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Photos from the Travis Unified All Staff Breakfast. August 22, 2007 2007 - 2008 Bus Schedules August 23, 2007 Year Around Education Student calendars for the 2007-08 school year. Vanden E-Recycling photos.
The Vanden e-waste collection event was a success! $4,114 was raised at this fundraiser! July 12, 2007A to Z Salad Bar
Photos from the A - Z ''Farm to Market'' Salad Bar at Cambridge! June 15, 2007Photos from the Vanden High School Graduation June 8, 2007 Photos from the Travis Education Center Graduation June 8, 2007 Photos from the Golden West Promotion June 8, 2007 Student calendars for the 2007-08 school year. Approved May 29, 2007
Photos from the Travis Unified Staff Appreciation and Service Awards Reception. May 23, 2007 Center Elementary "Quilt" Presentation to David Grant Pediatric Department. May 23, 2007 Solano Community Foundation's Education Plus! Mini-Grants
Learn how to apply for these grants. May 23, 2007FREE Computer and e-waste Recycling!
FMRC Recycling has teamed up with the Vanden High School's Virtual Enterprise Club to sponsor a FREE e-waste event on June 2, 2007. Find out how you can recycle those old electronics for free. May 17, 2007Travis Unified Preliminary Budget information for 2007 - 2008
From Marcus Battle, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. May 14, 2007End-of-the-Year Survey for Parents, Students, and Staff
Please take the End-of-the-Year Survey. The survey will help us to better understand your needs and your responses will help us provide the support needed. We have recently added a "Comment" section to the survey for your specific comments and suggestions. April 28, 2007Photos from the April 17, 2007 Governing Board meeting Student Registration information for the 2007 - 2008 school year. April 4, 2007 2005 - 2006 Travis Unified School Accountability Report Cards
The School Accountability Report Cards offer a comprehensive look at individual schools, including class sizes, student/teacher ratios, student achievement and attendance, budgetary information, and school facilities/safety issues and many other factors. March 22, 2007Would you like to quit smoking (or using other tobacco products), or know someone who would like to quit?
There is information available through your school office that lists all of the local agencies that have tobacco cessation programs. March 20, 2007Photos from the March 13, 2007 Governing Board meeting District and TUTA Sunshine Proposals for 2007-08 Negotiations March 14, 2007 Food Services is sponsoring a Kids Cooking Contest!
Learn more and download an Entry form. March 12, 2007Travis Unified School District Budget Review and Fiscal Health Analysis (FCMAT Report) completed May 15, 2006 Emergency Response Team Training
Beginning on January 16th, 2007, forty-two Travis Unified School District staff members began training with the Vacaville Police Department on emergency response. Each site and key departments in the District Office sent personnel to be trained.The Vacaville Police and Fire Departments provided a six week session that covered basic disaster response training such as fire safety, flood safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The training culminated on February 20th, 2007 with a simulated disaster drill held at North Campus on Vanden Road. February 20, 2007
Travis Unified School District Negotiations News
In an effort to keep the TUSD community up-to-date on the progress of negotiations, the District will distribute issues of the Negotiations News on a periodic basis. The fifth issue is now available.The Travis Unified School District and the Travis Unified Teachers’ Association reached a tentative settlement of all outstanding bargaining issues this morning. February 13, 2007
Public Hearing Notice
Surplus Property Advisory Committee Draft Report To The Governing Board Regarding Use of North Campus. February 8, 2007, 3:00 p.m., in the Travis USD District Office (Conference Room B), 2751 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533.Photos from the January 9, 2007 Governing Board meeting Surplus Property Advisory Committee
The first meeting of the Surplus Property Advisory Committee of the Travis Unified School District will be held January 24, 2007, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Travis USD District Office, Conference Room A.Press Release - December 15, 2006
