Welcome to October!

As we settle into the fall autumn rhythm, we are quickly approaching the end of our first grading period on October 17. This is an important time to connect with your student about their progress on grades AND attendance. We encourage you to check the parent portal for grade updates and to reach out to teachers with any questions. You can go log in here portal.austinisd.org.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who have already dedicated their time and energy to our school by participating in the PTSA, the Community Advisory Council (CAC), The Construction (CAT) Team, the Athletic Booster Club, games and other school activities! Your partnership is vital to the success of our students and programs, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. This month we begin English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and also have FAFSA night coming up! Check out the rest of the newsletter for details about all these and more activites!

We're looking forward to a productive and engaging month ahead!

Here are some other REMINDERS:

PARKING off SITE: Our neighbors at Starbucks and the church are reporting issues with parents and students parking on their lots. BE ADVISED: the church will start towing starting this Friday, October 3 so that they can utilize parking for their guests and workers.

Car pick up and drop off is on the side of the building during these hours (see picture below). We ask that all cars drive cautiously and 5 MPH at all times for the safety of our students and community.

CAMPUS PARKING PERMITS:

Students may apply here for permits on campus. They are FREE for the first one http://bit.ly/4f0DfqI

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

This month we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The halls are being decorated and several events will occur over this month to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We are having a door decorating contest, dress up days, and other celebrations throughout the month to honor our Hispanic heritage!

Wednesday October 1st is dress like your favorite Hispanic Artist or historical figure.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

State requires students to attend school 90% of the time. Help your student meet the standard!

• Class starts at 9:05 and ends at 4:35.

• Report absences in writing to Ms. Burrier in the attendance office or send here: https://www.austinisd.org/attendance/report-absence.

• Have your students SHOW you their attendance. Does it match when you expect them to be present?

• Students with attendance below 90% are having conferences and parent emails regarding truancy.

CONSENT FOR SERVICES NEEDED

With new legislation, parents must review and sign Consent for students to receive counseling, health services, and participate in Clubs. Please review the details below and click each of the THREE links to sign your choice of consent.

Thank you!

The Travis ECHS Team

Be sure to Connect with Travis at our Website https://travis.austinschools.org/, Facebook@TravisECHSRebels , or X@TravisRebels.

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Check out our upcoming celebrations, Athletics events, Parent Meetings and Classes, and more!

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15

Week of 9/28: Custodial Appreciation Week

Tues 9/30: Volleyball @ Travis vs Austin Achieve 5:30PM-8:00PM

Wed 10/1: FAFSA Opens!

Thurs 10/2: JV Football at LBJ at Noack  @ 7:30 pm

Fri 10/3: Volleyball @ LBJ 5:30PM-8:30PM

10/3: Varsity Football vs. LBJ  @ House Park @ 7:30 pm. Cancer Survivors Walk. (Merritt)

Sat 10/4 - PTSA Resource Fair @ Cafeteria

Mon 10/6: Principal Appreciation Week

10/6: GT Referral Window open until 10/17

Wed 10/7: Student Portrait Retakes in the Choir Room

10/7: Volleyball @ Travis vs Northeast  Pink Out  5:30PM-8:30PM

10/7: CAC @ 4:45PM in Library

10/08/Fafsa Night for Parents and Seniors 5-7;30 pm (Library)

10/08: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for parents start 9:30 - 11 am. (Room 109) Classes will be held Wed Thurs.

Thurs 10/9: 👟Cross Country District 25-4A Meet  Walter E Long @ 6am

10/10: NO SCHOOL

Fri 10/10: Volleyball @ East Side 2:00PM-5:00PM

10/13: NO SCHOOL

Tues 10/14 Volleyball @ Legacy Ranch 5:30PM-8:00PM

10/17 9:30 am: parent TELPAS Meeting

10/21: Principal's Chat 9 - 10 am

• Mental Health-Related Services
  The district must notify parents of staff services related to school counseling and give parents the opportunity to opt out before those services are provided to their child.  [Mental Health Services Consent Form: English  Spanish]

• 
  Physical Health-Related Services
  Certain school-based health services, such as non-emergency medical screenings or treatments, now require your written permission.
  [Physical Health Services Consent Form]
  
  Participation in school-sponsored Student Clubs
  If your child wishes to participate in school or district-sponsored clubs or organizations, parental approval is required. (You may have already received and completed this form if it was previously sent by your school.)
  [Student Club Participation Consent Form]

These forms will require you to enter your student's Local ID number. The easiest way to find this information is to ask your student for their Chromebook login or lunch number, or by logging into your Parent Self-Serve Portal.

