April 22, 2019
Keeping you up to date
on the latest news and events
in the Hillsboro School District
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FEATURED EVENT: Evergreen Groundbreaking
Evergreen Middle School's bond renovation work officially kicked off on Thursday, April 18, at a groundbreaking ceremony held in the school's courtyard. "A year from now, this whole area where you're standing will be our new library and classroom wing," remarked Principal OJ Gulley. In addition to the new 18,000 square-foot wing, Evergreen will receive an improved main entrance with secure entry, upgrades to roofing and HVAC, a new chiller, as well as an expansion of the commons area. Click here for more information. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Brookwood Elementary School will take place on Monday, April 29, 4 p.m., and construction will begin at Century, Glencoe, and Liberty High Schools, as well as Hillsboro Big Picture. Stay abreast of all bond projects at www.Hillsboro-Bond.org.
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A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
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The spring edition of our district newsletter, A Look Inside Hillsboro Schools, will be coming to your mailbox the week of April 22.
Please take some time to read through it to learn about all of the great things happening in HSD! Click
here
for the electronic version.
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Public School Volunteer Week
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It's Public School Volunteer Week, and what better time to tell all of our amazing volunteers just how much we appreciate and value them. Thank you all so much for giving of your time and talents to support our students and schools!
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Superintendent Coffee Chats
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Superintendent Scott will hold two Coffee Chats this week: Tuesday, April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Manaia Coffee House, 203 E. Main St.; and Friday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the downtown Insomnia, 317 E. Main St. Next week, the Superintendent will hold his final Chats of the spring with a gathering on Tuesday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Longbottom Coffee and Tea, 4893 NW 235th Ave.; and an event for Spanish-speaking families on Thursday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Street Elementary School, 801 NE Lincoln St. Please join us to learn more about important activities taking place in the District and to ask any questions you may have.
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Proud to be HSD Festival
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The
5th Annual Proud to be HSD Festival
is just three short weeks away and we are so excited to see you there! The event will feature student performances on two stages, Career and College Pathways exhibitions on the Civic Center Plaza, STEM/STEAM demonstrations in our STEAM Pavilion, our ever-popular Mascot Challenge, and, new this year, a youth Cornhole Tournament! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in downtown Hillsboro, and stay tuned for more information. #ProudtobeHSD
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Show us Your HSD Story
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In preparation for our all-staff kick-off event on Tuesday, Aug. 27, we are gathering video clips filmed by YOU. We want to create a dynamic picture of who we are as a community by recording a week in HSD through the eyes of our staff. Recordings should be made between April 29 and May 3. Click here for more information.
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T-Shirt Logo Voting
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Thank you to those of you who took the time to submit your design ideas for our next staff Proud to be HSD t-shirt! There are four designs to choose from. Please take a moment to look at the designs and rank them in order of your preference. Voting will remain open until Friday, May 3.
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Multi-Factor Authentication Update - Duo Security
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) was implemented to provide an extra layer of protection for District accounts. There have been numerous instances where a user's account has been compromised and there was an attempt to access information that MFA blocked. Duo security will be the new MFA system for the District. More information, set-up guides for installing the Duo app and training will be available in the coming weeks. All District users will be required to switch from the current Microsoft MFA system to Duo. Click here
for more detailed information. Thank you for assisting in keeping our student and staff information safe.
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Eastside Kinder Fair
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The eastside Kindergarten Fair is taking place on Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Witch Hazel Elementary School, 4950 SE Davis Rd. The event offers free food and a free book for each incoming kinder, fun literacy and math activities, registration information, community resources, and more. Though not required, pre-registration will allow us to better serve attendees.
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Administrator License Redesign Complete
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Please follow this link to the TSPC Administrator License Redesign page to learn about exciting changes to the administrator licensure program. For instance, did you know that principals no longer need to complete their CAL if they intend to stay in a building level administrator role?
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Proposed Budget Reductions for 2019-20
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At a special session on Tuesday, April 16, the Board and Budget Committee discussed options for managing a projected shortfall of $9.6 million in the 2019-20 school year. The shortfall estimate is based on the Governor's recommended statewide K-12 allocation of $8.972 billion for the 2019-21 biennium. Although the Legislature is discussing mechanisms for increasing the K-12 allocation and creating a School Improvement Fund, districts need to solidify budget assumptions in the spring to determine staffing and meet state-required budget adoption deadlines. Click here to learn more.
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Potential No-School Day on May 8
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On Thursday, April 18, Superintendent Scott sent out an initial communication to staff and families about the potential for a school closure on Wednesday, May 8, in response to an anticipated teacher walkout. The walkout is part of the Oregon Education Association's "Day of Action," intended to spur action in the Legislature for stable and adequate K-12 funding. Click
here
to learn more.
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Earth Day is April 22
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It's Earth Day! If you missed our write-up last week about simple actions you can take to help reduce your environmental footprint, click here
to check it out.
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SKID Presentation at Glencoe High School
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On Tuesday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. Glencoe High School will host a SKID presentation
. An acronym for Stop Kids' Impaired Driving, SKID is a traffic safety and underage drinking prevention program coordinated by the Washington County Sheriff's Department to educate young people about the tragic consequences of teen drinking and driving. The presentation involves the landing of Life Flight, and presence of fire trucks and ambulances at the school. Residents of the area should note that this is just a drill and that there is no actual emergency.
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University of Portland Summer Graduate Courses
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The University of Portland has announced its summer and fall graduate courses for practicing educators. Click here to see the brochure.
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Shred Event
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The Hillsboro Police Department, in collaboration with the Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF), is holding a Shred Event on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Hillsboro School District Office, 3083 NE 49th Place. Secure shredding on-site; three banker box-size limit; event ending time may change if trucks fill sooner. The suggested $5 donation benefits HSF.
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April EAP Newsletter
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The April EAP newsletter is available is available by visiting www.myrbh.com, clicking "I'm a member," entering the code OEBB, and following the "Newsletters" link at the top of the page.
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Día de los Niños
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Centro Cultural hosts its annual Día de los Niños event on Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1110 N. Adair St. With a fun theme of "Los Superhéroes del Mañana," activities, food, entertainment, prizes, and more, the event promises to be a fantastic celebration of youth that the whole family can enjoy.
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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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