Hi Families! We are ALMOST there! It is almost the end of the first semester. I honestly don't know how we are already here. I feel like the year just started.
What a gift each of your child is to me and to Hill. Thank you for sharing them with us every day and trusting us to keep them safe, loved, and cared for. I do not take that job lightly and I am grateful for the opportunity every day! See below for some reflections, upcoming dates, and things to note to get us into the Holiday Break!
Reflection for the Week: How you greet your child when they see you for the first time is more important than you know My daughter is 3 as of Friday. One of our friends saw her Sunday out and about and was so excited to see her. When the friend walked off she turned to my husband and said "Daddy who is that?" My husband reminded her it was our friend Katherine. She then said "She was so excited to see me!" She is 3! Our kids can tell when we enjoy being in their presence and when we don't. This holiday season is busy busy busy. Take time to really see your kid and to show them that you are so excited to be in their presence!
Upcoming Dates: 12-17: Holiday Movie Day, PJ Day, and School Sing a Long at 2:30! 12-19: Holidays Around the World (during the school day) 12-20: Winter Parties in AM and Early Dismissal at 12:10 1-8: Students Return from Winter Break
Things to Note: -Beginning January 8th, we will be counting tardies at 8:15. If learners are inside eating breakfast at that time, they will not be tardy. However if they are just getting to school they will be counted tardy. At 8:15 or later if your child is dropped off, there will not be a grown up outside to open the car doors. Your child will need to be walked inside the front office. We have excessive tardies and absence issues right now and we are trying everything to encourage our kids to get here on time. Beginning in January each grade level will have a goal to help increase their grade level attendance. Also each week if the grade level is above our attendance goal of 95.2%, they will get an extra 45 minute recess from me. 6th Grade got theirs last week! Thank you for helping with this!
-I would love your feedback for the month of December! Fill the link out here:
-I will be doing my January Spill with Hill when we return. If there is something you want me to address in it please fill that out here as well:
Thank you again for an amazing 1st semester! Grateful for you all! Mrs. Longoria ... See MoreSee Less
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Once a month I am going to do a "Spill with Hill". I will spill the tea on all the things going on at Hill! If you have any wonderings or questions or things you want me to mention, please share that ...
I hope you all had a wonderful break! Please see below my Monday Messenger! Just the most important dates and a new tardy policy to inform you all about!
Upcoming Dates: -December Spirit Days continue! -December 11th-13th: Holiday Shopping during lunch! The prices of items should come home with kiddos today! -December 13th: Cookies with Santa from 6:00-8:00 at Hill -December 16th: Choir and Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 PM -December 17th: Sing a Long and PJ/Polar Christmas Day! -December 18th: 5th Grade Field Trip -December 19th: Holidays Around the World during the day -December 20th: Holiday Parties in AM and Early Dismissal @ 12:10 -January 8th: School resumes
New Tardy Policy beginning January 8th We wanted to inform you all of a new tardy policy beginning January 8th! Per AISD instruction begins at 8:10 every day. Starting Wednesday January 8th, your learner will be tardy beginning at 8:15. They will need to come to the office and get their tardy pass.
Myself and Mr. Baylor will come in at 8:15 and close the doors so there won't be anyone helping with cars after 8:15 either. It is SO important that our kids are here on time, ready to learn so we can maximize our instructional time with them.
Lastly our attendance rate for the 3rd six weeks is currently very low. I know a lot of kiddos have been sick however we need to make sure we do everything we can to keep everyone healthy and here! Shout out to 6th grade for being back ABOVE our goal. They are the ONLY grade level so far and I plan to celebrate them big time!
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Hi Families. PTA is hosting the Highlander Holiday Store again. We are so excited to give the kids an opportunity to purchase nice gifts for family and friends at affordable prices.
We need help. Wednesday Dec 11, Thursday Dec 12, Friday, Dec 13
10 am to 1pm on the stage.
We need 5 volunteers each day to do the following roles...cashier, help kids find gifts, gift wrap in bags.
We will accept cash, credit cards and square gift cards for your kiddos who shop! They will shop during their lunch time!
Student Council is very excited to be sponsoring Highlanders Serving Highlanders again this year. We would love to make this holiday season amazing for our fellow Highlander families. Please review available slots below and help us make this happen! Click the Link to Sign Up: ... See MoreSee Less
I hope you all had a GREAT Thanksgiving Break! Countdown to the winter break is on!
See below very important dates, my December Spill with Hill and the video referring to my parent tip of the "Fast Food Rule" that I gave you today during my Spill with Hill! Enjoy!
