A few months ago all of second grade was fortunate enough to participate in a playwriting presentation given by the Emilyann Theater. Many second graders chose to participate in the theater’s playwriting contest. Over 500 original plays were submitted, 2nd grade through 5th grade from schools all over the hill country area. 16 plays were chosen as winners. Two of the winners were from Hill Elementary. This past Saturday the winning plays were performed at the Emilyann Theater in Wimberley. Miranda Farahani and Aaliyah Webb, both from Ms. Southwell’s second grade homeroom wrote winning plays.
Come Join us to learn more at Girl Scout/Parent Scout Night!
Incoming Kinder Welcome!
April 19th 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Huffman Hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal at Mesa/Steck
Principal Coffee on April 26 – focus will be STAAR strategies, support to ease student anxiety about testing. Counselors and some teachers will present and share strategies they use to make this time of the year fun and minimize student stress about testing.
Safety updates:
Parents, thank you for always being aware and reporting anything that seems unusual to the Hill office.
On a recent safety walk with AISD representatives, it was recommended that there be a single point of entry to Hill School at arrival and dismissal. With that in mind, we have begun propping open the two doors by the front call button as the ENTRY doors at arrival and dismissal and keeping the other two doors closed and locked as the EXIT doors during this time. Parents have already been so supportive of this safety change. We appreciate it!
Also, beginning next Monday, we will begin locking the playground gate at the top of the stairs on Cima Serena at 7:45 a.m. after arrival and opening the gate at 3:00 p.m. right before dismissal. This will also increase student safety, and limit access to the campus during school hours. Thank you for your support!
Tickets are $45 per person Click here to purchase!
Limited tickets at the door but the price goes up to $50
Last chance to buy raffle tickets too! Those tickets are only available online and will not be offered at the event. You could win an exciting raffle item like a Specialized bicycle – generously donated by Beth Perkins, Teri Schock and Melanie Waters of eXp Realty!
A Yeti Hopper and a KidKraft Teepee are also up for grabs!
It’s not too late to get involved! Contact Mary Haines and Megan Smith at hoopla@hillelementary.com
Wondering what your child’s teacher is auctioning off???
Click here to see all the fun teacher auction donations! This year teachers have set their dates ahead of time so grab your calendar, mark the dates and plan ahead so you can be ready to bid on your child’s teacher’s donation at Hoopla!
Hoopla is quickly approaching and the grade level and parent-only Buy-In parties are always a hit! Pre shop the Buy-In parties that are being hosted this year by amazing Hill parents. These parties always fill up fast so be ready to get your spot at your favorite ones as soon as you get to Hoopla! Remember, 100% of the proceeds from these parties go straight back to Hill PTA! We are excited to say we now have a Kinder Boy Party! We are still accepting any new parties until the end of the week- please contact us if you would like to host a party. jepstein598@gmail.com or KerriWestmoreland@gmail.com
Click here to see a list of all the awesome parties!
Last Spirit Night of the year!
Join us on Tuesday, April 10th from 5-9pm at the following restaurants:
-Jason’s Deli
-Macoroni Grill
-Modern Market
-Menchie’s
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to Hill!
The Fifth Graders at Hill have been involved in an advocacy project to help protect our environment. This Problem Based Project focuses on plastic straws, how they are bad for the environment and how we can help solve this problem. Students researched the problem, collected data and conducted surveys about plastic straws, and then fought to seek change and solutions. Students created educational resources, advertised their campaign, and strategized plans and solutions to share with local businesses and government.
This t-shirt is a compilation of student ideas and designs to help promote their campaign to skip the straw and save the world! Please help them make a difference and puchcase this t-shirt.
Some students will be meeting with local businesses and government officials in the next few weeks, so we need to order t-shirts quickly, so students can proudly where their shirts when they meet to collaborate. All fifth graders are encouraged to order a t-shirt. If you are unable to purchase, and need a scholarship, please inform your classroom teacher or the office and we will assist. The t-shirts are for sale for anyone, including other grade levels, adults, parents, staff, and community members. The more the public sees this shirt, the more they can learn about this problem and how to solve it. Go to
https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/ to order a shirt. The deadline to order is Friday, April 13th.
The CAC is comprised of parents, teachers, principal, school staff, local business owners, and community leaders. This campus-based committee provides input into key decisions on a variety of issues affecting Hill, including, planning, budgeting, safety, and school organization. Parents interested in serving can apply by downloading the membership application and returning it to Kellie Allen in the Hill Office by April 27th.
Service on the CAC is two year commitment. So, applicants will need to be able to serve during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years. Meetings are held in the Hill library after school on the first Monday of each Month.
For more information about the role of CACs, click here. Download the application here to apply.
Austin Child Guidance Center is offering Free Parent Workshops!!
Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums,
How to Cool Off 3-10 year olds
What?
When children have a hard time managing their emotions it can turn into meltdowns and tantrums. Meltdowns and tantrums can be effectively prevented, managed, and treated. In this workshop, parents will be able to tell the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum, will learn tools to respond to and prevent meltdowns and tantrums, and will be given resources for when to seek additional help
When?
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
Time?
6- 7:30pm
Cost?
FREE!
Where?
Austin Child Guidance Center
810 W. 45th Street
Austin, TX 78751
Registration
Free registration will be available on the Austin Child Guidance Center website’s and registration will open on Monday, March 26th. Click here for more information.
Questions or Concerns?
Please contact Sara Walters at swalters@austinchildguidance.org
or at 512-451-2242
Senior Night is Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30pm and Little League night! Come join the Anderson Softball team, watch the game and learn about Anderson Softball. There will be goodie bags for the first students who arrive, and the JV players will sit with the students and watch the Varsity game with them at 7pm. The festivities are at NOACK field 4, 5300 Crainway Dr, Austin, TX 78724.
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