Zilker Elementary School
Zamboree - 10/26!
We are 6 days away from our Zamboree fall festival taking place on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Join this year’s Halloween Circus at Little Zilker Park. Plan to enjoy everything from bouncy houses, dunk tank, face painting, fun activities and food!
We need your help to make the magic happen. Sign up to volunteer here to make this an event our students will remember.
Monster Mash RSVP
RSVP for the Monster Mash here! The Monster Mash will take place Thursday, October 31 on the blacktop.
3rd-5th grade: 2:00-2:30
Pre-K-2nd: 2:30-3:00
We are expecting a long line this year. To skip the line, submit the RSVP form and then you will also RSVP via the Visitor Check-in Mobile App. If you are interested in RSVP'ing via the mobile app, we will need your phone number. Here are instructions to download and set up your RSVP.
One School, One Book
We're excited to introduce our One School, One Book selection to our Zilker Panthers, Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test, in the library next week. Students will be coming home with copies of the book, as well as a calendar with important dates and resources for reading the book schoolwide.
10/24 Start reading the book!
10/28 Finish chapters 1-3
10/30 Finish chapters 4-6
11/4 Finish chapters 7-9
11/6 Finish chapters 10-11
11/8 Finish chapters 12-14
11/11 Finish chapters 15-17
11/13 Finish chapters 18-20
11/15 Finish chapters 21-23
11/18 Finish chapters 24-27
11/20 Finish the book, Family Night at Book People 5-7 PM
We're looking forward to this shared experience of reading together!
Picture Day - October 29
School photos will be taken on Tuesday, October 29. Order forms were sent home with your student.
You can pay via cash, check, or online. Go to www.1stphototexas.com, click on School AH25, and enter the online code 501724F48.
Transportation Employees Appreciation Week is Oct 21st-Oct 25th! We are committed to showing our bus drivers and crossing guards how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. If you would like to participate in honoring the transportation workers at Zilker Elementary, please feel free to join us in expressing your gratitude to them.
MONSTER MASH DANCE - PRE-K - 5TH GRADE
We have begun rehearsing for our annual Monster Mash event on Thursday, October 31st. All students will dance to 3 songs on the blacktop. Here is a page to view tutorials and practice at home!
CAP10K UPDATES & FEE SCHEDULE:
We now have almost 70 members on our school team, Zilker Panthers! Here is a current roster to check for your names. Thanks to all for committing to this event. The registration price is now $40. See the fee schedule below for future rates. You can click here to join!
Yearbooks are Here!
Please use the link to complete the online ordering process. There are two purchasing options. One is a standard yearbook for your child. The other OPTION is to purchase a book to donate. Purchase early as books are $27.00 per book until January 7th!
All users will have to Register the first time they access the site.
This is the link will take you to the online pay site: Online Pay Site
Our school code is 188785M
ORDER HERE
The Recognizing All Valuable Employees or RAVE Program was created to honor those who take the extra steps to provide equitable and exceptional experiences. If you had an exceptional experience interacting with an Austin ISD employee, please nominate that staff member by completing this form.
AISD is Austin's home for inclusive learning: high expectations for all children and high outcomes for every student. We prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life.
AISD is providing sessions over various topics which provide valuable information and support regarding Special Education and 504 services. Click here to learn more!
We are excited to announce that our school is now using Voly, a new volunteer management system! If you are interested in volunteering on campus, please visit austinisd.voly.org to complete a quick background check.
This process is required for all volunteers, field trip chaperones, etc. and will help us ensure a safe and secure environment for our students. Thank you for your support and participation!
October 24 - PTA Meeting @ 7:45
October 26 - Zamboree - 1:00-4:00
October 29 - Picture Day
October 31 - Monster Mash
November 1 - Student Holiday
November 5 - Student Holiday
November 6 - Priority Registration Opens
