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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:25:22 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/"><rss:title>Zilker Blog</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2012-02-24T16:25:22Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/february-9th-zilker-family-night-of-art-and-literature.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/zilker-elementary-art-auction-thursday-feb-9.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/book-fair-feb-8-10-family-night-feb-9.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/13/kinder-camp.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/9/zilker-elementary-movie-morning-at-the-alamo-drafthouse.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/9/meet-our-crossing-guards.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/15/the-show-must-go-on.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/13/holiday-sing-along-and-festival-of-lights-on-friday-december.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/7/science-fair-packets.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/7/spring-spanish-curriculm.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/february-9th-zilker-family-night-of-art-and-literature.html"><rss:title>February 9th: Zilker Family Night of Art and Literature!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/february-9th-zilker-family-night-of-art-and-literature.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-26T22:54:12Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One night only--two great events. Please come by Zilker Elementary the night of <strong style="font-size: 140%;">Thursday, February 9th</strong> to support Zilker and the PTA and celebrate art and literature.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 150%;">Click on the icons below for more event information...</span><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/zilker-elementary-art-auction-thursday-feb-9.html"><img style="width: 208px;" src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/Art_Auction_2012.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327619214608" alt="" /></a></span></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/zilker-elementary-art-auction-thursday-feb-9.html"><rss:title>Zilker Elementary Art Auction - Thursday Feb 9</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/zilker-elementary-art-auction-thursday-feb-9.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-26T22:41:44Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What is the Z?<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/ZArtBroch12.pdf"><img src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/Art_Auction_2012.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327619465623" alt="" /></a></span></h2>
<p>The Z is none other than the infamous Zilker Elementary Art Auction - one of the best Art Auctions just west of SoCo.</p>
<h2>Who benefits from the Z?</h2>
<p>All Zilker Students. 100% of the money raised by your donations goes directly to the PTA Arts in Education Fund, which allows us to provide art programming for the entire student body. Because at Zilker, we believe that music, movement, literature and visual arts are an essential part of every child&rsquo;s development.</p>
<p>So far this year, PTA Arts in Education has funded several performances (including One World Theater &amp; Austin Ballet), hosted the Holiday Sing-Along &amp; Trail of Lights, provided campus beautification (Portable Painting Workshops, Guitar Art Project, Music Mosaic) and have several more scheduled programs for this <em><strong>current </strong></em>school year that still need funding.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 200%;"><strong>What to look for at the auction:</strong></span><br /><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<li><strong>Zilker Reusable canvas bags to carry your books and artworks</strong></li>
<li><strong>Awesome! kids' art</strong> </li>
<li><strong>Incredible and affordable art from local artists. Bid early!</strong></li>
<li><strong>Art vendors, featuring:</strong>
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<li>Kim Schenck (enameled jewelry)</li>
<li>Andrea Ewen and Bernadette Noll (t-shirst, textile art, cards)</li>
<li>Jamie Pettit (mixed media artworks)</li>
<li>Abrakadoodle (face painting)</li>
<li>Wally Mosley (cloth microwave heating pads)</li>
<li>Mana Culture and Black and Bird Studio (jewelry)</li>
<li>Wendy Hillmer (puppets, handmade items)</li>
<li>Kat Allison (jewelry)</li>
<li>Sarah Stollack (knitted jewelry)</li>
<li>Lillian Butler (jewelry)</li>
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<li><strong>Yummy Bake Sale and drinks</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tacos from Casita Taco</strong></li>
<li><strong>Coffee generously donated by Irie Bean Coffee Bar</strong></li>
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<p>&nbsp;<br /><strong>We'll see you at the Auction!!</strong><br /><strong>The AinE Team</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 200%;">For details on the event, <a href="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/ZArtBroch12.pdf">click here...</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 200%;">For booth rental information, <a href="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/BoothRentalForm2012.pdf">click here...</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/book-fair-feb-8-10-family-night-feb-9.html"><rss:title>Book Fair Feb 8-10; Family Night Feb 9</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/26/book-fair-feb-8-10-family-night-feb-9.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-26T16:13:13Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /> <br /> <span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/BookFair_2012.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327611507867" alt="" /></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>WHEN:		February 8-10</strong><br /><strong> (during the day)</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 120%;"><br /><strong>FAMILY NIGHT: 	Thursday, February 9</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 120%;"><br /><strong> 5:00 p.m. &ndash; 8:00 p.m.</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 120%;"><br /><strong>WHERE:		Library</strong></span> <br /> <br /></p>
