The Quill 10-2-20
Creating Opportunities Together
A Thought or Two from Mr. Nieslanik
We are sending you this short edition of The Quill as there a couple timely pieces of information that cannot wait until our regularly scheduled edition planned for next week. One thing I have learned over the past six months is that nothing is predictable and the best laid plans often have shifts, changes and addenda over the course of time! We thank you for being patient as we go this school year up and running. But, it is now time to ensure we are doing the best job we can. If you see areas where we can improve, notice some shortcomings, or have a great idea please share. You can best reach us through phone call or email. The main number at SRHS is 503-356-2890 and the best email is mine, David_Nieslanik@beaverton.k12.or.us. I cannot promise that we change at the turn of a hat, but we do our very best to meet the needs of our community.
Calendar Shift
Wednesday, October 7 is an instructional day and will by synchronous. This is because Friday, October 9th is Oregon Statewide Inservice Day for educators across the state. This regularly off-day is provided to our staff to build skills and strategies in Comprehensive Distance Learning, virtual lesson delivery and Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist work. There are no classes on Friday, October 9th.
College Visits
Hawks check out these college visits from October 5th-October 16. You can sign up to visit one of these colleges HERE!
Fall 2020 Virtual College Fair and Information with PNACAC--October 5 through 9
PNACAC (Pacific Nothwest Association for College Admission Counseling) IS HERE FOR YOU
We are pleased to announce our virtual college fair opportunities for fall.
During this week, college representatives will be standing by, ready to meet you and the students and families that you serve. From live presentations on financial aid and how to write your application essay, to text chat, videos and downloadable college materials, this virtual experience will allow your students to explore, learn and connect with colleges and universities from around the country (and world!).
Encourage your students to register in advance then login to explore 145 colleges. The event website and recordings will be available until December 31, 2020.
Skills Workshop presented by Harvard University Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnership
Feel free to check-out this free webinar based skills workshop for historically underrepresented and disadvantaged high school students.
Virtual Career Education Opportunities Are Now Open
BSD partners with the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce in providing Career Learning Opportunities. If you would like to have your child attend one of these events, please sign up through this link: https://hillsborochamberor.com/stc/. The sooner you sign up the better, as the sessions do fill with high school students from both Hillsboro and Beaverton School Districts.
Parents, need support with Canvas?
This LINK will take you to a document to help you navigate Canvas.
Social Studies Curriculum Project Team
Teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community members are encouraged to apply to serve on the Beaverton School District’s Social Studies Project Team. The Social Studies Project Team will review existing Social Studies curriculum and practices in order to make curriculum adoption recommendations to the School Board. The Project Team’s work will begin on October 20, 2020 and will conclude by June of 2021. For more information on the Social Studies Project Team and a link to the application, please click here or email susan_ouellette@beaverton.k12.or.us