Hill June and July Birthdays - HAPPY BIRTHDAY (and happy summer) to our Hill faculty and staff celebrating birthdays in June and July! We are grateful for you and wish you the best! 6/04 Rebecca Gilbreth. 6/06 Tyler Shaw. 6/07 Katherine Laxton. 6/10 Jeanine DiVincenzo-Smith. 6/16 Sally Armstrong. 6/16 Naomi Haynes. 6/19 Ron Beck. 7/04 Sarah Kelton. 7/13 Robin Olson. 7/14 Trevor Tanzola. 7/15 Jessie Rupert. 7/16 Michelle Morris. 7/18 Lena Rahman. 7/23 Alexis Pickard. 7/28 Stephanie Winfrey.
Mark Your Calendars - July 2 Dillo Details Resumes July 11 Order Deadline for Sprout School Supplies August 14 First Day of School for Students all dates subject to change
5 Book Dive - Dillos, join Austin ISD and Book People for The 5 Book Dive! The purpose of the program is to encourage all students to read at least five self-selected books over the summer. Summer is a great time for students to relax with a book (or magazine, or comic, or whatever) and experience the pleasure of reading just for fun! And research has shown that reading just five books can protect students…
Have a Happy Summer! - We wish you all a spectacular summer break. Dillo Details will be paused during June, but will arrive in your inboxes again beginning in July. Be on the lookout for important dates and information for the 2023-2024 school year!
Heritage Week Videos - From Connor Finnigan and Miso Yang, Hill Heritage Committee Chairs: We want to say one more huge thank you to all of the teachers, students, staff, parents, volunteers, and spectators who helped make this year’s Heritage Week such a great experience. We hope you enjoy these videos and photos from this year’s parade. If you are interested in joining our 2023-2024 Hill Heritage Committee, please email culturalcommittee@hillelementary.com. Morning Assembly Video Parade…
Summer Food Resources - Families experiencing food insecurity are invited to utilize these resources for meals during the summer: Call 211 to speak with someone, Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304, Visit www.SummerFood.org for an interactive site map, CLICK HERE to access meals provided by Austin ISD.
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Summer: Anderson Soccer Camp - Attention outgoing 5th graders! Join us for a soccer camp on August 7th-9th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Boys and girls are welcome!   Participants will learn skills and techniques directed by Murchison Middle School and Anderson High School coaching staff. Camp cost is $75.00.  Payment options are in the form. Please fill out this form for EACH camper you are registering.  Payment may be made all at once for all campers in your…
Summer: Anderson Camps - Anderson High School Trojans host a variety of camps throughout the summer our Dillos are invited attend!  There’s something for everyone, from basketball to Tech Lab!  CLICK HERE to see all the camps offered.  Don’t delay, they fill quickly!
Have You Registered? - AISD and Hill Elementary are making staffing decisions for next year. Please make sure your student is registered for 2023-2024! CLICK HERE for the registration link! Thank you to everyone who has completed this quick task. If you haven’t registered yet, please do this today! Linda Glass, at linda.glass@austinisd.org, is happy to answer any questions. Remember, EVERY STUDENT MUST REGISTER EVERY YEAR.
Lost and Found Open - Last Chance! Lost and Found items are now up for grabs! All Hill families are welcome to come to the front of the building during school hours to “shop” the racks. All remaining items will be donated if not claimed by May 25. Happy shopping Dillos!
Hill Alumni Graduating Seniors - Attention Graduating Seniors! The Graduation Walk for Former Dillos is Monday, May 22nd. On May 22nd, we will have former Dillo graduating seniors return to Hill for a graduation walk of their own that will begin at 7:45 am. If you have or know an interested senior, they can wear their cap/gown or a college shirt and begin gathering in our Hill library at 7:30 am. We will also announce the…
PTA Co-Chairs Needed - Calling all volunteers! We are looking to fill several chair positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Reach out to President-Elect Melanie Petersen at presidentelect@hillelementary.com for more information or to volunteer! CARNIVAL Co-Chairs: Are YOU and your favorite friend next year’s Carnival Co-Chairs? Hill Carnival is one of the most fun events we put on all year! It’s a well-oiled machine and an easy committee to step into.  NEW PARENT COORDINATOR Co-Chair:…
From Mr. Drummond - Dear Hill Community, The last day of school is this Thursday! If you have not yet done so, please ensure you turn in your device and/or library books tomorrow to your teacher as the deadline is passed. We will have periodic emails over the summer, but this will be our last scheduled weekly communication for now. It has been an honor serving the Hill Community again this year as the principal. Please ensure…
Thank You Hospitality - From Kelley Valdez, 2022-2023 PTA President: I want to say THANK YOU to our Hospitality Committee once more. These three moms spent countless hours at Hill this year, sharing their yummy hospitality with our teachers and staff.  Ashley Brooks, Ashley Stafford, and Erica Butler, thank you!
Medication Pickup - If your child has medications in the health office, please come and pick them up on the last day of school, Thursday May 25th, 2023. All medications, with the exception of asthma inhalers must be picked up by an adult. Inhalers will be sent home with the child on the last day of school, unless arranged otherwise between parent and Student Health Services. Any Medication left after May 26th will be…
Congratulations Kristen Trout - Please join us in giving a BIG DILLO CHEER for our 2022-2023 Hill Volunteer of the Year, Kristen Trout! She has served the entire Hill community this year with cheerfulness and kindness. We are so grateful for your time, talents, and heart Kristen!
Carnival Co-Chairs Needed - Are YOU and your favorite friend next year’s Carnival Co-Chairs? Hill Carnival is one of the most fun events we put on all year! It’s a well-oiled machine and an easy committee to step into. Reach out to Melanie Petersen at presidentelect@hillelementary.com for more information or to take the lead!
PTA President Thank Yous - From Kelley Valdez, 2022-2023 PTA President: As we wrap up this fantastic school year, please join me in saying a big THANK YOU to these Hill volunteers. Amanda Goodwin and Anna Ansari, for welcoming and orienting our incoming families. April Beaty, for ensuring that all Hill staff members are recognized throughout the year. Braxton Thomas and team, for leading Math Pentathlon and coaching our math-minded Dillos. Erica Butler and Ashley Stanford,…
From Mr. Drummond - Dear Hill Community,  We have 9 days of school left! Be on the lookout next weekend for more detailed information on graduation walks that will take place throughout the week. For our 5th grade families, please know all the information you will need will be shared in an upcoming 5th grade newsletter. Reminder: It is required that ALL students turn in any provided Austin ISD devices, hotspots, chargers, and/or cases or…