Monday and Thursday – STAAR Testing

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Dillos will take the STAAR Reading test this Monday, April 15th. And our 5th grade Dillos will take the STAAR Science test this Thursday, April 18th.

Parents, caregivers, visitors, and volunteers are not allowed on campus during school hours (with the exception of the PTA meeting Thursday morning). Here’s a short list of STAAR-ready reminders: get a good night’s sleep, have a healthy breakfast, arrive at school on time, and bring healthy snacks and a book! Go Dillos!

Wed – Kindergarten Round Up

Elementary schools throughout Austin ISD will be participating in Kindergarten Round Up.  This is an opportunity to register your kindergartner for the 2024-2025 school year. Hill Elementary’s Kindergarten Round Up is at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the Hill School Cafeteria.

Please bring your incoming preK or kindergartner for a very special visit to Hill preK/Kindergarten classrooms.  While the children visit the classroom, parents/legal guardians may register their child for school. Please bring the following documents (even if they have already been uploaded to AISD website):

  • Original state-certified birth certificate, plus 1 copy
  • Current immunization records, plus 2 copies
  • Original Social Security number card, plus 1 copy
  • Proof of address, such as a City of Austin utility bill or lease agreement, plus 1 copy
  • Parent’s driver’s license, plus 1 copy

Thurs – Spirit Night @ Tony C’s

What is the secret sauce for a dinner everyone will love? Pizza! With literal sauce. And toppings! Because you can dress up a slice in infinite ways it’s always a crowd pleaser. On April 18th be the dinner hero by grabbing some pizza over at Tony C’s on Anderson Ln. You’ll also be showing your Dillo Spirit as 10% of your purchase goes back to the school. Just mention “Hill Elementary”.

Hospitality Needs Your Help

Hospitality committee would love your help to treat our Teacher & Staff during STAAR testing. We stock snacks for the long testing days. If you can help, please drop snacks by 7:30am on testing days (or before) & be sure to label “Hospitality”. And don’t worry- we didn’t forget about 5th grade STAAR- we planned other fun that day! Sign up HERE.

Thank You Diamond Sponsor – Levesque

 

Dr. Andre Levesque is a Hill dad and board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in procedures for the face, body, and breasts. Treating patients all across the greater Austin, TX area, he welcomes men and women of any age to his self-founded practice, Levesque Plastic Surgery. Dr. Levesque feels great pleasure when he is able to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals, whether their desire is to beautifully enhance their silhouette, naturally restore their features, or rejuvenate their overall appearance. Dr. Levesque’s dedication to refining his craft is driven by his mission to employ only the safest and most effective surgical and nonsurgical techniques. By doing this, he is able to consistently deliver results that are stunning, natural, and suit every patient’s unique frame.

 

We hope you take the time to get to know Dr. Andre Levesque and his cosmetic family! https://levesqueplasticsurgery.com/

PEX Camps – Register Now!

PE Camp Registrations are filling fast! Coach Shaw would like to remind all PE eXtension campers that session 2 after school starts this Monday.  We have 3 spots available (1st-5th grade). We will be in the big gym until 4:00PM Mondays until May 13. After school registration link: https://forms.gle/h1nkxG2tkkfvpLfq6

PE Sports and Games Summer camps are filling quickly! Don’t miss out! Open to students upon completion of Kindergarten. Sessions run 9am-2pm in the Hill Small gym.

Texas School Fundraising

Texas public school funding stalled in the last legislative session, due to political games.  Now virtually every district in the state of Texas, including AISD, is facing budget shortfalls. How did we get into this mess?  This presentation on School Funding from the Austin Council of PTA’s simplifies* school funding and is easy to share with your friends and family. For even more information on the subject, check out the informative videos from Raise Your Hand Texas.

*not simple enough? Join the ACPTA Advocacy Google Group to ask questions!  Your question might help others!

Anderson Wrestling Fundraising Event

Anderson Wrestling Booster Club, in partnership with Central Texas Shredding, is holding a paper shred fundraising event.

  • Saturday April 20th
  • 10:00-12:00
  • Anderson High Parking Lot, 8403 Mesa Drive

Wrestlers Available on hand to UNLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS: destroy personal documents, prevent identity theft, protect the environment.

 

Torres Hill Elementary Alumni Scholarship 2023-2024

The Hill Elementary Alumni Scholarship was established in 2011 to honor Hill’s 40th anniversary. It is now called The Suzanne and Vincent Torres Hill Elementary Alumni Scholarship in honor of Mr. Torres and his wife, and their dedication to our school and the district. The goal is to recognize former students who have excelled in their academic endeavors, supported their community through service projects, and proven they possess a drive to further their education. By granting this scholarship, we encourage students to continue their academic endeavors beyond high school and hope to strengthen the relationship between Hill and its alumni. This year, one scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded.

Selection Criteria:

  • Must be a graduating senior of AISD
  • Must have attended Hill Elementary School for at least 3 years
  • Must show involvement in community service
  • Must write a one page essay

 Link to the Application here. DEADLINE Friday April 12, 2024.