


Meet the Teacher & Watermelon Social
Calling all Travis Tigers! Come to school and meet your teachers in their classrooms on Friday, August 8th, TIME TBD. PTA will be welcoming families back to school with watermelon slices in the cafeteria. We will have spirit store pre-orders available for pickup as well as booths from Fun Run Boosterthon, Girl Scouts, Kidventure, and the Travis Foundation.

Kindergarten Playdate
Calling all incoming kindergarten families! Come to the Travis Spark Park (playground) rain or shine and meet your new classmates and peers on Sunday, August 10th, TIME TBD. PTA will be welcoming new and returning kinder families with donuts. Siblings are welcome. Bring a coffee or a water bottle - it will be warm! (Note: teachers will NOT be present)


Boohoo / Yahoo Breakfast
Parents are invited to join us Tuesday, August 12th at 7:30am for coffee and light bites on the basketball court. Whether you are crying tears of sadness or joy, join PTA as we say goodbye to summer and send our students back to school on the first day.


Coffee with your PTA - August
Parents are invited to join us Friday, August 22nd at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!



Coffee with our Principal - September
Parents are invited to join us Friday, September 5th at 7:30am for a conversation with Mr. Church. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!

Travis Fun Run Kickoff
The Travis Fun Run kicks off on Monday, September 8th! More details coming soon.

Travis Open House
Travis parents & students: Tour your Tiger’s classroom and enrichment classes from 5:30-6:30pm on Tuesday, September 9th.


Travis Fun Run
The Travis Fun Run is the culmination of 2 weeks of fundraising for our school. During the school day on Friday, September 19th, students will run laps and participate in athletic events with their grade level for 35 minutes. Pledges can be made as a flat donation or per minute to Boosterthon. Classes compete to raise the most money in their grade levels and within the school. Parents can cheer from the fences of the Spark Park - schedule forthcoming. Travis Elementary and Travis PTA use the proceeds to pay for field trips, garden instruction, and other school-wide initiatives. We hope you will join us in raising money for our wonderful school!
Fun Run Times
K 8:00 - 8:35am
1st 9:55 - 10:30am
2nd 10:30 - 11:05am
3rd 9:15 - 9:50am
4th 8:35 - 9:10am
5th 11:10 - 11:45am


National Custodian Appreciation Day
Thursday, October 2nd is National Custodian Appreciation Day! We have a crew of ladies who work hard to make our school sparkle and shine each day. Please join us in celebrating our team because we’d be a “mess” without them!



Coffee with your PTA - October
Parents are invited to join us Friday, October 17th at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!

Travis Fall Carnival
Travis Fall Carnival is PTA’s largest annual event and a Woodland Heights tradition. Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 11am-3pm for a haunted house, dunk tank, games, prizes, and loads of fun! 5th grade parents and students will also be hosting the annual parade through our neighborhood. PTA sells wristbands and concession tickets to raise money that goes directly back into our classrooms as teacher supply reimbursements. We hope you will join us in raising money for our wonderful school!

Storybook Character Day
Dress up as your favorite storybook character on Friday, October 31st. No handheld props please.





STEM Night
STEM Night is back! Join us on Wednesday, November 12th, from 6:00-7:30pm for a delightful evening of science, technology, engineering, and math. Do you have a career or special interest in a STEM field? Please reach out to our STEM chair to volunteer at a booth!

Coffee with our Principal - November
Parents are invited to join us Friday, November 14th at 7:30am for a conversation with Mr. Church. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!


Coffee with your PTA - December
Parents are invited to join us Friday, December 5th at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!


Family Movie Night
Join us in the Spark Park for a cozy evening of community fun on Tuesday, December 16th. Details TBD. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair for this special, free event. Doors open at 5:30 and the movie starts at 6:00!







Coffee with your PTA - January
Parents are invited to join us Friday, January 16th at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!




Coffee with our Principal - February
Parents are invited to join us Friday, February 6th at 7:30am for a conversation with Mr. Church. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!








Veg Out Kickoff!
More info TBD, but get excited to eat your veggies with Travis Elementary!

Coffee with your PTA - March
Parents are invited to join us Friday, March 6th at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!




Travis Art Show
Join us for Travis Elementary’s annual Art Show on Wednesday, April 8th, from 6:00-7:30pm. Parents can purchase their student’s artwork from Artome, as well as view art displays throughout the school.

Coffee with our Principal - April
Parents are invited to join us Friday, April 10th at 7:30am for a conversation with Mr. Church. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!




