Book Fair has been extended to Monday, Feb. 7th (8am-4pm) and Tuesday, Feb. 8th (8am-3pm)!  Come visit us in the Library to see all of the amazing books and items for sale.  Interested in helping as a cashier for the Fair?  Please sign up here: Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up.

Classes that missed the chance to shop the fair last week have been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday.  Check out the updated Book Fair Class Visit Schedule.  Come shop with your child or sign up to be a cashier during their shift!  New for Monday, the fair will be extended to 4:00 pm!  Please note that only a certain number of people can be in the library at one time.  If you come shop during your child’s classroom visit, please be mindful about the amount of time you spend in the library.  We’d hate for anyone to get stuck in the hall and not have a turn inside.  Thank you for your cooperation!

You can still sign up for eWallet on the book fair homepage: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/hilldillos.  If your child has funds available, they can shop at the fair.  Just let their teacher know, and the teachers will send small groups throughout the day to shop.  If you would prefer to send cash with your Dillo, please make sure it is labeled with their name. 

Thank you to all who have enjoyed the fair so far!  If you have any questions, please email Melanie Petersen at bookfair@hillelementary.com.  Happy shopping!

Thank you Galaxy Cafe on Mesa Drive for partnering with us for February Spirit Day!  When you mention “Hill Elementary” with your Wednesday, February 9th order, Galaxy Cafe will donate 15% of the profits back to us.  Stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three!

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Buy-In Party planners needed! This might be the most fun way to support Hill Elementary! WHAT’S A BUY-IN PARTY? It’s a party hosted/donated by Hill parents. On the night of Hoopla, attendees will have a chance to buy a ticket to your party, and all money earned goes straight back to Hill. These tickets go fast and the parties are so much fun. You won’t want to miss out on your opportunity to give back by hosting a party with your friends and fellow parents. Here are some ideas:

• parties for children by grade level (Ex: “Incoming 4th Grade Co-Ed Pool Party” or “Incoming 2nd Grade Sports Party”)
• parties for adults by the grade level of their children (Ex: “Incoming 3rd Grade Moms Happy Hour”)
• parties for children and adults by grade level (Ex: “Incoming 5th Grade Father-Son Kickball Game”)
• parties open to all adults (Ex: “Dads Poker Tourney” or “Couples Wine Dinner”)

An individual, couple, or even a group of friends can host. Veteran hosts, we need you back and we’re excited to hear your plans! There are no limits on guest counts this year. Newcomers, please don’t be shy! Reach out to Vanessa Allgood, Buy-In Party Chair, at vanessa.allgood@gmail.com with any questions. She’s excited to help coordinate these parties and support our community! When you get the details of your party set, please let her know by filling out this GOOGLE FORM.  Thank you Hill families!

Hill Country Carnival is back on Friday, March 4th! Everyone’s favorite event is back, including the famous Hill Haunted House. But it can’t happen without you! Your child’s class has been assigned a Carnival booth. So keep an eye out for the email from your homeroom parent and sign up today! 

New this year – we’ll have local food trucks in our “Carnival Food Truck Park” so plan for dinner and of course some sweet treats. We can hardly wait for the inaugural running of the armadillos!!

There will be live armadillo racing and photo opps throughout Carnival so make sure you don’t miss out on this dillo-rific opportunity. Keep an eye out in Dillo Details for more details including wristband sales for all-the-fun-you-can-fit unlimited games and rides. Wristband sales will start February 15th. So stay tuned! For questions, email carnival@hillelementary.com for more info!

As a measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Hill School will be closed this Friday, February 11th.  Enjoy the long weekend Dillos, big and small!

Dillo Camp 2022 is on!  During the first 2 weeks of June, our very own Hill teachers will lead week-long enrichment courses designed to integrate different curriculum areas for a non-traditional, multi-aged experience for students.

The cost for each one-week course includes all tuition and fees.  Camp hours are 9am – 3pm. 
Session 1 runs June 6 – 10, 2022.
Session 2 runs June 13 – 17, 2022.  

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.  Registration ends on February 11, 2022.  Remember that enrollment is a lottery-system!  If you have any questions or need help with registration, please email dillocamp@hillelementary.com.

THIS WEEK, February 7-10th, we recognize our BELOVED CROSSING GUARDS and CARING COUNSELORS.  Don’t miss the chance to show these special friends some Dillo love!  They’ll be grateful for heartfelt cards of thanks, breakfast tacos, afternoon treats, or anything else you think of!

Our Crossing Guards are Michelle Morris (Hyridge/Tallwood afternoon), Rick Waters (Hyridge/Mesa), Tammie Parker (Hyridge/Robbie morning), Benjamin Mendoza Jr (Austin Woods/Mesa morning), Linda Middleton (Cima Serena/Tallwood), Jimmy Middleton (Cima Serena/Robbie), Franklin Daughtery (Austin Woods/Tallwood), and Roosevelt Hervey (Hyridge/Tallwood morning, Austin Woods/Mesa afternoon).  Our Counselors are Stephanie Winfrey and Sarah Kelton.

Thank you Hill families!  Beginning again this semester, PLEASE SIGN UP HERE so we can make sure no one is left out.  Reach out to April Beaty, Staff Appreciation Chair, with any questions at appreciation@hillelementary.com and check out the 2021-2022 Staff Appreciation calendar here.

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Schedule your babysitters!  Alexis Holder and Jessica McKay, our Hoopla 2022 Co-Chairs invite you to come celebrate our Hill community at Q2 Stadium on Friday, April 8th at 6:30pm.  Don your best FC gear and join them at the Captain Morgan Club for food, cocktails, fundraising, and entertainment!  Check out all of the HOOPLA 2022 FAQs here and reach out to hoopla@hillelementary.com with any questions!  See you soon!

We are Hill.  We are Austin.  Somos Verde.