<p>&nbsp;<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/BookFair_2012_statue.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327611534006" alt="" /></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 110%;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Family Night</strong></span></span><strong> </strong>continues  to be a wonderful opportunity for parents to attend with their  children.  Students may sign up for a drawing for free books that night. Two names will be drawn for $50 each to </span><span style="font-size: 110%;">be spent at the fair ($25 for the student and $25 for </span><span style="font-size: 110%;">the classroom.) </span> <span style="font-size: 110%;"><em>Hula</em> on over <em>wikiwiki</em> to the <em>luau </em>and enjoy a sampling of these wonderful books.</span> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CLASSROOM WISH LIST</span></strong></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 110%;">This program is the <em>Big Kahuna </em>of  our book luau.  Teachers will select books and place them under their  bags.  Slips will be made for each selection.  Simply take the slip and  the book up to the cashier.  A bookplate will be inserted with the  desired name and the book will be placed in the bag to be delivered to  the classroom.  Kids take pride in spotting their names on the  bookplates of donated books, while parents feel good about giving to a  program that enriches the lives of their children and classmates.  What a  wonderful way to say MAHALO (THANK YOU) to your child&rsquo;s teacher.<br /><br /><em><strong>All Book Fair purchases help raise money to support the library program. </strong></em></span></p>
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<h1>Welcome New Kinder Kids &amp; Families</h1>
<h3>JOIN US FOR KINDER CAMP 2012</h3>
<p>Want to learn more about Zilker Elementary School? Bring your child on&nbsp; January 24th to explore, visit and play!</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/KINDERCAMP_2012.pdf">CLICK HERE for details...</a></h3>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/9/zilker-elementary-movie-morning-at-the-alamo-drafthouse.html"><rss:title>ZILKER ELEMENTARY MOVIE MORNING AT THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/9/zilker-elementary-movie-morning-at-the-alamo-drafthouse.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-09T22:07:42Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/alamo_austin__thumb.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326147169474" alt="" /></span></span>Join your Zilker pals to watch <em><strong>Cloudy With A Cha<span style="color: blue;"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="../../storage/2011/cloudy-poster__small.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326147347996" alt="" /></span></span></span>nce o<span style="color: blue;">&nbsp;</span>f Meatballs</strong></em> on  <strong>Saturday</strong>, <strong>Jan. 21</strong>, at <strong>11 a.m.</strong> Enjoy a great family film and help raise  money for Zilker activities. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children  under 12, and our school will receive nearly 100 percent of proceeds  from ticket sales!</p>
<p><a href="http://drafthouse.com/movies/zilker_elementary_gets_schooled/austin">To purchase tickets in advance CLICK HERE</a> or at the door (if still available). This is a one-time, <em><strong>first-come, first-served </strong></em>event.</p>
<p>For more information, <a href="http://drafthouse.com/movies/zilker_elementary_gets_schooled/austin">click here</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/9/meet-our-crossing-guards.html"><rss:title>Meet our Crossing Guards!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2012/1/9/meet-our-crossing-guards.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-01-09T21:36:16Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There's no better w<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/XingGuard1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1326145436500" alt="" /></span></span>ay to start the school day than to be greeted my  Homer Cabello, the Zilker  Elementary crossing guard stationed at the intersection of Bluebonnet  and Hether.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A native of Laredo, Texas, Homer is in his mid-60s and was  worked for many years as a commercial property surveyor. Grandfather to  Jacob, a Zilker fourth grader, Homer says he's motivated by a desire to  keep children safe. "I love working with people," says Homer.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fidel  Ortunio is also a Zilker grandfather and is stationed at the corner of  Bluebonnet and Rundell. A seasoned crossing guard, Fidel previously  worked at Barton Hills Elementary for 12 years.</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prior to his service as a  crossing guard, Fidel worked at Capitol Aggregate for more than 20  years. The nearly 83 years old Fidel says that "I like the kids and I  love to stay busy working."</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/15/the-show-must-go-on.html"><rss:title>The Show Must Go On...</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/15/the-show-must-go-on.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-12-15T21:24:27Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="border-collapse: separate; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<div style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">UPDATE: Holiday Sing-Along on Friday, December 16th, 6-8:30PM&nbsp;</span></span></strong></div>
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<div style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="color: #fe0000;">EVENT INFO:</span></strong></div>
