A very special thank you for our December 2011 Movie Night

We truly owe you a debt of gratitude for helping us pull everything together to make Family Movie Night an overwhelming success!

We would like to thank each and every one of our fabulous volunteers who helped we couldn't have done it without your help!

We are incredibly humbled by the number of people who consistently and very generously donate their time to ensure the success of our family events.
Check out some of pics at https://picasaweb.google.com/southhillspta/FamilyMovieNightDec2011/

Meeting starts Monday Dec. 12th at 6:00pm.

Our 5th graders will be performing!

Also, if you haven't already you can come by and shop at the book fair until 7:30pm!

Holiday Clothing Closet

Reminder for those who have already registered:

Students, and families of students, who attend Fort Worth ISD’s South Hills Elementary School will enjoy the generosity of the season on Saturday, December 10, 2011.
This will be the second year for the school’s Holiday Clothing Closet. Under the direction of Counselor Casey Gutierrez, generous sponsors have made it possible for families in need to have an enjoyable holiday.

McKinney Memorial Bible Church, an Adopt-A-School partner, the Salvation Army, Travis Avenue Baptist Church and EECU have all joined resources to fill the Holiday Clothing Closet with needed gifts and supplies.

“About 130 families will be served by this effort, including 355 of our students,” said Principal Priscila Dilley. “We are thrilled about this opportunity to assist our community and our students during this holiday season."

Each family will receive clothing, school uniforms, a toy from the wish list and a basket of food.

The Holiday Clothing Closet will be open for South Hills students and their families between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. at 3009 Bilglade.

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Recordatorio para aquellos que ya se han registrado:

Estudiantes y familia de los estudiantes, que asisten a South Hills Elementary podrán disfrutar de la generosidad de la temporada el Sábado, Diciembre 10, 2011.
Este será el segundo año de la escuela para el "Holiday Clothing Closet". Bajo la dirección del Consejero de Casey Gutiérrez, generosos patrocinadores han hecho posible que las familias en necesidad podrán tener unas vacaciones inolvidables.

McKinney Memorial Bible Church, un socio de Adopta-La-Escuela, el Ejército de Salvación, Travis Avenue Baptist Church y EECU se han unido recursos para llenar el armario de ropa con regalos y suministros necesarios.

"Alrededor de 130 familias se beneficiarán de este esfuerzo, incluyendo 355 de nuestros estudiantes", dijo la directora Priscila Dilley. "Estamos muy emocionados con esta oportunidad de ayudar a nuestra comunidad y nuestros estudiantes durante esta temporada de vacaciones."

Cada familia recibirá ropa, uniformes escolares, un juguete de la lista de deseos y una canasta de alimentos.

El armario de ropa o "Holiday Clothing Closet" estará abierto a estudiantes del South Hills Elementary y sus familias, entre las 9:30 am y 12 pm en el 3009 Bilglade.

The Book Fair and Beyond!

The fall Book Fair is this week from December 5th through the 12th. Hours are from 7:30am - 3:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The fair will be open during lunch and after school in the Library. There will be a special evening event for parent holiday shopping before and after the PTA Meeting Dec. 12th from 6pm to 7:30pm.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!!
We need library volunteers to help with the book fair for after school this week and all day Dec.12th!! Any amount of time is extremely helpful!

If you have questions, please contact http://laurie.williams1@fwisd.org .
See you at the Book Fair!

Southhillselementaryart.blog.com Check it out!

Check out your child's artwork on our art blog hosted by our very own
art teacher Mrs. Jodi Theodore!
South Hills Elementary Art

http://southhillselementaryart.blogspot.com/

3rd Grade PTA Program Mon. 14th @6pm

Meeting starts Monday Nov. 14th at 6:00pm.

Our 3rd graders will be performing.

Picture Day is Nov. 8, 2011

Picture Day is coming Tuesday, November 08, 2011. Mark your calendar! School portraits by Lifetouch feature studio-style photography that give students the freedom to create a look that’s truly their own. Look for complete information on the flyer provided to your child. Plus visit www.lifetouch.com for clothing suggestions, grooming tips, online payment details and more.

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Muy pronto llega el Día de la Foto. ¡Es el Martes 8 de Noviembre de 2011! Los Retratos de Lifetouch ofrecen fotografías informales, de estudio, que brindan a los alumnos mayor libertad para crear una apariencia realmente propia. Visita www.lifetouch.com para obtener sugerencias sobre la ropa, consejos sobre cómo prepararse y detalles del programa, entre otras cosas.

