Happy Wednesday & happy Prime Time start week, Thunderbirds!
We hope you enjoyed your long weekend! Last Friday THES teachers participated in their first District of Innovation Professional Development Day. They spent the day adding to their skills with a writing workshop, a discussion about special education best practices, analyzing student data, and planning. We look forward to using this learning in the classroom!
AISD is a District of Innovation which gives all AISD schools some of the benefits that charter schools enjoy, such as setting aside days for additional teacher training, what we call DOI PD Days. Learn more about the AISD DOI concept. For a complete list of THES DOI PD Days please check the THES calendar.
PTA Meeting TONIGHT!
Wednesday, October 10, 6–7pm, THES Library
Everyone is welcome to attend whether you are a member or not. Get updates on membership, advocacy, fundraising, teacher appreciation, Fall Carnival, and the PTA budget. We will also vote on an important new budget item for a very exciting reading program. Children are welcome!
Fall Carnival
Friday, October 19
Fall Carnival is right around the corner and we need everyone’s help in making this a fun and memorable experience for our students. Parent volunteers are essential, and there are still a lot of slots to fill—please sign up today! We are also accepting gently–used toys and stuffed animals to recycle as prizes. Toy drop off is in front of the office, and food donations can be dropped off in the teacher’s lounge the morning of the carnival.
Haunted Hallway
It is a THES tradition for 5th-grade students and parents to run the Haunted Hallway at the Fall Carnival. This is a lot of fun for the kids but is also a BIG project! We will need help with set-up, clean-up, and monitoring the Haunted Hallway. Ms. Isoline will have a separate sign up for the kids who want to work the hallway. Parents can sign up online, or by filling out the form in this week’s Wednesday folder.
SoCo Pumpkin Patch
October 13–31 (or until they sell out)
Starting this weekend, you can get your pretty pumpkins at the SoCo Pumpkin Patch!
212 E. Monroe St. / 512.442.5844
- Monday – Friday: 11 am to 7 pm
- Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm to 7 pm
Project Based Learning (PBL) Fundraiser — Save the Date
Saturday, November 10, 6:30 pm
It’s a Thunderbird Party to benefit Travis Heights Elementary PBL at the home of JoAnn Dalrymple and Regan Ellmer! Details and ticketing information coming soon. Want to help? Please email fundraising@travisheightselemetary.com
Austin Energy Family Resource Fair
Saturday, October 20, 11:30 am to 4 pm
Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St.
Austin Energy will have local vendors providing information about social services in our community along with on-site health screenings. Bring your resume and learn about local job opportunities. Also, discover ways to lower your monthly utility bill through the Customer Assistance Program. Free food, prizes, and activities for the kids. More info online.
Sign up for Weather Alerts
This time of year brings lots of rain, flooding, and tornadoes. Stay on top of emergency warnings by signing up for emergency alerts with Warn Central Texas. You can register phone numbers, text, and email addresses. You’ll be notified when bad weather or an emergency strikes in your neighborhood. Visit www.warncentraltexas.org for more information. Stay safe, Thunderbirds!
Don’t forget!
- Turn in your Flu Shot forms by 10/19, or sign up online. Shots are on 10/30.
- Parents, complete your background check if you want to be a field trip chaperone!
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:
Volunteers Needed for Fall Carnival
SoCo Pumpkin Patch
Upcoming Dates & Reminders
PBL Party
Community Connections Fair
Upcoming Events
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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!