Oak Hill Observer

• 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 15: Dual Language Info Session & Campus Tour 3:30-4:30
• November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break!
• November 27-Dec 2: Book Fair
• November 29: Picture Retakes

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

On November 15, at 3:30 we will be holding an informational session on Oak Hill's Dual Language program. We will be sharing information on enrollment, application process and program details. We will talk to teachers and parents, showcasing student work and visiting classrooms during the general tour. Please join us if you want to learn more about the dual language program at Oak Hill.

At 4:00, we will do a tour for ALL prospective families to Oak Hill.

Track Club is now open to 50 OHE Eagles, Grades K - 5th .

We meet every Wednesday starting Nov. 2nd - April 26th after school from 3:10 until 3:40, weather permitting. There is NO bus transportation available after school 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.

Two 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 of $10 plus taxes 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. I will send out a separate email to the families who have registered on how to pay for Track Club.

Registration is open now. If you are able to register your child, then s/he is one of the 50 members. Click on this link to submit the paperwork and turn in your payment to complete the process.

https://forms.gle/zUxqgpVsADfvESm66

Once our limit is hit, you will no longer be able to access the registration link document. If that happens, send me an email and we can start a waiting list.

Have a healthy and physically active day!
Coach Parra
justin.parra@austinisd.org
512-841-3962

The mornings are getting cooler and I wanted to send out the AISD weather guidelines. We do have morning recess outside, unless it is not raining and we adhere to the guidelines. Please make sure your child dresses accordingly.

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)

November Cafeteria Menu

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!

October and November bring cooler mornings and evenings. Please do take a look at the weather before school starts as our Eagles prepare to come to school and enjoy their morning recess time. Austin weather can easily get into the low 50s Fahrenheit which requires students to wear long sleeves or a jacket for short periods of time. If you are missing one of your children's favorite sweaters or jackets they could easily be here in our lost and found. Today we counted almost 100 items on the hangers, about 13 water bottles and 10 lunch boxes in the area near the cafeteria without names. Please remind your children to check the lost and found if they are missing their winter clothes. It is also extremely helpful if any of these items have a name and last name or a phone number on them so that it can be returned to the rightful owner.

Hello Family,

Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like! Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! Order by: 11/9/2022 Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!

If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online .

Thank you for supporting our school!

Jolynn Rettig

Square 1 Art fundraiser coordinator

Oak Hill Elementary square1art.com/shop

Hola familia,

Pronto llegará a casa el catálogo personalizado de su hijo para la recaudación de fondos Square 1 Art. Obtenga una ventaja y comience a pedir recuerdos y regalos con el arte de su hijo en línea AHORA, si lo desea. Simplemente busque el arte de su hijo usando Art Search e ingrese el estado, el nombre de la escuela y el nombre de su estudiante. Aparecerán el arte y el código de su estudiante, ¡y puede ordenar! Ordenar antes de: 11/9/2022 Cargue arte adicional si lo desea, ¡usando Art Upload!

Si tiene preguntas o necesita algo, comuníquese con el servicio de atención al cliente en línea.

¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela!

Jolynn Rettig

Coordinador de recaudación de fondos de Square 1 Art

Primaria Oak Hill square1art.com/tienda

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/

"Kindness" is the SEL Trait of the Month for October. We have been going to all the classrooms this month and reading the story, "A Little Spot of Kindness." Kindness can be shown in so many ways, but here are a few: sharing, helping, practicing good manners, apologizing, choosing kind words, inviting someone to play, standing up for someone, or something you believe in, and so much more! We have been modeling this for our students and hope you can continue the learning by modeling at home. We are also making antennae for all our students to wear on "Bee Kind" Day, which will be on November 14. In celebration of World Kindness Day, students will dress like bees by wearing yellow and black, and the antennae we are making. We can't wait to see everyone BEE KIND on this day!

Erika Weber and Mayra Rosales

OHE Counselors

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.

What: Please join us for the November General PTA Meeting. When: Wednesday, November 2nd, 8 am Where: OHE Cafeteria *Please register HERE to attend this meeting. All visitors must check in at the front office prior to the meeting. Have your ID ready.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Phil’s and Amy’s for our October Family Fun night. We raised over $950 for the OHE PTA!

Save the date for our next Family Fun event at Madrone Coffee Co. from 1-3 pm on Sunday, November 13.

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!

Leaf blowers, self-cleaning ovens, car washes… How many of these “labor-saving” inventions do you use? Even if these save your energy, they may leave you sitting on the couch.

Try some of these ideas from the CATCH Program:

• Rake your leaves. Avoid the noise and pollution of a leaf blower. You will save money and use less electricity or gasoline.

• Let your kids help you wash the car. You will save money by doing it yourself.

• Turn chores into family fun. Get up and start moving.

Help your family be more active!

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