During the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Travis USD Governing Board held December 12, the Board elected its new officers for the term December 2006-December 2007,
The Board also took action to appoint board members to represent the board on various committees.The G.A.T.E. Handbook for 2006 - 07 Photos from the December 12, 2006 Travis School Board meeting. 2006-07 1st Interim Budget Update
Presented at the December 12, 2006, Travis School Board meeting. Posted December 14, 2006Volunteer in the schools
The Volunteer web site has been updated with new forms and contact information. December 2, 2006Key Findings Documents from the California Healthy Kids Survey for Travis Unified School District. Posted November 17, 2006 View the New 2006 - 2007 Report Cards
The Travis Unified School District has been working during the past year to revise the elementary Standards-Based Report Card to make it more parent/guardian, student and teacher friendly. Learn more about the new report card and download copies to view. Posted November 15, 2006Photos from the November 14, 2006 Travis School Board meeting. 2005-06 Unaudited Actual Financial Report
Presented at the September 12, 2006, Travis School Board meeting. Posted November 13, 2006Travis Unified Surplus Goods Sale- current items available Updated October 27, 2006
The Travis District is offering for sale items have been surplused by the district. If you are interested in any of the items, please contact Dave Hettick at dhettick@travisusd.k12.ca.us or by phone at 707-437-8234.Press Release: The Travis Unified School District Governing Board announces the appointment of Suzanne Speck as its new Director of Personnel. October 12, 2006 Photos from the Solano County Teacher of the Year rcognition of Ms. Naomi Fredricks as a finalist October 11, 2006 Photos from the October 10, 2006 Governing Board meeting
• Principal Terry Jensen introduced 6th-grade student leader Audrey Moore to the governing school board members and briefly reported on her involvement at Scandia Elementary School.
• JoAnne Bucsko provided a regarding Scandia's pre-kindergarten program.
• The Governing School Board Member, Harry Axhelm, was caught off-guard by a surprise Birthday celebration in his honor.PUBLIC HEARING- Instructional Materials Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2006-07
The Governing Board meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Travis Education Center, 2775 DeRonde Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533 to consider adopting Resolution # 2006-07-17 stating that as of this date, each pupil in Travis Unified School District, in kindergarten through grade twelve, has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials in specified subjects [History-Social Science, Mathematics, Reading/language arts, and Science] that are aligned to the academic content standards and consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum frameworks adopted by the state board.Education Code (EC) Section 60119 requires that the governing board of a school district hold an annual Instructional Materials public hearing to determine whether the district has sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and Instructional Materials.
Random, candid pictures from Vanden High School Graduation June, 2006
provided by "Images by Hughes". Posted September 18, 2006Photos from the September 12, 2006 Governing Board meeting
School Principals introduced the the District Teacher of the Year and the site Teachers of the Year, for 2007.New Vanden High School phone numbers as of September 5, 2006
TEL (707) 437-7333
FAX (707) 437-7220
Counseling FAX (707) 437-7221Photos of Superintendent Kate Wren Gavlak celebrating with principals and staffs for raising student achievement scores. View the Travis Unified API scores. August 31, 2006 Travis Unified School District to Focus on Student Wellness in the 2006-2007 School Year
During the 2005-2006 school year, committees made up of a governing board representative, administrators, teachers, the district nurse, food service workers, and community members met to examine Travis' practices and procedures that surround student and staff wellness. A Student Wellness Plan was developed to ensure that TUSD is on track with all federal and state guidelines for health, nutrition, and physical fitness. Attached are the Board Policy (BP 5030), Administrative Regulation (AR 5030) and Wellness Implementation Plan. August 30, 2006Welcome to the 2006-2007 School Year! Photos from the Annual Travis USD All Staff meeting.
