Bulletin Board
New to our Website
We now have individual website bulletin boards for each classroom. Check each week for updates and learn what your child is studying in the classroom. It’s a great way to start a conversation with your child about what they are learning and how their day was.
Back to School Nights
Monday, Sept. 13 for the parents of the Raccoon and Monkey classrooms.
Tuesday, Sept. 14 for the parents of the Armadillo, Longhorn & Tiger classrooms.
Wednesday, Sept. 15 for the parents of the Panda, Bear & Giraffe classrooms.
This night is for parents only. There will be no childcare available.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
****We'll be practicing our Yoga enrichment class outside. If anyone has any towels they would like to donate for this class it would be appreciated. We'll need about 40 for everyone to use during their class. Thank you.
Classroom Bulletin Board
We will continue to post news and updates on our website but please remember to check the classroom bulletin board in the commons area of the school. Many individual classroom announcements will be posted on the bulletin board only. It’s a great way to keep up with what’s going on in your child’s room.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to join our volunteer group for further information and opportunities, please email Ms. Nancy and she will invite you to join the group.
Reminders and Announcements
PARENTS
School in the Hills offers an Academic Program from 9:00am – 2:30pm and a Full-Day Program from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Class is in session during these hours so we ask that all children be dropped off by 9:00am.
If you arrive after 9:00am we ask that you drop them off at the front office and a staff member will escort them back to the classroom. Academic student must be picked up between 2:00 - 2:30. (There will be a late fee assessed for each minute after 2:30.) If you arrive to pick up your child before 4:00pm we ask that you wait at the front desk and your child will be brought up to you.
Thank you for your help in keeping our work times focused and uninterrupted.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
With the cooler weather comes the need for long sleeves, sweaters and jackets. You may wear a white or navy blue long sleeve t-shirt under your uniform top if you don't wish to buy long sleeve tops. Please remember no crocs, flip-flops, sandals or other unsafe shoes. Children should be wearing closed toe and heel, rubber soled shoes. We are still able to wear jeans on Fridays.
Please remember to label ALL items that your children bring to school with them. Outerwear should also be labeled.
Outdoor Play
Time outside is an important part of a child's day. It provides the fresh air needed to insure good health and aids in the development of social and motor skills. Weather permitting the children go outside every day. When the "feels like" temperature is no colder than 35 or hotter than 101, we will continue outside time as normal. In case of a light sprinkle or drizzle, the children may still go outside for a short time.
Austin's weather can change rapidly; therefore it is important to dress appropriately. With our location, and the pond nearby, the playgrounds can get very windy and temperatures may be cooler at the school than at your home, layering clothing is very helpful.
If your child is recovering from an illness and is not able to go outside; you are asked to keep him or her at home. The school does not have adequate staff to provide for the care of one or two children while the other children in their class are outdoors.
**NEW SCHOOL POLICY**
We have started washing our hands upon every entry into a classroom. Please help us model this to the students by washing your hands at pick up/drop off times. Thanks!
Our Primary Enrichment Programs - Our programs are over for the summer. Check back next school year for updates. Thank you to all our Enrichment teachers for all their hard work.