Oak Hill Observer

• October 17- Connection Coffee with Administration 8:00am
• October 18- Phil's Family Night
• October 24- 28- Red Ribbon Week
  

• October 24: Team Jersey Day

• October 25: Crazy Hair Day
• October 26: Pajama Day
• October 26: Goody Day- Courtesy of 2nd grade
• October 27: Read Across America Day
• October 27: Neon or Bright Colors Day
• October 28: Book Character Dress Up Day

• October 28- Vertical Team Night @ House Park (more info to come)
  

• November 1- Human Sexuality and Responsibility Parent Meeting (8am on Zoom)
• November 2- General PTA Meeting 8am

• November 4: Spirit Day- SILLY Hats

• November 5: PTA Fun Run 8-10AM
• November 7: CAC Meeting 3:30 PM Zoom
• November 8: No School for Students/ Staff Development & Voting
• November 14: Spirit Day- "BEE" kind for world kindness day- wear black and yellow
• November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break!
• November 27-Dec 2: Book Fair
• November 29: Picture Retakes

Report Cards go out Friday, Nov. 4. How will I receive my child's report card?

Parents have three options of obtaining their student’s report card.

1. AISD Portal

The AISD Portal serves as the primary resource for all of the services provided online to parents/guardians. This site gives parents/guardians direct access to their student's information, online registration, district-wide information and links to other often used services.

2. Frontline Parent Self Serve

Parent Self-Serve is the portal that allows parents to view their child's schedule, attendance, and grades. Parents can email teachers and set notification alerts if they want to receive emails when their child has been marked absent or has a missing assignment. Parents can also change their contact information here which will update it on their contact record in Frontline SIS.

3. Direct Email

Report cards will be direct emailed on Friday, Nov. 4 to the enrolling parent email on file.

Create a Portal Account (AISD Families)

Cree una cuenta en el portal para padres de familia

Parent Self Serve Instructions (English)

Parent Self Serve Instructions (Spanish)

An age-appropriate human sexuality and responsibility unit focusing on conscious, healthy, and respectful choices will be taught to all Austin ISD students. The unit is taught to students in kindergarten through high school in the months of November/December and during the months of April/May for students enrolled in the high school health education course for the Spring semester. Lessons for all grade levels have been revised for the 2022-2023 school year to meet the updated health TEKS and new state laws.

On Tuesday, November 1st at 8:00am, we will have a Parent Orientation on ZOOM with Mrs. Komassa. The purpose of this meeting will be to:

• Inform about state and local Human Sexuality and Responsibility education curriculum policies

• Including information regarding Opt-IN processes

• Share Human Sexuality and Responsibility lesson overviews

• Answer any questions you may have

If you are unable to attend, all HS&R Lessons can be accessed on the AISD Website at: https://www.austinisd.org/pe-health/health-education/hsr/lessons

Zoom Information:

Topic: HSR Parent Meeting

Time: Nov 1, 2022 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/j/81113623543?pwd=MStNak9nZVNpVm1ZM1p0MlQyd2pHZz09

Meeting ID: 811 1362 3543

Passcode: 773999

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Please join us on Monday, October 17 at 8:00am in the cafeteria for a Connection Coffee with Administration. This will be an informal, open-dialogue meeting with a brief update by administration and lots of time to ask any burning questions you may have about the school year, the bond, programming, etc. We hope to see you there!

Please remember to bring your ID with you EVERY time you visit campus. It is a requirement that we scan in your ID each time you come onto the campus. We appreciate you helping us to follow the procedures and keep our students safe!

Join us for OHE's Fall Grounds Cleanup day on October 22nd from 8:30-11:30am. Help us keep our grounds looking great! Bring garden gloves, tools, and water. RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B48AFAE29A4FD0-oakhill1

Does your child like to walk, jog, or run around the track? Does s/he REALLY like to walk, jog or run? Join the After School Track Club!