Contact Counselor Anita.Spadaro@austinisd.org for more information

Arrival and Dismissal: The doors open at 8:50 AM each morning and students are dismissed at 4:35. Safety is a priority at Travis and we ask that all drivers carefully read the following information for arrival/ departure procedures.

CAR RIDERS:

Car pick up and drop off is on the side of the building during these hours (see picture below). We ask that all cars drive cautiously and 5 MPH at all times for the safety of our students and communiy. During dismissal, cars will be directed in the entrance near Starbucks, on the east side of campus. Cars will be directed to exit out the access road to I-35 during the times below*. The front of the school is for bus drop off and pick up ONLY during these hours:

*AM: 8:45-9:05

*PM: 4:15-4:45

BUS RIDERS:

All bus riders will be picked up and dropped off at the front of the school. General, Special, and Student Sharing buses will drop off and pick up at this location.

Bus Finder: Need to find your bus? Check here

During restricted arrival and dismissal times (see above)*, car traffic will be directed to use the east entrance to school.

STUDENT PARKING:

Student parking is by the gym. All students are required to carry a license and proof of insurance at all times. Parking permits are required. Students may request their permits here: http://bit.ly/4f0DfqI

Students are encouraged to come prepared for College, Career and Life. These school supplies are encouraged to help your student be prepared for the school year:

5 notebooks- lined

2 notebooks- graphing

1 student planner

3-5 boxes highlighters

2 boxes of pencils

1 box black/red pens

10 pocket folders

4 pads sticky notes

2 1.5" binders

1 pack collee rule paper

scissors

3-4 glue sticks

1 box color pencils

1 backpack

1 Chromebook

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

CAC needs students, teachers, parents, and community/business partners. Apply now! Scan the QR code to join the CAC. CAC meets monthly 5-6PM

RESOURCES From our Parent Support Specialist (PSS), Ms. Martha Ralston.

• https://salvationarmyaustin.org/texas-austin/angel-tree

• https://www.jlaustin.org/coats/

• https://brownsanta.org/

• https://www.bluesanta.org/

• https://www.trinitycenteraustin.org/rentandutilities

• Affordable Housing Tool

  Tool to help find affordable housing based on income.

  https://www.atxaffordablehousing.net/index_spanish.html

• Free Thanksgiving Meals/ United Way
  https://unitedwayaustin.org/free-thanksgiving-meals-and-gift-programs-in-greater-austin/

WHY? During the most recent legislative session, Texas Lawmakers passed, and Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law, House Bill 1481, which prohibits students from using personal devices on district premises during school hours.

Items that must now be turned off and put away on Austin ISD campuses from Bell to bell include: Personal cell phones, tablets, gaming devices, smart watches, bluetooth headphones or earbuds, fitness trackers that can send or receive messages, personal (non-district issued) computers (laptops and computers), two-way radios, pagers, any other device capable of digital communication.

What this means for Austin ISD:

• Devices must be turned off, stored out of sight, and not used during school hours

• Exceptions will be made for documented medical needs and special educaiton accommodations

• Violations will result in the confiscation of the item

The law aims to enhance student learning, minimize distractions, and reduce the risk of cyberbullying. We know this change will be most successful when families partner with the school. Your conversations and planning with your child is important to help us implement this law successfully and have a device-free campus during school.

Want to follow district plans?

Austin ISD details can be seen here: https://www.austinisd.org/announcements/2025/06/26/coming-school-year-districtwide-student-cell-phone-policy-en-espanol

Health Guidelines for School Attendance

We want students at school as much as possible, but sometimes students get sick and need to stay home. Keeping a sick child home protects other children, school staff, and visiting community members from catching an illness that can be spread from person to person. 

A student with any of the following symptoms should not attend school:

• Temperature of 100 degrees or higher

• Nausea, Vomiting, or Diarrhea

• Eye redness and/or drainage

• Undetermined rash and/or scaly patches over any part of the body or scalp

• Intense itching with signs and symptoms of secondary infection

• Open, draining lesions

For more information see https://www.austinisd.org/health-services

When you need medical care, here are the different options in the community!

Seniors will have their own administrator and counselor.

9th, 10th, and 11th graders will be split by their last name.

