Project Thunderjoy still needs generous sponsors to “adopt” a THES family in need and provide gifts of toys, clothing, and food for the holiday season. If you are interested in sponsoring a family or donating a small portion towards the program, please contact our PSS, Ms. Perez (adrianna.perez@austinisd.org). Let’s make it the best year yet! ... See MoreSee Less
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Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestros Poderes is a Travis High Vertical Team Collaborative of Parents, Teachers, and Students. Our mission is to create connections and build solidarity between Travis VT schools and with the community by identifying, celebrating, and amplifying our strengths.
We meet monthly to share our strengths, identify community partners, and build community and school connections through sharing more publicly examples of great teaching and learning going on in our neighborhood schools.
Join us!
Find out more on our Nuestras Escuelas Facebook Group! ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago ·
A note from our PTA president--
AISD is updating the curriculum for sex ed; recently the Thunderboard weighed in on the changes by taking a survey. I wanted to alert you all that it has become a contentious issue and there are more opportunities to get involved if you want to.
From what I understand, it discusses consent, is backed by science, and is inclusive of our LGBTQ+ students. Another parent I know went to a community input meeting last night and she said that it got pretty ugly. There is an organized resistance to the changes. They were behaving rudely, interrupting speakers, berating district employees, citing lots of legalese and claiming the district was out of compliance with the law.
If you want to get involved:
1.) Take the district survey about the new curriculum--easy to do from the comfort of home! You can access the survey via the parent cloud; only one survey per student is allowed. (Survey info is also in the link below.) The survey closes on November 30.
2.) Attend one of the two remaining parent input meetings. This link shares details about the meetings, which will take place TUESDAY and THURSDAY:
www.austinisd.org/announcements/2018/10/24/human-sexuality-and-responsibility-curricula-revision-...
3.) Spread the word to other parents. ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago ·
Fulmore Middle School Info Session
Tuesday, November 13
Attend this informative session to see if Fulmore Middle School is right for you and your child. The Fulmore Humanities and Law Magnet for International Studies is a free, advanced academic program within AISD that is part of a 132-year tradition. This informative session will be held in the FMS cafeteria at 201 E. Mary St. Austin, TX 78704. For more info visit:
fulmore.austinschools.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
3 days ago ·
PTA Meeting + 2nd and 3rd Grade Performances
Thursday, November 15
Please join us for a very important PTA meeting followed by wonderful performances by our 2nd and 3rd graders! Kids should report to the cafeteria at 5:45 and parents can head to the gym for a 6 pm meeting. ... See MoreSee Less
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