Get your School T-Shirts!!

(t-shirt shown Item#8400 $7.95- 100% pre-shrunk cotton, we have 4 different designs!)

3 Ways to Order!

1. Phone - (800) 854-4452
2. Online - spiritandpride.com (enter School ID #192333) 

3. School - Use the envelope sent home with your child or 

print one from the website.

Please remember LAST day to turn in your order form is 

Friday Sept. 28th, 2012. 

Limited Offer so please place your order now!

Don't forget to fill out the form for your free school shirt 

that was included in the envelope and turn it in by Friday Sept. 28th.

Thank you for shopping, sharing, and SHOWING your WILDCAT PRIDE!

School Spirit Yard Signs for Sale!!

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT, SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE! 

LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE A PART OF SOUTH HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

Show your school spirit with our NEW durable, one-sided 18"x 24" plastic Spirit Yard Sign with galvanized steel H-stake. These Spirit Yard Signs are durable and all-weather resistant.  Spirit Yard Signs are a great way to show off your Wildcat pride! 

These will be available at our next PTA Meeting Tuesday, September 25, 2012. The cost is $10 each.  There are a limited amount on hand so get them while they're hot!

Your purchases help raise funds for our school so please come and show your support!

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MUESTRE SU ESPÍRITU ESCOLAR, MUESTRE SU ORGULLO DE LA ESCUELA! 

QUE TODOS SEPAN QUE SON PARTE DE SOUTH HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 

Muestre su espíritu escolar con nuestro nuevo cartel de patio durable, con el imagen de un solo lado de 18" x 24". Estos carteles son resistentes y duraderos para cualquier tipo de clima.  El cartel escolar es una gran manera de mostrar su orgullo de los Wildcat!

Estos estarán disponibles en la próxima reunión del PTA Martes, 25 de septiembre 2012. El costo es de $ 10 cada uno. Hay una cantidad limitada a la mano así es que haga su compra mientras están calientes!

Sus compras ayudan a recaudar fondos para nuestra escuela así que por favor vengan y muestren su apoyo!

Back-to-PTA Handbook 2012 - Online Issue

The latest issue of Our Children (National PTA) is now online. 

http://www.ptaourchildren.org/ourchildren/20120809?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=Takes_Action_Update___September_2012&utm_medium=email#pg1 

FWPD Crack Down on School Zone Safety Violations

As thousands of students return to area schools on Monday, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Traffic Division will crack down on school zone safety violations. Officers will target major thoroughfares marked as school zones in the morning and afternoon Monday through Friday.

Enforcement will focus on speeding, passing stopped school buses and illegal cell phone use.
Motorists should use caution, be alert and slow down in school zones and around school buses. It is unlawful to pass a school bus when it is stopped and loading or unloading passengers.


Drivers are prohibited from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped or the device is used with a hands-free attachment. School zone violations carry stiff penalties. School zone speed limits are 20 mph; the fine for a violation can be as high as $500.

So it's important for kids - and grown-ups - to take a few precautions to prevent accidents. Here are a few recommendations from safety advocates:

Here’s the Law:

• Stop for flashing red lights on a school bus, regardless of which direction you’re headed.
• Continue your trip once the bus has moved, the flashing lights stop flashing or the bus driver signals it’s okay to pass.
• Violations can lead to a $1,000 fine.

 
Safety Tips for Motorists

• Obey the posted speed limit.Fines double in school zones.
• Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops.
• Watch for children who might dart across the street to catch the bus.

Safety Tips for Students

• Respect your school bus driver and follow these rules:
• Stand far back when you are waiting for the bus.Sit still so the driver can pay attention to the road.
• Look both ways if you have to cross the street after getting off the bus, or wait for the driver to signal it’s safe to cross the street.

Pedestrians

• Yield to vehicles on the roadway if you cross the street at a place other than a marked crosswalk or pedestrian tunnel or crossing. 
• If you’re hit while jaywalking, the driver may not be liable, and his or her auto insurance may not cover your injuries.
• Stay on sidewalks and the right-hand side of crosswalks. 
• Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks.
• If the road has no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.

Pedestrian Tips

• Always cross at intersections. Look left, then right, then left again before proceeding.Look for traffic when stepping off a bus or from behind parked cars.
• As a passenger, get in or out of a car on the curb side of the street.
• Make eye contact with drivers before you cross the street.

Becoming a PTA Member has its benefits!

Hello Wildcats!

Just a reminder: Meet the Teacher Night is tomorrow, Thursday 8/23. Complete details have been posted on the school website: 

http://schools.fwisd.org/southhillselementary/Pages/Backtoschool.aspx 

At around 5:30 p.m., PTA representatives will be in the front hallway accepting dues payments. Dues are $10 this year. If you join tomorrow you'll immediately get your membership card---allowing you to access PTA-exclusive benefits. You'll also receive a South Hills Elementary PTA decal.

Please help us spread the word! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Back to School Fiesta Saturday, August 18, 2012 9am-2pm

Your PTA Funds at work!

Getting 5th grade off to an organized start!

School might not be in session yet, but South Hills Elementary PTA is already at work helping our students! 

Did you know that each year your PTA purchases student planners for all 5th grade students? These calendars help our Wildcats have a successful year---and get prepared for the rigors of middle school. 

The order has been placed, and our 5th graders should have their planners within the first two weeks of the school year. 

YOU help make it happen! Thank you!