Prime Time classes have been happening after school again. Some students signed up for Coding Games. Here’s what they say about that class: “This class inspires you to learn a coding language.” “It makes coding less boring than typing a bunch of random letters and numbers.” “It’s fun.” “It’s definitely fun!” “It can be kind […]
Our initiates into the photojournalism team are from 3rd grade. They are developing their photography skills, thanks to our wonderful neighbor and parent, Amy Cooper. Look for posts from them very soon on the student blog: Thundernews!
Thank you to everyone who helped support our 21st annual Young Writers’ Workshop today! These amazing enrichment events are only possible with the dedication of many volunteers. Let’s give a big Appreciation pump to Erin Walter for coordinating the workshop and Delia Mitchell for arranging the hospitality. You ladies ROCK! Thank you also to […]
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Travis Heights’ Science Fair is evolving. This year 3rd – 5th graders can choose whether or not they want to do an experiment OR a research project/model. This innovation allows students to pursue the subject in science which truly fascinates them. PK – 2nd grade students may choose from […]
The Children’s Research Lab at UT Austin is currently recruiting 6-10 year old Spanish-English Bilingual Children to participate in a study. (This includes native English speakers learning Spanish and native Spanish speakers learning English.) For details, download this handout.
THES Spanish Summer Camp was a huge success! Funded this year by the A.I.S. D. in support of the Dual Language program, students not only improved their Spanish language, they also learned about our campus. Each age group studied an area around our school. They learned from specialists and created signs to help others learn. Our youngest […]
Hey Thunderbirds! The End of Year Celebration at Guero’s Raised over $4,000 for Camp Champions & Our 4th Grade Garage Sale/Lunch raised an additional $1,000! Your efforts helped us to double the money we raised last year, allowing all 5th graders who need scholarship assistance to attend camp to receive it! See our flyer: Guero’s […]
Kinder – English Kinder – Spanish 1st Grade – English 1st Grade – Spanish 2nd Grade – English 2nd Grade – Spanish 3rd Grade – English 3rd Grade – Spanish 4th Grade – English 4th Grade – […]
The teachers and students are happy to move forward past the STAAR test. Look at the video Mr. Ligon and some 4th graders made to boost everyone’s confidence–
Our 4th grade Math Pentathletes are spending their Saturday playing games and representing THES at the tournament. !Nuestros estudiantes de cuarto grado que representan THES están jugando en el torneo de Math Pentathlon! While there, we ran into a former Thunderbird who was awarded a trophy for participation in Math Pentathlon for 8 years. She […]