October 8, 2018
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the
Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT:
Ribbon-Cutting for Hilhi Turf and Track
Current and former Hilhi students, staff, and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the school's new lighted seven-lane track and turf field on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Made possible by the passage of HSD's 2017 bond, the track and turf field will be used by a variety of Hilhi athletic and activity groups, and will also be valuable recreational resources for the broader Hilhi community. Additional renovations to the Hilhi campus will begin in the summer of 2019. Keep track of all bond projects at
www.Hillsboro-Bond.org
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HSF Phone-A-Thon: Answer The Call!
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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The Hillsboro Schools Foundation's special one-day-only Phone-A-Thon is taking place on Monday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. Not only is this year's event unique because it's happening on just one day, it will also be the first time the event is streamed live on Facebook with special guest hosts every fifteen minutes! Your donation will help fund high school activity clubs, innovative grants, STEAM materials, and after-school homework clubs. If you'd prefer to donate online, you may do so at any time at hsfonline.org.
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Superintendent Coffee Chat
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Superintendent Scott will hold his first Coffee Chat of the fall this Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Starbucks Sunset Esplanade, 2521 SE TV Hwy. Please plan to attend to learn more about important things that are happening in HSD and ask any questions you may have. Spanish interpretation is available upon advance request to Martha Méndez Bolaños
, 503-844-1785.
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Walk+Roll to School Day
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This Wednesday, Oct. 10, is Walk+Roll to School Day, in which students are encouraged to walk or ride their bike to school, rather than riding in a car or taking the bus, if it is feasible and safe for them to do so. Walking or biking with a parent, neighbor, siblings, and/or other classmates is a great way to get fresh air and exercise. Check out these ten tips
for organizing an event at your school.
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No School Days
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Reminder: there will be no school for elementary students this Thursday, Oct. 11, and no school for all students this Friday, Oct. 12.
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Fall 2018 Hillsboro Schools Summit
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Our Fall 2018 Hillsboro Schools Summit will feature Superintendent Scott and HSD students talking about some of the great things that happened in our schools over the summer, including year one implementation of our 2017 bond work and a variety of special programming for students. The Summit takes place on Friday, Oct. 19, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the District Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Pl. Space is limited, so register today! Continental breakfast and refreshments provided.
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Bullying Prevention Strategies Start at Early Age in HSD
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In HSD, we believe bullying prevention strategies should begin early and be repeated often with our students. The PAX Good Behavior Game (GBG), a prevention program, is being used in over 300 classrooms in our elementary schools to help create nurturing environments. PAX GBG is not a curriculum; it is a set of teaching strategies that fosters resilience, improves peer-to-peer interactions, and creates a shared vision of the kind of classroom and school where students can do their best.
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Free or Reduced-Price Meal Reminder
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On Tuesday, Oct. 16, families that have not been approved for free or reduced-price meals for the 2018-19 school year must pay full price for school meals. To be eligible for free meals, an application must be submitted and approved for the current school year. Applications can be submitted online
, or at your school's or the District Office, 3083 NE 49th Pl. For more information on eligibility guidelines, meal pricing, and menus, please visit our
website
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not
apply to schools that offer free meals to all students under the Community Eligibility Provision: Eastwood, Lincoln Street, McKinney, Miller Big Picture, Mooberry, Reedville, Witch Hazel, and W.L. Henry.
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Fire Prevention Week and Outdoor Yard Debris Burn Ban
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October 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week, with a theme of: "Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware - fire can happen anywhere." Our local firefighters urge people to look for places fire can start, listen for the sound of the smoke alarm, and learn two ways out of each room. Also, the Washington County Fire Defense Board issued a burn ban on Tuesday, Oct. 2. There has been a burn ban in place within the Hillsboro city limits since Nov. 20, 2015, but the current ban applies to the entire county until further notice.
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Washington County Kids Community Conversations
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In cooperation with several partner organizations, Washington County Kids nonprofit is hosting a series of three Community Conversations where parents and guardians can share their experiences with accessing early childcare, after-school and summer programs for kids and their value. The Hillsboro meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy.
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MAX Blue Line Disruption
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Due to necessary maintenance and equipment upgrades, there will be a service disruption along the MAX Blue Line from Oct. 13-27. During this time, shuttles will service the stations between the Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport and Hatfield Government Center stations.
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What makes you proud to be a part of the Hillsboro School District? Tell YOUR story here.
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Published by the Hillsboro School District Communications Department
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124 503.844.1500
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