Upcoming Dates: Month of December: Spirit Days! See graphic attached! 12-4: AHS Show Choir performs for 4-6 grade at 11:30 (just for kiddos) 12-6: Spelling Bee at 8:30 (This is our school spelling bee. The winner will move on to the District Bee) 12-6: Bailey Fine Arts Tour @ 2:15 (just for kiddos) 12-11 to 12-13: Hill Holiday Store! PTA is working this so more details to come! Kids can shop during the school day 12-13: Cookies with Santa from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hill 12-16: Orchestra and Choir Concert @ 6:30 at Hill 12-17: Polar Express Movie Day-Wear PJ's! 12-19: Holidays around the World! Activities during the school day 12:20: Holiday Parties in AM. Early Dismissal at 12:10! 1-8: Students Return to School
So sorry my newsletter is a couple days late. My husband and I went to Vancouver for the Grey Cup. My husband is a huge Canadian Football Fan-so random but it was an incredible trip!
Below are some important dates for you to know for this week leading into Thanksgiving Break along with some links for feedback for the month of November and feedback for what you want to see on my December Spill with Hill.
Upcoming Dates: 11-21: Thanksgiving Feast during your child's lunch time PK and K: 10:20 1st: 10:50 2nd: 11:05 3rd: 11:25 4th: 11:50 5th: 12:20 6th: 12:40 Child's lunch plate is $3.25 and an adult lunch plate is $5.00 11-21: Under Our Wings and Boys to Men meeting after school! 11-25 to11-29-Thanksgiving Break! enjoy! 12-2: First Day back to school after the break
November Feedback Link: Fill this out and be specific if you have any feedback you want to give me!
December Spill with Hill: Fill this out if you have any wonderings you want me to address in our December Spill with Hill Video
Once a month I am going to do a "Spill with Hill". I will spill the tea on all the things going on at Hill! If you have any wonderings or questions or things you want me to mention, please share that ...
Hi Families! We are ALMOST there! It is almost the end of the first semester. I honestly don't know how we are already here. I feel like the year just started.
What a gift each of your child is to me and to Hill. Thank you for sharing them with us every day and trusting us to keep them safe, loved, and cared for. I do not take that job lightly and I am grateful for the opportunity every day! See below for some reflections, upcoming dates, and things to note to get us into the Holiday Break!
Reflection for the Week:
How you greet your child when they see you for the first time is more important than you know
My daughter is 3 as of Friday. One of our friends saw her Sunday out and about and was so excited to see her. When the friend walked off she turned to my husband and said "Daddy who is that?" My husband reminded her it was our friend Katherine. She then said "She was so excited to see me!" She is 3! Our kids can tell when we enjoy being in their presence and when we don't. This holiday season is busy busy busy. Take time to really see your kid and to show them that you are so excited to be in their presence!
Upcoming Dates:
12-17: Holiday Movie Day, PJ Day, and School Sing a Long at 2:30!
12-19: Holidays Around the World (during the school day)
12-20: Winter Parties in AM and Early Dismissal at 12:10
1-8: Students Return from Winter Break
Things to Note:
-Beginning January 8th, we will be counting tardies at 8:15. If learners are inside eating breakfast at that time, they will not be tardy. However if they are just getting to school they will be counted tardy. At 8:15 or later if your child is dropped off, there will not be a grown up outside to open the car doors. Your child will need to be walked inside the front office. We have excessive tardies and absence issues right now and we are trying everything to encourage our kids to get here on time. Beginning in January each grade level will have a goal to help increase their grade level attendance. Also each week if the grade level is above our attendance goal of 95.2%, they will get an extra 45 minute recess from me. 6th Grade got theirs last week! Thank you for helping with this!
-I would love your feedback for the month of December! Fill the link out here:
-I will be doing my January Spill with Hill when we return. If there is something you want me to address in it please fill that out here as well:
Thank you again for an amazing 1st semester! Grateful for you all!
Mrs. Longoria ... See MoreSee Less
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Once a month I am going to do a "Spill with Hill". I will spill the tea on all the things going on at Hill! If you have any wonderings or questions or things you want me to mention, please share that ...Hill Student Council spent part of their Saturday ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. ... See MoreSee Less
Hi families!
I hope you all had a wonderful break! Please see below my Monday Messenger! Just the most important dates and a new tardy policy to inform you all about!
Upcoming Dates:
-December Spirit Days continue!
