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Seeking Volunteers

Are you interested in getting more involved?  We have many volunteer opportunities for parents here at Hill and our volunteers are one of the many reasons that Hill is such a wonderful learning environment for our children!  We still need volunteers for a few specific positions for the upcoming school year.
Birthday Posters – This is a position that can be done from home!  Requires 2-5 hours a month – all you need is a PC, we provide the rest.
Reflections – Are you passionate about the arts?  Do you want to do something that is a short term volunteer commitment?  Help run this art contest and see the various talents of our students displayed.
Veteran’s Day Assembly – This is another short term volunteer commitment – where we show our children our appreciation for those who have served our country.
If you are interested in any of these specific positions or just volunteering in general, contact president@hillelementary.com.

AISD Bond update for Hill

One of the key projects included in the voter-approved Austin ISD 2017 Bond Program is the first phase of a planned expansion for Hill Elementary School.  This project is scheduled to move into the design phase in May 2020.  While you may not see physical changes at Hill yet, please know that we are planning for it.  Click here to view the comprehensive project schedule:  https://goo.gl/gFxs43

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SHIRTS AND HATS!

You forgot to order a shirt or hat??  Maybe you didn’t realize just how cute or comfortable they are??  No problem!  We will be placing one more order to be distributed mid-September!  Order now through Online Open House.

All shirt and hat designs were created by Hill students and parents! This fundraiser is a great way to show your school spirit and support the PTA. Fridays are Spirit Days at Hill!  Every Friday during the school year, the Hill community shows our school spirit by wearing our Dillo apparel. Don’t miss out on this fun tradition!

ORDERS will be accepted until September 7. After that, no additional orders can be placed.  Click HERE to order.

CONTACT: hilltshirts@hillelementary.com

Last chance to order school supplies!!

Order before Tuesday, July 17th!!

Hill Elementary presents…. Our Sprout School Supply Sale for 2018-19!

Save time and money driving from store-to-store and “go green” by ordering online this year. Your child’s supply kit includes the exact teacher requested supplies and is delivered to your child’s classroom!

Ordering Instructions:
1. Log onto www.sproutsupplies.com/supplykits and enter HES003
2. Select the appropriate grade pack. Be sure to choose next year’s grade level.
3. Pay with a debit or credit card. You will receive an email confirmation once you purchase your child’s kit.
4. Order deadline is July 17th.
5. Every kit includes all the exact teacher requested supplies, viewable online.

T-shirts & Hats – on sale now!!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR HILL T-SHIRTS AND HATS NOW!

Orders placed by July 22 will be distributed at Open House, so you and your favorite Dillos will be prepared to show your Dillo Pride when school starts!

Act fast! Orders placed after July 22nd won’t be distributed until mid-September. CONTACT: hilltshirts@hillelementary.com

Student Designed T-shirt

Youth: XS, S, M, L, XL

Adult: S, M, L, XL, 2XL-5XL

Price: $14

Adult Only T-shirt

Adult (Unisex): S, M, L, XL, 2XL

PRICE: $18

Hill Trucker Hat:

SIZE: Adjustable snapback; one size fits most

PRICE: $20

A Letter from Principal Newton

Dear Parents,

By now, you should have received your child’s STAAR scores from this past Spring.  We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students on these rigorous tests!

STAAR Scores are:

3rd grade reading – 94% students passing, 54% students at masters level

3rd grade math – 90% students passing, 39% students at masters level

4th grade reading – 93% students passing, 49% students at masters level

4th grade math – 93% students passing, 50% students at masters level

4th grade writing – 86% students passing, 28 % students at masters level

5th grade science – 93% students passing, 35% students at masters level

Dillo Cheer for all of our students and staff for their amazing work this past year.

I also would like to share with you some upcoming staffing changes in the Hill Office.

Past Hill Childcare Secretary, Jaye Bunde, will become the new Hill Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper.

Past Hill Clerk, Lucy Chu, will become the new Hill Childcare Secretary.

We have hired Christine McBride as our new Clerk. Ms. McBride comes to Hill School with experience in the nonprofit world, as well as the healthcare industry.

We want to welcome all of these ladies to their new positions at Hill!

Enjoy your summer vacation!

Beth Newton

School is out for Summer!

Letter from Principal Newton

Dear Parents,

Thank you for an exceptional year.  We have enjoyed teaching your students this school year and are so proud of the progress they have made!  We enjoyed celebrating our 5th graders with Memory Day this week.  It has been an honor to celebrate and learn with these students throughout the years!  We look forward to hearing about their future accomplishments in middle school and beyond!

We hope that your family has a wonderful summer vacation and look forward to hearing stories of your travels and experiences when we return in August.  Here are a few August dates to remember:

August 15 – 4 pm Class Lists posted on front windows

August 16 – Kindergarten Back to School Night, Teacher Helper Day

August 17 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Meet the Teacher

August 18 – New Student Play date

August 20 – First Day of School!

Enjoy your summer vacation!  We will look forward to seeing Hill Dillos around Austin.  Dillo Cheer for a relaxing summer break!

BN

 

Mark your calendars and get ahead for 2018-2019

School Registration – Click here if you haven’t registered for the 2018-19 school year.

Online School Supplies – Purchase Before July 17th –  Click Here to skip the long lines and purchase your school supplies online.  Kits will be delivered to the classrooms the week before school. Or Click here to download the 2018-19 supplies list and shop on your own.

Many Buy in Parties left on sale – Click here to check out all the fun parties that still have spots available for purchase.  All proceeds go to Hill PTA and benefit your Hill Dillo.

Hill 2018-19 T-Shirt Sale – July 1st – July 22nd – Look for more info in the Dillo Details on July 1st.

Online Open House – July 29th – August 12th – One stop shopping where you can purchase yearbooks, birthday posters, birthday books, Dillo Decals, make donations and much more!

Open House and Meet the Teacher – Friday, August 17th 11am-1pm

First day of School – Monday, August 20th

 

Thank You to Our Generous 2017-2018 Sponsors!

Click here to see a list of local businesses that made donations this year and helped us cover the many needs over the school year.

SEL (Social Emotional Learning) at Hill!

Word of the Month – TAKING RESPONSIBILITY

“Taking responsibility means admitting you do something wrong and trying to make amends.

May 28 Morning Announcement – HANDLING NAME CALLING

“It is not okay for people to call you names that hurt your feelings.  If someone calls you a name, you can ignore the person or respond assertively.  If the person doesn’t stop, you should tell a grown up.”

Congrats to our 2017-2018 5th Graders!

We are so proud of our 5th graders!  They have been excellent leaders at our school and are ready to spread their wings and head off to middle school in the Fall.  The 5th grade graduation walk around the halls of Hill will occur on Wednesday, May 30th at 2:15 pm.

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Hill Elementary is a blue ribbon school located in Northwest Hills in Austin, Texas. It serves the communities of Northwest Hills, Great Hills, Lakewood and Jester Estates, near the greenbelts of northwest Austin.

(512) 414-2369

8601 Tallwood Dr. Austin, TX 78759

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