Inspiring a Love of Science
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In the spring of this year, HSD completed a three-year K-8 science materials adoption process, which culminated in the School Board's approval of Amplify Science. Amplify Science materials are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and integrate other disciplines like language arts and math. This means the units are not only relevant, but are engaging students by tapping into their natural curiosity and spurring higher-level thinking. Read more
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| HSD's Preschool Programs Prepare Students for Success |
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Research shows that students who have received formalized early childhood education - especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and/or those who are emerging bilinguals - benefit greatly from the experience and enter kindergarten ready to learn. That readiness and ability to stay on track with their peers helps set students up for a lifetime of academic success. HSD currently has eight grant-supported
preschool programs that are helping our neediest students get the educational foundation they need.
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Reedville's Preschool Program Receives 5-Star Rating from State
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Congratulations are in order for Reedville Elementary School, whose preschool program was recently awarded a 5-star rating by the State of Oregon. Robin Farup-Romero is Reedville's principal and also serves as the District's Early Learning Coordinator. She, along with Early Learning Teacher on Special Assignment Kelly Purdy and Preschool Teacher Winnie Silva Tompkins, worked diligently to prepare the program for evaluation, which included a review of staff training and certification records and curriculum, as well as an inspection of the facility.
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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The Washington County Homeless Education Network in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Education has developed a program of mentoring and truancy mediation for teens who are homeless or unaccompanied. Explore becoming a volunteer mentor coach for as little as one hour a week to help our at-risk students soar above the barriers they face. Learn more by contacting
Abelmar Garcia Gomez at 503-844-1000 x2523.
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| 2017 United Way Campaign Begins |
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The annual United Way Giving Campaign for the Hillsboro School District begins today and runs through Friday, January 5, 2018. Click
here for a pledge form or find this form and other materials in your staff lounge. Completed forms can be returned to your office manager for forwarding back to the District Office. Thanks to United Way, contributions received will be invested in programs to help people in need in our community. To learn more, visit
www.unitedway-pdx.org.
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| Share Your Voice! S-Comm Hosts First Student Dialogue Session at Glencoe |
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HSD's Student Communications Team (S-Comm) is hosting a series of student dialogue sessions to ask students about how they get and share information,
and how best to ensure their voice is heard in our educational system. The first session will take place in the Glencoe High School Library on Monday, Dec. 4, 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Students from all schools are invited! View the
flyer.
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| #GivingTuesday |
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By now, we've passed Black Friday and Shop Local Saturday and are in the midst of Cyber Monday, but tomorrow is an equally noteworthy day:
#GivingTuesday! This is a day dedicated to non-profit organizations whose work supports people in need and important causes in our community throughout the year. Consider a gift to the
Hillsboro Schools Foundation, to your local school, or to your favorite charity(ies) this holiday season!
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| Hillsboro Holly Days |
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Hillsboro's annual winter marketplace will return to the Civic Center Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Downtown merchants will be open for business and will be hosting a business lighting competition this year. Featuring local artists, crafts, food and drink, fresh winter produce, and live entertainment,
Holly Days offers free family fun for all ages.
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Pacific University Talented and Gifted Specialization Program
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Beginning in the spring, HSD will allow "borrow ahead" tuition reimbursement for licensed staff interested in Pacific University's 13-credit online specialized program for teachers to learn more about meeting the needs of gifted children. The District will also pay tuition directly to Pacific University on your behalf. Click
here for more information. Please email
Kristina Gantt if you are interested.
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Licensed Transfer 101
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Licensed staff are invited to attend a Transfer 101 meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Oregon Education Association Building, 20450 NW Amberwood Dr., #125, Beaverton. Human Resources staff will explain the general transfer process and will go over FAQs. Staff will have an opportunity to ask questions as well.
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| Extracurricular Programs Fall Newsletter |
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In his
fall newsletter, Director Rian Petrick provides an update on extracurricular programming in our District, including Positive Coaching Alliance participation, transportation, STEAM programs, the Stipend Committee, and more. Check out the newsletter and more on the
Athletics and Activities department page of our website.
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