-December 11th-13th: Holiday Shopping during lunch! The prices of items should come home with kiddos today!
-December 13th: Cookies with Santa from 6:00-8:00 at Hill
-December 16th: Choir and Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 PM
-December 17th: Sing a Long and PJ/Polar Christmas Day!
-December 18th: 5th Grade Field Trip
-December 19th: Holidays Around the World during the day
-December 20th: Holiday Parties in AM and Early Dismissal @ 12:10
-January 8th: School resumes
New Tardy Policy beginning January 8th
We wanted to inform you all of a new tardy policy beginning January 8th! Per AISD instruction begins at 8:10 every day. Starting Wednesday January 8th, your learner will be tardy beginning at 8:15. They will need to come to the office and get their tardy pass.
Myself and Mr. Baylor will come in at 8:15 and close the doors so there won't be anyone helping with cars after 8:15 either. It is SO important that our kids are here on time, ready to learn so we can maximize our instructional time with them.
Lastly our attendance rate for the 3rd six weeks is currently very low. I know a lot of kiddos have been sick however we need to make sure we do everything we can to keep everyone healthy and here! Shout out to 6th grade for being back ABOVE our goal. They are the ONLY grade level so far and I plan to celebrate them big time!
Have a good rest of your week!
Mrs. Longoria ... See MoreSee Less
Hi Families. PTA is hosting the Highlander Holiday Store again. We are so excited to give the kids an opportunity to purchase nice gifts for family and friends at affordable prices.
We need help. Wednesday Dec 11, Thursday Dec 12, Friday, Dec 13
10 am to 1pm on the stage.
We need 5 volunteers each day to do the following roles...cashier, help kids find gifts, gift wrap in bags.
We will accept cash, credit cards and square gift cards for your kiddos who shop! They will shop during their lunch time!
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Mrs. Longoria ... See MoreSee Less
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Student Council is very excited to be sponsoring Highlanders Serving Highlanders again this year. We would love to make this holiday season amazing for our fellow Highlander families. Please review available slots below and help us make this happen!
Click the Link to Sign Up:
... See MoreSee Less
Hi Families!
I hope you all had a GREAT Thanksgiving Break! Countdown to the winter break is on!
See below very important dates, my December Spill with Hill and the video referring to my parent tip of the "Fast Food Rule" that I gave you today during my Spill with Hill! Enjoy!
Upcoming Dates:
Month of December: Spirit Days! See graphic attached!
12-4: AHS Show Choir performs for 4-6 grade at 11:30 (just for kiddos)
12-6: Spelling Bee at 8:30 (This is our school spelling bee. The winner will move on to the District Bee)
12-6: Bailey Fine Arts Tour @ 2:15 (just for kiddos)
12-11 to 12-13: Hill Holiday Store! PTA is working this so more details to come! Kids can shop during the school day
12-13: Cookies with Santa from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hill
12-16: Orchestra and Choir Concert @ 6:30 at Hill
12-17: Polar Express Movie Day-Wear PJ's!
12-19: Holidays around the World! Activities during the school day
12:20: Holiday Parties in AM. Early Dismissal at 12:10!
1-8: Students Return to School
Spill with Hill Link:
Family/Parenting Tip: Fast Food Rule
Enjoy the rest of your Monday!
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Hi Families!
So sorry my newsletter is a couple days late. My husband and I went to Vancouver for the Grey Cup. My husband is a huge Canadian Football Fan-so random but it was an incredible trip!
Below are some important dates for you to know for this week leading into Thanksgiving Break along with some links for feedback for the month of November and feedback for what you want to see on my December Spill with Hill.
Upcoming Dates:
11-21: Thanksgiving Feast during your child's lunch time
PK and K: 10:20
1st: 10:50
2nd: 11:05
3rd: 11:25
4th: 11:50
5th: 12:20
6th: 12:40
Child's lunch plate is $3.25 and an adult lunch plate is $5.00
11-21: Under Our Wings and Boys to Men meeting after school!
11-25 to11-29-Thanksgiving Break! enjoy!
12-2: First Day back to school after the break
November Feedback Link: Fill this out and be specific if you have any feedback you want to give me!
December Spill with Hill: Fill this out if you have any wonderings you want me to address in our December Spill with Hill Video
Thanks!
Mrs. Longoria ... See MoreSee Less
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Once a month I am going to do a "Spill with Hill". I will spill the tea on all the things going on at Hill! If you have any wonderings or questions or things you want me to mention, please share that ...The winners for the canned food drive are in!! ... See MoreSee Less