Track Club will be opening up soon to 50 OHE Eagles, Grades K - 5th. We meet every Wednesday after school from 3:05 until 3:40, weather permitting. There is no bus transportation available after 3:05 pm so you will need to make arrangements to have your child picked up promptly at 3:40. If your child goes to after school care on campus, I will make sure s/he will go there directly and you can pick them up as you usually do.

There are 2 things to consider:
1. Membership is limited to 50 students. Due to this limitation on membership, please have a conversation with your child to be sure s/he is EXCITED to be on the track with us after school! In some families, one child is excited but their sibling might not be. Please consider only signing up the one that wants to be there with us.
2. Membership dues is a part of registration. Dues will pay for a Track Club t-shirt, supplies, ribbons, spirit sticks and the end of the year celebration.

If you are interested in volunteering this year for The OHE Track Club please send an email to: Coach Parra justin.parra@austinisd.org

We appreciate our Transportation Workers for getting our students safely to and from school each day. We thank them for caring for our Eagles and making sure they are on time to school. Show them some love and appreciation this week!

October 17 is Boss’ Day! Thank you Ms. Komassa, for your commitment and care to our teachers, staff, and of course our Oakhill Eagles! We appreciate all you do to keep our Eagles flying and leading us through all our challenges throughout the years. If you see Ms. Komassa, show her some love with a big high five!!

Dear Families,

Our school will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week, also now known as “Love Your Brain Week,” the week of October 24- October 31. We will be helping our students make commitments to NOT use drugs and instead love their brains. It is also National Bullying Awareness Month and National Unity Day is on October 19, so we will also be making a commitment to keep our campus bully-free and wear orange on this day. Each student will get a Red Ribbon Week bracelet to wear all week that tells everyone they choose to say no to drugs, alcohol and bullying. Here are our themes for the week. Please allow your child to participate and take a stand against drugs and bullying!

MONDAY (Oct. 24) – TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS AND BULLYING

Students wear their favorite team shirt, or team colors. Could wear an OHE shirt, too.

TUESDAY (Oct. 25) – GIVE DRUGS A SCARE WITH CRAZY HAIR

Students wear crazy hairstyles.

WEDNESDAY (Oct. 26) – FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS- DON’T DO DRUGS

Students wear their pajamas *(bring tennis shoes for PE, if wearing slippers).

THURSDAY (Oct. 27) – LOVE YOUR BRAIN AND LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

Students wear bright, or neon colors.

FRIDAY (Oct. 28) – DRESS UP IN GOOD “CHARACTER” AND SAY NO TO DRUGS

Students can dress up as their favorite book character (no masks, face paint, weapons) *(bring tennis shoes to change into for PE).

MONDAY (Oct. 31)- WEAR ORANGE AND BLACK

Thank you!!

“Digital Parents” is a program offered by Latinitas designed to teach essential computer skills that can help adults in their everyday lives, and support students at home. We had great attendance at this workshop yesterday and look forward to more parent workshops put on by our amazing Parent Support Specialist, Mrs. Gutierrez.

Please read the attached notifications about upcoming screenings.

Don't miss out on recognizing your special 5th Grader - Ads must be submitted by DECEMBER 31st!

Yearbook prices have gone up and will increase again on Oct 22! Don't wait until then to order yours! Order here

and it off your to-do list! https://www.jostens.com/.../Oak-Hill-Elementary-School/

What is Dyslexia? Click here to learn more about dyslexia.

Please watch this short video on 10 Myths About Dyslexia.

The Austin ISD Section 504 & Dyslexia Department is excited to launch the 2022 Central Texas Dyslexia Conference on October 28th. This year’s conference will be virtual, on demand, and as always FREE for Austin ISD staff and external participants starting on Friday, October 28, 2022. The annual dyslexia conference brings together researchers, parents, dyslexia therapists, teachers, related service providers, advocates, and other professionals to build understanding and application of improved support and services for students with dyslexia.

Registration of External Participants

External participants will register through Eventbrite. Prerecorded presentations will be made available through a private YouTube Channel from October 28th through November 6th.

