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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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.
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!