Happy Wednesday & happy Prime Time start week, Thunderbirds! We hope you enjoyed your long weekend! Last Friday THES teachers participated in their first District of Innovation Professional Development Day. They spent the day adding to their skills with a writing workshop, a discussion about special education best practices, analyzing student data, and planning. We […]
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). Friday, Oct 5th was our first DOI Professional Development day! THES teachers […]
PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Oct. 10, 6:00-7:00 pm, THES Library Have you been wondering what your PTA board has been up to? Do you want to find out more about fundraising? Are you thinking about getting involved with Fall Carnival but aren’t sure how? Please come to the PTA meeting and all will be revealed! […]
October 30 We will be hosting a free flu clinic this year on October 30, and offering flu shots at no cost. Please check this week’s Wednesday folder for more info, or you can register online.
Our annual Fall Carnival will be held on Friday October 19th. We need family volunteers from all classes to help run our booths and help us make sure our children have a fun and safe time. While we enjoy having college student volunteers, our parent volunteers are essential in making the Carnival a true community […]
Worried about how to keep your kids busy during this long 4-day weekend off of school? Have them gather their unwanted toys, party favors and stuffed animals to donate as prizes for Carnival! It’s a win-win activity. Your house has less clutter and the kids at carnival will be so excited with the variety of […]
Happy Wednesday, Thunderbirds! We made it to October! Thanks to everyone who came out and worked in the 🌧 rain 🌧 last Saturday for Beautification Day! The grounds look spectacular! And a great big Appreciation Pump 💪‼ 💪‼ 💪‼ to Ben Appl for leading another successful day! Don’t forget we have a short week this […]
Look for your child’s Prime Time assignment coming home at the end of the week. Classes start October 9th and run through November 16th. 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Get your 2018/19 shirt and show off your Thunderbird pride! Thursday October 4th, before assembly, 7:15-7:45am Shirts available in the following sizes: Youth XS-XL $5
Our 5th grader photojournalists are given the opportunity to write for our neighborhood magazine, Life in Travis Heights. Check out some of the articles they have written this year: From A Dog’s Point Of View My Walk With My Cousin New Year, New School Travis Heights Photojournalists See more: Last year