~Reminder No School!~

Red Ribbon Week! Semana de Listón Rojo

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life.

Semana del Listón Rojo es el programa de prevención de drogas más grande y antigua en la nación que llega a millones de estadounidenses durante la última semana de octubre de cada año. Con el uso de cintas rojas y participando en eventos de la comunidad contra las drogas, da en prenda a los jóvenes a vivir una vida libre de drogas.

To show your support being Drug Free here is a list of Red Ribbon Activities:
Para demostrar apoyo para seguir libre de las drogas aqui esta los actividades del Liston Rojo para la semana:

• Monday/Lunes - Wear your Sweats! / Ponte ropa sudadera
• Tuesday/Martes - Wear your Athletic Gear / Ponte ropa deportiva
• Wednesday/Miercoles - Wear your blue jeans / Ponte pantalones de mezclilla
• Thursday/Jueves - Wear anything red / Ponte ropa roja
• Friday / Viernes - Wear your boots / Ponte botas

Wildscats Rock!

We would like to thank everyone who supported South Hills Elementary PTA at Chuck E. Cheese Night.

With your help we raised $416.88, which will help to pay for items used at Fall Festival and supplies needed for December's Family Movie Night.

With organized fundraising events and support from everyone we can make things happen!

Thank you once again for your kindness, time and effort that you put into making the event such a huge success!!!

Just A Friendly Reminder!

We need your help to make a fun and enjoyable Fall Festival for our students!
Necesitamos su ayuda para hacer un Festival de Otoño divertido y agradable para nuestros estudiantes!

We are requesting candy and soda donations for the upcoming Fall Festival event. We appreciate any help you can offer!
Estamos solicitando donaciones de dulces y refrescos para el próximo evento Festival de Otoño. Agradecemos toda la ayuda que puede ofrecer!

• Grades Pre-K thru 2nd: bags of individually wrapped candy.
Grados Pre-K – 2ndo: bolsas de dulces envueltos individualmente.
• Grades 3-5: 12pk can sodas
Grados 3-5: 12pk refrescos en lata


The candy will be going right back to the kids as game prizes. The sodas will be sold for a low price, with all proceeds going to your PTA.
Los dulces serán usados como los premios de los juegos para los niños. Los refrescos se venderán a un precio bajo, con todas las ganancias van a la PTA.

Donations needed by Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Se necesitan los donaciones para el Miércoles, Octubre 26, 2011

South Hills Elementary PTA Fall Fundraiser

Why should I SELL chocolate???
Why should I BUY chocolate???

Quite simply, we need your help to make our school even better for our students. Over the past few months we have used your PTA funds to purchase brand-new books for ALL our students through the Reading is Fundamental Program. (Almost $1,500) Another $500 goes toward the PTA’s mandatory liability insurance. A generous $775 donation to your PTA immediately went right back to students. It was used to bring the Noble Planetarium’s “Astronomy on Wheels” program to the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.

This might sound strange to you—But we’re proud to say the treasury is running low. It means our PTA is doing its job. We’re bringing in funds that immediately go back into our school. Your help with the upcoming fundraiser ensures we’ll continue to meet our goals. For the spring semester, we would like to accomplish four primary things…

1. Refurbish the marquee (sign). It’s currently in such bad shape that it can’t be used to post important announcements. The estimated cost for repairs is $2,200.

2. Pay for the Fort Worth Zoo to present a program at our school for the pre-K through 2nd grades. Estimated cost: $400.

3. Build up the fund for next year’s Reading is Fundamental book purchase.

4. Secure funds for general operations of the PTA. This includes purchasing the screening licenses for movie night, paper/supplies…things of this nature.

With your help we can make this happen. You’ll be receiving information soon about a chocolate-bar fundraiser. The bars will cost $2 each, and will include a valuable coupon for a nearby restaurant. We will be recruiting families to sell chocolate. And, of course, we’re grateful for all purchases made.

We know your time is valuable—which is why this fundraiser will be swift. The program will be launched and wrapped up in a two- to three-week period. If this program is successful, we will NOT be having any other major fundraising campaigns for the remainder of the school year. Instead, we can devote all our time to bringing more innovative ideas and programs to the South Hills Wildcats.

