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Weekly
Staff News & Updates
October 2, 2023
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month | |
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Kind and respectful behavior is expected and encouraged all year long, but we pay special attention to it in October during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Bullying is repeated, unwanted, and aggressive behavior where someone uses their power, real or perceived, to hurt someone or make them feel bad or intimidated. There are many different types of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying.
If bullying is happening, it is important for our students to communicate with the adults in their school or at least to report the behavior through anonymous tip lines provided by the Hillsboro School District or SafeOregon so that swift and appropriate interventions can be initiated.
In HSD, one of our goals is to create warm and welcoming classroom environments where all students and staff feel accepted and included. By fostering positive relationships, we are helping students practice positive social skills and reduce bullying behaviors. In addition, the District is fortunate to have established strong partnerships with social service agencies. There are many proactive programs supported by these partnerships that are designed to protect the safety of students through educating, engaging and supporting them in making positive choices in their lives…READ MORE
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Subaru Loves Learning and W.L. Henry Elementary School | |
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Congratulations to W.L. Henry Elementary School! They were selected as the Royal Moore Subaru Loves Learning partner school for the third year in a row! Through a partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 470,000 students nationwide, including the 320+ students at W.L. Henry. On Wednesday, Sept. 27 during an academic seminar, representatives from our local Royal Moore Subaru surprised staff with a $7,500 donation, 15 school supply kits, and treats for their meeting. The monetary donation will allow each teacher to select $500 worth of additional supplies of their choosing through the AdoptAClassroom platform. We are so grateful for the support of Royal Moore Subaru and other donors! Your in-kind and monetary donations do so much to support our students and staff. Thank you!
Read the full press release here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Principals Month
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role principals and assistant principals play in making school great. We value them for their collaborative work with students, staff, and families, as well as their skills as visionaries, assessment experts, community builders, facility managers, and much more. Please take a moment to #ThankAPrincipal this month!
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Custodian Day
Monday, Oct. 2 is National Custodian Day! Our custodians perform so many valuable services for our schools, students, and staff every day, but they are often in the background. Let’s take this opportunity to shine a light on them and tell them how much we appreciate them!
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Community Curriculum Advisory Committee
HSD’s Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold its first meeting of the 2023-24 school year in the Administration Center Board Room from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2. Public seating and an online option are available; please register to obtain the Zoom link for virtual attendance.
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Website Migration and Usability Feedback
Over the course of this school year, we will be working on updating the design and migrating the content of our school and district websites to a new platform. As part of that work, we’d love to have feedback from staff, students, and families on the design, structure, and usability of our current site, and what you would like to see in our new one. Please take a few moments to complete this brief survey to let us know your thoughts. Thank you!
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Strengthening Families
LifeWorks NW is now accepting registrations for the Strengthening Families program. This free, virtual class for youth ages 10-14 and their caregivers will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m on Wednesday evenings, Oct. 4 through Nov. 15, in English and Spanish. Learn more in this flyer.
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Oregon Youth Data Council Applications Open
The Youth Data Council (YDC) is a group of students who advise the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education on how to improve the Student Health Survey. Time commitment is 5-7 hours per month from mid-October 2023 through April 2024. Learn more here and apply soon if you are interested, as new Council members will be selected in early October.
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Teen Scene - Freedom to Express: Open Mic/Open Canvas
In honor of Hillsboro Arts Month, the October Teen Scene event at Shute Park Public Library will feature an open mic/open canvas opportunity. All teen artists are welcome - poets, singers, visual artists, etc. - to share what is meaningful to them. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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HillsDOer Day
On Saturday, Oct. 7 the City of Hillsboro invites everyone to join HillsDOer Day 2023: Clean and Green Community Day of Service. You can get involved by either joining a group event or picking up a litter kit from a designated location…READ MORE
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Binational Health Week
Centro Cultural and the Mexican Consulate of Portland invite you to the Binational Health Week event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Lincoln Street Elementary School. The event offers essential health services and resources in Spanish, including general check-ups, dental and vision care, as well as information sessions on topics like cancer prevention and self-care. Also enjoy local market vendors, Zumba, raffles, and more!
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Plastics and Electronics Recycling Event
The Westside Planet Alliance and Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling are hosting a free community recycling event during the Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. See the flyer for details and volunteer opportunities.
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Hillsboro Public Library Fall Events Guide
The Hillsboro Public Library is now publishing its events guide on a quarterly basis for ease of reference. Check out their fall 2023 edition to see upcoming opportunities for youth and families, teens, and adults.
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Chamber Annual Awards: Distinguished Youth
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Annual Awards. Please consider nominating an outstanding student you know for the Distinguished Youth Award by the deadline of Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m., and mark your calendar for the Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Northwest Events & Environments.
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Staff Flu Shot Clinics
The second in a series of seven Staff Flu Shot Clinics takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Glencoe High School Library. Learn more and see the dates and locations for our other clinics on the Staff News page of our website.
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PERS Retirement Seminar
A free PERS/403(b) retirement planning seminar will take place at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the District Office…READ MORE
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The HSD Board of Directors comprises seven elected members serving four-year terms and three student representatives serving a one-year term. Board members are community volunteers and do not receive compensation for their work. Board members establish policy based on Oregon and Federal laws governing schools. The Board approves policies for the Superintendent to implement. Email: School Board. | |
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