Happy Wednesday Thunderbirds!
Thanks to all who participated in the Spring Book Fair—it was a great success! STAAR testing wraps up tomorrow—thank you for helping keep our campus quiet so our 4th & 5th graders can focus. Lastly, please note there is note school next Friday, April 19th.
Lower-Grade Assembly (PK-1st Grade)
Friday, April 10th
Please drop your child off in the gym by 7:35. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to join us for assembly – it’s a lot of fun! You’ll hear the Thunderband rally the children with THES spirit and grade level competitions for the Spirit Award. Assemblies also include birthday acknowledgment and student awards for ROCKin’ behavior (Responsible, Organized, Considerate/Kind, Knowledgable) as well as various performances/presentations. Fridays are our day to show school spirit by wearing a school shirt or Thunderbird colors (red & white).
Help clean up our school’s creek!
Saturday, April 13th, 9–11am
Join neighbors for a Keep Austin Beautiful creek cleanup. Meet in the Big Stacy Pool parking lot at 9am. We will pick up trash along Blunn Creek by the playground and remove invasive plants! Please wear enclosed toe shoes, long pants (poison ivy will be lurking), a sun hat, and be sure to bring water. Children must be with parents as this is not a school event. More info and registration here: www.givepulse.com/event/108054
PTA Meeting + School Performance — next week.
April 18th, THES GYM
This is our most important meeting of the year. All are welcome! We will be voting on next year’s budget and electing officers. Childcare provided! After the meeting, we will enjoy a performance by our Kindergarteners and 1st Graders. Please drop your children off by 5:45 if they are in the performance.
STEAM Volunteers Needed- April 23rd.
The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Workshop is an enrichment event where awesome community volunteers to share their love of the sciences and arts with our THES students. This year’s workshop is April 23rd, and parent volunteers are needed to help the morning run smoothly. Sign up here to volunteer.
Be a Hero!
Our school has some amazing enrichment activities and events. But, they only happen through the work of dedicated parent volunteers. Please consider sharing your time to help keep these events alive for future generations of Thunderbirds!
Current needs are:
- PTA 2nd Vice President
- Carnival Co-Coordinator
- Volunteer Co-Coordinator
- Workshop Hospitality Coordinator
- Arts Coordinator
To learn more about these roles please visit travisheightselementary.com/volunteering/
To volunteer, please contact: volunteers@travisheightselementary.com
If you would like to opt out of paper fliers, please be sure to check the box on the front of our child’s Wednesday folder. Please help us reduce waste and save money!
This week’s folder items:
Fliers:
PTA Meeting
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Parent Leaders Flier
April Lunch Menu
Upcoming Events
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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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May 15
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 17
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!