The PTA is a volunteer organization with the purpose to improve the school experience for Zilker students, staff and the broader community.
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The consolidation process is ongoing and AISD is posting consolidation updates here.
Zilker Elementary and Zilker PTA - Supporting Zilker Families
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In partnership with our Zilker PTA we are setting up a food pantry at Zilker Elementary. This is something we have been wanting to do for a while, and now is a great time to start. We are going to start taking donations this week at school. Please bring non-perishable food items to the school for us to build our supply.
This is something we hope to continue with your support through the school year, no matter what happens with SNAP benefits as we have a need in the community.
Also, if you are a family in need of additional support, please reach out to our school counselors or Principal Pitts for more information about ways we can support. We will also be proactivly calling all familes that we are aware of who receive SNAP benefits to check in.
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Dear Zilker Families,
This holiday season, we invite you to help brighten the holidays for members of our own Zilker community through our 14th Annual Season of Giving. Our virtual Wish Lists make it easy to support families in need.
Simply click the link below, read the directions on the first tab, then open the Wish List tab to choose a gift or gift card to donate. Please bring all donated items to Zilker by December 16th.
Your generosity brings joy, relief, and meaningful support to families right here in our community. Thank you for helping make this season a little brighter for everyone.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Vreeland or Ms. O’Brien.
Wish Lists:
This link will be updated throughout the week, so please check back regularly.
Thank you for being part of our caring Zilker community!
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Holiday Lights Around the World
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Save the date for Thursday, December 11th. All Panthers are invited to sing on stage at a 5:00 pm set time of their choice with extra songs by the Zilker Panther Choir at 6:00 pm.
***Solo try-outs for our Korean song will take place during Music class the first week of December!
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/2044460714596237989
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Zilker Library Information
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Upcoming Author Visits
We are excited to welcome both Liz Garton Scanlon and Grace Farris in December and January for author visits. You can order your child a signed copy of their book through BookPeople (links on posters attached).
Dogtown Service Project
To support our One School, One Book selection and cultivate empathy during December, Zilker students will be helping Austin Animal Center by creating frames, heating pads, dog beds, and toys. If you want to help students in grades 1-5 with their projects during library time, please sign up here.
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2025-2026 State Mandated Medical Screenings
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Our amazing school Nurse will be conducting state mandated screenings this year for our PK, Kinder,1st, 3rd, and 5th Graders starting in December.
These are all non-invasive screenings. They include Vision & Hearing, Acanthosis, and Spinal. The Spinal (Scoliosis) screening will only be for our 5th grade girls.
Additional screening information can be found at: www.austinisd.org/health-services/screenings
Please feel free to reach to him with any questions or concerns.
Tarren Kingsley, RN - Tarren.Kingsley@austinisd.org
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It's time to order your 2025-2026 Yearbook!
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Use this link to order your yearbook. Prices will increase as the year continues, so order now!!
School Code: 188785M.
All users will have to register the first time they access the site.
Purchase Early September 26th - January 6th - $27.00 per book
Purchase January 7th -March 14th - $34.00 per book
Purchase March 15th - April 10th - $41.00 per book
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Request for Paper Grocery Bags for Winter Art Portfolios
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Dear Families,
We’re getting ready to send home your child’s artwork from the year so far, just in time for winter break! To help us safely package and transport all of their wonderful creations, we’re asking each family to please send in paper grocery bags, as many as you can!
These bags will be used to create winter art portfolios for each student. Please send them in by the first week of December so we have time to prepare.
Thank you so much for your help and support!
Thank you,
Traci Sullivan
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If you'd like to support PTA and stay informed of PTA efforts, become a member and subscribe to our newsletter below.
Contribute $11 and become a PTA Member
The number of paying members shows our level of community involvement to the Superintendent, AISD, and other parties who can influence district and state budgets. Every member counts!
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