TIGER TRACKS
PARENT NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #437- September 9, 2024
THIS WEEK IN TIGER TERRITORY
Monday, September 9
10:00 am 9th Grade Commitment to Graduation Presentation
Tuesday, September 10
3:00 pm Varsity Tennis vs. Austin @ AHS
4:30 pm Volleyball vs. Clear Brook @ CBHS
Wednesday, September 11
College/Military Wear Wednesday- Wear college or military shirts (TPP)
5:00 pm JV Football vs. Lamar Randle @ LRHS
5:00 pm Freshman Football vs. Lamar Randle @ THS
Thursday, September 12
Tiger Theme Thursday-Ready to Work- 90's Day: Dress in your best 90's attire (TPP)
10:11 am AMBUSH Advisory Meeting in the Commons
3:00 pm Student Council Meeting
3:30 pm JV Tennis vs. Austin @ THS
7:00 pm Varsity Football vs. Lamar Randle @ Mercer Stadium
Friday, September 13
On Fridays We Wear Gold!- (TPP)
Turn it Gold Day- Childhood Cancer Awareness-Wear Gold!!!
2:50 pm MSA Meeting
3:00 pm Varsity Tennis vs. Lamar (HISD) @ THS
4:30 pm Volleyball vs. Hightower @ HHS
5:30 pm Girls Water Polo vs. Dulles @ APF Pool B
6:45 pm Boys Water Polo vs. Dulles @ APF Pool B
Saturday, September 14
9:00 am Volleyball vs. FBISD Tournament @ THS
Choir Hosts Region 13 District Auditions
THS Master Tutorial Schedule
NHS Application Now Open - Apply by October 16th 3pm!
Dear Travis High School Tigers,
I am excited to announce that the application for the National Honor Society (NHS) is now open! This is a fantastic opportunity for juniors and seniors who have been at Travis High School for at least one full semester and have maintained a GPA of 85 or higher on a 100-point scale.
Application Details:
- Deadline: October 16th at 3:00 PM (This deadline is firm)
- Submission: Please submit your completed application to Ms. Lodini in room C119 or email it to casey.lodini@fortbendisd.gov.
Why Join NHS?
- Leadership Opportunities: Develop and showcase your leadership skills through various projects and initiatives.
- Community Service: Engage in meaningful community service activities that make a real difference.
- College Applications: Enhance your college applications with the prestigious NHS membership.
Networking: Connect with like-minded peers and build a network that supports your academic and personal growth.
NHS Stole: Earn the honor of wearing an NHS stole at graduation, symbolizing your commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Attached to this email, you will find the application form. Please ensure all sections are completed thoroughly and submitted by the deadline. If you have any questions, please email the THS NHS Sponsor, Ms. Lodini at casey.lodini@fortbendisd.gov.
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming new members to the NHS family!
Best regards,
Casey Lodini (C119)
NHS Sponsor
Travis High School
casey.lodini@fortbendisd.gov
Reminder!
Friendly reminder, cash will not be accepted at food concession stands at Fort Bend ISD district athletic facilities.
These facilities are listed below:
- Mercer Stadium
- Wheeler Field House
- Hall Stadium
- Hopson Field House
- Don Cook Natatorium
- Aquatic Practice Facility
Patrons can use mobile wallets or "tap to pay" capability, including Apple Pay or Google Wallet, and all major credit cards, except American Express.
**Important ID information**
Dear FBISD Parents and Staff,
This year, the district is providing all students with school ID badges.
By Monday, August 19, 2024, most FBISD students will have received their badges, and they are required to wear them at all times at school and on buses.
The only student groups without badges presently are pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. The process of photographing our littlest learners and creating their badges should be completed over the next several weeks.
The benefits of ID badges are:
- Increased security on school campuses – badges provide a quick way to know when someone may be trespassing onto a campus.
- Ease of transactions in cafeterias and libraries – badges may be used to purchase meals and check out books.
- Use with new Stopfinder bus software – bus riders will scan their badges when they get on and off buses to provide parents and school staff with nearly real-time information about bus arrival times and confirmation that students are on the right bus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The district is in Phase 1 of using Stopfinder bus software. During this initial phase, the district will ensure Stopfinder is programmed to provide the most accurate data to parents and school staff.
During Phase 2, the parent app will be activated. Parents will receive a notification when the app is ready for downloading.
THS BEST BUDDIES store is OPEN!!!
Orders can be placed via the THS BEST BUDDIES Rev Trak. All orders must be placed no later than September 30, 2025. Orders will be placed in your mailbox upon arrival.
Please see the pdf below for laptop setup help
Link for the student laptop insurance
New laptop Resource available
To support 1:1 implementation, as well as technology use in general, we would like to make you aware of a new resource:
- In the Technology Training Library is an EquippED 1:1 subpage. This page houses various posters that may be used to help with best practices around the devices. These will mainly relate to the 1:1 device but some may also be utilized by elementary. Additional supports will be added as necessary.
- Within this page you will also find information around The FORT (FBISD Online Resource Toolbox). These are grade band specific resources that students will be automatically rostered into through Schoology at the start of the year. Job aids and supports related to technology will be available as well as digital citizenship lessons. Teachers are welcome to join the course and link to the files when needing support for technology in their lessons.
