Zilker Elementary School

Community Connection

November 10, 2024
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Thanksgiving Feast

The Zilker Thanksgiving Feast will take place on Thursday, November 21. Lunch times for each class can be found here.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP at this link. If you already have the mobile check-in app set up, no need to RSVP! Just schedule your visit!

If you are interested in purchasing an ADULT Thanksgiving lunch, you may purchase a meal ticket at any time prior to the feast via this link. Adult tickets will NOT be sold the day of the event. You will NOT be able to purchase an adult meal via your student's lunch account.

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One School, One Book

We're excited to be reading our One School, One Book selection to our Zilker Panthers, Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test. Students each received a copy of the book to read at home.

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

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Book People Family Night

Please join us on Wednesday, November 20, at Book People from 5-7 PM for 20% off purchases, read-alouds from Zilker teachers and staff, and milk and cookies!

Discount is also valid all week, 11/18-11/24, as well as online, and a portion of proceeds will support the Zilker library!

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Calling all book lovers!

Please join other Zilker families at the annual Texas Book Festival on Saturday, November 16!

In addition to attending and exploring the festival together, six lucky 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students will have the opportunity to help introduce local author Breanna Carzoo for her Read Me a Story session of the festival and receive a copy of her newest book “The Squish”!

Please contact Allison (allisonjoneswalker@gmail.com) for more information on meeting time, location & to nominate your kiddo for this opportunity to participate in Zilker Elementary’s author presentation!

News from Mrs. Sullivan

Fifth Grade Families,

We are going to be creating illustrative lanterns next month in art. We are going to need 2-liter bottles, one for every fifth-grade student. 

Please start saving them and bring them in by the end of the month. 

Thank you so much,

Traci Sullivan 

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MUSIC MEMORY TESTING THIS WEEK - K - 5th GRADE
All K-5 classes will be taking their second Music Memory listening test this week. 3rd-5th grade have access to the selections on their Music Blend Homepage. A score of 70% or higher is needed to pass and students may take the test as many times as needed. Here is a listening page. 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD - Pre-K - 5th GRADE
Save the date for Thursday, December 5th from 5:00-7:00 pm. All Panthers are invited to sing on the cafeteria stage four songs from different countries (Kenya, Indonesia, Italy, & Dominican Republic) for this annual multicultural event. Any student may perform at 3 different set times: 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:00 PM.  These performances are not required and there is no limit to how many times a student can perform on stage. 

Our Italian song has solo opportunities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade to audition the week of November 18-22.

The Zilker Panther Choir will sing the 4 songs plus 2 additional songs (Ukraine & U.S.A.) at 6:30 PM. You can access the practice page here. 

CAP10K UPDATES & FEE SCHEDULE:
We now have 100 registered members on our school team, Zilker Panthers with 5 months to go! Here is a current roster (updated November 7th) to check for your names. I can add anyone who registered as an individual to our team. Send me an e-mail (daniella.hughes@austinisd.org) and I'll add you! Thanks to all for committing to this event. The registration price is now $45 through November 24th. See the fee schedule below for future rates. You can click here to join! 

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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. 

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AISD Family Empower Hour Sessions

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!

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Want to Volunteer?

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!

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Upcoming Events!

November 20 - Family Fundraising Night @ Book People
November 21 - Thanksgiving Feast
November 21 - PTA Meeting @ 7:45
November 25-29 - Fall Break
December 5 - Holiday Lights Around the World @ 5:00
December 9 - Zilker Spelling Bee
December 11 - Fall Photo Retakes
December 20 - Last Day of Semester

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