I welcome your questions, comments and concerns. You can reach us via e-mail southhillspta@gmail.com. Or leave a written message for us in the PTA box in the office.

We are deeply grateful for your support. Go Wildcats!!

Sarah Martinez, President
And the entire board of directors of YOUR PTA

CHUCK E CHEESE FUNDRAISER 10.13.11

Chuck E. Cheese's donates 15% to South Hills Elementary PTA!
Have fun knowing that 15% of all register sales generated from our participating families, teachers, and community will be donated back to our school. This includes all food, merchandise, and token deals purchased at the register.

Chuck E. Cheese's
4860 SW Loop 820 - FTW
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

FTW Library Biannual Book Sale

Don’t miss the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library Biannual Book Sale! Choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books, and a large selection of children’s books.

Members Only Sale-Tax Free Day
1/2 price sale in the book store located at 5332 Trail Lake Dr. Go South on Trail Lake off of 820 to the Wedgewood Village. If you are not a member, you can join at the door.

•Saturday, October 15th, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Open to the Public Sale
The sale will be held at the Friends’ Chapter 2 Annex in the Wedgwood Village Shopping Center, 5318 Trail Lake Drive (south of Loop 820). There is a $1.00 admission fee (children & members free) and most items are priced between $0.50 and $1.00.

•Friday, October 21st, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Saturday, October 22nd, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
•Sunday, October 23rd, 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. ($10 a box day-we provide the boxes)
The store accepts Master Card, Visa and Discover. Proceeds benefit the Fort Worth Library. To learn more, call the Friends Book Store, 817-346-2255.

School Holiday Reminder ~ No School Monday

PTA Board Meeting Today! Junta de Miembros de la PTA

Dear South Hills Elementary Parents & Guardians,

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is holding a meeting tonight, October 6th at 6:00 P.M. at the South Hills Christian Church (across the street from our school). Please do join us and catch up on everything that is happening at our school.

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Queridos Padres de South Hills y Guardianes,

El padre maestro associacion (PTA) tendra reunión esta noche, 6 de Octubre a las 6:00 P.M. en la iglesia de South Hills Christian Church (cruzando la calle de la escuela). Venga para ponerse al día sobre de todo lo que está sucediendo en la escuela.

Jumpstart's Read for the Record®

About the Campaign
Millions of children in low-income neighborhoods are at risk of school failure before they even start kindergarten. Jumpstart's Read for the Record®, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, allows Americans to demand that all children receive the quality early education they deserve.

On October 6, 2011, more than 2 million voices will call for an end to America's early education achievement gap by reading Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney – setting a world record in the process!

All Pre-K and Kindergarten students will have the book, Llama Llama Red Pajama read to them by volunteer readers. We are inviting your children (prek/kinder only)to come to school in their pajamas for this fun activity. Students may bring their uniforms to change into, if they do not want to wear pajamas all day!

For more information, click on: http://www.readfortherecord.org/
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Acerca de la campaña
Millones de niños de comunidades de bajos ingresos corren riesgo de fracasar en la escuela aun antes de empezar el kindergarten. Jumpstart's Read for the Record®, presentada en colaboración con la Pearson Foundation, da a todas las personas de los Estados Unidos la oportunidad de exigir que todos los niños reciban la educación temprana de calidad que se merecen.

El 6 de octubre de 2011, más de 2 millones de voces se harán oír para cerrar la brecha de rendimiento en la educación temprana de los Estados Unidos leyendo La llama llama rojo pijama, por Anna Dewdney, y al mismo tiempo... ¡batirán un récord mundial!

Todos los alumnos de kindergarten y Pre-K tendran el libro Llama Llama Red Pajama (Llama Llama roja pijama) leido por lectores voluntarios. Estamos invitando a sus hijos (Prek/Kinder solamente) para venir a la escuela en sus pijamas para esta divertida actividad. Los estudiantes pueden traer sus uniformes para cambiarse luego, si no quieren llevar su pijama todo el dia.

Para más información, visite http://www.readfortherecord.org/lea

Calling all Wildcats!! The Fall Festival is Almost Here!

We need your help to make a fun and enjoyable Fall Festival for our students!
Necesitamos su ayuda para hacer un Festival de Otoño divertido y agradable para nuestros estudiantes!

