Congratulation to Kate Hoffner and the Hill Green Team!  They were awarded a $250 grant for their No Idling Campaign through the national nonprofit, Eco Rise.  This project will save an estimated 11,151 tons of carbon per year!  AWESOME JOB!!

Click here to see their campaign video.

Exciting news and learning opportunity for your child this summer!
Maestra Cormack, the World Language Spanish Teacher for 1st grade, and Mr. Cormack, Austin ISD Casis Elementary teacher, were awarded a grant through Fund for Teachers to travel South America this summer. The Cormack’s would love their students to experience their travels along with them this summer. It is easy to do! Visit their website and YouTube channel to see where they are, pictures, and videos of their experiences. The Cormack’s will answer any questions from students during their travels via comments or by email. Their travel itinerary includes Argentina, Uruguay, Perú, Bolivia, Colombia, and Panamá (Central America). The Cormack’s will be traveling from May 25-Aug. 3rd.
www.cormacktravels.weebly.com
Email:Cormacktravels@gmail.com YouTube: Cormack Travels

JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL TROJAN TREK!!
Anderson High School
Sunday May 6, 2018
2-4 pm
Click here to register for the event. (Registration is free and all attendees must register.)
Volunteers needed to help with registration from 1-2pm. Please email Beth Perkins at healthylifestyles@hillelementary.com if you can help.

T-shirts ordered during pre-sales will be delivered to students the week of the race.  Didn’t order a shirt?  That’s ok.  Just wear any orange shirt and join the fun.

**Water bottles will be given to the first 200 students who check in on race day!

Did you know that the Hill T-Shirts are designed by Hill Dillos? Specifically, 4th Graders design the student shirts. This year, we received nearly 200 insanely impressive submissions from the talented Class of 2026.  The Selection Committee had such a hard time narrowing it down to a winner.  Many thanks to all the students for their hard work and a giant congratulations to Addie Flaxbart. Addie was announced as the winner at Friday’s assembly and awarded a cookie cake with her winning design. Addie’s parents, Jenifer and David, were able to attend assembly to see Addie’s surprise!  Addie shared her cookie cake with class — what a Dillo and what a lucky class!!!

Reminder: Volunteer of the Year Assembly & Reception is on Tuesday, May 1 at 8:00 a.m.!  On this morning we will have a very short assembly at 7:35 a.m., then teachers will take students to their classroom to deposit their backpacks.  Classes will return to the cafeteria at 8:00 a.m. for the assembly.  Are you a Homeroom Parent, Field Trip Chaperone, Dillo Dad, Folder-Stuffer, Teacher Workroom Helper, Committee Chair, Event Helper, Math Pentathalon Helper, Classroom Helper, Office Assistant, or a Behind-the-Scenes Wizard?  We at Hill Elementary want to celebrate YOU!  Please join us for a special assembly honoring YOU and all that you do, followed by a reception in the library, with coffee and pastries, as a thank you from all of us at Hill Elementary.  See you there!

Congratulations to all the Hill Dillos who ran in the Cap10K and brought home a 2nd place team plaque!  Way to go Hill Dillos!  Big Dillo cheer!

What
Parents and guardians will learn about the impact of modeling healthy communication skills with their children and skills to enhance communication with their children. This workshop is suitable for caregivers of children from elementary to high school.
When
Thursday, May 17th, 2018

Cost
FREE!

Where
Austin Child Guidance Center
810 W. 45th Street
Austin, TX 78751

Click here to register.

High schoolers wearing suits and presenting in front of judges?  What’s it all about?  Students nationwide are developing strong speech and debate skills that can serve them for a lifetime.  Come enjoy the fun while you learn more and have a few laughs with the current award-winning Anderson High School Speech and Debate team’s annual Spring “Showcase.”

Who:  Anderson High Speech and Debate Team
What:  Showcase of S & D Skills

When: Saturday May 5th, 7pm  AND Sunday May 6th, 3pm
Where:  Anderson High School Theater
8403 Mesa Drive, Austin TX 78759
Tickets:  $10 for adults.  $5 for students.
Buy tickets from a current team member or at the door.

The team has had a remarkable 2017-2018 season. Anderson Speech and Debate is the 2018 UIL and NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association) District Champions, the 2018 TFA (Texas Forensic Association) State Champions in Public Forum Debate, and team sweepstakes winners in 8 tournaments this year. The team qualified 5 students to NSDA Nationals in Florida, and 13 students to the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky.

More info?   Find us at: www.andersonspeechdebate.org

Registration is open for Trojans Pop Warner Football & Cheer. Entering its 6th season, TPW is focused on building strong leaders through youth football & cheer – both on and off the field. Pop Warner is the only youth sports program with an academic component and TPW is proud to be a national leader in this area. In fact, TPW has the second most PW Little Scholars in the nation. And the success continues on the field, as at least one TPW team has won a District Championship in each of the past three years. Safety First. Academic Focus. On Field Success. Register today at www.trojanpw.com/register. Contact Allison Small if you have any questions – ams@allisonsmall.com.