BSD Briefs
December 4, 2017
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Inclement Weather Procedures and Information
Inclement Weather Procedures and Information
When the weather gets snowy or icy, school schedules may be affected. The District generally posts the announcement of delayed school opening or school closure by 5:30 a.m. All Portland Metro area media outlets announce the information on TV newscasts and online.
The District makes decisions based on the ability to operate school buses safely; the ability for students and parents to get to school safely, and the ability of employees to get to work safely and on time. The decision that is made will be for the entire District. As always, parents may choose to make different decisions based on their particular location.
The District will notify parents via SchoolMessenger with a Non-School Hours Emergency message. Please manage your communication preferences in SchoolMessenger InfoCenter.
For the latest inclement weather information:
- Log on to the District website and a light blue message banner will be posted on the top of the main page with the status of District operations.
- Opt-in for SMS Alerts from SchoolMessenger
- Manage your communication preferences in SchoolMessenger
- Subscribe to Flash Alert for email or text message updates
- Like the Beaverton School District on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
- The Beaverton School District Inclement Weather Policy and transportation snow routes can be found on the Public Safety webpage.
- Subscribe to the District’s RSS Feed
Smarter Balanced State Test Update
Last spring, students in grades 3 – 8 and 11 in the Beaverton School District and throughout Oregon took the state tests (Smarter Balanced) in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
In addition to content standards, these assessments are designed to measure critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. The test results provide you, our schools, our district and the state with information about how well we are preparing our students for their next steps including college and career readiness.
Our students will take these tests once between February and June 2018.
House Bill 2655 permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative tests in English Language Arts and Math by submitting a form to the school the student attends. The school shall provide any student who is exempted from a state test with supervised study time while other students are testing.
Here is a link to additional information: http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Opt-Out%20Form%202017-18.pdf
Early Release in Action: Week 3 ADAPT Training at MHS
During Week 3 professional development on November 15, high school PE teachers and coaches gathered in the main gym at Mountainside High School to participate in an interactive training with a guest presenter from ADAPT (Athletic Development and Performance Training) Training.
The training focused on movement critical to muscle development and the importance of movement patterns in preventing catastrophic injury to student athletes and revitalizing the active lifestyles of kids. "Your body functions best when it's aligned and balanced. Your muscles were designed to move in a certain way,” says Brian Cassidy, ADAPT Founder.
Cassidy walked the teachers and coaches through warm ups and cool downs that focused on full range of motion for all of the muscles, big and small to help students get the most from their workout or practice with an emphasis on injury prevention.
Multiyear Finance Plan Listening & Learning Session
School Board and Budget Committee members met with community members at the Multiyear Finance Plan Listening and Learning Session on Monday, November 27 at Highland Park Middle School.
Chief Financial Officer, Claire Hertz, Deputy Superintendent, Steve Phillips and Chief Academic Officer, Ginny Hansmann gave an update on the Multiyear Finance Plan. Mr. Phillips also presented on the District’s Strategic Investments. Communications Officer, Maureen Wheeler presented the results of the staff and community surveys.
Community members along with Budget Committee and School Board members had the opportunity to engage in small group conversations about the Multiyear Finance Plan and Strategic Investments.
Safeway and Beaverton High School Partner to Feed the Community
Thank you to Beaverton High School community partner Safeway, BHS volunteers and staff members. They helped fill and distribute more than 140 food boxes for Beaverton High School and Vose Elementary School families.
THPRD Winter Registration begins December 9
Online and phone registration for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District’s (THPRD) winter term will be open to in-district residents starting at 8:00 a.m. on December 9, 2017 and continue until 6:00 p.m. that day. It will resume December 10 from noon to 4:00 p.m. and December 11-12 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For out-of-district residents, online and phone registration for winter term will begin Monday, December 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
Those registering by phone simply need to call 503-439-9400 starting at 9:00 a.m. beginning December 13, or call or visit any THPRD center; phone numbers and addresses are listed in THPRD’s activities guide (http://www.thprd.org/activities/activities-guide). The guide offers class descriptions, registration forms, instructions and other helpful information for enrollees.
Early Release
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
(students will be dismissed 90 minutes early)
School Board Business Meeting
Monday, December 11, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Administration Center
16550 SW Merlo Rd., Beaverton.
View meeting materials…
Early Release
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
(students will be dismissed 90 minutes early)
Early Release
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
(students will be dismissed 90 minutes early)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
Thursday, December 21, 2017 – Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
School resumes Thursday, January 4, 2018
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The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any education programs, activities or employment.
Email: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: (503)356-4360
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Twitter: @beavertonsd