TIGER TRACKS
PARENT NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #448- December 2, 2024
THIS WEEK IN TIGER TERRITORY
Monday, December 2
6:00 pm Parent Engagement Meeting: Exam Exemptions @ Virtual on Teams (see QR code below)
6:30 pm Athletic Booster Club Meeting
Tuesday, December 3
4:30 pm Boys Basketball vs. Fulshear @ THS
4:30 pm Girls Basketball vs. Foster @ FHS
6:00 pm Academic Excellence Awards @ THS
Wednesday, December 4
College/Military Wear Wednesday- Wear college or military shirts (TPP)
6:00 pm Special Populations and Academic Support in Higher Education Workshop
Thursday, December 5
Tiger Theme Thursday- Holiday Cheer- Wear anything red and green (TPP)
10:10 am AMBUSH Advisory Meeting
TBA Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Austin Anderson Tournament
TBA JV Boys Basketball vs. FBISD JV Tournament @ Elkins High School
TBA 9A Boys Basketball vs. FBISD 9A Tournament @ Crawford High School
3:00 pm BSU Meeting
6:30 pm Parent Engagement Meeting: Organizational Skills on TEAMS
7:00 pm Travis Theatre The Little Mermaid @ THS Auditorium
Friday, December 6
On Fridays We Wear Red- Wear red or THS gear (TPP)
2:00 pm Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game
TBA Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Austin Anderson Tournament
TBA JV Boys Basketball vs. FBISD JV Tournament @ Elkins High School
TBA 9A Boys Basketball vs. FBISD 9A Tournament @ Crawford High School
7:00 pm Travis Theatre The Little Mermaid @ THS Auditorium
Saturday, December 7
8:00 am SAT Testing @ THS
TBA Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Austin Anderson Tournament
TBA JV Boys Basketball vs. FBISD JV Tournament @ Elkins High School
TBA 9A Boys Basketball vs. FBISD 9A Tournament @ Crawford High School
2:00 pm Travis Theatre The Little Mermaid @ THS Auditorium
7:00 pm Travis Theatre The Little Mermaid @ THS Auditorium
Parent Engagement Meeting- Exam Exemptions (Optional)
Dear Tiger Families,
As part of our family engagement efforts, we want to invite you to a virtual session on Exam Exemptions with Assistant Principal Ms. Cheek. The virtual session will be 6pm on December 2nd. Please see below for the link.
Meeting ID: 285 636 769 119
Passcode: dq65UF2t
Cady Underclassman Pictures
If you did not purchase a package on or before underclass picture day, you can log in at http://cady.com/orderphotos to view and order your 2024-2025 school pictures today!
Toys For Tots
Dear Travis High School Families,
The National Honor Society (NHS) at Travis High School is excited to announce our Annual Toys-for-Tots Drive, running from November 18th to December 13th! This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
How You Can Help:
- Donate New, Unwrapped Toys: Please bring your donations to the collection box located in the front office. Alternatively, you can bring a gift card to Mrs. Lodini in C119 which will also be donated to Toys-for-Tots.
- Spread the Word: Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to participate and contribute.
- Support Our Cause: All collected toys will be delivered to the Richmond Fire Station, where they will be distributed to local families in need.
Your generosity will help bring joy and smiles to many children this holiday season. Let’s work together to make this year’s drive the most successful one yet!
Thank you for your support and kindness.
EXAM EXEMPTION REQUESTS!!!
The Exam Exemption Request form is open in Skyward. Please see the job aid to help make your selections or changes. The window closes December 11th and request cannot be made after this date!!!
Cady Picture Help
Need help with ordering 9th-11th grade photos? Call Cady's Customer Experience Team at 678-722-3449.
Pro Grad Information
Project Graduation (ProGrad) is a post graduation party for Seniors that does not involve alcohol or drugs. It is aimed to prevent tragedies and foster the conscious decision to enjoy graduation night sober. The event this year will be at Main Event in Katy on graduation night, and is an old school “lock in”. We have private usage of the entire building which includes bowling, elevated gravity ropes, billiards, arcade games, video games, and laser tag. All food and snacks will be prepared fresh on site. The end of the event will be to use your ProGrad bucks you have earned throughout the year to purchase prizes in preparation for college or work life. Look for the Project Graduation table at lunch on Tuesdays for more information!
Kelly Clinton
Project Graduation President
Class of 2025
If you missed Dilly on campus last week, please see the flyer below and visit https://dillycampussupply.com/ to order your Senior Cap and Gown and other Senior items!
Please consider purchasing a wreath or any other holiday item via Lynch Creek Farms. THS Girls Soccer ⚽️ will receive 15% of all eligible purchases. Thanks! 🙏🏻Delivery directly to you at a $4.95 fee. Use scan QR code to go directly to site or use Campaign ID # is 1851546 lynchcreekfundraising.com/campaigns/634057
Attention Seniors!
Cady is offering Senior Roadshow pictures on campus for the following dates: September 19, November 12, and January 16. You must have an appointment. Please see the booking guide for directions on how to book your sitting. You can always book an appointment at their studio as well. The last day for seniors to be photographed for the yearbook is January 17, 2025.
Click below for a list of the 24-25 THS Clubs
THS Master Tutorial Schedule
**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.
Repeated Information Below
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
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)
Marion McCray (Bo-Do)
Tanzania Sims (Dr-Hen)
Bri Westmoreland (Her-Kh)
Cheryl Clark (Ki-Mor)
Ailynne Abarado (Mos-Pol)
(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