The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) will feature student artwork in the 2023 Emergency Preparedness Calendar. Central Texas is prone to many emergencies and disasters such as floods, wildfires, and extreme weather. Student artwork has the ability to inspire individuals, families, and communities to prepare for these emergencies and disasters. HSEM welcomes creations for the contest from all 1st through 8th grade students in the Central Texas area. Please see attached flyer and guidelines/resources at www.austintexas.gov/HSEMcalendar

We look forward to seeing all the student creations!

Electronic submissions: https://cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/preparedness_calendar

Early voting in the 2022 Bond election begins Oct. 24. Election Day is Nov. 8. Please see the flyer below to see the proposals for Oak Hill. You can find more information on the Bond package and what is proposed for each campus/facility here.

You’re invited to the annual 👻 Halloween Party 👻 at Epic Fun!! Sunday, Oct. 30th, 3-7pm
We have lots of surprises for kids and adults, so put on your costumes and come have fun!!
🎃 Austin's Best DJs & Photo Booths on the decks
🎃 Trick or Treat buckets at every attraction!
🎃 $5 added to your game card
🎃 Raffle prizes include Epic Fun Play Packages and more!
🎃 Costume Contest @ 5:30 pm. Winner gets a DRONE!
🎃 Spooky food & drink specials 🦇
🎃 Enjoy all the amazing attractions, games and food at Epic Fun!

Can't wait to see you!
7101 W, State Hwy 71 Suite D, Austin, TX 78735
Questions? info@epicfun.com

www.epicfun.com

Were you a member last year? It's time to join again!

The easiest and fastest way to join the Oak Hill Elementary PTA is at https://www.joinpta.org/. Membership in our PTA is a great way to connect with the teachers, staff, and other parents and ensure a successful school year for our learners. If you have questions, reach out to membership@ohepta.org today!

Meet the CATCH challenge and keep these lunchbox ABC’s in mind. Plan healthy lunches your kids will eat.

A--- Aim for Breakfast

• Fruits and vegetables.

• Grains: Whole wheat breads, whole grain crackers, whole grain cereals, pita bread or tortillas.

• Protein: Low fat turkey, ham or roast beef, peanut butter, hard-boiled eggs, refried beans, hummus, or water-packed tuna fish.

• Dairy: Low fat yogurt, cheese and milk.

B-- Be Creative

• Cut sandwiches into fun shapes such as diamonds or triangles. Try wraps, tortillas, or stuff a pita pocket.

• Add shredded carrots, jicama, peppers, or lettuce to sandwiches or wraps.

• Cut up fruit and veggies into bite-sized pieces for dipping in yogurt dips or low fat dressings.

• Include special notes or stickers to surprise your kids!

C—Communicate With Your Kids and Let Them Help Plan Healthy Lunches

• Make a grocery list together.

• Have your kids help pick out fruits and vegetables they like at the grocery store.

Masks:

With the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, students, staff and visitors are not required to wear face masks when on school properties, unless they have tested positive for COVID-19. Note: Per CDC guidance, individuals with a positive COVID-19 result will be required to wear a mask for five days after returning from quarantine/isolation.

• Masks are not required, but are encouraged at any time of the school day or in any school space.
• Masks are optional at all times.Face masks will continue to be provided for any student, staff, or visitor upon request.

• All students, staff, and visitors will be allowed to make their own choice.
  

Close Contact and Contact Tracing

• Campus administrators will notify all families of positive cases on the campus using a standard notification letter. Individual classroom letters will not be sent home.

• With masking now being optional, all students and staff at the campus may be considered close contacts when there is a positive case identified.

• Campus Administrators will not be required to track close contacts.

• Any asymptomatic individual (except those who have tested positive) may remain at school as long as they are asymptomatic.

Testing Availability

• Testing sites are located at specified district sites and can be found on the COVID-19 district webpage.

• All sites will accept insurance, medicaid, and self-pay.

• Site will be updated whenever vaccines are available.

Website: www.oakhillelementary.org
Location: 6101 Patton Ranch Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2336
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakHillElementary/
Twitter: @OakHillElem