Thank you to everyone who helped support our 21st annual Young Writers’ Workshop yesterday!
These amazing enrichment events are only possible with the dedication of many volunteers.
A great big Appreciation Pump 💪 ! 💪 ! 💪 ! to Erin Walter for coordinating the workshop and Delia Mitchell for arranging the hospitality. You ladies ROCK! Thank you also to the awesome writers who donated their time to share their love of writing with our students.
Next week is your chance to give THES some love!
Monday kicks off our annual no hassle “I Travis Heights Elementary” fundraiser. This week a special form and envelope will go home with your child.
Students who return their envelope with a donation (or are indicated in the online donation form) by next Friday, February 18th will receive a free “I Travis Heights” keychain.
Our goal is $30,000 and 100% family participation, so please give what you can.
Every dollar counts!
🍕 Home Slice Pizza Day!! 🍕
All day Monday, February 13th, is Home Slice Pizza Day.
Home Slice on South Congress is donating 10% of sales, and Juke Automotive is matching the donation!
Plan a family date night or pick up a pizza and support your school.
PTA Meeting & Performance
Join us for a school-wide PTA meeting next Thursday (Feb 16) at 6pm. Then stay for a musical performance by our 4th & 5th grade students.
Our Students need your Voice!! 📢
Please mark Monday, Feb. 27th on your calendar for Texas PTA’s Rally Day at the Capitol.
We would love to have a big group from THES participate! Also check out these links:
- For more information, visit this website: www.txpta.org/rally-day
- Subscribe to “Under the Dome,” which is Texas PTA’s official advocacy newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/underthedome2
- To view Austin ISD legislative priorities: www.austinisd.org/legislature
Save the Date
Feb 25th is our Spring Beautification Day!
Reminders:
Read to Succeed reading logs are due TODAY to the library!
Volunteer Corner
Communications Team
Want to be one of the first to know about what’s going on at school? Consider joining the Communications team. This group helps ensure that parents are kept informed about what’s happening at the school by updating the website, maintaining our social media presence, and sending the e-folder/Wednesday Folder each week. Additional help is always needed- contact volunteers @ travisheightselementary.com for more information.
Carnival Captains Wanted!
A THES tradition since the 1940s, Fall Carnival is a night filled with games, food, and fun, all while raising money to support our school! Help us keep this awesome tradition alive by volunteering as Carnival Co-Coordinator. Duties include supervising teams of volunteers to organize games/booths, provide publicity, recruit volunteers and arrange for logistics at the event. Captains are also needed for Carnival teams- Booths, Publicity, Setup/Cleanup, Volunteers, Supplies, and Sponsorship. For more information, please contact: volunteers @ travisheightselementary . com
This week’s folder items:
Fliers:
Spring Pictures Notice
I THES donation forms
PTA meeting notice
Feb. Newsletter
Upcoming Events
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Apr 26
Coffee Chat with Principal Navarro
Time: 8:00 am-8:30 am
Location: THES Library
Description:
Meet Principal Navarro in the THES Library and discuss important issues for Thunderbirds. Watch Dojo for topics. Occurs the last Friday of every month.
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Apr 26
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 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.
Do you have information or an event to submit to THES’s Wednesday Folder? Please visit our Folder FAQ page for submission requirements and guidelines.
To subscribe to Wednesday eFolders and have the eFolder delivered to your inbox, please use the subscribe form in the footer of the website.
While our goal is to move most communications to digital methods some documents need to be delivered in hard copies so please continue to check your paper Wednesday Folder every week, sign and return it on Thursday.
Thank you!