If we believe it, we can achieve it and working together we can accomplish wonderful things for students. August 24, 2006Travis Unified Teachers Association Contract 2005 - 2006 2006 - 2007 Bus Schedules August 19, 2006 Photos from the August 8, 2006 Travis Unified School Board Meeting
Student Presentation - Foxboro Elementary School and certificate of Appreciation to departing Base Liaison, Lt. Col. Howard Jones.Vanden Construction Progress
Photos taken at Vanden High School showing the current work going on during Phase II of the modernization plan. August 4, 2006Travis Unified Budget information for 2006 - 2007
From Marcus Battle, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. July 31, 2006Photos from the July 11, 2006 Travis Unified School Board Meeting
Jillian Hall installed as the new Student Member ofthe Governing Board for the 2006-2007 school year.Naomi Fredericks, Travis Unified Teacher of the Year
Cambridge third grade teacher Naomi Fredericks named Travis Unified Teacher of the Year! June 22, 2006Food Services has posted the following information:
• Applications for FREE and REDUCED-PRICE MEALS English• Letter to Households about the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for 2006-2007 English
We Tip anonymous crime reporting hotline - 1-800-78-CRIME
Travis Unified School District has implemented the We Tip anonymous crime reporting hotline. If you have any information about a crime that has occurred or one that is being planned on or around campus, please do not keep this information to yourself. You can report information on all criminal activity, bullying, violence, and threats made against students/staff, and nobody will know. June 6, 2006Does your child need Bus Transportation to and/or from school for the 06/07 School Year?
Please note that the Travis Unified School District now charges households for school bus transportation. If you would like to apply for a Bus Pass, download the School Bus Pass application packet and please follow the procedures listed. May 22, 2006Which School will my child attend?
Finding out which school your child will attend is easy if you know what street you will be living on. March 20, 2005
Vanden Construction Progress
Photos taken at Vanden High School showing the current work going on during Phase II of the modernization plan. August 4, 2006Travis Unified Budget information for 2006 - 2007
From Marcus Battle, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. July 31, 2006Photos from the July 11, 2006 Travis Unified School Board Meeting
Jillian Hall installed as the new Student Member ofthe Governing Board for the 2006-2007 school year.Meal Prices Change Monday July 3
The School Board approved an increase in meal prices which is effective Monday, July 3rd.Naomi Fredericks, Travis Unified Teacher of the Year
Cambridge third grade teacher Naomi Fredericks named Travis Unified Teacher of the Year! June 22, 2006June 13, 2006 Board meeting
Governing School Board President, Ivery Hood, recognizes Ms. Marietta O'Kelly retirement from the district, following 14 years of service to the Travis Unified School District and 33 total years of service to the teaching profession. June 13, 2006Registration Form for 2006-2007 End-of-the-Year Survey for Parents, Students, and Staff
Please take the End-of-the-Year Survey. The survey will help us to better understand your need and your response will help us provide the support needed. June 1, 2006We Tip anonymous crime reporting hotline - 1-800-78-CRIME
Travis Unified School District has implemented the We Tip anonymous crime reporting hotline. If you have any information about a crime that has occurred or one that is being planned on or around campus, please do not keep this information to yourself. You can report information on all criminal activity, bullying, violence, and threats made against students/staff, and nobody will know. June 6, 2006Travis USD administrators participate in Cook-off
Travis USD Superintendent, Kate Wren Gavlak and several administrative staff of TUSD, participated in the Fairfield Summerfest Car Show & Chili Cook-off. June 3, 2006G.A.T.E Newsletter, May 2006 Does your child need Bus Transportation to and/or from school for the 06/07 School Year?
Please note that the Travis Unified School District now charges households for school bus transportation. If you would like to apply for a Bus Pass, download the School Bus Pass application packet and please follow the procedures listed. May 22, 20062006 - 06 Applications for FREE and REDUCED-PRICE MEALS May 22, 2006 Photos of the Travis Unified Staff Appreciation
The event honored employees with 15, 20, 25, and 35 years of services and those who are retiring. May 10, 2006ATTENTION TUTA MEMBERS: TUTA Scholarship applications are now available online.