We are requesting candy and soda donations for the upcoming Fall Festival event. We appreciate any help you can offer!
Estamos solicitando donaciones de dulces y refrescos para el próximo evento Festival de Otoño. Agradecemos toda la ayuda que puede ofrecer!

• Grades Pre-K thru 2nd: bags of individually wrapped candy.
Grados Pre-K – 2ndo: bolsas de dulces envueltos individualmente.
• Grades 3-5: 12pk can sodas
Grados 3-5: 12pk refrescos en lata


The candy will be going right back to the kids as game prizes. The sodas will be sold for a low price, with all proceeds going to your PTA.
Los dulces serán usados como los premios de los juegos para los niños. Los refrescos se venderán a un precio bajo, con todas las ganancias van a la PTA.

Donations needed by Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Se necesitan los donaciones para el Miércoles, Octubre 26, 2011

AND THE WINNERS ARE......

We recently launched a PTA membership drive to support our school.
And for every membership an entry was made for the prize drawings.
The drawing was held last week at South Hills Elementary.
Congratulations to the following winners for submitting their memberships!

Students
Rogelio Arreguin, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore
Esteban Baca, Cats tickets
Diego Cano, Putt Putt vouchers
Omar Cruz, Starplex vouchers
Abigail Elders, Putt Putt vouchers
Lucas Hernandez, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore
Ivy Espinoza, Starplex vouchers
Makenzie Joyner, Cats tickets
Vanessa Law, Starplex vouchers
Luke Leslie, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore
Hugo Luera, Fort Worth Zoo, 2 tickets
Natalie Martinez, Rangers signed pennant
Stephanie Montecillo, Starplex vouchers
Juliza Munoz, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore
Victoria Padilla, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore
Jesus Plascencia, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore
Leslie Terrazas, $10 Gift Certificate to Friends of the FW Library Bookstore

Teachers
Donna Grissom, Sally's Flower Shoppe gift certificate
Gabriela Roebuck, Spring Creek Barbecue, dinner for two
Lisa Yager, shepherd's hook
Irene Gracia, half-day off

To all who submitted their PTA memberships, your efforts are acknowledged,
and thank you for your participation!
Don’t worry you can still join the PTA if you haven’t already!
You can pay your $6 PTA dues at the front office.

Elige su Maestro(a) Favorito

Quién puede participar: Estudiantes en los grados 1 a 5

Cómo funciona: Los alumnos escriben una carta de agradecimiento, poema o ensayo (500 palabras o menos, en inglés sobre el libro blanco de 8,5 x 11 pulg.) compartir cómo un profesor ha influido en su vida y por eso agradecemos y admirarlos. Cada entrada debe presentarse con el formulario de inscripción y un padre o tutor deberá firmar el formulario de entrada reconociendo que han leído las reglas oficiales del concurso.

Lo que consigue los estudiantes: Los estudiantes que escriben ensayos, poemas o cartas de agradecimiento recibirá un certificado de reconocimiento y ser honrado en su tienda local durante una ceremonia para los maestros ganadores de sus escuelas.

Lo que consigue maestros: Los maestros ganadores serán reconocidos en un acto especial en sus locales Barnes & Noble tienda y recibirán un premio especial en reconocimiento a sus logros, junto con una selección de series de Barnes & Noble clásicos de Leatherbound (para profesores de secundaria) o un conjunto de cinco 5 ® inicia Classic series (para los grados 1-5 y maestros de grados 6-8). Los seis ganadores regionales recibirán cada uno un rincón ™ eBook Reader y un 500 $ Barnes & Noble de regalo. El ganador del premio "Barnes & Noble maestro del año" recibirá $5.000 y se reconocerá en un acto especial en un Barnes & Noble tienda. Escuela del profesor ganador recibirá $5.000 así. El ganador también recibirá cinco ejemplares del ganadora ensayo publicado en tapa dura por Tikatok.com, el sitio donde los estudiantes crear y publicar sus propios libros y una tarjeta de regalo de $250 Tikatok que permitirá al profesor publicar seleccionados historias escritas por los alumnos de su clase.