Coffee with your PTA - May
Parents are invited to join us Friday, May 8th at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!








PTA Farewell Breakfast
Join us on Monday, June 2nd, on the basketball court for coffee and light bites after drop-off, as we say thank you to our parents and volunteers for a wonderful school year!

Tiger Meet Up
Join us for an exciting preview for incoming 1st through 5th graders at Travis Elementary! This event is for new families who have moved into the Travis attendance zone OR have already received a confirmed magnet spot at Travis. There will be a short presentation and tour from administration, and PTA will be on hand selling spirit items. We can’t wait to welcome new families to Travis!

EOY Program: 1st Grade
1st Grade families, please join us for a sweet performance from the entire Travis 1st Grade class on Friday, May 30th, at 8:30am in the multipurpose room. Parents and guests will need to sign-in at the front desk to attend.

EOY Program: 2nd Grade
2nd Grade families, please join us for a sweet performance from the entire Travis 2nd Grade class on Thursday, May 29th, at 1:45pm in the multipurpose room. Parents and guests will need to sign-in at the front desk to attend.

EOY Program: Kindergarten
Kinder families, please join us for a sweet performance from the entire Travis Kindergarten class on Thursday, May 29th, at 8:30am in the multipurpose room. Parents and guests will need to sign-in at the front desk to attend.

Senior Clap Out @ Travis
On Friday, May 23rd, at 2:30pm our Travis Tigers will enjoy high-fives from HISD Seniors of the Class of 2025. Parents are welcome to sign in and watch their graduates walk the halls of their alma mater one last time!

Travis Spirit Night: La Madeleine
Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Help our school by dining in or ordering take-out from La Madeleine! Mention Travis Elementary and earn our school 20% of sales for Tuesday, May 20th, from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Thanks La Madeleine and go tigers!
Shakespeare Players Spring Performance (Thursday)
Join us for the Shakespeare Players Spring Performance (Thursday Troupe) on Thursday May 15th, at 6pm. We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and talent!
Shakespeare Players Spring Performance (Tuesday)
Join us for the Shakespeare Players Spring Performance (Tuesday Troupe) on Tuesday May 13th, at 6pm. We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and talent!

Travis Spirit Week: Jo's Coffee
Check out the neighborhood’s newest coffee shop! Help our school by dining in or ordering take-out from Jo’s Coffee! Mention Travis PTA and earn our school 10% of sales from Monday, May 12th, through Friday, May 16th, from 7-9am and 2-4pm. Thanks Jo’s Coffee and go tigers!

Travis Spirit Night: SPJST Lodge 88
Come see the band The Original Remnants play live music at Lodge 88! Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. $5 from each ticket sale will go to Travis ES. Visit lodge88.org to purchase tickets. Children are welcome.

Kindergarten Round Up
Join us for an exciting preview of kindergarten at Travis Elementary! There will be a presentation from administration, unguided tours of your future kindergarten classroom, and PTA will be on hand selling spirit items. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families to Travis!

Coffee with your PTA - May
Parents are invited to join us Friday, May 9th at 7:30am for a PTA general meeting. PTA will be serving coffee and light bites in the cafeteria - please sign in at the front desk first. We understand if you need to bring a younger sibling or leave early for work engagements. Please join us for information and connection!
Yearbook Deadline
Order your yearbook by Tuesday, May 6th, at this link using school code: 1013463209432855. Yearbooks are $27.43 (before tax) each.



Odyssey of the Mind Showcase
Details TBD, but mark your calendars for the Odyssey of the Mind Showcase on Wednesday, April 30th, at 6pm.

Travis Field Day
Please join in cheering on our kids from the fences at Travis Elementary’s annual Field Day on Tuesday, April 29th! Students will participate in various and rotating Field Day events with their homeroom class during their enrichment period. Let’s root for each other!



STAAR Testing (MATH)
STAAR Testing will take place at school for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders: mathematics

STAAR Testing (SCIENCE)
STAAR Testing will take place at school for 5th graders only: science


Travis Spirit Night: Crust Pizza
Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Help our school by dining in or ordering take-out from Crust Pizza Co Heights! Mention Travis Elementary and promo code TRAVIS to earn our school 15% of sales for Wednesday, April 16th from 5pm - 9pm. Thanks Crust Pizza and go tigers!

STAAR Testing (ELAR)
STAAR Testing will take place at school for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders: reading & language arts