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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 HAPPY WEDNESDAY THUNDERBIRDS! Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful break. Lots of events coming up in January – Awards Assemblies, Thunderbird Showcase, Community Potluck – let’s get an awesome 2020 started! PROSPECTIVE PARENT TOURS–Last two! Travis Heights Elementary is a proud community-supported In-District […]
Austin ISD has many options for our students who are moving on to Middle School. You can find out more about those schools and any application processes that may be required by following these links. If you have information about another AISD Middle School we should add to this list, please email mary.friedman@icloud.com and we’ll […]
Mark your calendars for Fall Awards Assemblies! Join us in the cafeteria as we celebrate and honor your child’s awesome achievements from the Fall semester. January 16 (K-2nd) 2nd: 8:10 am 1st: 9:00 am K: 9:50 am January 17 (3rd-5th) 5th: 8:10 am 4th: 9:00 am 3rd: 9:50 am
HAPPY WEDNESDAY THUNDERBIRDS! Winter Break has finally arrived. Time flies when you are having fun at THES! We hope you have the most amazing holiday season ever. See you next year – on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020! YOU SHOP. AMAZON GIVES! Last minute holiday shopping? Create an Amazon Smile account by linking it up […]
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). THES teachers will spend the day adding to their skills with professional […]
Happy Wednesday Thunderbirds! Reminder: Lower grades assembly this Friday 7:35 in the gym! FOOD & TOILETRY ITEMS NEEDED We have an urgent need for some basic household items and food for THES families. If you are able to contribute please drop off the following items to our Parent Support Specialist (PSS) Ms. Dianna Perez: Body […]
EXTENDED THROUGH 2020 For all of 2020, South Congress Hotel will donate $1 from every purchase of a sugar cookie created uniquely for Travis Heights Elementary by the pastry chefs at Mañana. Stop by for a cup of coffee and a treat while benefiting your favorite school. Be sure to let the staff know you came for the […]
HAPPY WEDNESDAY, THUNDERBIRDS! Don’t forget Friday is Upper-Grade Assembly, 7:35 in the gym. TAMALADA IS TODAY Wednesday, December 4, 3–6pm Get to know other parents and staff while learning how to make tamales in the THES cafeteria. No experience needed. There will also be lots of fun activities for kids! We need volunteers to help […]