Coffee Chat
Our next Coffee Chat is THIS Friday, at 8am. This month’s topic is Literacy and we will hear from the school’s reading specialist on some of the online programs the school uses to support reading skills.
Tamalada and Cultural Festival are next week!
Plan to join us Wednesday (12/6) from 3-6pm as we gather to make Tamales. All are welcome- no experience required. Come to learn, come to teach, come to have fun with your fellow Thunderbirds. Since we’ll be selling them, we can’t let children help with the Tamales, but we will have some fun activities for them as well. Join us anytime between 3 and 6pm and stay as little or long as you like!
Then be sure to come to the Cultural Festival Saturday (12/9) where you can purchase tamales ($12/dozen). There are still spots available for families to create Cultural Tables Sign up online if you can help. We’ll also have crafts for sale at the Mercado and student and cultural performances for you to enjoy!
If you have questions, please contact: Jennifer Barrera (jenthespy91@yahoo.com) or Colin Clark (sprinklerintherain@gmail.com).
AISD Middle School Fair
Curious about AISD’s options for Middle School? Saturday’s Middle School Fair is a great opportunity to start learning about the diverse programs offered in Middle School. For details: AISD Middle School Fair
Prospective Family Tour next 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. Tour dates are listed on our calendar.
Tour Helpers Needed!
One of the things prospective families like best is the chance to talk with current families to get the inside scoop on the school. If you are willing to share your thoughts with new parents, we’d love your help with the Prospective Family Campus Tours. No experience or specific knowledge required- just a willingness to share your story! Please contact volunteers@travisheightselementary.com to learn more about how you can help.
English (ESL) Classes
The AISD REfugee Office is offering free ESL classes for any parents who wish to learn English. These classes happen on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8-10 a.m. in the portable behind the gym. Interested attendees should stop by the office to sign in (please bring your ID). Please note that childcare is NOT available.
Fundraising Team 💰
Are you interested in supporting the innovative educational programs at Travis Heights? Consider joining the fundraising team. Volunteers are needed to help with the annual PTA fundraiser in February. We are looking for volunteers who can:
- Identify potential donors and collaborators
- Research or write grant proposals
- Request donations
- Build business partnerships
- Write or design communication materials
- Assist with database data entry
- Prepare thank you’s for donors
- Plan events
- Create media presentations
If you have any of these skills to share, let us know how you can help! Email: fundraising@travisheightselementary.com
We are Looking for Leaders!
We have several open parent leadership opportunities:
- Communications Chair
- Wednesday Folder Leader
- Teacher Appreciation Co-Leader
Please check out the Volunteer page of our website for descriptions and approximate time commitments for these jobs as well as listings of other ways you can help.
Did You Know…
THES has a wishlist? You can check it out online and learn other ways to support the school while doing your holiday shopping, too!
REMINDERS:
Final Assemblies of the Semester
Upper Grades- 12/1
Lower Grades-12/8
This week’s folder items:
Fliers:
Coffee Chat
Tamalada/Cultural Festival
Tour
Principal’s Newsletter
Upcoming Events
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Sep 16
PTA Meeting - Virtual Session Option 1
Time: 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Description:
http://meet.google.com/rvt-tfcr-wae
Learn more about the PTA and how you can get involved this year!
Add the Google Meet invite to your calendar using this link.
p.s. the same content will be covered in both sessions
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Sep 17
Home Slice Pizza Profit Share Day
Time: 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Location: Home Slice Pizza, 1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Description:
Get Home Slice pizza today and support our school!
The profit share applies all day and includes dine in, take out, and 3rd party deliveries.
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Sep 18
PTA Meeting - Virtual Session Option 2
Time: 9:00 am-9:30 am
Description:
https://calendar.app.google/HMDU7tahisreUpcE7
Learn more about the PTA and how you can get involved this year!
Add the Google Meet invite to your calendar using this link.
p.s. the same content will be covered in both sessions
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!