- to two-minute video, explaining ways you and your students apply what you've learned about cyber safety. You could win a $1,000 grant to buy technology or other supplies for your classroom. Entries are due April 30.

Bond Open House

Please join us at a Bond Open House on Thursday, March 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Hilhi Library, 3285 SE Rood Bridge Rd. Attendees will be able to view, ask questions about, and provide feedback on the draft bond packages the Bond Advisory Committee has assembled based on an in-depth review of available data on current and future capital investment needs within the district. Additional information is available on our Bond webpage.

Spanish Spelling Bee

The 7th Annual Spanish Spelling Bee will be held on Friday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Forest Grove High School auditorium, 1401 Nichols Lane, Forest Grove. HSD can send winners in grades 4-8 from dual language schools to this regional competition. School registration will be paid by Bilingual Programs. Contact Sonta Thompson for more information, or e-mail Maria Arevalo to register.

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Have you ever listened to a TED talk? Have you imagined yourself being a speaker at a TED-like event? If so, here is your chance! TEDxYouth@LincolnStreet is looking for high school student speakers! The event, "What We Don't See," will be held at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St., on Saturday, May 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Speaker applications are due March 24. To apply, visit: www.lincolnstreet.tk. Contact Kristi Wilson via email or 503-681-5234 If you have questions or need additional information.

Spanish Language Coffee Chat

Our Spanish-speaking parents and community members are invited to attend a Coffee Chat with Superintendent Scott on Tuesday, March 21, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Brookwood Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway. In addition to addressing general questions attendees may have, this Coffee Chat will provide a specific opportunity for our Spanish-speaking patrons to learn more about the capital construction bond that will be put forth to voters in November 2017 or May 2018.

No Homework Help Over Spring Break

Please note that the Shute Park Public Library, 775 SE Tenth Ave., will not be hosting Homework Help sessions over spring break (March 27-31). Homework Help will resume on Tuesday, April 4.

District Kinder Fairs April 6 and 27

Parents of incoming kindergartners are invited to attend one of two upcoming Kindergarten Fairs: April 6 at Lincoln Street Elementary School, 801 NE Lincoln St.; or April 27 at Witch Hazel Elementary School, 4950 SE Davis Rd. Both fairs are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will provide free food, fun literacy and math activities; information on kindergarten registration and community resources; and will offer a free book to each kindergartner!

Multiple Perspectives Dialogue Session

HSD welcomes your participation in the upcoming equity-focused dialogue session, "Multiple Perspectives: An Interracial Dialogue," with a topic of: "Students Say the Darndest Things: A Panel Discussion--My Experience as a Student in HSD," on Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the South Meadows Middle School library, 4690 SE Davis Rd. RSVP to Patricia Ramirez by April 10 if you would like to attend.

Destino Éxito Edúcate Forum at Hilhi

Univision KUNP-TV is hosting a Destino Éxito Edúcate forum on Thursday, April 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Hilhi, 3285 SE Rood Bridge Rd. The event will provide the Latino community with valuable financial information and resources to assist in planning and paying for college. Representatives from HSD, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chemeketa Community College, University of Oregon, and Wells Fargo will be on hand to answer questions after the panel discussion. A tablet giveaway will take place at the end of the event, with an opportunity to be interviewed by Univision KUNP-TV for a news story. The event is free, but RSVP is requested. Doors open at 6 p.m. for networking with event partners.

Distinguished Youth Award

The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Hillsboro Distinguished Youth Award. The process to nominate is even easier than before! Nominators can go to the Chamber's website, enter their name and contact information, and the name and category of the person they are nominating. Once the window closes on March 31, someone from the Awards Committee will contact the nominator with additional information.