If your son or daughter is graduating from High School and planning on attending college next year, please have your child apply for our scholarship. Applications are due on May 24, 2006.Photos from the May 9, 2006 Travis School Board meeting
- Student volunteer, Sydnee Ortiz, from Golden West Middle School, lead the May 9th, 2006 school board meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Governing School Board President, Ivery Hood, recognizes Student Representative, Christina Hannon, for her dedicated service.
- Governing School Board member, Wanona Ireland, presented certificates of recognition to the Vanden High School Valedictorians Bruce Cameron Carr, Anna Currey, Steven Hansen, Jennifer Schilling, Anna Wylie and Salutatorians: Krisden Kidd and Jeff Legaspi.The 2006-07 school year calendar. Approved May 9, 2005 Tuskegee Airman Grants Available
Superintendent Kate Wren Gavlak and Assistant Superintendent Marcus Battle meeting with Tuskegee Airman Representative, Lt. Col. James Warren and his wife to discuss classroom grants that will be available to teachers in Travis Unified School District. May 8, 2006BUDGET UPDATE
TRAVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FY 2005 -2006 SECOND INTERIM REPORT AND MULTI-YEAR PROJECTIONS FOR FY 2005 - 2007
By Marcus Battle, Assistant Superintendent Business and Operations and Deborah L. Bentley, Director of Finance May 8, 2006GATE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for May 4, 2006 Photos from the April 11, 2006 Travis School Board meeting
The Board recognized the Vanden Academic Decathlon team for their 3rd place finish in state competition and recognized Special Education teachers for their work in acquiring Special Education Resource Grants through Philanthropic Ventures Foundation. April 11, 2006Information on the Travis USD discussion of Fee Based Transportation
Includes Questions and Answers April 10, 2006Photos from the March 14, 2006 Travis School Board meeting Travis Unified Staff: Summer School opportunities are here again!
Learn more about Summer School teaching opporunties that are available!
- Certificated opportunities
- Classified OpportuitiesMarch 2006 G.A.T.E. Newsletter March 6, 2006
Photos from the February 14, 2006 Travis School Board meeting 2004 - 2005 Travis Unified School Accountability Report Cards
The School Accountability Report Cards offer a comprehensive look at individual schools, including class sizes, student/teacher ratios, student achievement and attendance, budgetary information, and school facilities/safety issues and many other factors. February 24, 2006Press Release: New Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
The Travis Unified School District administrative team is pleased to announce the appointment by the Travis Board of Education of Marcus Battle to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.. February 16, 2006GATE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2006 Photos from the January 10, 2006 Travis School Board meeting Traffic Pattern Re-Organization around Center Elementary
Please read this important information. December 21, 2005Press Release: New Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
The Travis Unified School District administrative team is pleased to announce the appointment by the Travis Board of Education of James Hahn to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. December 20, 2005Photos from the December 13, 2005 Travis Unified School Board Meeting Scandia Coffee Break . Thanks KUIC Barbara Hoover
Scandia Elementary School was the beneficiary of a KUIC Coffee Break on December 8.G.A.T.E. News
• G.A.T.E Newsletter, December 2005
•Academic Talent Search
Information for Students and Parents December 8, 2005Fees For Busing Presentation
Presentation slides from November 8, 2005 School Board Meeting discussion and presentation on Fees For Busing.Photos from the November 8, 2005 Travis School Board meeting Food Services has added the following items to their web site:
- Information on the School Lunch program
- Applications for Free and Reduced priced meals
- Information about MealTime Online
- Information about the new Food Pyramid Guidelines August 31, 2005Photos from the Travis Unified School District Orientation. August 25, 2005 English Language Services Home page
A web page of information for English language learners has been created. August 21, 2005Photos from the August 9, Board meeting
Goodbye & Thank You Presentation made by the Governing School Board Members in honor of Interim Superintendent, Dr. Darrel Taylor's departure.2005 - 2006 Bus schedules for Travis Unified August 11, 2005 Travis USD is Considering Adopting Supplementary English Language Arts and HealthTextbooks
The Travis Unified School District is considering adopting supplementary English Language Arts textbooks for use in the literacy lab at Golden West Middle School and health textbooks at Center Elementary School beginning in the 2005-06 school year. August 3, 2005Kathryn Wren Gavlak named new Travis USD Superintendent
The Travis Unified School District is delighted to announce the selection of Kathryn Wren Gavlak to be our Superintendent for the 2005 school year starting in early August. Read the announcement. July 18, 2005Photos from the July 12, Board meeting
The Board recognized G.A.T.E. teacher, Jennifer Pirondini.Textbooks for K-8 for 2005 - 2006 Photos of Golden West G.A.T.E Robotics Class 2005 Outline of Superintendent's Budget Presentation
Budget Cuts Approved at Board of Education Meeting of June 7, 2005Vanden Graduation photos
Congratulations Vanden Class of 2005!.
