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Superintendent on Location Video: PAX Good Behavior Game
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In this edition of our Superintendent on Location video series, Superintendent Scott visits Free Orchards Elementary School to learn more about the PAX Good Behavior Game: a set of strategies proven to be effective in supporting the social-emotional learning of students, and an integral part of HSD's positive behavior support system. Click here for the video.
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JANUARY
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End of 1st Semester
Student Health Summit
4-8 p.m. (see related article)
Crystal Apple Award Nomination Deadline
5 p.m.
(see related article)
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No School - All Students
Teacher Prep
7:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
In-District Transfer Priority Window Closes
(see related article)
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Grade Prep
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Classified Transfer Requests Due
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3:30-5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
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Hillsboro School District Realizes Steady Growth in Graduation Rates
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On Thursday, Jan. 24, the Oregon Department of Education released graduation rates for the class of 2018. HSD's overall rate is 84.47, which tops our 2017 rate by 0.37 percentage points and outpaces the state's average by 5.79 percentage points. Consistent efforts to identify and support students who may be struggling early in their high school career is a key component to the increase. Click here for more information.
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W2 Forms Available on iVisions Portal
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Staff should have already received their year-end 2018 W2 tax statements in the mail. If not, please check that your address is correct in the iVisions portal. There, you can also access an electronic version of your W2 under the drop-down menu "Pay/Tax Information." If you have questions, please speak with the Payroll department.
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Crystal Apple Award Nomination Deadline is 1/30
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If you've been working on nominating an outstanding staff member for recognition through the Crystal Apple Awards
program, now is the time to put on the finishing touches! The deadline for submitting nominations of licensed, classified, and administrative staff is Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. Surprise reveal events will be held in February, and the Crystal Apple Awards Dinner where results are announced is on Thursday, Apr. 11, at 5 p.m.
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State of the City Address
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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The Hillsboro City Council invites all community members to attend the
2019 State of the City address with Mayor Callaway on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main St.
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Classified Summit Reminder
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Classified staff members are invited to participate in the Classified Summit on Thursday, Jan. 31, from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Century High School, 2000 SE Century Blvd. The summit is a voluntary professional development opportunity featuring a keynote speech from Jim Sporleder and breakout sessions on trauma-informed care, effective math strategies, behavior management, and more. Learn more here and register for the event on Serebra
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Classified Transfer Requests Due 2/1
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Just a reminder that classified staff members who wish to transfer to another location must submit their request by Friday, Feb. 1. Employees will be notified if their request was approved no later than June 1. Please contact HR Specialist Carol Helfer with questions.
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Student Health Summit
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Forest Grove High School's student health advisory committee (SHAC), in collaboration with Century High School's SHAC and the American Cancer Society, is holding a Health Summit on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The event features a
student-only portion
from 4 to 5:15 p.m. where there will be workshops on STI prevention and healthy youth relationships; followed by a panel discussion and screening of the documentary "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" from 5:15 to 8 p.m., which is
open to the community
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In-District Transfer Priority Window Closes 1/31
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HSD students who either wish to continue an existing transfer
or request a new transfer to another HSD school in the 2019-20 school year are urged to fill out the appropriate paperwork and return it to the Communications department by Thursday, Jan. 31, to be considered within the priority window for in-district transfers. Applications received by the deadline will receive a response by the end of February; applications received between Feb. 1 and May 15 will receive a response by mid-June.
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Spanish-language Coffee Chat
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Spanish-speaking parents and community members are invited to attend a Spanish-language Coffee Chat with Superintendent Mike Scott on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the South Meadows Middle School Library, 4690 SE Davis Rd. Please join us to learn more about important activities in the District and ask any questions you may have. Childcare and refreshments will be provided; English interpretation is available.
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Hillsboro Schools Foundation Gala 
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The Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF) is holding its annual Auction and Gala on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at NW Events & Environments, 2900 NE Century Blvd., Suite 100. With a "Wizard of Oz" tribute theme of The Emerald and Ruby Gala, the event promises to be a "wicked good time." Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
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Century SBHC Immunization Clinic
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Immunization exclusion day is Wednesday, Feb. 20, which means students who do not have the required vaccines or a valid exemption by that day will be excluded from school until they have received them. The Century school-based health center (SBHC) would like to remind families that vaccines are available at the SBHC any time during normal business hours. However, in preparation for exclusion day, they are holding an immunization clinic
on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance appointments are recommended, as walk-ins may experience long wait times.
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