Science Fair is almost here! 🔬 All are welcome to come and view the work of our Thunderbird scientists Thursday Jan. 19th! Public Viewing 5:30-6pm Awards 6pm Clean-up 6:15-6:30pm (Help is always welcome with clean-up) Students wishing to participate in the science fair should bring projects to school on the 19th and take them to […]
Wednesday Folder – January 4, 2017
Happy New Year Thunderbirds!! Hope you had a fantastic holiday and are revved up to get 2017 started! First up this year is… Welcome Back Party This Sunday, January 8th 1-3pm. Join your Thunderbird community as we celebrate the start of the spring semester and unveil our 75th Anniversary Mural by Sophie Roch!! This event […]
Science Fair News
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Travis Heights’ Science Fair is evolving. This year 3rd – 5th graders can choose whether or not they want to do an experiment OR a research project/model. This innovation allows students to pursue the subject in science which truly fascinates them. PK – 2nd grade students may choose from […]
Wednesday Folder – December 14, 2016
Hola Thunderbirds! This Friday is Dress Like a Decade Day Come to school dressed in the fashion of your favorite decade. This fun spirit day is sponsored by the Student Council. If you need some inspiration I’ve put together a small slideshow of Simplicity Pattern images for you. (It’s down at the bottom of the […]
Wednesday Folder – December 7, 2016
Hola Thunderbirds! A Big Appreciation Pump: ?! ?!?! Thank you so much to everyone who helped to make our Tamalada and Cultural Festival a success last week! And a special thanks to Jeniffer Barrera and Daniela Licona for taking the lead on organizing these events. Also to all the tamale makers, cultural table hosts and […]
Wednesday Folder – November 30, 2016
Hello Thunderbirds! Tamalada is tonight! 🌽 Join us for this Travis Heights holiday tradition! We will be making Tamales from 3-6pm in the Cafeteria. Never made Tamales before? No problem! This is a great place to learn while spending time with others in your school community. There will be activities for the children too, so […]
Wednesday Folder – November 16, 2016
Hello Thunderbirds Science Fair Parent Training- Tonight 6pm! Wondering how Science Fair works? Not sure of the best way to help your student complete their project? Then tonight’s Science Fair Parent Training is for you! Science Fair Projects are required for 3rd-5th grade students and are optional for lower grades. School Meeting & Performance this […]
Wednesday Folder – November 9, 2016
Hello Thunderbirds Young Scientist Day is Thursday Thursday, November 10th is the 11th annual Young Scientist Day. In this annual event, scientists from around the city will come to engage our 3-5th graders in small group sessions on a variety of science topics while our younger students experience an exciting science presentation by UT’s Physics […]
Wednesday Folder – November 2, 2016
Hola Thunderbirds! Travis Heights Art Trail This Weekend Make art this weekend with Travis Heights Elementary during the Travis Heights Art Trail! Kids Arts & Crafts, School Art Showcase, Large Scale Collaborative Art Activities, All Ages Welcome. Saturday & Sunday, November 5th & 6th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Find us at the corner of Travis Heights Blvd […]
Wednesday Folder – October 26, 2016
Hello Thunderbirds! Thank You All!!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Fall Carnival a smashing success! It was so much fun and so great to see everyone there! We’ll have more information on the money raised once all the receipts are in, but we are on track to beat last year’s totals! […]