• Tight-knit Vanden class savors finale, from the Vacaville Reporter
• Travis Education Center honors grads and families, from the Vacaville Reporter
• Vanden grads look toward the future, From the Fairfield Daily Republic
June10, 2005The 2005-06 school year calendar. Approved May 26, 2005 Registering your child in the Travis Unified School District
Information available includes commonly asked questions, immunization requirements, and a copy of the registration form that may be downloaded. May 23, 2005Which School will my child attend?
Finding out which school your child will attend is easy if you know what street you will be living on. March 20, 2005
July 2005
Kathryn Wren Gavlak named new Travis USD Superintendent
The Travis Unified School District is delighted to announce the selection of Kathryn Wren Gavlak to be our Superintendent for the 2005 school year starting in early August. Read the announcement. July 18, 2005Photos from the July 12, Board meeting
The Board recognized G.A.T.E. teacher, Jennifer Pirondini.Textbooks for K-8 for 2005 - 2006 June 2005
Photos of Golden West G.A.T.E Robotics Class 2005 Outline of Superintendent's Budget Presentation
Budget Cuts Approved at Board of Education Meeting of June 7, 2005
Vanden Graduation photos
Congratulations Vanden Class of 2005!.
• Tight-knit Vanden class savors finale, from the Vacaville Reporter
• Travis Education Center honors grads and families, from the Vacaville Reporter
• Vanden grads look toward the future, From the Fairfield Daily Republic
June10, 2005Food Service Information for Middle and High School Students
Important information regarding Food Service for Secondary Intersession/Summer School at Vanden High School. June 9, 2005New course proposals and textbooks
On June 14 the Travis Unified School District Governing Board will consider adopting the new course proposals and textbooks beginning in the 2005-06 school year. List of new courses and textbooks. June 3, 2005It is with sadness we note the passing of two former Travis Unified teachers:
• Elizabeth A. "Micky" Woicicki
• Wanda Lorraine Norris-Taylor2005 Intersession / Summer School Information.
• Letter to parents regarding Intersession / Summer School Information
• Food Services Schedule
• Transportation Schedule June 2, 2005May 2005
The 2005-06 school year calendar. Approved May 26, 2005 GATE News
The Gifted and Talented (GATE) BookletRegistering your child in the Travis Unified School District
Information available includes commonly asked questions, immunization requirements, and a copy of the registration form that may be downloaded. May 23, 2005Photos of the Travis Unified Staff Appreciation
The event honored employees with 15, 20, 25, and 35 years of services; those who are retiring. May 18, 2005
Photos from the May 10, 2005 Travis School Board meeting. Travis spared from closure
Travis Air Force Base has been spared in the latest round of base closures, government officials have announced.
The Department of Defense released its latest list of Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) recommendations early this morning and Travis is not among those it is targeting.Air Force establishes BRAC Web site
The Air Force Web site, www.af.mil/brac, will have a list of affected bases from the BRAC list after Friday's announcement of base closures. May 11, 2005Food Services in the process of implementing a secure on-line payment system for meal cards.
