Thursday, February 7, 6–7:30pm Come see some of the fun projects our students have been working on this year! PBL is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge. Learn more […]
HELP WANTED — STEAM Coordinators
Our annual STEAM Day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) brings scientists, artists, and other experts to the classroom. We need at least two coordinators to organize this annual enrichment opportunity for students. Duties include recruiting artists and scientists to lead sessions, arranging a performance/demonstration for lower grades, assigning students to their sessions, and coordinating logistics. […]
Advocacy Team Meeting — Tuesday, February 12 @ 5:30
Parents, friends, and neighbors are all welcome at our next Advocacy Team meeting at Travis High School (library). Our mission is to work and advocate with families in the school community, in partnership with neighborhood groups, to address issues of common concern. For more information, please contact advocacy@travisheightselementary.com
No School + Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 15 / Monday, February 18 Mark your calendar – there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 15 and Monday, February 18. Friday is a DOI PD Day and Monday is Parent-Teacher Conference Day. All parents MUST have a conference with their child’s teacher. Please contact your teacher to sign up for an appointment! […]
We’d love to hear from you!
As we settle into the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to say what a privilege it has been to work alongside the wonderful teachers, parents, and students at THES. Thank you for welcoming me into the community and trusting me to be your principal. I also want to […]
100th Day of School
Friday, February 1 Please note that 2nd grade has joined the Upper-Grade Assembly and PK has joined the Lower-Grade Assembly. Parents are welcome to join! Assemblies begin at 7:40 and end at 7:55. Remember to show your Thunderbird pride by wearing your THES t-shirt! Schedule of upcoming assemblies: 2/1 – Lower Grade Assembly for February […]
Important News from the Health Office
Dear Parents, Recently, there has been an increase in reports of flu in the community. If your child does receive a positive flu test and you are able to call the health room or the front office to let us know that would be greatly appreciated. We do try to track the number of confirmed […]
Register for 2019-2020
All returning students must register online for the upcoming school year. A Parent Cloud account must be created before you can access the online registration system. For parents creating new accounts, please use an email address you will have access to for several years (i.e. no work emails). If you already have an account but […]
Wednesday Folder – January 30, 2019
Happy Wednesday Thunderbirds! We hope to see you at tonight’s PTA meeting in the cafeteria at 6pm (childcare provided). We will be discussing campus safety and security, and many other important things. Also, don’t forget tomorrow (1/31) is class picture day. If you wish to purchase your child’s class picture please send the order form […]
Don’t Forget — THES Running Club
The first session starts tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30th. We hope you can join in on some fitness fun on Wednesdays from 3:15–4:14 pm. Register online at www.AustinYouthFitness.com