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Wednesday's Family Spotlight this week is our amazing Kelly Family! See below what makes this family so special to our Hill community!

Who we are:
Elliott Winters, 7 years old, 2nd grade in Mrs. Barzyk’s class. E has gone to Hill since Kindergarten and absolutely loves being a Hill Highlander! He loves soccer, dancing, going to his church, hanging with his cousins, playing his Nintendo switch, and playing with his kitty, Ellie!

Our favorite thing about Hill!
The sense of family, the loving teachers and staff, the constant positivity and encouragement, and knowing everyday when I leave my child I am leaving him with people who genuinely care about his learning and growth. I know that E is receiving the best education while being loved and uplifted every school day at Hill.

What is unique about your family?
It’s been just E and I for as long as I can remember. His Grandma and Grandpa fill a special spot in his life, they are true blessings! Although our family dynamic might not be the norm, E is still the happiest kid around and oh so loved.

What is bringing you guys joy right now?
The pandemic has reminded us that ultimately God is in control and to keep our trust in him. To work hard even though circumstances aren’t what we might want them to be. To keeping smile and give grace to ourselves and others.
5. Literally in each other, all the extra time together. Elliott and I are big goofs. We always end up laughing and being silly. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Hill Family Spotlight this week is highlighting our sweet Skyler Robbins in 1st grade and her sweet family! See below what makes their family so unique!

Tell us about your family!

Skyler Destin Robbins is a first grader at Hill Elementary. Skyler has been attending Hill since she was four years old.

What do you all love the most about Hill?

The relationship that is built with parents is one of my favorite aspects of Hill. Teachers here give information that parents need to know with quick turnaround time to address concerns. My child feels validated and I know that the working relationship I have with the teachers helps me believe that my daughter is in safe hands. I feel a part of the classroom even while socially distancing. I view the communication from the schools Facebook page and the teachers here always clear continuing two-way communication with parents. Hill has been very creative at how it approaches ways to connect families through distance learning. I love the weekly challenges and while I do not always get to post our responses my daughter loves participating.

What is something unique about your family?

Something unique about our family is that Skyler has two households. Hill has done an amazing job to communicate to both households and make us both feel included in Skyler’s education. The pandemic has been teaching our family how to help Skyler feel empowered through giving her a voice and she knows that her parents and teacher are working together to help her learn. The lessons the teacher is providing also incorporate social and emotional learning. I appreciate this time Mrs. Sossamon takes to get Skyler excited about remote learning. My anxiety on how to support Skyler in the learning process has been easier thanks to the communication I received from Mrs. Sossamon and the administration team.

How do you all find joy during this time?

Finding joy day by day is found in taking time to have meaningful conversations and setting time aside to bond. Since both her dad and I are working full time we want to give Skyler opportunities to engage in activities with us that are meaningful. This past weekend Skyler and I went camping for the first time! She experienced her first bonfire, making smores, and sleeping under the stars. I am proud of my relationship with the campus and look forward to maintaining that relationship for years to come.

We love the Robbins family! If you would like to be highlighted as a family please email me at klongori@aisd.net! ... See MoreSee Less

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