Holiday Caroling from AHS Trojan Choir

The annual AHS Trojan Choir Caroling event is Friday, December 14 from 6:30-8:30pm.  This fun tradition matches groups of student singers with local residents to share the music of the holidays, caroling style.  Our carolers will come to your home to sing for you and your family or you can make a donation on behalf of a neighbor and send our caroling as a gift!  Our groups also make great surprise entertainment at holiday parties! Choir members will ‘pass the hat’ for donations to this award winning music program and collect canned good for the Central Texas Food Bank.  Register for a visit from AHS Carolers or make an online donation at https://www.trojanchoir.com/caroling

Carpool Line Protocol

It is illegal to use an electronic handheld device (cell phone) while operating a vehicle.  We have seen several parents on their cell phones in the car line and have had near misses with students.  Please follow all traffic laws while in the car line.

Come grab a snowflake for our Holiday Drive!!

We only have about 20 snowflakes left!  Thank you to everyone who is helping make this holiday season little brighter!  You can still pick up a snowflake in the office.  Please sign up on the form located by the snowflakes when you take a snowflake and return the item to the counselors with the snowflake attached to the gift.

HEB $25 gift cards are needed and can be donated at the office. Please consider donating wrapping paper, tape, and gift bags as well.

INDIVIDUAL SNOWFLAKE GIFTS: Each child will have one specific gift from their wish list on a snowflake. Please stop by or ask your child to stop by and pick up a snowflake to donate a specific item.

If you have any questions please contact Kristina Spess at spesskristi@gmail.com or Sheila Wessels at sheila.wessels@austinisd.org or Stephanie Winfrey at stephanie.winfrey@austinisd.org

Thank you in advance for your generosity to Hill families in our community!

 

BLOOD DRIVE

Lend a helping arm!!

Friday, December 14th from 7:30am-10am

Hill Elementary School is hosting a blood drive! Come lend a helping arm and save local lives. It’s easy, just make an appointment online. We’ll be stationed in the Bloodmobile.

If you have eligibility questions, check out We Are Blood’s website. If you have more specific questions or would like assistance signing up, call We Are Blood at 512-206-1266.

For questions specific to our drive, contact Kathie Quinn at blooddrive@hillelementary.com or (512) 924-3247.

*Remember! Eat a full meal before donating and bring your photo ID.

Tips for how to stay healthy this winter!!

5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Winter!!

  1.  Get Immunized:  It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine.  Particularly important if you are spending time with elderly or young children this holiday season.
  2. Wash Your Hands:  Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  3. Cover Your Cough Or Sneeze:  Help teach your kids to cough and sneeze into their elbow instead of hand.  This helps prevent the spread of germs.
  4. Avoid Touching Your Face:  Germs are spread when a person touches something contaminated them touches their eyes, nose or mouth.  The flu virus can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours.
  5. Stay Home If You Are Sick:  This helps prevent spreading your illness to others.  Do not return to work or school until fever free for 24 hours without medication.

AMAZON & FREE MONEY FOR HILL

AMAZON & FREE MONEY FOR HILL
Remember to shop at SMILE.amazon.com and select Hill Elementary PTA as your charity.  You still get your Prime benefits, and Amazon will donate a percentage of every purchase.  Tell your extended family to use it, too.  It really adds up!
For mobile purchases, replace the app with a shortcut.  Go to smile.amazon.com from your browser, tap the Share button (box with up arrow), then tap “Add to Home Screen” (solid box with a +).  Now all your purchases throughout the year will benefit the PTA!  The gift that keeps on giving!

Curious about what Hoopla is?

Been hearing about “Buy-In” Parties?  Hoopla is our annual fundraiser.  This year’s theme is Armadillo Casino and is being held February 8th at the Austin Board of Realtors. There will be actual casino tables, auction items and buy in parties.

What are “buy-in” parties exactly?

A buy-in party is an event hosted by Hill parents that others can “buy into” and all the proceeds go directly to our school.  They are the TOP auction items at Hill Hoopla. These events can be for kids or adults and it’s a great way to meet other Hill families.  Grab some friends (ideally four or less to encourage more participation) and plan a party together!

How many parties do we need?

We like to have at least two parties per grade level, a boy party and girl party.  We have some amazing grade level parties already set up…..swim parties, popsicles and water balloons, Pop Warner cheer clinic!

Don’t forget the adults!!! Adult buy-ins are always a hit!  Some examples are Fiesta de Dillos, Alamo Drafthouse ladies night, Weekend Camping Getaways!

Do you have a great idea for a party and want to host?  Need some help connecting with people in your grade level to host?  Please email Sarah Newton at Sarah_newton@hotmail.com or Beth Reynolds at beth.reynolds@austinisd.org.