AISD TO CONTINUE FREE MEALS THROUGH DECEMBER Starting the week of October 5, AISD will change from daily to weekly (seven-day meal packs) curbside service. On Thursdays, the team will distribute components for 14 meals (seven breakfasts and seven lunches). Meal sites will be closed Monday through Wednesday and Friday. This change responds to community […]
Archive | Family-Friendly Events
Need Help with Food?
If you need help buying food while school is out, Mayor Adler shared this information. You can follow him on FB for daily updates about our local statistics related to the pandemic, too. Stay safe out there!
Sharing Photos on Social Media
This short video (10 minutes) was made by a former THES teacher. With our children spending so much time online, it’s important to think about what we share in social media. Maybe take some time today to watch the video with your child? Sharing Photos on Social Media
Track and Field at Home and Indoors
The AISD P.E. Department is planning a virtual field day during the last week of school (May 26-28). It is intended to be for fun and celebration! Ms. Collins will share activities on our THES learning at home website, under the Special Areas PE tab: https://sites.google.com/austinisd.org/thesonline/special-areas/pe?authuser=0
Thunderbird Thrift + Beautification Day
Saturday, February 29 Save the date and save your stuff! The 2nd Annual Thunderbird Thrift will take place in the gym from 8am-noon. This fun event was created last year to present a great way for our community to shop second hand and also help raise money for our school. Please donate GENTLY USED CLOTHES, […]
Family-Friendly Event at the Thinkery
Good Afternoon Everyone, The AISD Refugee Family Support Office will be partnering with Thinkery Museum to host a Community Night Spotlight that celebrates Refugee Awareness. The event is on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4 – 8 pm. The aim is to shine a light on the refugee communities in Austin and create a space […]
Save the Date–THES Spirit Night at Torchy’s
Thursday, Jan 30th Our neighborhood Torchy’s Tacos (1822 S. Congress Avenue) is hosting a Spirit Night supporting Travis Heights Elementary School. Join THES family and friends at the Torchy’s Tacos on South Congress Thursday, January 30th from 4pm – 8pm, and 15% of the evening’s sales will be donated to the school! Please note: You must bring a copy […]
An Fun Annual Tradition at THES
TAMALADA (December 4) & CULTURAL FESTIVAL (December 7) Plans are underway for Tamalada and Cultural Festival! These fun annual traditions celebrate the diversity in our school with tamale making, performances, cultural tables, and a Mercado with items for sale. We really need volunteers to help with planning this year’s events. Would you enjoy doing any […]
Square One Art Orders
You should have received your Square One Art order forms from Ms. Isoline – if not please check in with her. These are great for gifts for family members – just in time for the holidays. All proceeds will be used to buy more art supplies. Enjoy your child’s wonderful artwork and happy shopping – […]
Supporting Our Thunderbird Family — Operation Thunderjoy
Calling all who are able to give more this holiday season! While December may still feel far away, we are already gearing up to ensure that the families who need it most have a wonderful holiday! Are you able to purchase gifts to surprise and delight deserving Thunderbirds? Or do you know someone who is […]