This week we invite you to join us on Wednesday evening for a Community Meeting about the new Travis building! Plans for the Groundbreaking are underway for November 8. We invite you to see the design of the new building and learn about the process that will take place over the next few years as the new building is under construction until 2028.

Reminder: Friday is an B Day

Have a great week, Rebels!

Has a staff person at Travis provided you with excellent support or gone out of their way to help you? Send them a RAVE!

If a student drops below 90% in a course, an "NC" is entered instead of a grade. The grade may be passing – but the student did not attend at least 90% of the time. Please contact your student’s Assistant Principal to see what corrective steps must be taken.

Notices are going out to families this week whose students are dropping below 90% attendance and we will be required to attend "Attendance Matters" workshop:

• Required participation in Attendance Workshop on Wednesday, October 16 from 9:30 - 10:30 am

• Attendance at this workshop can contribute toward credit recovery. 

• To regain credit, students can attend after school tutoring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm through twilight. See Twilight information below.

9th Grade Administrator/ 12th grade A-G & Counselor

Rosa.l.Esparza@austinisd.org & Amy.Pro@austinisd.org

10th Grade Administrator/12th grade Q-Z & Counselor

Heather.Merritt@austinisd.org & Stacey.DeLoach-Jackson@austinisd.org

11th Grade Administrator/12th Administrator grade H-P & Counselor

Rian.Evans@austinisd.org & Judi.Yapias@austinisd.org

Associate Principal/12th Grade Administrator Oversight & Counselor

Nicole.Creek@austinisd.org & Tabita.Gutierrez@austinisd.org

Academic Dean

yvette.venegas@austinisd.org

Friday, November 8, 10 – 11:00 a.m. in the gymnasium

RSVP here: bit.ly/CelebrateTravisECHS 

Interpretation into Spanish will be available.

This Week

October 21- Early Voting Begins!

October 23- Community Event 5pm Virtual, 6pm in Person in the Cafeteria

Upcoming Events

November 1 Student Holiday

Upcoming Rebel Ready Center Events

• Texas Tech Rep Visit – October 21st

• Barton Spring University Field Trip – October 22nd

• University of Oklahoma Rep Visit – October 23rd

• Canva Field Trip – October 24th

• University of Colorado at Boulder (CU Boulder) Rep Visit – October 24th

We are excited to share that JUNTOS PODEMOS is a program through The University of Texas at Austin and has partnered with our campus this school year. They are currently looking for students and parents to join their program that may help teens manage stress and their experiences with racism and discrimination. Students and parents who join will take part in Youth-Only, Parent-Only, and Family meetings to learn about different skills for managing experiences with discrimination and racism. There will also be optional home activities and surveys throughout the program. 

The program is looking for 9th and 10th grade (ages 14-17) Latino/Hispanic students and their parents to join, and those who join will gain up to $120 in cash, as well as food, prizes, and fun! Space in this program is limited, so make sure to visit the QR Code below to sign up through the RSVP form! 

Feel free to reach the JUNTOS PODEMOS team with any questions:

Email: projectjuntosut@gmail.com

Call/Text: (512) 368-7657

https://sites.utexas.edu/projectjuntos/projects/juntos-familia/ 

Get more involved in supporting our students and teachers at Travis High School! Our PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association) needs officers for this school year. We need a Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Colin Clark by phone or text at (512) 367-0309 or by email at travisechsptsa1@gmail.com.

BIG THanks to our food donors at the last PTSA meeting - Curra's, Polvo's, and Dominos!!

¡Participe más en el apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y maestros en Travis High School! Nuestra PTSA (Asociación de padres, maestros y estudiantes) necesita directivos para este año escolar. Necesitamos un tesorero, un secretario y un vicepresidente. Si está interesado o tienes preguntas, comuníquese con Colin Clark por teléfono o mensaje de texto al (512) 367-0309 o por correo electrónico a travisechsptsa1@gmail.com.

We are excited to share the details of Austin ISD's upcoming Family Empower Hour sessions, which provide valuable information and support to our students' families. The next big event is the Vela's Parent Series. Join VELA and other families for this 3-part interactive virtual series to learn how to become your child's greatest advocate, including special education goals, services, and progress reports. Meetings are October 16-23-30.To register please complete this form:

https://bit.ly/AISDIEPLearningSeries

Parents,

If you need Capital Metro Bus tickets to get to an appointment, please call Ms. Ralston. These adult bus passes that were provided by Capital Metro to help AISD families with their transportation needs!

Here is a list of Holiday Resources:

• This year, South Austin Church has graciously offered vouchers for 25 families to receive Thanksgiving meals that will need to be picked up on Saturday, November 23. Please contact Ms. Ralston at 512-414-2527 extension 30783 if you would like to receive a voucher. Supply is limited and vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis.

• Blue Santa provides toys and food for families with children ages 14 and under. Only 600 spots left, apply now.

  https://www.bluesanta.org/apply-solicitar-2

• Coats for Kids: Link will be closing soon.

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuy7nTSGtwMtpMqwYcUGPgJiHujfQX72KvrP0Z_kJFlbl5aQ/viewform

• https://elbuen.org/h4h/ Sign up for Thanksgiving meal is coming soon

• Please dial 2-1-1 or visit unitedwayaustin.org/connectatx to find current information on open holiday programs

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