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.  

One School, One Book

It's not too late to start reading Dog Town! 

Check out the November calendar and this link to hear staff reading along. Great to use in the car on busy afternoons!   

Please see information attached about our Family Literacy Night on 11/19 at Barnes and Noble Sunset Valley from 4:00-6 PM.  Although you will only be able to make in-store transactions on the day of at the Barnes and Noble store, you can use the online code all week (and share with family and friends to support the Zilker library.)

Book People is also offering a weeklong fundraiser for us as well. 

Thank you so much for supporting the Zilker library this fall!

Zilker Families,

The holiday season can bring both joy and challenges, and we know this time of year can be stressful for many families. Our Zilker community cares deeply about supporting one another, and we’re here to help through our Zilker Seasons of Giving Program.

If your family is currently experiencing financial hardship, please complete the form below and check the boxes that apply to your needs. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Vreeland or Ms. O'Brien by phone or email.

We are also in collaboration to find support for families who need assistance with food suport at this time.  Please see flier here for needs this week.  

https://forms.gle/hVks4CGE4ezUkQ1g7

Thank you for being part of our caring Zilker community!

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

You are invited to join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 for our Annual Thanksgiving Feast with your student.  Starting next week we will have a link ready for you to start purchasing your tickets for any ADULT meals you will be wanting. Students will use their normal lunch accounts.   All tickets need to be purchased in advanced online in order to have an estimate for how much food to cook.  Hope to see you next Thursday. 

 Don't Miss Out! Spelling Bee Registration Closes November 17th!

Hey Zilker Elementary students! The annual Zilker Bee spelling competition for 3rd through 5th graders is just around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, December 9th, during the school day.

If you want to participate and show off your spelling prowess, you must register by Monday, November 17th.

The Deadline is November 17th! Register here: [Spelling Bee Registration 2025].

We'll send participating students a list of words to help them prepare, and more study resources are available through your language arts teacher or at www.spellingbee.com.

Dear Zilker Families,

We are thrilled to share some exciting news — our Zilker Therapy Dog is returning this year! Ms. Wolden, one of our wonderful Kindergarten teachers, will be sharing her dog River with our school community.

River is 7 years old and a certified therapy dog through Divine Canines. To earn this certification, River completed extensive temperament and behavior testing to ensure he is calm, gentle, and predictable in settings such as schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and libraries. We are so excited to welcome River to Zilker!

At school, River will join us for classroom visits 1–2 days a week and will also be available to support students as needed. Students will be encouraged to wash their hands after petting River to help minimize the spread of dander. If your child has allergies or if you prefer that your child not interact with River for any reason, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can make the appropriate accommodations.

Thank you for all that you do to support your child and our school community — we’re truly in this together!

Warmly,                                                        

Elizabeth Vreeland, Suzanne O’Brien

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 

We have been enjoying our grass field for about a year now - Can you believe it?? 

During the fall break the grass field will be closed for restoration. ABC will be aerating and composting and asked that we keep people off of it for that entire week. For this reason, we will be locking the fences to the Zilker property.  We know this is an inconvience, however it is a necessay one to ensure our grass lasts for years to come. 

We will be doing the same during spring break and this will be the case each year going forward.