PTA Update![]()
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Looking back at the start of the school year is pretty grim. COVID numbers were rising, school protocols were uncertain, and I personally had just recovered from Delta. So when we met to discuss “events” for the 21-22 year, it was easy to just say “it’s all cancelled”. Maybe better just say it won’t happen than to face the constant disappointment we had last year, with event after event falling to the virus. ![]()
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Well, now we are back in Stage 3 and there is promise of a vaccine for all but our littlest Thunderbirds in the near future. With all this in mind, we have decided that it is time to forge ahead and start thinking about a normal life on the other side of this pandemic. So, we want to move forward with some THES traditions for the Spring Semester in 2022. With that in mind, here are some things we are hoping for, but will need a small army of volunteers to pull off. If you have the ability to help with any of these events, please let us know so we can start planning now. Some of these events have people that have been involved in the past, but others are now orphans. You can send your interest to ptapresident@travisheightselementary.com ![]()
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Events we want to do:![]()
--Parent Tours (on Campus) ![]()
--Young Writers Workshop![]()
--Campus Beautification![]()
--Shamrock Dance (specifically 4th grade parents)![]()
***NEW*** Spring Carnival (we will likely go back to Fall for 22-23, but we gotta get our Carnival on!!!)![]()
--Steam Day ![]()
--Family Fun and Fitness Day![]()
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Hopefully, you can make some time to help us get Travis Heights back to normal and to ensure some of our favorite traditions continue on. ![]()
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Merrideth Jiles, PTA President
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Coffee Chat & Principal Update![]()
October 22nd at 8:00 am.![]()
Join Principal Navarro, counselors, and librarian for our monthly coffee and campus update. This meeting will go over the current status, Gifted & Talented nomination process, tips from the counselors and any important Information going forward. There will also be an opportunity for Q & A.![]()
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This month students have participated in classroom lessons that discussed the importance of kindness, accepting differences, and bully prevention. What is the difference between being mean and bullying? Our coffee chat on October 22nd will focus on Bullying Prevention.![]()
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To join, check out this week's Thunderword!
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THES held a PTA meeting virtually on 09/30/2021. If you missed it, you can view the recording here.
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Hi THES families,![]()
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I hope everyone is healthy and that your kids are thriving. Carmen and Leo are enjoying being back in person, and we appreciate all the school is doing to keep them safe and engaged.![]()
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PTA has been working to help the school set up for outdoor lunches. This is one of the biggest steps we could take to limit the spread of COVID, as unmasked mealtime is problematic, and outdoors is way better than indoors.![]()
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The PTA is working with the principal to buy some outdoor box fans, and is going to buy some folding picnic tables that can be set up outside in covered areas like the playpad. ![]()
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The tables in mind are roughly $500 each, including shipping. While PTA is going to go ahead and order a bunch of them to get us started, we're looking for donations to help cover those costs.![]()
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Can your family donate $500 to cover the cost of 1 table?![]()
Or $250 to cover the cost of half a table?![]()
Or $100 or $10 toward this effort?![]()
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You can donate via the website or send a check to the school made out to Travis Heights Elementary PTA. (On the website, please type "tables" in the "Other" category.)![]()
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We appreciate your support, and we will keep you updated on outdoor eating logistics and timelines.![]()
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Thank you,![]()
Oliver Bernstein![]()
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