May 27 Last Day of School for Students June 25 Hill Garden Work Day, 8-11am July 12 Sprout School Supplies Orders Due August 15 First Day of School for Students

Dear Hill Community,  It is the last week of school! We hope all of you and your Dillos have an excellent summer with fun, reading, and plenty of time outdoors. It has been an honor serving this community again this year. Thank you for all of the support of our staff and students through what proved to be a successful but unpredictable year! Please know that we will have periodic updates…

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Hill faculty and staff celebrating birthdays next month, in June!  We are grateful for you and wish you the best!  6/5 Jason Eddleton.  6/6 Tyler Shaw.  6/7 Katherine Laxton.  6/9 Rebecca Stanley.  6/10 Jeanine DiVincenzo-Smith.  6/16 Sally Armstrong.  6/16 Naomi Haynes.  6/19 Ron Beck.  6/24 Madison Schnitker.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Hill faculty and staff celebrating birthdays this summer, in July!  We are grateful for you and wish you the best!  7/5 Neil Hargrove.  7/13 Robin Olson.  7/15 Jessie Rupert.  7/16 Michelle Morris.  7/24 Alejandro Descalzo.  7/28 Stephanie Winfrey.

As this school year comes to a close, we want to give a great big Dillo Cheer for a group of parents whose volunteer roles have required lots of donations of time.  Julia Zimmerman (Bulletin Board), Roz Johnson (Marquee & Web Team), and Sam Thomas (Web Team): thank you for keeping us plugged-in and in-the-know.  Kellie Wostal (Directory): thank you for keeping us connected for in-school activities and out-of-school relationships.  Katie…

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We are proud to share that we have added a page to our website that highlights the History of Hill Elementary School.  Learn about Nina and Maclovia Hill, two Austin teachers for whom Hill Elementary was named.  You’ll also learn about Roth Feeley, the beloved Hill student whose passing inspired the building of Hill Harbor.  The original Dedication Ceremony photos and program are linked to the page, and you will be…

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The Lost and Found will be out front during morning drop off all week.  If you can’t make it by in the morning, you’re welcome to check for missing items during the day, just inside the front doors.  All items will be free for families to “shop” on the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, and remaining items will be donated at 3:00pm.  Come see what you might be missing!

Mark your calendars for our Hill Garden Work Days on June 25th and August 6th, from 8-11am.  While you’re at it, please check out the Summer Water and Harvest sign-up.  We need your help!  Families, teachers, and community you’re invited to water the garden over the summer and harvest as you like!  CLICK HERE to sign up!

Beat the Summer Slide and Take AISD’s 5 Book Dive!  Research shows that reading just five books can protect students from a drop in reading levels known as the “summer slide.”  Dillos, read anything that you want!  It’s your choice!  Keep track of what you read on the 5 Book Dive bookmark.  Bring it to school in August to be recognized as an AISD Summer Reader.  You’re also invited to take…

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