AISD is a District of Innovation (DOI) 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 (you can read more about it here: www.austinisd.org/districtofinnovation). Friday, Oct 5th was our first DOI Professional Development day! THES teachers […]
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PTA General Membership Meeting
PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Oct. 10, 6:00-7:00 pm, THES Library Have you been wondering what your PTA board has been up to? Do you want to find out more about fundraising? Are you thinking about getting involved with Fall Carnival but aren’t sure how? Please come to the PTA meeting and all will be revealed! […]
Flu Shots
October 30 We will be hosting a free flu clinic this year on October 30, and offering flu shots at no cost. Please check this week’s Wednesday folder for more info, or you can register online.
Ready to volunteer for Fall Carnival? Our online signup system is now ready!
Our annual Fall Carnival will be held on Friday October 19th. We need family volunteers from all classes to help run our booths and help us make sure our children have a fun and safe time. While we enjoy having college student volunteers, our parent volunteers are essential in making the Carnival a true community […]
We need gently used toys
Worried about how to keep your kids busy during this long 4-day weekend off of school? Have them gather their unwanted toys, party favors and stuffed animals to donate as prizes for Carnival! It’s a win-win activity. Your house has less clutter and the kids at carnival will be so excited with the variety of […]
Prime Time is Back!
Look for your child’s Prime Time assignment coming home at the end of the week. Classes start October 9th and run through November 16th. 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Last Chance!
Get your 2018/19 shirt and show off your Thunderbird pride! Thursday October 4th, before assembly, 7:15-7:45am Shirts available in the following sizes: Youth XS-XL $5
Did you know that some of our 5th graders write for a local magazine?
Our 5th grader photojournalists are given the opportunity to write for our neighborhood magazine, Life in Travis Heights. Check out some of the articles they have written this year: From A Dog’s Point Of View My Walk With My Cousin New Year, New School Travis Heights Photojournalists See more: Last year
Save the Date — Fall Carnival
Our annual Fall Carnival will be held on Friday, Oct. 19th, this year. The fun starts at 5 p.m. We are looking for gently-used toys and stuffed animals for the prize booths. These can be dropped off in the boxes outside of the main office beginning Monday, Oct. 1st. If you would like to donate […]
Fall Progress Conferences
There will be no school on Monday, Oct. 8th, so that parent-teacher conferences can be held. If you haven’t signed up for your time slot, contact your teacher!