Please join us this Thursday, 1/13 for our January PTA meeting. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria and will begin at 7:45 am. We will be voting on updates to the PTA Standing Rules (a copy of the proposed changes is on our website here). We will also take nominations for members of the Nominating Committee. This committee will consider and submit candidates for election to fill open PTA board positions. …

We are excited to announce that 5th-grader Carla Geck is the winner of Hill’s 2021-2022 yearbook cover contest!  Carla is a student in Mrs. Briles’s homeroom, and is a talented artist.  Here is her colorful design featuring our cute Dillo mascot.  Congratulations Carla!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Hill faculty and staff celebrating birthdays this month!  We are grateful for you and wish you the best!  1/08 Michelle Grona.  1/11 Alexa Lahey.  1/17 Greg Rohde.  1/23 Christal Fox.  1/24 Laura Jones.

In light of the current Covid19 numbers and out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow’s PTA Meeting (Thursday, January 13th, 7:45am) will be held virtually via Zoom rather than in-person.  Here is the link to join the meeting: https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/j/81505128958?pwd=SXpoU1M3U255b2VPSjVBL0JudW1vUT09 We will be voting on updates to the PTA Standing Rules (a copy of the proposed changes is on our website here).  We will also take nominations for members of the Nominating…

Tomorrow is Spirit Day at Torchy’s!  Stop by the Spicewood Springs location any time on Wednesday, January 12th, and fill up on taco goodness!  Be sure to show this picture when you order, and Torchy’s will generously donate 15% of your purchase back to Hill Elementary!    

Dear Hill Community,  We appreciate your support this week as we successfully began a new semester. Obviously, we are beginning the spring during a challenging time. Thank you all for your clear messaging to your students on the importance of masking and handwashing throughout the day. We were so proud of our community this week. We will continue with the clearest messaging possible. Please remember, Austin ISD is offering free testing…

There is no school for AISD students beginning December 20, 2021 through January 4, 2022. Enjoy your Winter Break, and we will see you back at school on January 5, 2022! Hill’s Dillo Details newsletter will not be sent over next two weeks, but keep an eye on your inbox for the next one on January 9, 2022!

Welcome Back School resumes Wednesday, January 5th. Wear a Mask Remember to wear your masks!  N95 masks offer the best protection. Test to Be Sure Children and adults are asked to test today or tomorrow, before returning to school. Click here for AISD’s testing hubs.  Pillow Elementary is the closest testing location to Hill. Vaccines and Boosters Are you due for a booster?  Is your child eligible for a vaccine?  Travis…

We have two garden work days planned for the Winter Break!  December 20th and January 3rd, from 9am to 12pm.  The plan is to knock-out the following between the two days: 1) Spread remaining wood chips in the garden area…we are so close;  2) Lay the foundation for the potting bench and path for our neighbors to access the community beds;  3) Finish filling the herb garden with soil;  4) Start…

Book Fair is just around the corner (January 31 – February 4), and we need your help.  Volunteers will work in the library during the school day on January 27 and 28 to set up and decorate the library. Our theme this year is Books Bring Us Together. Email bookfair@hillelementary.com for more information.

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