District's Recess Coach Aims to Make the Most of Play

Teaching kids how to play seems like a pretty awesome job description and, while that's certainly oversimplified, HSD's Recess Coach Jeremy Carter has the pleasure of doing just that. This year, 21 elementary schools pooled their resources to hire Jeremy, who spends his time working with staff and students on how to get the most out of recess time.

Wonderful Third Wednesdays

January's Wonderful Third Wednesdays professional development sessions are taking place this Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brown Middle School, 1505 SW Cornelius Pass Rd. Classified and licensed staff will be paid extended contract for their attendance. Take a look at the sessions offered this month and please sign up through Serebra.

TREX Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

The TREX Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is back! Last year, HSD collected over 7,000 pounds of plastic, keeping it out of the landfill and allowing it to be made into other products like composite lumber. Plastic film is being collected at each school and support building through April 15. The school collecting the most plastic film will be announced on Earth Day - April 22 - and will win a TREX bench!

In-District Student Transfer Reminder

The priority window for HSD students wishing to transfer to a different school within the District for the 2018-19 school year is now open through Monday, Jan. 22. Resident students interested in continuing a current transfer or requesting a new transfer for next school year are encouraged to apply during this window for the best chance at approval. Additional information and forms are available on the Boundaries and Transfers section of our website.

Western Aerospace Scholars Opportunity

The Western Aerospace Scholars program is a distance learning curriculum developed in partnership with NASA and the University of Washington and focuses on the history of NASA and the space environment around the earth. Students who complete the online curriculum are invited to participate in a three-day summer experience where they will meet STEM professionals, NASA scientists, university students and STEM educators. The program is free and stipends are available for participating teachers.

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High school students are invited to attend a Student Dialogue Session in the Century High School media center from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5. Hosted by HSD's Student Communications Team (S-Comm), the session provides an opportunity for students to give feedback on how they receive and share information and how communication channels can be improved. Food will be provided. View the flyer.

Oregon's U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will be hosting a town hall event at noon on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Events Center at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 NW Springville Rd., Bldg. 9, Portland. Join the senator to learn more about important issues facing our state and nation, ask questions, and share your feedback.

When HSD hosts a PSU student teacher, a tuition reduction voucher is offered to the cooperating teacher. If that teacher won't be using it, it is offered to another HSD staff member. These vouchers are available to all staff on a first-come, first-served basis. To request a voucher, select the class(es) you will be taking, complete the pre-approval form for your employee category, add "requesting PSU voucher" on the form, and submit for approval. Please contact Kristina Gantt: x5805 in HR with questions.

Weight Watchers Open House

OEBB-covered employees and their family members who are interested in learning more about Weight Watchers are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Tobias Elementary School library, 1065 SW 206th Ave. For more information, please contact WW Leader Kim Peaslee.