Por favor, llene el siguiente formulario de inscripción y adjunta a su ensayo y entrega a su maestra:
http://img1.imagesbn.com/PImages/store/special_landings/pdf/bn_my_favorite_teacher_entry_form_and_rules_2011.pdf

Vote for Your Favorite Teacher Contest

Who Can Participate: Students in Grades 1st through 5th

Here's How It Works: Students write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter (500 words or less, in English on 8.5" x 11" white paper) sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. Each entry should be submitted with the entry form and a parent or legal guardian must sign the entry form acknowledging that they have read the Official Contest Rules.

What Students Get: The students who author the winning essays, poems, or thank-you letters will receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at their local store during a ceremony for the winning teachers from their schools.

What Teachers Get: The winning teachers will be recognized at a special event at their local Barnes & Noble store and will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement, together with a selection of Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics series (for high school teachers) or a set of five (5) Classic Starts® series (for grades 1-5 and grades 6-8 teachers). The six regional winners will each receive a NOOK™ eBook Reader and a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card. The winner of the "Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year" award will receive $5,000 and will be recognized at a special event at a Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5,000 as well. The winner will also receive five copies of the winning essay published in hardcover by Tikatok.com, the site where students create and publish their own books, and a $250 Tikatok Gift Card that will allow the teacher to publish select stories written by students in their class.

Please fill out the entry form and attach to your essay and give to your teacher:
http://img1.imagesbn.com/PImages/store/special_landings/pdf/bn_my_favorite_teacher_entry_form_and_rules_2011.pdf

ASTRONOMY ON WHEELS

UPDATE 9-15-11: The program is from 8:30 to 11:30am in the gym, both days.
Actualizado 9-15-11: El programa es de 8:30 a 11:30 am en el gimnasio, los dos días.

Mobile Noble Planetarium: Bringing the universe to you!

Planetario Móvil Noble: Traendo el Universo a Usted!

Mrs. Rall is helping in bringing the universe to our classrooms through the Museum’s Mobile Noble Planetarium.
La señora Rall está ayudando en traer el universo a nuestros salones de clase a través de Noble Planetario Móvil del Museo.

We are short of volunteers and need your help!
Estamos bajo de voluntarios y necesitamos su ayuda!

We would like to strongly encourage our parents to consider giving a helping hand to assist us by donating some time to our school. Our school cannot do it alone. Let's show our support.
Nos gustaría dar animo a los padres para que consideren en dar una mano para que nos ayuden con la donación de su tiempo a nuestra escuela. Nuestra escuela no puede hacerlo solo. Vamos a mostrar nuestro apoyo.

She needs 2 volunteers for September 29th and 3 volunteers for Sept. 30th.
Ella necesita dos voluntarios para el 29 de Septiembre y 3 voluntarios para el 30de Septiembre.

Interested volunteers should e-mail Kathy Rall at: rallgoodnus@yahoo.com
Los voluntarios interesados ​​deben enviar un correo a Kathy Rall: rallgoodnus@yahoo.com

Worldwide Day of Play is on 9.24.11!

Nickelodeon’s 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play is on Saturday, September 24th. Nickelodeon will go dark, completely turning off all programming, to encourage kids to get up, get out and go play. In honor of the event, South Hills Elementary is hosting our very own event!

Join South Hills Elementary PTA for Worldwide Day of Play

~Saturday, September 24~

9 a.m. to noon

Jump Ropes will be given away!
Free bottled water and popsicles (while supplies last)
Balls and other equipment will be available for checkout

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Día del Juego Mundial es el 24 De Sept. 2011!
El 8vo aniversario del Día Mundial de Juego de Nickelodeon es el sábado, 24 de septiembre. Nickelodeon se apagará, apagando totalmente toda la programación, para animar a los niños a participar, salir e ir a jugar. En honor del evento, South Hills Elementary está organizando nuestro propio evento!

Únete a South Hills Elementary PTA para el Día del Juego Mundial

~El Sábado, 24 de septiembre~

De 9 am a mediodía

Cuerdas para saltar seran regaladas!
Agua embotellada gratis y paletas heladas (hasta agotar existencias)
Bolas, y el otro equipo estará disponible para uso

GENTX GO GET IT WEEK SEPT 12-19th

Monday 9/12 - Favorite College Poster. make a poster of your future college.
Lunes 9/12 - Poster Favorito de Universidad. construye un poster de tu futura universidad


Tuesday 9/13 - Hats off to College. wear your favorite college cap
Martes 9/13 - Gorras de Universidad: ponte una cachucha de tu universidad preferida


Wednesday 9/14 - Running towards a higher education: wear sneakers
Miercoles 9/14 - Corriendo en rumbo a una educacion superior: ponte tenis

Thursday 9/15 - Show your school spirit: wear a SOUTH HILLS T-SHIRT!
Jueves 9/15 - Demuestra tu espiritu de la escuela: ponte una camiseta de SOUTH HILLS!

