HAPPY WEDNESDAY THUNDERBIRDS!
THES SPIRIT NIGHT / Torchy’s on South Congress
Thursday, January 30, 4-8pm
Our neighborhood Torchy’s Tacos on South Congress is hosting a Spirit Night supporting Travis Heights Elementary School. Join THES family and friends from 4-8pm and 15% of the evening’s sales will be donated to our school You must show THIS FLYER so we get credit. Please print it out and share it with neighbors, friends, and family. The more people that dine in spirit of THES, the more support our school receives!
MONTHLY PARENT COFFEE CHAT
Friday, January 31
We will focus on “Helpful Hints for Empowering vs. Enabling.” Most of us are skilled at using enabling responses with our children but unskilled in using empowering responses to ensure that our children are navigating through difficult and sometimes life changing decisions. Please join our counselors for an in-depth look at ways to empower our children and minimize enabling those habits which may be affecting how your family deals with household situations or time management.
PRIME TIME
February 3 – March 12
Prime Time starts next week—look for your child’s assignment this week!
Classes take place after school from 3:15-4:15 pm.
100 DAY CELEBRATION
Friday, February 7
Lower grade assembly will be February 7th at 7:35am to celebrate reaching 100 days of school! Due to the District of innovation (no school for students) on February 14th, the upper grade assembly will be on February 13th.
READ TO SUCCEED – EARN A FREE SIX FLAGS TICKET
Is your super reader ready to earn a free ticket to Six Flags Fiesta Texas this summer? Log six hours and your ticket will arrive in May!
REGISTER ONLINE with the THES class code: Q3YSU.
Reading Log
2019/20 Read to Succeed FAQs
HOME SLICE PIZZA PROFIT SHARE
Monday, February 10
Home Slice is helping us kick off our annual I ♡ THES fundraiser by generously donating 10% of sales all day to our school! Dine in or take out.
CALLING LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS
For our upcoming annual “no hassle” fundraiser I ♡ THES February 10-14, we are looking for families interested in promoting their business among our Travis Heights community to consider:
1. Providing some quantity of small giveaways to incentivize parents to give during each day of the drive (Ex. First 50 people to donate get XX from <Local Business>)
2. Matching a day’s donations — Thanks to Juke Auto we have the first day covered!
3. Hosting an event that gives back to THES (Ex. Home Slice kicks the week off every year by donating 10% of all sales Monday, February 10th.)
Email fundraising@travisheightselementary.com for more info.
PTA MEETING + 4TH & 5TH GRADE PERFORMANCES
Thursday, February 20
Save the date! Join us in the gym for a PTA meeting and stay for a wonderful musical performance by our 4th and 5th graders afterwards.
FOOD & TOILETRY ITEMS NEEDED
We have an urgent need for some basic household items and food for THES families. If you are able to contribute please drop off the following items to our Parent Support Specialist (PSS) Ms. Dianna Perez: body soap, dish soap, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, milk, eggs, cereal, snacks for kids, pasta, pasta sauce, bread, peanut butter, jelly. Items can be left outside her door (first office on the right when walking into the school’s front doors). Thank you!
THES BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – JUKE AUTO
Support from parents and local business partners is critical to providing resources that engage, motivate and inspire our students to be lifelong learners in their community! This week, we’re featuring Juke Auto, owned and operated by THES Parents Jonna and Juke Ball. In addition to being long-time supporters of the school, Juke Auto has pledged to match contributions made on Day 1 (February 10) of our upcoming I ♡ THES fundraising drive!
“At Juke Automotive, we take an enlightened approach to auto repair and life. Yes, we fix cars, and we do it well, but we also truly care about doing right by Austin and providing a clean, honest, friendly place for you to bring your vehicle when it needs service. We do what we do for the love of family and the community. It’s a difference you can feel when you come to our shop.”
To learn more about how you or your local business can support Travis Heights Elementary, visit our Business Partners page or email fundraising@travisheightselementary.com.
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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