Do You Love Cultural Festival? Help us make sure it happens this year! Our awesome Cultural Festival Leader, Jeniffer Barrera has to be out of town on Dec. 8th, the day of the festival. She is helping to get all the details in place but we need a couple of volunteers who can keep things […]
Check out the newest members of the THES family. We have chicks!
If you are thinking of getting something for someone at THES, did you know we have a wishlist on Amazon? Check it out: THES Wishlist
Today is the last day for Prime Time for the fall semester. A big appreciation pump for Ms. Boyd and Ms. Guerra for organizing it and keeping it going for us! Have a safe and warm Thanksgiving Break! School resumes on November 26th.
Don’t forget–Family Fun & Fitness Day for 3rd–5th graders is this tomorrow. We still need volunteers for the snack station—and it’s a snap to sign up online. Please send requested food items with your child to help make this awesome event a success: 3rd pickles, 4th bananas, 5th oranges. Let’s keep our kids healthy 🙂
Happy Wednesday Thunderbirds! It’s a busy week at THES! Don’t forget about the PTA meeting tomorrow night at 6pm, followed by a performance by our 2nd and 3rd graders. We will see you at Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday (don’t forget to stop by the office for your visitor’s badge). Tickets are sold out for guests […]
Project Thunderjoy still needs generous sponsors to “adopt” a THES family in need and provide gifts of toys, clothing, and food for the holiday season. If you are interested in sponsoring a family or donating a small portion towards the program, please contact our PSS, Ms. Perez (adrianna.perez@austinisd.org). Let’s make it the best year yet!
PTA Community, AISD is updating the curriculum for sex ed; recently the Thunderboard weighed in on the changes by taking a survey. I wanted to alert you all that it has become a contentious issue and there are more opportunities to get involved if you want to. From what I understand, it discusses consent, is […]
Did you know that it was 100 years ago today that the armistice was signed to end the First World War? The war ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.. Armistice Day is celebrated around the world. In the U.S. its name was changed to Veterans Day […]
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 a few extra volunteers to help with planning this year’s events. Would you enjoy doing any of these roles? Tamalada Co-Chair: […]