The on-line payment system will be available in July 2005. You can learn about the system and read the Frequently Asked Questions now. May 11, 2005Mathematics Committee Highlights and Updates for April 2005 Language Immersion Program
General Spanish Immersion Informational Meetings will be held at the school on May 17th, 18th & 26th at 7:00 pm in the Multipurpose room at Cambridge. May 9, 2005The Travis School of Arts and Academics is accepting applications for openings in the 2005 - 2006 school year for grades K - 6. May 6, 2005 Balancing the Budget web site Updated!
View Budget Committee meeting minutes, the compiled data from each member's feedback form. Updated May 5, 2005April 2005
Photos from the April 12, 2005 Travis School Board meeting. Culinary Celebration! Cafeteria Staffs to show cooking is more than Chicken Nuggets
On May 3, a team of Travis cafeteria staff will compete in a Culinary Celebration to highlight their considerable kitchen talents. April 7, 2005March 2005
Superintendent Search Meeting Schedule
Travis Unified School District is proud to announce that Dr. Del Alberti of the California School Boards Association Executive Search Services has been selected as the adviser to the board to assist in the recruitment and selection of our new superintendent.The Travis Governing Board would like to receive recommendations from the community for criteria to be used in selecting our new superintendent. This invitation is extended to all community members, parents, and district staff. March 31, 2005
Superintendent Search Questionnaire
The Travis Unified School District Board of Education is seeking your thoughts on the personal qualities, professional skills, knowledge, and experience desired of a superintendent for Travis Unified School District.The board would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to reduce your thoughts to writing. The board will consider this information when making its decision on whom to employ.
Photos from the March 8, 2005 Travis School Board meeting. Travis Unified Staff: Intersession opportunities are here again!
Learn more about intersession teaching opporunties that are available!
- Certificated opportunities
- Classified Opportuities March 1, 2005February 2005
Travis Unified School District PRESS RELEASE
1. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
2. SEVENTH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
3. ISA AGREEMENTS / IDA AGREEMENTS February 25, 2005Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday on Wednesday, March 2nd 2005
Join us for a School Lunch and you are entered to win some terrific prizes! February 16, 2005Cooking Contest!
The Travis USD Kid’s Way Cooking Contest is an opportunity for students to learn about healthy food and some simple ways to prepare snacks and meals. February 15, 2005Williams case files
Travis Unified School District has posted a copy of the NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS: COMPLAINT RIGHTS and a COMPLAINT FORM: WILLIAMS UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURE on our web site. February 14, 2005Williams Case
View the latest information on the landmark Superior Court case to provide all students equal access to instructional materials, safe schools, and quality teachers.The Eliezer Williams, et al., vs. State of California, et al. (Williams) case was filed as a class action in 2000 in San Francisco County Superior Court. The plaintiffs include nearly 100 San Francisco County students, who filed suit against the State of California and state education agencies, including the California Department of Education (CDE). The basis of the lawsuit was that the agencies failed to provide public school students with equal access to instructional materials, safe and decent school facilities, and qualified teachers.
The court ordered that CDE make available information regarding the provisions of the settlement and the process by which students on whose behalf the lawsuit was filed may file objections to the settlement. You will find the court documents posted and available for downloading on CDE’s Web site, http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/ce/wc/index.asp.
Photos from the February 8, 2005 Travis School Board meeting. Letter to the Editor of the Vacaville Reporter:: District chief thanks many for her success
Reporter Editor:
As I prepare to assume a new challenge in a new community, I cannot help but reflect upon the blessing that has been granted to me in serving as the Travis Unified School District superintendent for almost seven years. This is a district with a strong community bonded together by its schools and its desire for excellence, wonderful and innovative staff, and the best students ever. Travis is also blessed to be served by media folks who support and believe in education as the great equalizer of opportunity for all. ...
