Mark Your Calendars - November 30 – December 1 Dillo Quest December 1 – 4 Special Education Appreciation Week December 21- 22  PLED Day/Student Holiday December 25 – January 5 NO SCHOOL, Winter Break January 8 NO SCHOOL, Student Holiday *dates and times subject to change
Hill Holiday Gift Card Drive - The Hill Caring & Sharing Committee is coordinating a GIFT CARD DRIVE for our Hill families in need this holiday season. If you would like to donate, you may SIGN UP HERE to donate a gift card(s) from HEB, OLD NAVY and/or TARGET.  You are welcome to sign up for as many slots as your budget allows. Gift cards may be placed in the collection envelope outside of the Counselor’s office. …
Winter Merch is Here! - Hill WINTER Merch is here! The Dillo merch gang has returned with a chuckwagon full of one last load of provisions to keep those Dillos warm and to help them spread their school spirit all o’er prairie. But don’t dally! Wander over here: https://www.hillelementary.com/2023-2024-hill-dillo-merchandise/.
Let’s Stay Connected - PTA Newsletter PTA Facebook PTA Instagram PTA Calendar AISD 2023-2024 Calendar AISD Daily District Calendar with Observances
Volunteer Opportunities - Looking for a little serotonin boost? Hill offers several low-effort ways to make a big impact, so you can give to the school while giving to yourself. Win win. It’s also a great way to get to know staff and parents. Here are a few current opportunities at varying times of the day… morning time, lunch time, free time, any time, short time, all the time.   Spanish speaking volunteers –…
11/30 Caregiver Session - Join us for a caregiver session on Thursday, November 30th at 7:45-8:45 am in the Hill Library. AISD licensed mental health professionals will be joining the discussion: Make-n-Take Regulation Kits. For more information contact stephanie.winfrey@austinisd.org and hanna.curran@austinisd.org.
Birthdays at Hill - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Hill faculty and staff celebrating birthdays this month! We are grateful for you and wish you the best! 11/1 Charlena Huff 11/4 Jennifer Moore 11/6 Caty Winslow 11/13 Joanna Fairbrother 11/18 Karyn Vass 11/28 Clarissa Compean
2024-25 School Year – Registration is Now Open - Enroll your student for the 24-25 school year: Enroll Austin is now open to register your student(s) for the fall of 2024. Please visit https://www.austinisd.org/enroll to get started now. Registration is open earlier this year, and 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…
Thanksgiving & Holiday Assistance Programs - Programs that offer meal assistance for the Thanksgiving holiday.  *** Programas que ofrecen asistencia alimentaria para el feriado de Acción de Gracias. Thanksgiving Feast by Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc Mendez Recreation Center Community Thanksgiving Dinner Hands for Hope (H4H) Thanksgiving Basket  Central Texas Weekly Meals Operation Turkey Thanksgiving Lunch  by Caritas of Austin Meal Delivery Program Claimed Program by Meals on Wheels Central Texas (MOWCT) LIST: Free Thanksgiving meals, food…
From Mr. Drummond - Dear Hill Community, We want to wish our entire school community a happy fall break and Thanksgiving holiday. We are thankful to learn and collaborate with you all each day. As a reminder, there is no school this week 11/20-11/24. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus on Monday, November 27th.  With the holidays coming up, we understand families may need support. This link has some information to support food scarcity with…
Fall Break is Here - There is no school for students, teachers, or staff November 20-24.  Enjoy your week off Dillos, big and small!
Luncheon Thanks - We are so grateful for our Hill teachers and staff, and everything they do. On November 15th we held our annual Thanksgiving luncheon to show some of that gratitude, with festive foods and an extended lunch period. This event wouldn’t have been possible without our wonderful community. Thank you so much to the many volunteers that helped, and Kristen Trout and Margarita Bagwell for making that part run so smoothly. A…
2023-2024 Yearbooks on Sale Now! - Don’t miss out on this years yearbook! On sale now for $40 at www.Balfour.com. Search Hill Elementary and pick our wonderful school. Your package options will be there! The cover will be created by one our very own 5th graders! Prices go up in January so order now!! If you have any questions or are unable to purchase online, please e-mail yearbook@hillelementary.com.
Teacher & Staff Thanksgiving Lunch - Let’s say thanks to our teachers and staff by giving them an extended lunch!  The PTA is providing a nice Thanksgiving lunch for our teachers and staff on Wednesday, November 15th.  We are looking for parent volunteers to help cover 30 minute shifts.  Volunteers will pick up the class from lunch and supervise them for 30 minutes in the classroom (coloring sheets and a video will be provided).  Volunteers can also help in the main office & cafeteria.  SIGN…
11/13: No School – Staff Development/Student Holiday - Hill Elementary will be closed to students, Monday, November 13th, in observance of Diwali.  Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and is a Hindu observance celebrated throughout the world. We hope all families celebrating have an excellent holiday.
From Mr. Drummond - Dear Hill Community, We are one week away from the fall break! There will be no school from 11/20-11/24. As we get closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, we encourage you to consider recognizing a staff member for an AISD RAVE Award to show your appreciation! We also have no school Monday, November 13th (tomorrow). This is in observance of Diwali.  Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and is a Hindu observance celebrated throughout the world.…
Lost & Found - Is your child missing a jacket or water bottle? Our Dillo Lost and Found is full of items separated from their owners! The Lost and Found will be right inside the front doors during school hours next week, November 14-17, for you to claim lost items. Please remember to label clothes, lunchboxes and water bottles and we’ll do our best to return them to your student.
November PTA Meeting - Please join us this Thursday, 11/16, for our November PTA Meeting.  Board Trustee Kathryn Whitley Chu will be joining us to share the latest information from the district.  The meeting will be held at 7:45am in the library.
All Week – PE Assistant & PreK Appreciation! - PE Assistant and PreK Assistant Appreciation Week is finally here, and we are so grateful for these four superheroes: Elizabeth Ramberg & Trevor Tanzola (PE) and Charlena Huff & Hailey Davis (PreK). Please reach out to them this week and let them know you appreciate them, and remind your Dillos to give them a hug or draw them a picture! The Staff Appreciation Committee is providing their lunch on Friday. You are…
From Mr. Drummond - Dear Hill Community, We hope you enjoy the extra hour today as we “fall back”. We want to give everyone an early note that there is no school on Monday, November 13th the week after this one. Staff will be completing professional learning on this day. We look forward to our Veterans Day assembly this Friday morning which is an annual tradition with our students. We thank all of the veterans in…