Links: https://fortbend.sharepoint.com/sites/StaffTrainingResources/SitePages/1-1-Initiative-Supports.aspx
Important Board of Nursing Update
The district has received an update from the Board of Nursing (BON) about school nurses administering medication stating that: “A parent’s request is not sufficient by itself for nurses to administer medication. This is true for all nurses in every setting.” This means that effective immediately, parents’ requests for our campus nurses to administer medication will no longer be accepted. Instead, a physician’s order is now required for all medications. This includes prescription medications, oral and topical medications, as well as over-the-counter medications. The district is working to update the Student-Parent Handbook and related policies. This includes prescription medications, oral and topical medications, as well as over-the-counter medications. The District Parent-Physician Permit to Administer Medication form has been amended to reflect this update. Our standing orders for over the counter medications/products is attached and uploaded to Sharepoint. The signed copy for standing orders is on-file with school health services.
Reese Students
AM Reese students: The bus leaves THS at 6:30 am
PM Reese students: The bus leaves THS at 10:15 am
UIL Eligibility dates
Order your Travis Gear using the QR code
Get your outfits ready, tigers! If you participate, you will get TPP in 3rd!
Repeated Information Below
Read below for more information about OnRamps!!!!!!!
New AAC and AP Psych Information for 24-25 School Year!
Safety, Awareness and expectations!!!!!!!
ALL VISITORS MUST PROPERLY CHECK IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE BEFORE ENTERING TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL
Click the PowerPoint to view the THS Grade Level Assemblies Information
Senior Year / college, career, and military readiness information!!!!!!!
Health and Wellness!!!!!!!
FBISD Health and Safety Protocols & How to Report Testing Positive for COVID-19
The health & safety of students, teachers, and staff is the District’s foremost priority. Students and staff should stay home when sick, and if they do test positive for COVID-19, self-report using the FBISD Wellness Screener. Individuals can return to school/work once they meet the following requirements: five days have passed since the start of symptoms (if no symptoms, five days after testing positive), improvement of symptoms, and the individual has been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
STAY CONNECTED!!!!!!!
STAY CONNECTED with THS!!!
Please encourage your student to download the “Band” app on their cell phone and join their grade-level reminder group below. Parents are also encouraged to join Band so they can stay informed on all of events happening at Travis.
We will use this tool to communicate general reminders such as spirit days, activity schedule days, picture days, etc
- Click here for your freshman to join the Band messaging group
- Click here for your sophomore to join the Band messaging group
- Click here for your junior to join the Band messaging group
- Click here for your seniors to join the Band messaging group
all other things FBISD!!!!!!!
FBISD Athletics and Mascot Media APP!!!!!!!
read below about FBISD clear bag policy
FBISD Clear bag policy
Fort Bend ISD (June 30, 2022) -- In an effort to provide a safer environment for guests, Fort Bend ISD will implement clear bag regulations for all off-campus District sports facilities.
The following types of bags are permitted:
- Clear, plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” in size
- Clear, plastic, one-gallon, re-sealable, Ziploc-style bags
- Clutch bags approximately the size of a hand (4½” x 6½” or smaller)
Visitors who do not comply with the regulations will not be allowed entry into the event. Guests who require the use of medical items or equipment can enter any main facility entrance to have their bags screened for admittance.
This policy will be strictly enforced at all District sports facilities including Hall Stadium, Hopson Field House, Mercer Stadium, Wheeler Field House, Cook Natatorium, and Aquatic Practice Facility
Bags that are not permitted include:
- Solid color backpacks
- Printed pattern plastic bags
- Fanny packs
- Purses
- Reusable grocery totes
- Mesh or straw bags
- Duffel bags
- Large tote bags
- Camera cases
- Diaper bags
- Solid color cinch bags
- Solid color plastic storage bags
Contact the FBISD Athletics Department at (281) 634-1900 for more information.
Administrator and Counselor Splits
Principals
Sarah Laberge, Principal
Brad Hitchcock, Associate Principal
Damien Bassett, Assistant Principal (A-Cam)
Stephanie Russell, Assistant Principal (Can-Gar)
Derryk Pope, Assistant Principal (Gas-Lah)
Sandrea Cheek, Assistant Principal (Lak-Of)
Richard Guzman, Assistant Principal (Og-Shai)
Usama Raza, Assistant Principal (Shak-Z)
Counselors
Bri Westmoreland, Lead Counselor
Jessica Butler (A-Blu)
TBA (Bo-Do)
Tanzania Sims (Dr-Hen)
Bri Westmoreland (Her-Kh)
Cheryl Clark (Ki-Mor)
Ailynne Abarado (Mos-Pol)
Brenell Young (Poo-Ste)
Brittany Stephenson (Sto-Z)
To request that an announcement be added to parent newsletter, in the subject line of the email type "For Parent Newsletter" and send information by Friday at 3:00 PM to:
William B. Travis High School
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/ths
Location: 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-7000
Twitter: @THS_Tigers