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State Superintendent, Tom Torlakson, proudly announces....
Shari Herout
California Teacher of the Year!!!
Travis Unified School District proudly announces the selection of Shari Herout, from Foxboro Elementary School, as one of California's five Teachers of the Year for 2012!
"This honor is afforded to teachers who have demonstrated a special ability to connect with their students, a zest for the classroom, a genuine passion for an occupation that is so demanding yet oh so rewarding, as these five talented individuals will attest," Torlakson said. "Like all teachers in California, they are struggling with budget challenges and cutbacks in programs. That is what makes them even more extraordinary; I appreciate their determination to overcome obstacles while ensuring their students are learning—no matter what." Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Key Communicator
Superintendent Kate Wren Gavlak invites members of the Travis USD community to Serve as
Key Communicators
 The Key Communicator program involves a simple process in which Superintendent Kate Wren Gavlak sends periodic email updates about education issues to program participants.
Key Communicators are then asked to disseminate the information through everyday interactions with friends, neighbors, colleagues, and customers, then report comments and concerns to the Superintendent through email. There are no meetings to attend; we simply ask that you help us keep informed of what our community thinks about a particular issue.
Learn more about the Key Communicators program
Email the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant if you are willing to serve as a Key Communicator or if you'd like more information. |
District News
Kindergarten Registration Begins!
Beginning March 1, 2012 Kindergarten registration will begin at all of our Elementary Schools.
Times may vary from site to site so parents and guardians should contact their school of residency for individual school enrollment registration times.
Kindergarten Eligibility Criteria
In order for a child to be eligible for registration and attendance in Kindergarten in California, the student must be five (5) years old on or before November 1, 2012.
Please note that the change of age requirement moving the eligibility age from December 2nd to November 1st is the result of a new California State law (SB1381).
Requirements for the Enrollment Process:
› Birth Certificate
› Child’s immunization (shot) records
› Proof of Address and Residency:
o Acceptable documents include a current utility bill (PG&E, Garbage, Water), mortgage statement, or property tax receipt.
**A physical examination is required of all students beginning school for the first time. The physical must have been performed after the child is four and a half years old and before the child enters 1st grade as per California State Law.
*NOTE: Information recently posted on our web page included information regarding a new state program called Transitional Kindergarten which would have been available for some young children who did not meet the age requirements for Kindergarten. The recent state budget proposal presented by the Governor eliminated the funding for this program.
New Immunization Requirement for all Students entering 7th Grade and for students new to our district in grades 8th – 12th
In the 2012-2013 school year, all students entering 7th grade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (Tdap) before starting school. In addition, any student new to our school district in grades 8th-12th must show proof of the Tdap immunization. Please click on the link below to view the information letter.
Attached are the Travis USD Board Policies that were updated and approved by the Governing Board on September 13, 2011.
DoDEA Educational Partnership Awards Nearly $2.3 Million Grant to Travis Unified School District
(Board Goal 4: Enhance, create, and modernize facilities that support lifelong educational programs)
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Parent involvement is more than parent conferences and PTAs. Learn about the Travis learning community’s involvement with parents. Read about parent involvement strategies. Become an active participant in your child’s education. |
Items posted in the past two weeks.
Travis Unified School District Governing Board Highlights 1/10/12 |
Featured Schools
Watch the following media clips:
Schools and Completed Projects September 16, 2011 Cambridge Jump Rope for Heart April 7, 2011
Vanden Fields March 2011 District Wide School Site Accomplishments Dec. 20, 2011 |
Featured Staff |
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Teresa Cushman from Golden West Middle School has been selected to represent Travis USD in Solano Classified School Employee of the Year.
Congratulations to all of our employees who were nominated and to the exemplary TUSD classified employees selected in each category!
Classified School Employees of the Year
Maida Cadiz, Child Nutrition
Teresa Cushman, Office & Technical Services
Mike Harrington, Maintenance & Operations
Ana Hegarty, Transportation
Jettie Kelly, Support Services & Security
Donna Lopez, Para-Educator
2011 CSEY Announcement |
We are pleased and proud to announce that Shari Herout from Fox boro Elementary School has been selected as the District Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to all teachers who were nominated and to these exemplary TUSD teachers selected at each school site!
2011 - 2012 Site Teachers of the Year
Mark Pennington, Cambridge
Kim Lovelady, Center
Shari Herout, Foxboro
Laura Bailey, Scandia
Sherry Kruckewitt, Travis
Shelly Silva, Golden West
Mandy Carter, Vanden
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