ADMINISTRATORS

Sarah.Hodges@austinisd.org

Nicole.Creek@austinisd.org (Seniors/2026)

Elias.BarrahonaPeralta@austinisd.org (Gon-O)

Rosa.l.Esparza@austinisd.org (P-Z )

Heather.Merritt@austinisd.org (A-Gom)

ACADEMIC DEAN

yvette.venegas@austinisd.org

COUNSELORS

Stacey.DeLoach@austinisd.org (Gon-O)

Tabita.Gutierrez@austinisd.org (A-Gom)

Anita.Spadaro@austinisd.org (P-Z )

Arthur.Mendez@austinisd.org (Seniors/2026)

Please JOIN PTSA!! Contact PTSA at travisechsptsa1@gmail.com.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Did you know that completing the FAFSA or TASFA is now a graduation requirement for all high school seniors in Texas?

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) help determine how much financial aid your student may receive for college or career school. Completing one of these forms is an important step for your child’s future and is required before they can graduate.

Completing the FAFSA/TASFA requires both student and parent/guardian information. To help guide you, we are hosting a FAFSA Night on:
📅 Tuesday, October 8th
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Travis ECHS Library

At FAFSA Night, staff will walk you through the application and answer questions. Please bring the necessary documents for both you and your student. You can find a checklist of what to bring here: What information do I need when I fill out the FAFSA or TASFA?
We look forward to seeing you and supporting your student’s journey to graduation and beyond!
Sincerely,
Mr. Jose Dominguez & the Travis ECHS Rebel Ready Center

❏ Your Social Security number (if you have one)

❏ Your custodial parents’ Social Security or  or ITIN numbers if you are providing parent information (If they have one)

❏ Your parents’ birthdays

❏ Your parents’ marriage or divorce/separation date (month/year)

❏ Your driver’s license number if you have one

❏ Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. citizen

❏ DACA Card – If applicable 

❏ Federal tax information or tax returns** 

• All W-2 forms for 2024 – Parents (if married or file together) & Students 

• 1040 Tax Form 

• If you have not filed 2024 taxes; bring 2023 tax information - If you use 2023 information, your FAFSA/TASFA will be incomplete until it is updated with 2023 tax information

❏ Records of untaxed income for you or your parent’s, such as child support, interest income, non-education benefits, and veteran’s benefits, and worker’s comp

❏Information on cash, savings, and checking account balances, investments, including real estate but not including the home in which you live, and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are providing parent information

❏Know if family participate in federal programs like SS income, food stamps, free/reduced lunch at school, TANF or WIC

Call for FAFSA help: 1-800-4 -FED- AID (1-800-433-3243)

Call for FAFSA or TASFA help: 1-888-311-8881

¿Qué información necesito para llenar la FAFSA o TASFA?

❏ Su número de Seguro Social del estudiante (si lo tiene)

❏Los números de Seguro Social de tus padres (si los tienen)

❏ Los cumpleaños de tus padres

❏ La fecha de matrimonio o divorcio de tus padres (mes/año)

❏ Tu número de licencia de conducir – si tienes una

❏ El número de registro de extranjero, si no eres ciudadano de los EE.UU.

❏Tarjeta de DACA si se aplica

❏ Información sobre impuestos federales:

• Todas las formas de W2 del año 2024 – Padres y Estudiante. 

• La forma 1040 del año 2024

• Si aún no ha presentado una declaración de impuestos, puede traer la información del año fiscal 2023 - Si utiliza la información, su FAFSA / TASFA estará incompleta hasta que se actualiza con 2024

❏ Los registros de sus ingresos: Como la manutención de menores recibidos, los ingresos con interés, y los beneficios de veteranos, beneficios no educativos, para usted y para sus padres si usted está proporcionando información para los padres

❏Información sobre sus ahorros y de cheques saldos de las cuentas; inversiones, incluyendo bienes raíces, pero sin incluir la casa en la que vive; y negocios y fincas agrícolas activos para ti, y para tus padres si usted está proporcionando información para los padres

❏Saber si la familia participa en los programas federales como el ingreso SS, estampillas de comida, almuerzo gratis / reducido en la escuela, TANF o WIC.

Llame para ayuda de FAFSA: 1-800-4 -FED- AID (1-800-433-3243 )

Llame para ayuda de FAFSA o TASFA: 1-888-311-8881

This week we celebrated a landmark with construction of the new Travis ECHS building! The majority of the foundation is done! The fine arts building is going up. We are breaking ground on the gym soon!! The next CAT team meeting is on Wednesday, October 8th at 5:30 in the library. Public comment is welcome!

Website: https://travis.austinschools.org/

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