The Panther Paw Print
Our Pleasant Hill Community Newsletter
A Message from Veronica (Our Parent Support Specialist)
Hello Panther Families,
I am Veronica Ruiz, Parent Support here at Pleasant Hill Elementary. My role at Pleasant Hill is to assist families/parents by providing support in whichever capacity you may need. This can include connecting you to resources, providing learning and growth opportunities, encouraging parental involvement/engagement on campus, and individualized support services. Services may include medical resources, housing/utility resources, legal resources, food and clothing resources, and individualized family support. This month you will be receiving a family consent form for Parent Support services. Please note this form must be completed for me to provide any kind of support (supplies/ resources). Consent can be withdrawn at any point. Keep an eye out for this form.
Please complete the following survey so we can identify our campus family needs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoA9p5Bl_GeXcH5nJ0h3x2-jxCbwisOSimjxqdDpPvThiU5w/viewform?usp=dialog
Please do not hesitate to reach out at veronica.ruiz2@austinisd.org // (512) 414 - 4453 ext. 7335 // TXT: (512) 900 - 9278. I look forward to working with all of you.
Gifted and Talented Program Referral Window Now OPEN
Pleasant Hill Families,
The AISD referral window for gifted and talented testing is open from August 19-October 17. For more information, check out the referral flyer from the Advanced Academics team:
If you would like your child to be assessed for GT Services, please fill out the GT Referral Form.
Student screening will begin in mid-October and parents/caregivers will be notified with the results. GT Services will begin in January for newly-identified GT students. The referral form can be found inside the above linked flyer, or here.
NOTE: ALL 2nd graders will automatically be screened in early October, so there is no referral needed for 2nd graders. More information about this process can be found here: 2nd Grade Screener and 2nd Grade Screener - Spanish.
The Pleasant Hill GT Advocate is Dee Nic Ruairi, the librarian. Please reach out to her at deirdre.nicruairi@austinisd.org.
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Familias de Pleasant Hill
El plazo de inscripción para las pruebas de detección de alumnos superdotados y con talento del AISD está abierto del 19 de agosto al 17 de octubre. Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto informativo del equipo de Estudios Avanzados:
Si desea que su hijo sea evaluado para los servicios GT, rellene el formulario de inscripción GT.
La evaluación de los alumnos comenzará a mediados de octubre y se notificará a los padres/cuidadores los resultados. Los servicios GT comenzarán en enero para los alumnos GT recién identificados. El formulario de referencia se puede encontrar en el folleto enlazado anteriormente o aquí.
NOTA: TODOS los alumnos de 2.º grado serán evaluados automáticamente a principios de octubre, por lo que no es necesario presentar una referencia para los alumnos de 2.º grado. Puede encontrar más información sobre este proceso aquí: Evaluación de 2.º grado - inglés y Evaluación de 2.º grado - español.
La defensora de GT de Pleasant Hill es Dee Nic Ruairi, la bibliotecaria. Póngase en contacto con ella en deirdre.nicruairi@austinisd.org.
Free Meals for All PHE Students
Free Meals for All Students at Our School
Our school proudly provides free breakfast and lunch for all students each day through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Through this program, students automatically receive free meals without any application, documentation, or registration.
About Meals at Austin ISD
Meals at AISD are prepared daily by Food Service staff in each school kitchen. The healthy meals we serve meet or exceed the federal breakfast and lunch nutrition guidelines that we are required to follow. We strive to offer a balance of healthy versions of student favorites mixed with scratch-prepared recipes, plant-based dishes, and global flavors. AISD menus feature local, sustainably-sourced, and clean label foods. Learn more about our school breakfast and lunch menus here.
Breakfast in the Classroom
Our school serves breakfast in the classroom each morning to help ensure all students have the opportunity to start their day with a healthy meal. Our cafeteria staff prepares, packs, and delivers breakfast meal components to each classroom. Teachers bring in insulated bags and coolers, allowing students to serve themselves and enjoy a free meal with their classmates after the start of the school day. Students have the choice of a featured entree, such as fruit parfaits or smoothies, whole grain waffles, kolaches, and tacos, or cereal, served with fruit and milk.
Daily Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Daily Menus Available Through SchoolCafé
- View breakfast, lunch, and after-school menus, as well as allergens and nutritional information at www.SchoolCafe.com/AustinISD, or download the SchoolCafé mobile app on Apple or Android devices.
- AISD menus are subject to change due to nationwide supply chain issues and food service worker shortages.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Email: pleasanthill@austinisd.org
Website: pleasanthill.austinschools.org
Location: Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Circle South Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 414-4453
Facebook: facebook.com/pleasanthillatx
Twitter: @pleasanthillatx