Travis Elementary School Information:

Back to School Open House: Our Back-to-School Night is this Thursday, September 24th from 5:30-6:30pm. Come join us for an evening of useful information. Teachers will host sessions in their classrooms. See you then!

iReady: Students in Grades 1-5 are taking the iReady Fall Assessment in Reading and Math this week. They will take iReady assessments again in January and May. Results from iReady assessments help determine how school staff can best support each child’s learning in reading and math.

Visitors: The following information details protocols for visitors in all Tacoma Public Schools buildings. All visitors during school/work hours are required to:

• Enter through the main entrance.
• Sign in at the main office.

Cell Phones: Students may not use cell phones at school. Please see the Tacoma Public Schools Board Policy regarding the use of cell phones at school. Policy Details Page - Tacoma Public Schools

Snacks & Toys Stay at Home: Please do NOT send toys, pop, gum, large bags of chips, and full-size candy at home.

Lunches: My School Menus - Menu

Heating Student Food from Home: We cannot heat food that students bring from home.

Upcoming School Dates:

• Late Start - School begins at 10am - Wednesday, September 23, Wednesday, September 30
• Back to School Open House - 5:30-6:30pm - Thursday, September 24
• Picture Day - Thursday, October 1
• Teacher Training Day - No School - Monday, October 12
• Fall Conferences – Dismissal at 12:15pm - Tuesday, October 20, Thursday, October 22, Friday, October 23

Arrival Procedures: Students enter the building off the bus or through the front gate. We open the gate at 8:55am. Families say good-bye at the gate or the door. Students walk themselves to class, or school staff can walk students to class.

Dismissal Procedures: Students go home on the bus or by family pick up on the playground. We open the gate at 3:30. Students must be picked up on the playground by a guardian.

Changes to Student Dismissal: No changes are made to dismissal after 3pm. 3 Busing: If your child is taking the bus, you will need to sign them up online. Directions for signing up are in the diagram below. For more information, please see the Transportation website using the following link: Transportation - Tacoma Public Schools

Tacoma Public Schools Information:

Keeping students safe at school
We all have a role to play in keeping our schools safe. Report Bullying here: Harassment, intimidation or bullying (HIB) Form - Tacoma Public Schools

Bullying is not tolerated. Bullying, harassment, or intimidation can take many forms, including online posts, and verbal or physical acts. Report harassment, bullying or intimidation here.

Schools are weapon-free, drug-free, tobacco-free, and alcohol-free zones.

Threatening a school is a crime. Any threat to a school, student, or staff member is taken seriously. If you see something, say something. We encourage everyone in our community who sees or hears a threat to call 911 and notify the school.

When should kids stay home from school?
Take a look at our website for tips to understand when students are too sick to be at school and when they can return to normal activities. If you're looking for a healthcare resource, MultiCare and SeaMar offer school based clinic services to all Tacoma Public Schools students. The clinics are at Mount Tahoma High School and Lincoln High School. Get more information about the services they offer and when: 

• MultiCare Clinic at Mount Tahoma High School
• SeaMar Clinic at Lincoln High School

Please complete CNEEB form Have you completed the CNEEB application? I’m asking all families to complete the application before Oct. 1. It's used to help decide how money is distributed across the school district, including our school. It can also impact families directly by reducing fees for athletics, before and after school programs, and college applications.

Complete CNEEB form.

I look forward to seeing all of you at Back-to-School Open House!

Mrs. Gibbs (253) 571-4961 lgibbs@tacoma.k12.wa.us