May 7, 2018
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED STUDENT: Andrea Garcia-Ortiz, Hillsboro's Amazing Kid
Congratulations are in order for Glencoe senior Andrea ("Andi") Garcia-Ortiz for being named
Hillsboro's Amazing Kid by the Pamplin Media Group. The paper sponsors the Amazing Kid program annually to showcase and honor youth who go above and beyond for the good of their community. Andi was nominated by her AP Calculus teacher, Barbara Scott, who states it is rare to find a high school student who puts the welfare of others as a priority, but that Andi exemplifies it in everything she does. Among her many activities, Andi has served as a camp counselor for a special needs basketball clinic, recruited and educated donors for a Bloodworks Northwest Blood Drive, and helped serve food to Portland-area homeless through Portland Night Strike. Read more about the Amazing Kids awards ceremony
here.
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Join us at the Proud to be HSD Festival
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UPCOMING
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It's here! The fourth annual Proud to be HSD Festival is taking place this Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Hillsboro, in conjunction with the Hillsboro Farmers Market. Get inspired by HSD's amazing students as they perform on one of our two stages, demonstrate their mastery of technology in the STEAM Pavilion, and showcase their learning in the Career and College Pathways area. Then cheer on your favorite mascot at the ever-popular Mascot Challenge - featuring celebrity mascots from the Hillsboro Hops, Portland Timbers, Portland Winterhawks, Oregon State, Portland State, and the Blazers - taking place at 12:45 p.m. A full schedule will be available on our website by Thursday, May 10.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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May 7-11, 2018, is Teacher Appreciation Week! The National Education Association and National Parent Teacher Association encourage us to treat teachers like "V.I.T.s - Very Important Teachers" all week long and especially on Tuesday, May 8 - National Teacher Day - by sharing our appreciation on social media with #ThankATeacher. Of course, we should also thank them in person! Our teachers are amazing and special and we are thrilled to celebrate them this week!
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National Nurses Week
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National Nurses Week is May 6-12. We are extremely grateful to our District nurses for their tireless efforts to support our students with medical needs and for the training they provide to our school health room assistants and others. Thank you, nurses!
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Bike to School Day is May 9
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This Thursday, May 9, is National Bike to School Day! Students who can do so safely are encouraged to ride their bike or walk to school on this day - hopefully along with classmates, parents, and community members - to engage in a healthy activity and build community. Be sure to wear your helmet and always watch for cars!
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Summer Term Special Education Classes
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This summer, George Fox University is offering several courses toward the SPED Endorsement that will be taught right here at the District Office. George Fox bills HSD directly, and the District will pay using your tuition reimbursement benefit. You can even borrow ahead from that benefit so there is no out-of-pocket expense!* (*A one-time registration fee of $40 is not reimbursable.) E-mail Kristina Gantt in HR if you have questions or would like to register for any or all of the available classes.
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District Science-o-Rama 2018
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There are few events where it's okay for bacteria, mold and gummy bears to go together. One of those is the District
Science-o-Rama, where over 250 exhibitors in grades K-8 gathered at Century High School on May 3 to share the results of their scientific research and present what they have learned about science and the scientific process. As a visitor said, "These kids are amazing! If they keep doing this every year, they'll only get better and better."
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Century and Hilhi Leadership Teams Earn Gold Council Awards
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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Congratulations to the Leadership teams at Century and Hillsboro High Schools for being two of eleven high schools in Oregon to receive recognition as high achieving student councils, and two of just four in Oregon to be named National Student Council Gold Councils of Excellence. This is the eleventh time for Century and the second time for Hilhi to earn the prestigious title; they were honored along with other award-winning councils at an event in Portland on April 29. Read more here.
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TAG Summit
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Students in 9th and 10th grade who are TAG-identified are invited to attend a
TAG Summit
at Liberty High School on Thursday, May 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature helpful sessions on self-advocacy, college planning, design thinking, and working through perfectionism and anxiety. Transportation from students' home schools and a pizza lunch will be provided. RSVP to your school's TAG Coordinator by May 11.
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Clothing Giveaway
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A clothing giveaway for Migrant and McKinney Vento students and their families will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miller Education Center East, 215 SE 6th Ave. New or gently used clothing and shoes are available for men, women, children, and babies. Call 503-844-1008 for more information.
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Mother's Day
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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13! Remember mom!
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Hillsboro Big Picture Open House
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Hillsboro Big Picture is a learning option in HSD open to incoming 9th graders that offers personalized education and real-world experiences. Come learn more about the program and see if it might be the right option for your student at their Open House on Thursday, May 17, 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Miller Education/Hillsboro Big Picture campus, 440 SE Oak St. For additional information, please contact school counselor Sara Franklin, 503-844-1680.
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Latino Cultural Festival
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Mark your calendars for the annual Latino Cultural Festival, being held in downtown Hillsboro on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring art, food, entertainment, and more, the Latino Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our Latino community members and to connect with one another.
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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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