Dear Hill Community,
Happy New Year! It was wonderful welcoming back our community to school this past week. Our students were engaged and ready to begin a strong spring semester. As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Monday, January 15th) as we observe the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. At school we will continue to honor his legacy and message throughout this week and beyond.
Enroll your student for the 24-25 school year now: Enroll Austin is open to register your student(s) for the fall of 2024. Please visit
https://www.austinisd.org/enroll to get started now. We encourage our families to register early so we have an accurate picture for fall staffing. You can click here for an infographic and QR Code with more information. This link has the information in Spanish. Lastly, here is an introductory video as Enroll Austin is open for business! Even if your student(s) currently attends Hill, you do need to register them for the fall.
Do you know someone who may be interested in part-time work in our Hill cafeteria? Please have them email Principal Drummond. This would be a flexible position with great hours for a college student or anyone wanting to support kids! Spread the word we are looking to add a great member to our team.
Reminder: Join us for our Hill Caregiver Book Study beginning in January! You can click here for the information you need. The book is titled “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be” by Dr. Becky Kennedy. We hope you will consider taking part.
Check out our January Counselor Newsletter here.
Begin training with your student now! The Cap 10K is in April, and Hill has a team you can sign your student up for. Let’s get our students outside for this great event. You can click here to sign up for the Hill Elementary Team. Parents/guardians should plan to participate with their children or have a plan for safety. More to come!
We have a new after school PE club on campus with Coach Shaw and Coach Liz. Students will play fun PE games. The club meets on Mondays until 4 pm and is available to 1st-5th grade students. Please see the flyer link and registration link below. Spots are limited. Please reach out to Coach Shaw for questions. PEX After School Information Flyer Registration Link
Enjoy your three-day weekend! As freezing temperatures move in, we and the district will keep our community updated if there is any disruption to school for Tuesday. For now, stay warm and see you on January 16th!
Principal Drummond
Hill School will be closed tomorrow (Monday, January 15) in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Click here to see Do512 Family’s list of engaging ways to learn about, and honor, Dr. King’s legacy.
WE’RE HAVING A BOOK FAIR! Uncover your next favorite read on January 29th – February 2nd, here at Hill Elementary School. Every purchase supports our school! For even more fun, you can visit the fair during Family Night (February 1st 5-8pm).
We can’t wait for our students to experience our upcoming book fair! Thank you for helping to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
We need your help with the book fair! Book Fair is just around the corner (January 29 – February 2), and we need your help. Volunteers will work in the library during the school day on January 25 and 26 to set up and decorate the library. We also need cashiers for the fair and Family Night. SIGN UP HERE! Email Erica Martindale at bookfair@hillelementary.com for more information.
Check out our monthly counseling newsletter to see all the exciting things that are happening in our counseling department this month! CLICK HERE to see our lessons for the month, important dates to remember, and strategies for caregiver wellness and family connection.
No Place for Hate Dress Up Days are here! The Hill SEL-ebration Leadership Team of students have selected the following dress up days. All of our dress up days are part of our No Place for Hate projects however, it is optional for students to participate.
- 1/26/24 – Book Character Dress Up Day
- 2/23/24 – Hats off to No Bullying (wear hats)
- 3/22/24 – Color the school with kindness (wear your favorite color or tie-dye)
- 4/26/24 – Kindness always Shines, Hill Rockstars (dress like a rockstar, please no accessories or face coverings)
School is back in session and the Hospitality team is ready to treat our wonderful teachers and staff. There are 4 ways you can help. Sign up for a slot to buy, make, or have treats delivered. Thank you for helping us love our staff well!
Hospitality Sign Up. Please email any questions to hospitality@hillelementary.com
We will be electing the 2024-25 nominating committee at our general meeting in January. Serving on the committee usually consists of one or two in-person meetings with continued discussion via email. We would love to have members representing our various communities. If you are interested in helping determine the slate for the next PTA Executive Board or would like additional information, please email Margarita Bagwell at presidentelect@hillelementary.com.
Calling all Hill Girls! You are invited to a FREE Intro to Lacrosse Clinic by Trojan Girls Youth Lacrosse
WHEN: Sunday, January 21st 1:30-3PM
WHERE: Anderson High School Turf (use parking lot off Steck)
WHY: Try out the most exciting girls sport in Austin
WHO: Any 1st-12th grade girls zoned for Anderson High School
No equipment? No problem, borrow ours. Hosted by Anderson Girls Lacrosse Coach Ross and players including 5 senior college commits. There will be GAMES – POPSICLES – RAFFLE – FUN!
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Come see Anderson High School students perform in this brilliant, bright, hilarious, and kid-friendly musical featuring music from the Flaming Lips, John Legend, David Bowie, Panic! At the Disco, and many more artists!
All performances at Anderson High School Auditorium (8403 Mesa Drive):
- January 18-20, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
- January 20, 2024 Matinee @ 2:00 PM
Be there or be square! Or be there *and* be square. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
