February 25, 2019
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT: Intel Engineers Visit 4th Grade Classrooms
Last Thursday and Friday, Feb. 21 and 22, more than 170 Intel engineers visited over forty-five 4th grade classrooms across the District to talk about the work they do and engage students in a hands-on, collaborative activity called "pop fly." Students were given a roll of duct tape, a small paper cup, a ping pong ball, a wooden spool, and two to four paint stirring sticks. They were asked to create a lever that, when stepped on, would cause the ball to pop up into the air high enough to be caught by a classmate. The students were immediately engaged, were extremely creative with their designs, demonstrated great teamwork, and were very pleased by their results. Many thanks to Intel for organizing these visits and to the volunteers who took time out of their busy day to expose students to the exciting field of engineering. Click here to view more pictures. Click here to view more pictures.
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Read Across America Day
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UPCOMING
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Held each year since 1998 on or around March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, Read Across America highlights the importance and joy of reading and lifelong learning. HSD elementary schools are celebrating the day with various events and activities, but most are asking for volunteers to be guest readers in classrooms. If you are interested, please contact your local elementary school to schedule a visit. Thank you!
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Language Arts Adoption Request for K-5 Pilot
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After months of analyzing data and developing a vision and goals, the long-awaited opportunity to complete a Language Arts Adoption Request for Pilot (RFP) has finally arrived! The Language Arts Adoption Study Team has selected the top three publisher options for the K-5 pilots. Applications are due by Friday, March 1. Our secondary RFP application window will be opening in the fall, once important standards alignment is completed. Please visit the HSD Language Arts Adoption Google Site
for more information.
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PERS Retirement Seminar
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A free PERS/403(b) retirement planning seminar will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, in the Board room at the District Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Pl. Presented by Skylar Koon of Foresters Financial, this no-obligation workshop will answer questions about PERS, Social Security, health insurance in retirement, and more. All HSD staff and their partners are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Sylar by e-mail or phone: 503-296-7676 ext. 322.
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Prospective Board Member Information Session
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Our second
prospective Board member information session
will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the downtown Insomnia, 5389 E. Main St. Please plan to attend if you are considering running for one of the three School Board positions that will be up for election this May, or if you think you might be interested in running in the future.
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High School Forecasting
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City of Hillsboro's
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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High school forecasting for the 2019-20 school year will soon begin. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the
2019-20 Course Catalog
, available on our website, and note the date and time of your school's academic planning information session. Please remember that courses and programs offered are contingent upon adequate funding and enrollment, and that not all courses are offered at every high school. Forecasting sheets do require a parent or guardian's signature, so please be prepared to talk to your student about their selections and make sure they align with their goals.
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RoboExpo
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Glencoe's Team Shockwave will host its 6th Annual
RoboExpo
on Monday, March 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Glencoe cafeteria, 2700 NW Glencoe Rd. RoboExpo is a free, fun event that brings together robotics teams from across the District and is where Team Shockwave members will unveil their 2019 competition robot. The event features a spaghetti dinner,* 50/50 raffle, and silent auction fundraiser (*dinner cost is $10 per person; please RSVP to
Shannon Waldo
in advance).
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Oregon Healthy Teens Survey
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Each year, the Oregon Health Authority administers one of two surveys to teens: the Healthy Teens Survey in odd-numbered years (grades 8 and 11); and the Student Wellness Survey
in even-numbered years (grades 6, 8 and 11). The purpose of these anonymous surveys is to gather important information about the health and well-being of teens across the state. Letters will be sent home to the families of students in the identified grades with additional information, including frequently-asked questions. These letters are also posted on our
website
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National School Breakfast Week
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March 4-8 is National School Breakfast Week! Studies show that students who eat school breakfasts are more alert, better able to concentrate, and reach higher levels of achievement. Some special menu items for the week include strawberry pancakes on Tuesday, March 5, for National Pancake Day; and Lucky Charms on Thursday, March 7, for National Cereal Day. Meal payments can be made by cash, check, or online at www.myschoolbucks.com.
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Host Families Sought for Sister City Visitors
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The City of Hillsboro is fortunate to have ten students traveling to Hillsboro from our sister city in Fukuroi, Japan, March 21-25. Host families are needed for the four nights the students are in town to provide a separate bed in a bedroom (no bed sharing), meals as necessary based on itinerary, and necessary transportation. An application must be completed and each adult in the household must submit to a background check. For more information, please contact Iris Ringer
, 503-615-3410.
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President's Environmental Youth Award
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Applications are now being accepted for the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA), which recognizes outstanding environmental projects by K-12 youth. Past winning projects have included restoring native habitats, recycling, tree planting, creating videos focused on environmental issues, and so on. Please visit the PEYA website
for more details. Application deadline is March 8. Teacher awards are available as well! The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes K-12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for teaching their students. Please visit the PIAEE website for details.
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