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Wednesday Folder – September 5, 2018

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain!

We hope you enjoyed your extra day off this week! There is a lot of rain in the forecast, but that isn’t going to get in the way of some school fun this week. Don’t forget we have Back to School night this Thursday and our first assembly of the year this Friday, for 3rd–5th graders.

Back to School Night Reminder

Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 5–8pm (PK 4:30–5:15pm)
We will kick off the evening at 5pm with a Pizza Party in the cafeteria! Please bring a side to share with your fellow Thunderbirds. Please read the flyer below for a full schedule of the evening’s activities.

We still need VOLUNTEERS to help serve food + clean up. Please sign up online!

Childcare will be provided for school–aged children from 5:45–8:00pm. Younger siblings may accompany parents as needed.

First Assemblies of the Year

Our Friday assemblies are a fun way for our students to celebrate Thunderbird pride.  Upper Grades (3rd–5th) is on the first Friday of the month and Lower Grades (K–2nd) are on the second Friday of the month. In the spring semester, 2nd grade moves up to Upper Grade Assemblies and PK joins Lower Grade Assemblies. Parents are welcome to join. Meet in the gym at 7:35 rockin’ your Thunderbird shirt!

Friday, September 7: 3rd–5th graders
Friday, September 14: K–2nd graders

Thunderbird Gear


Back to School Night + assembly mornings are great opportunities to get your Thunderbird gear for the new school year. The PTA will be selling merchandise from 5–6pm in the front lobby during Back to School Night. They will also set up right before Friday assemblies at 7:15am so you can get in the spirit!

PTA Membership Drive

Next week is PTA Membership Drive Week (September 10th–14th). Representatives will be set up in the lobby to answer questions and welcome new parents who are interested in being making THES the best it can be! If you are not able to sign up in person, we have a handy dandy online form you can fill out at your convenience.

PTA President Gretchen Otto would like to welcome you to the 2018/19 school year! Please find her letter in this week’s Wednesday Folder, or you can read it below.

Calling all Thunderbird Volunteers!

All volunteers (including field trip chaperones) must submit a background check through Austin Partners in Education each year. Please see the volunteer page of our website for more details on completing background checks. Volunteers must complete an AISD Confidentiality Agreement. Pick one up from your child’s teacher or in the office. We would love all volunteers to complete a volunteer form so we can update everyone’s interests and only email you about areas you are interested in. Use the form in this week’s Wednesday folder, or complete it online.

New volunteers are encouraged to join us for a Volunteer Orientation:

Tuesday, September 11th @ 8am
Thursday September 20th @ 8am
Tuesday, September 25th @ 8am

This week’s Wednesday Folder flyer shows you how easy it is to volunteer!

THES Restaurant Benefit Day—Monday, September 17, 2018

Eat delicious Vietnamese food and support THES. Pho Please will generously donate 20% of all sales on this day to help fund our school initiatives—takeout included! Hours of operation will be 11am–10pm and they are located at 1920 E. Riverside Dr.


www.phopleaseaustin.com

More info in the Pho Please benefit flyer in the efolder pdf below.

Helpful Hints

School Hours, Bells, and Doors
Our school hours are 7:40–3:00 for Kinder–5th grade, and 7:40–2:15 for PK.
The front doors open at 7:10. Classrooms open at 7:35. We have adjusted the first bell to ring at 7:35. If you hear the bell, you have five minutes to get to class on time!
Before 7:35, K-5 students will go to the gym to wait for their teacher to pick them up and PK students go to the cafeteria.

Please thoroughly read our attendance policy in the efolder pdf to familiarize yourself on important policies such as early pick up, absences, and tardies.

The September Breakfast + Lunch Menu is now available!

Here is a PDF of the menu. You can also download the SchoolCafé app for easy access, and to add funds to your child’s account.

If you would like to opt out of paper fliers, please be sure to check the box on the front of our child’s Wednesday folder. Please help us reduce waste and save money!

This week’s folder items:

Fliers:

Back To School Night
Save the Date Pho Please
Welcome Letter from Gretchen Otto PTA President
Attendance and Tardy Policy
Lunch and Breakfast Menu
Volunteering Instructions
Volunteering Form

Read the efolder for 09-05-18

Upcoming Events

  • Mar 20
    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.

  • Mar 22
    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.

  • Mar 22
    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.

  • Mar 27
    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.

  • Mar 28
    Family Fun and Fitness - Lower Grades

    Time: 8:15 am-11:00 am

    Description:

    All PreK4 through 2nd grade families are invited to campus for FFF day. You must check into the office before joining your child’s class. 

    We will also need volunteers to help set up/break down and help run event stations. Volunteers for setup are needed at 7:30am and volunteers for break down would stay until around 11:15am. Any amount of volunteer time is appreciated!

    Volunteers can Sign-Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAFAB2DA7FFC07-family#/

  • Mar 28
    ☘️ Shamrock Dance ☘️

    Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

    Location: THES Gym

    Description:

    All 3rd-5th graders are invited to the Shamrock Dance!

    Tickets and donations benefit 4th grade trip to the Alamo.

  • Mar 29
    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.

  • Mar 29
    No School - Holiday

    Time: 12:00 am-11:59 pm

    Description:

    Bad weather make-up day - School COULD be in session if it is closed for bad weather earlier in the year.


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!

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