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Reading Challenge Reading is a good indicator of success for students.  Reading consists of several parts including phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Most students in 3rd -5th are usually working on vocabulary and comprehension. Some may work on fluency which   impacts comprehension. Students in Kindergarten –Second grade are working on all sections of reading. […]

After 9 weeks of earning “third grade” currency through classroom jobs and exemplary behavior, our third graders were eager to put their hard earned money to use on November 22nd 2013’s Market Day. Market Day was a culmination activity that brought together the elements of the third grade economics service learning project in which students […]

Attendance is important at Travis Heights In-District Charter Elementary!  Our school goal is to increase our average daily attendance from 95% to 97% for this year. We have a new partner in this endeavor with Clint Hutson and Synergy!  Each student chose a basketball or football to display.  Balls remained on display as long as […]

Beautification, Wow! The PTA Grounds & Garden clean up day was very organized and well attended! We had a beautiful day and many working hands! Our gardens are ready for use and our grounds are cleaner! A new butterfly garden was begun on the south portion of our grounds. Keep watching as we continue to […]

Hello Thunderbirds! Big news for the September Newsletter: THES received Recognition from TEA in Reading, Writing and Science! Congratulations students and teachers! Other highlights: Attendance Awards will be handed out this year! Read about our Nut-Limited Campus and other school guidelines to keep our school safe and learning.