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in the Hillsboro School District

November 8, 2021
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SELECT UPCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER

10
End of the 1st Quarter

DEI Panel Disscussion (see related article)
6 p.m.

11
Veterans Day
No School

12
No School- Work Day/Grade Prep

12-14


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Children Ages 5 to 11 Receive Green Light for COVID Vaccination
On Friday, Oct. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized emergency use (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough evaluation of the data, which included input from independent advisory committee experts and showed that the known and potential benefits of the vaccine in individuals down to 5 years of age outweigh the known and potential risks. 

Then on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices confirmed the FDA’s findings and supported EUA of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Their recommendation was passed to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who followed suit shortly thereafter with her endorsement. 

The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, composed of health experts in Oregon, Washington, California, and Nevada met Tuesday evening to review the final recommendation from the FDA and CDC. They added their approval as well, which paved the way for Governor Kate Brown’s announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 3, that administration of the vaccine to children in the 5 to 11 age group could begin immediately. Initial shipments started arriving last week.

This vaccine will be administered as a two-dose primary series, three weeks apart, but is a lower dose (10 micrograms) than that used for individuals 12 years of age and older (30 micrograms). The dosing is not based on the size or weight of the child, but rather a child’s “immune maturity” - the 10 microgram dose was shown to cause the same immune response with fewer side effects for children in this age group. 

Vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 will be available through hospitals, health clinics, pharmacies, pediatricians, and targeted vaccine clinics. We will be working with local healthcare providers to host clinics after hours at school sites to provide families with easier access; additional information will be shared as soon as it is available. Please note that COVID vaccination for children is voluntary at this time; but we are hopeful that as more of our student population becomes vaccinated, our ability to reduce COVID restrictions and keep all students in school every day will increase. 
Featured Students: Glencoe's Team Shockwave
Members of Glencoe High School’s Shockwave robotics team were on hand at the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market Harvest Fest on Saturday, Oct. 30, to demonstrate the capabilities of one of their competition robots. Team Shockwave is consistently ranked among the top FRC Robotics teams in the world! The 2022 game will be revealed on Saturday, Jan. 8 - we can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
NEWS
End of Q1 and No School Days
Quarter 1 ends on Wednesday, Nov. 10. There will be no school for all students on Thursday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day; and on Friday, Nov. 12, which is a work day for elementary teachers and a grade prep day for secondary teachers. School resumes and Q2 begins on Monday, Nov. 15.
Thank You, Veterans!
HSD extends our deepest appreciation to everyone who has served in our nation’s armed forces. We salute and thank you, and wish you a Happy Veterans Day!
American Education Week
American Education Week is Nov. 15-19 - mark your calendar and think about ways you can let HSD staff members know how much you appreciate them!
Bond Update: Liberty Solar Array
An exciting project coming in 2022 is a new solar photovoltaic array that will be placed at Liberty High School. This will greatly add to students’ career-technical education on sustainable technology as they learn how photovoltaics work, and as they monitor and analyze the data that comes from solar power production. Learn more about this and other bond projects at hillsboro-bond.org...
Online Verification Reminder
If you have not already done so, please login to your ParentVUE account, open the Online Registration module, and review your child(ren)’s profile as well as your contact information; having correct contact information is critical for communicating school and district news...
Hotspot Return and Comcast Internet Essentials Opportunities
Students who are not currently using their hotspot device are asked to return them to their school; if internet access is still needed, please consider switching to Comcast Internet Essentials instead...
HSF Fiesta de Tamales and Blazer Nights
The Hillsboro Schools Foundation has two fundraisers that require action by Friday, Nov. 12: the 4th Annual Fiesta de Tamales, and the first of two Blazer nights...
DEI Panel Discussion
Washington County Kids is hosting a free diversity, equity, and inclusion panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Zoom. Participants are invited to bring examples of issues, disputes, and obstacles around race in order to collectively brainstorm solutions. Advance registration is required.
Washington County Chamber Photo Contest
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce invites amateur and professional photographers to enter their best photos of Hillsboro for a chance to be featured on the cover of the Discover Hillsboro magazine and win a $100 Heart for Hillsboro gift certificate; entries due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29...
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