Friday 9/16 - NO SCHOOL
Viernes 9/16 - NO HAY ESCUELA

Monday 9/19 - Show your College Spirit: wear your favorite college t-shirt or colors
Lunes 9/19 - Demuestra tu espiritu de universidad: ponte una camiseta or colores preferidos de universidad





*College Night will be held at Amon Carter Exhibit Center on Monday, September 19th, 2011. Students and parents are welcome to attend post-secondary workshops and visit with over 200 college representatives. The workshops will be available in English and Spanish.

*College Night (Noche de Universidad) sera en el Amon Carter Exhibit Center el Lunes, 19 de Septiembre del 2011. Los estudiantes y padres son bienvenidos a asistir platicas y presentaciones sobre universidades. Mas de 200 representantes estaran presentes. Habra presentaciones en ingles y espanol.

PTA Membership Drive

The #1 reason to join your PTA is to support South Hills Elementary and your student. This PTA is dedicated to making your school the best environment for educating your students that it can be. By joining, you are supporting all our great work.

Everyone can join PTA - grandparents, neighbors, aunts, uncles and of course, MOM & DAD! Children in the 9th grade and above are welcome to join.

New deadline for drawing is this Friday September 9, 2011.

Don't forget prizes will include:

• Signed Texas Rangers pennant
• $10 gift certificate to the Friends of the FW Library bookstore.(One Prize for each grade level) • Goody Basket
• Two passes to Fort Worth Zoo
• Free passes to Starplex Cinemas
• Family 4-pack for FW Cats
• Family 4-pack to Putt-Putt (Each one worth $20)
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La razón #1 para unirse a la PTA es apoyar a South Hills Elementary y sus estudiantes. Este PTA se dedica a hacer de su escuela el mejor ambiente para educar a sus estudiantes que puede ser. Al unirse, usted está apoyando nuestro buen trabajo.

Nuevo plazo para ser miembro es este Viernes el 9 de Septiembre, 2011.

Todo el mundo puede unirse a la PTA - abuelos, vecinos, tíos, tías y, por supuesto, mamá y papá! Los niños en el 9º grado en adelante son bienvenidos a unirse.

No se olvide los premios incluyen:

• Un Banderín firmado por los Rangers de Texas
• Un certificado de regalo de $10 a Friends of the FW Library bookstore. (Un premio para cada nivel de grado)
• Canasta de regalitos
• Dos pases al Zoológico de Fort Worth
• Entradas gratis para Cines Starplex
• 4-boletos para el equipo de beisbol FW Cats
• 4- boletos para Putt-Putt (c/u por valor de 20 dólares)

It's easy to earn cash for South Hills Elementary!

Es facil recaudar dinero para nuestra escuela South Hills!

Clip
It’s easy to find Box Tops. In fact, you may have some in your home right now. Clip Box Tops from hundreds of your favorite products. Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢ for South Hills and that adds up fast! Please send them to the teachers or the office. Thank you so much for contributing to our school.

Recorte
Encontrar Box Tops es fácil. De hecho, tal vez tengas algunos en tu casa en este momento. Recorta Box Tops de cientos de tus productos favoritos. Cada cupón Box Top vale 10¢ para South Hills y que esas cantidades se suman rapido! Favor de entregarlos a las maestras o la oficina. Muchas gracias por su contribución a nuestra escuela.

HOLIDAY REMINDER ~ MONDAY SEPT. 5TH

Fall Edition of The Voice Now Available

Greetings everyone! The latest issue of The Voice is available, if you want to take a look at it.
Saludos a todos! El último número de La Voz está disponible, si quieres echar un vistazo a él.

click here to view http://fwisdcouncil.txpta.org/file.php?id=288

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE

Are you in need of holiday assistance? Would you like to apply to be on the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree? Do your children need a small toy or clothing for Christmas? If so, you are in LUCK!