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>PTA Arts in Education Committee invites you to Zilker's 2nd Holiday Sing-Along</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">. It is going to be a fun-filled evening with:</span>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Holiday Carols</strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">- sung by each grade level</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Light Display &amp; Luminaries</strong></span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;<strong>The&nbsp;</strong><strong>Holiday Art Bazaar</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Potluck Dessert Table</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">please bring a holiday treat to share</span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Santa</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">will be present, so don't forget to bring your camera!</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Friday, Dec. 16 from 1PM-4PM &nbsp;Set Up:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">We  need all hands on deck to set up lights, hang decorations, move risers  and tables, etc. Just come to the cafeteria with your holiday spirit!</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Friday, Dec. 16 from 8:30PM-9:30PM &nbsp;Clean Up:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">We need help everything back in order for next Monday and Tuesday.</span></span></span></div>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/13/holiday-sing-along-and-festival-of-lights-on-friday-december.html"><rss:title>Holiday Sing-Along and Festival of Lights on Friday, December 16th, 6-8:30PM</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/13/holiday-sing-along-and-festival-of-lights-on-friday-december.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-12-13T18:47:32Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="color: #fe0000;"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/xmaslights.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1323803423712" alt="" /></span></span>EVENT INFO:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>PTA Arts in Education Committee invites you to Zilker's 2nd Holiday Sing-Along and Festival of Lights</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">. It is going to be a fun-filled evening with:</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Holiday Carols</strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;- sung by each grade level (schedule below)<br /></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>An interactive Trail-of-Lights and&nbsp;Luminaries</strong></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Potluck Dessert Table</strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>please bring a holiday treat to share</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&bull;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Santa</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">will be present, so don't forget to bring your camera!</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Wednesday, Dec. 14 &amp;&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Thursday, Dec. 15 from 2:30-3:30: &nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">We  need help wrapping trees with lights and hanging ornaments. If you can  help (and your kiddos) can help, please meet us at the front of the  school.</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><strong>Friday, Dec. 16 from 8AM-2PM &nbsp;Set Up:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">We  need all hands on deck to create the trails, set up lights, move stages  and tables, etc. Just come to the front of the school with your holiday  spirit!</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Friday, Dec. 16 from 8PM-9PM &nbsp;Clean Up:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;">We need help taking down the trail, lights, etc. Moving tables and stage back into the school. Wrapping up cords and lights.&nbsp;</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="color: #fe0000;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/TrailOfLightsSingers.pdf?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1323803492767" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 528px;" src="http://www.zilkerelem.org/storage/2011/TOLsingers.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1323805148498" alt="" /></span></span><br /></span></strong></span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/7/science-fair-packets.html"><rss:title>Science Fair Packets</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/7/science-fair-packets.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-12-07T15:44:09Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you are interested in your child participating in the Science Fair, the Science Fair Packets were distributed before Thanksgiving.&nbsp; If they did not recieve one, please ask your child's teacher to send one home.&nbsp; January 26 is the date of the Science Fair itself.&nbsp; The packets have due dates  and guidelines to follow.&nbsp; If you have questions, please ask your child's teacher or </span><span style="font-family: Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Steve Wagner, </span><span style="font-family: Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">SBS Teacher @ Zilker Elementary<br />at 841-0747.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Default Sans Serif,Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Thanks<br /></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/7/spring-spanish-curriculm.html"><rss:title>Spring Spanish Curriculm</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.zilkerelem.org/zilker-blog/2011/12/7/spring-spanish-curriculm.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dan Preston</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-12-07T15:37:16Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span>Please use this link, <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.futuraadventures.com/" target="_blank">www.futuraadventures.com</a></span>, &nbsp;to learn more about the Spring&nbsp;Spanish Curriculm and provider, Futura.&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span>&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>If you have any questions, please contact Beverly Redden, Spanish Committee Chair, at <a href="mailto:bevredden@yahoo.com" target="_blank">bevredden@yahoo.com.</a></span></div>
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