Carnival Is Here!
THIS Friday, October 27th, 5-8pm
Bring your family and join in the Carnival Fun! There will be lots of games, prizes and awesome food! Tickets are $.50 each.
Costumes (tasteful ones, of course) are encouraged!
Don’t forget to drop your grade level food donation by the teachers lounge Friday morning!
PreK – Cookies
Kinder – Fresh Fruit (apples, grapes, berries, melon)
1st – Hot Dogs & Buns
2nd – Hamburger Buns
3rd – Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4th – Fritos or Tortilla chips (no scoops)
5th – Pickles (spears or slices)
We’re also still collecting Prize donations!- Drop off your gently used stuffed animals and toys in the boxes by the office. And finally, It’s not too late to sign up to work a shift in a game booth! Sign up sheets are in the lobby or contact Toni Wakefield at toniwake @ gmail.com.
Know anyone who would make a great Thunderbird?
If you have any friends or neighbors who are interested in learning more about Travis Heights, invite them to Carnival! Then have them save the date for a Prospective Family Tour, the first tour is November 10th at 8am. Additional tour dates are listed on our calendar.
No school on Nov. 3rd!
This is our second new training/planning day for teachers. Please see attached flyers for meal service info and child care options on this day.
Dual Language Dinner Fundraiser- Saturday November 11th
Travis Heights Elementary School parents, Molly & John Cain would like to invite you to a casual but elegant dinner in their garden under their live oak trees and roaming chickens. Our event is a fundraiser in support of the THES Dual Language Program. Enjoy a delicious, 3 course meal prepared by Chef John Cain, while having a fun, kid-free evening with THES friends, teachers and families. Proceeds from this event will support the growth and continuation of the Dual Language program across all grades.
Please see the attached flyer for more details and RSVP information.
AISD Bond
AISD Bond Election is Nov. 7, 2017 but Early voting is happening now! There is a letter from AISD superintendent in the weekly pdf below, to find out more go to this website: aisdfuture.org
Did You Know…
Our Student Tech Team makes videos? Check out KTHE-TV for a fun look at what our students have been up to. https://www.travisheightselementary.com/mediatech/kthe-tv/
REMINDERS:
Community Flu Shots – 10/30 – See attached flyer for eligibility details.
Halloween is Pajama Day! 10/31 – (No Halloween costumes are allowed)
5th Grade to Camp Champions – Nov 1st-3rd
Fall Picture Retakes – Nov 7th
Save the Dates:
Thanksgiving Lunch – 11/16
2nd & 3rd Performance and PTA Meeting – 11/16
3-5th Family Fun & Fitness Day – 11/17
As always, be sure to read the attachments for extra details…
This week’s folder items:
Fliers:
Carnival
Upcoming Dates Reminders: Pajama Day, flu shots, early voting, FFF Save the Date
No School
Bond Letter
Creative Action Camp
Dual Language Dinner
Picture retakes
Special Areas Bulletin
Upcoming Events
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May 01
Lunch with Your Thunderbird
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Description:
Join your Thunderbird for lunch. Check in at the office with a picture ID.
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May 02
PTA Exec Board Meeting
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Location: THES Library
Description:
Attendees: PTA Board, Committee Chairs, School Administration and Teacher Representatives
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May 03
Upper Grade Assembly
Time: 7:30 am-8:00 am
Description:
2-5
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May 03
Lunch with Your Thunderbird
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Description:
Join your Thunderbird for lunch. Check in at the office with a picture ID.
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May 06
Teacher Appreciation Week
Time: 12:00 am-11:59 pm
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May 07
Güeros Night
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location: Guero's Oak Garden, 1416 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Description:
Join us at Güero's Taco Oak Garden on May 7th from 5-7pm to raise money for Thunderbird 5th graders to attend Camp Champions Outdoor School.
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May 08
Lunch with Your Thunderbird
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Description:
Join your Thunderbird for lunch. Check in at the office with a picture ID.
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May 10
Lower Grade Assembly
Time: 7:30 am-8:00 am
Description:
PK-1
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May 10
Lunch with Your Thunderbird
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Description:
Join your Thunderbird for lunch. Check in at the office with a picture ID.
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Thank you!