Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Carnival 2017 was a big success thanks to all of our volunteers!
Appreciation Pump 💪??💪??💪??
Thanks to all the teachers and parents who helped with the booths and helped with set up and clean up. All the children had a wonderful time and it was great to see our community come together! Together, we raised over $4700 for school projects.
We hope to make next year just as much fun so if anyone would like to join the planning team please feel free to email Toni Wakefield at toniwake @ gmail .com.
For those of you who took Photobooth pictures, you can link to them at the following address:
http://photos.saycheesephotobooths.com/Events/Events-2017/102717-D-Toni-Wakefield-Travis-Heights/n-33prTG/
Thanksgiving Lunch tickets are on sale now! 🍗
Visitors are welcome to join their child for a traditional turkey lunch on November 16th. In order to purchase a meal from the cafeteria, visitors must have a pre-purchased ticket. Tickets are available before or after school starting today and are $4 for adults and $2.80 for child visitors. Lunch times will be different on Nov. 16th, check with your child’s teacher for the correct time.
It’s time for Operation Thunderjoy!
After supporting more than 30 families last year, our goal this year is to provide new clothing, toys and groceries for more than 50 school families in need! This is a great opportunity to help our own community while teaching our kids that the true spirit of the season is about giving, not getting.
Want to help “adopt” a family?
Send a note to lauren.davis @ gmail.com for more info.
Prospective Family Tour THIS Friday!
If you have any friends or neighbors who are interested in learning more about Travis Heights Elementary, please be sure to invite them to a Prospective Family Tour. The first is THIS Friday, November 10th at 8am. Additional tour dates are listed on our calendar.
Tour Leaders Needed!
If you are interested in learning how to be a tour leader for our Prospective Family Campus Tours, please contact volunteers @ travisheightselementary.com.
Square 1 Art- Orders are due FRIDAY!
Packets were sent home with students last week, be sure to get your order in this week if you want free shipping to the school. A portion of the profit benefits our art program.
Also this Friday…
Lower Grade Assembly(K-2nd) and please wear Red, White & Blue in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Cultural Festival and Tamalada are just around the corner!
Plans are underway for Tamalada (Wednesday, Dec. 6th) and Cultural Festival (Saturday, Dec. 9th). These fun annual traditions celebrate the diversity in our school with tamale making, performances, cultural tables, and a Mercado with items for sale. Check out the attached flyer for ways you can volunteer! If you have questions or can help, please contact: Jeniffer Barrera (jenthespy91 @ yahoo.com) or Colin Clark (sprinklerintherain @ gmail.com). Or sign up to volunteer online.
Upper Grade Family Fun & Fitness Day (3-5th)
Family Fun & Fitness is coming, November 17th! We invite you to join us for a morning of fun physical activities and healthy eating. Volunteers are needed! If you are able to help please sign up online: Volunteer Opportunities
Schoolwide Meeting & Performance
Mark your Calendar! Our School/PTA meeting and 2nd/3rd Grade performance is next Thursday November 16th at 6pm.
AISD Calendar
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2018-19 school year. The Calendar Task Force has created three calendar options and is seeking input from families and staff. Please click on this link to view the calendars and to vote: 2018-19 Calendar Information
Did You Know…
We have an Volunteer page on our website? You can view volunteer needs, sign up to help at events or fill out a volunteer preferences form. Check it out: THES volunteers.
REMINDERS:
Thanksgiving Lunch -11/16
2nd & 3rd Performance and PTA Meeting- 11/16
3-5th Family Fun & Fitness Day- 11/17
PrimeTime Ends – 11/17
Spirit Day- Stuffed Animal Day! – 11/17
NO SCHOOL November 20-24th!
This week’s folder items:
Fliers:
Fullmore STEAM Night
PTA Meeting & Performance
Tamalada & Cultural Festival Volunteer
Nutrition Study
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.
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Thank you!