We are happy to announce that we have chosen to sell prepackaged school supplies for the next school year through School Tool Box. School supplies delivered directly to your home address – it doesn’t get any easier! Easy Online Ordering Customize Your Order Avoid Back-to-School Crowds Trusted Name Brand Supplies Teacher Approved List Backpacks and […]
All events will be held online. JOIN US! 05/01 Friday Assembly 05/04 – 05/08 Teacher Appreciation 05/05 PTA Executive Board 05/15 Guero’s Dance Party 05/18 ThunderBoard 05/26 – 05/28 Track & Field @ Home 05/26 Award Ceremonies 05/28 5th Grade Continuation WE’RE THE WORLD. WE’RE THE FUTURE. While our goal as […]
04/03 Upper Grade Assembly 04/07 PTA Executive Board 04/09 Lower Grade Assembly 04/13 (Tentative School Buildings Reopen) 04/20 Thunderboard 04/24 Coffee Chat Online Learning Austin ISD is committed to keeping families informed as we respond to the presence of coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, in our greater community. We continue […]
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Information For Parents About STAAR All public school students in Texas, grades 3–12, take STAAR tests. STAAR is the state’s testing program and is based on state curriculum standards in core subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Grades 3–8 STAAR tests are given in the spring. End-of-course assessments (EOC) are given throughout […]
THES BEATS TO A DIFFERENT DRUM. Our Thunderbirds participated in a school wide drum circle K-5th. The specialized educational program focused on encouraging respectful attitudes and developing critical skills for academic and overall life success. Group drumming and rhythm activities foster positive social behaviors like respect for self and others, responsibility, communication, and cooperation, which […]
THUNDERBIRD SHOWCASE Our Thunderbird Showcase highlights the amazing Project Based Learning (PBL) that takes place in our Pre K4-5th grade classrooms. Please join us on Thursday, January 16th at 6:00 pm to share our students’ learning and demonstrate the processes and products that has taken place. See some of the fun projects our students have […]
Project Based Learning Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by working for an extended period of time to research and respond to a real-world, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. Students are given a chance to reflect, peer critique, and revise throughout the project to create critical thinking skills […]
Community and Culture THES is a community school. We live, learn, and play together. The Fall Carnival was a huge success because of our amazing community participation. Travis Heights is rich with diversity and culture. Plans are underway for Tamalada and Cultural Festival! Please consider participating in our annual Tamalada December, 4th and Cultural Festival […]
October is Parent conferences month! The term “parents as partners” is not just a phrase; we believe parents and educators must work together to get a better understanding of one another. Parental involvement is a key element in a child’s success in school. In order for there to be a strong partnership, it is important […]