Who: Parents or guardians of our school (Please drop off you students at our school starting as 7:30 am)

What: Holiday Application Fair ONE DAY ONLY

When: Friday, September 2, 2011 at 8:00 am

Where: South Hills Christian Church (across the street from our school)

MUST BRING:

*Personal identification card with picture
*Proof of income (pay stubs, income tax forms etc.)
*Proof of expenses (lease or rent receipts, utility bills, payment coupons, etc.)
*Sizes for all children 14 and under
*Birth certificates for all children
*TANF or Food Stamp Case
*Medicaid information

All of these items must be brought to receive assistance.

We will do our best to assist all families; however, assistance is only provided based off of the donations we receive, and we cannot guarantee that your family will receive help.
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AYUDA PARA LOS DÍAS FESTIVOS

¿Necesita ayuda para los días festivos? ¿Le gustaría aplicar para participar en el árbol de ángel del ejército de salvación? ¿Necesitas juguetes o ropa para sus hijos en esta navidad? Si es así, usted tiene suerte.

Quién: Padres o guardianes de nuestra escuela (Por favor deje a sus estudiantes en la escuela a las 7:30 am)

Qué: Las aplicaciones estarán disponibles un día solamente.
Cuándo: El viernes, 2 de septiembre del 2011 a las 8:00 a.m.

Dónde: En South Hills Christian Church (la iglesia enfrente de nuestra escuela)

El padre o guardián debe presentar:

*una identificación personal
*pruebas de ingreso mensual (documentos de cuánto gana en su trabajo)
*pruebes de gastos (gas, electricidad, agua, renta, etc.)
*pruebas individuales de las personas que viven en la misma dirección
*pruebas de los niños de 14 años o menores
*las tallas (por favor use números y no letras) de ropa y zapatos para todos los niños de 14 años de edad o menores
*TANF o sellos de comida
*información de Medicaid

***necesita todas los documentos en la lista para recibir ayuda

Trataremos de ayudar a todas las familias; sin embargo, la ayuda viene de las donaciones que recibimos y no podemos garantizar que su familia será ayudada.

SOUTH HILLS ELEMENTARY HEALTH AND RUNNING CLUB MEETING

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited about the possibility of starting a new running program at South Hills Elementary. Please join us for the information session to learn how you can get involved in this great opportunity.

Who: Every parent and guardian of South Hills
What: Health and running club meeting
When: Auditorium
Where: Friday the 9th of September at 8:30 am

Sincerely,
Casey Gutierrez
School Counselor
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Queridos padres y guardianes,

Estamos emocionados por la posibilidad de comenzar un club de corredores en South Hills Elementary. Por favor acompáñenos durante nuestra junta de información para aprender como puede participar en esta gran oportunidad.

Quién: Todos los padres y guardianes de nuestra escuela
Qué: Clase sobre club de salud y corredores
Dónde: Auditorio
Cuándo: Viernes, 9 de septiembre a las 8:30 am

Sinceramente,
Casey Gutierrez
Consejero Escolar

South Hills PTA recognized by Mayor Betsy Price

At a recent South Hills Neighborhood Association meeting, Mayor Betsy Price learned more about South Hills Elementary PTA. Click the image above to read the letter she sent recognizing our accomplishments!

Meet the Teacher Night: Thursday, August 18

Coming soon: Meet the Teacher Night! Find out who your teacher would be and drop by the PTA table to sign up for our e-mail list.

Thursday, August 18

Pre-K through 2nd grade is from 5 to 6 p.m.

3rd-5th grade is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

See you there!

Dollar General Donation Box

The Dollar General Store located at 6267 GRANBURY RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76133 will be displaying a donation box outside the store for any school supplies or any items you wish to donate FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST ONLY. So please hurry!

It’s simple, simply make your purchases, drop it in the box and Dollar General donates it to our school!

Help support South Hills Elementary! Don't forget to tell your friends!

Be aware of redistricting plans

Your PTA president and parliamentarian attended tonight's meeting hosted by FWISD regarding the latest proposed redistricting plan.

To learn more about the proposed nine single-member districts, click here.

Be aware that South Hills Elementary falls within the newly formed District 8. (Click here for the map. It's in hot pink.) Our most current knowledge is that an election will be held in May 2012 to name a new board trustee for this district.

As the election date approaches, please be sure to familiarize yourself with the candidates. We'll keep you informed as things progress. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, please e-mail southhillspta@gmail.com.

--Sarah Martinez, president