By Jacki L. Cottingim, Superintendent, Travis Unified School District February 6, 2005January 2005
GATE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2005 2003 - 2004 Travis Unified School Accountability Report Cards
The School Accountability Report Cards offer a comprehensive look at individual schools, including class sizes, student/teacher ratios, student achievement and attendance, budgetary information, and school facilities/safety issues and many other factors. January 24, 2005Communications From The Solano County Office of Education
County Office Review of the 2004-05 First Interim Financial Report Certification January 18, 2005Press Release: Dr. Darrel Taylor appointed Interim Superintendent of Travis Unified School District
The Travis Unified School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Darrel Taylor as Interim Superintendent. January 20, 2005December 2004
Photos from Vanden's Graduation 2004 Photos from the December 14, 2004 Travis School Board meeting. December 2004 G.A.T.E. Newsletter
November 2004
View sample English Language Arts materials
Both Houghton-Mifflin and Open Court are providing sample ELA materials for staffs to view from December 5 through the month of January. These materials will be available at Center Elementary beginning Monday, December 7th through the month of January. Similar materials will be available at Cambridge during the month of January only. (Cambridge is closed during the month of December.) [more information]Photos from the November 9, 2004 TUSD School Board meeting:
- Dee Alarcon, Solano Superintendent of Schools, to administer Oaths of Office to newly appointed Governing Board Members Wanona Ireland.
- Smile Safe Recognition.
2004 Accountability Progress Report for Travis Unified School District November 8, 2004 DonorsChoose Bay Area: $50,000 challenge grant to fund teacher proposals
DonorsChoose Bay Area has been very fortunate to receive a $50,000 challenge grant for teacher proposals. This grant will effectively double individual donors’ dollars to 200 teacher proposals (under $500) posted with DonorsChoose Bay Area by 11/10, and will increase the number of proposals that are funded. November 3, 2004October 2004
History Social Science Pacing Guides
updated October 28, 2004. Posted by Educational ServicesWanona Ireland to fill vacancy on the Travis Unified School Board October 20, 2004 Photo from the Teacher of the Year ceremony for Hollis Huvar Posted October 20, 2004 Photo of Board members Kerrie Pray and Ivery Hood met with Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher
in Washington D.C. at the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) Conference. October , 2004PARENT PROJECT at Will C. Wood High School Library starting January 5, 2005
Are your kids challenging? Are they strong-willed or even at times out-of-control? The Parent Project may be the answer. This award-winning curriculum helps parents understand and communicate with their child.
Space is limited so pre-registration is required. To register or to get more information call Gary Stanoff at 449-6151 or e-mail at gstanoff@cityofvacaville.comYour Child’s IPP. . . What you need to know about Regional Center services Workshop October 20, 2004
Regional Centers provide services to people with developmental disabilities in the state of California. Among the topics, learn about:
• Individual Program Plans (IPP’s) - how they are developed and what should they included
• What to do if you disagree with the services providedSpace is limited, call today to RSVP 437-8121.
California High School Exit Exam information
Kathleen Bond, Assistant Superintendent Educational Services, has posted letters to Parents/Guardians with information about the California High School Exit Exam.All Years Homecoming Reunion!
AN INVITATION TO ALL Vanden GRADS and STAFF
Vanden High School invites you to its first ever “All Years Homecoming Reunion.” Students from graduating classes 1965-2004 have been invited to attend this Homecoming Weekend, October 8 and 9, 2004. Read the details!! September 27, 2004September 2004
Photos from the September 14, 2004 Travis Unified School Board Meeting. Vanden High School at the Heritage Festival, Chicago
Vanden Choirs won the Sweepstakes Award, receiving the highest scores of all the choirs. Posted September 15, 2004Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Travis Air Force Base, Family Advocacy Program, is sponsoring a Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers class.
The class is scheduled for Mondays - September 27 - November 15, 2004
For more information call 423-5168.Gerald "Jerry" Tucker Sept. 12, 1946 - Sept. 1, 2004
Jerry worked for Travis Unified School District for 35 years, most recently as the lead groundskeeper, before retiring last September.
A visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, at McCune Garden Chapel.
A funeral service for Gerald "Jerry" Tucker will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at McCune Garden Chapel. September 6, 2004August 2004
School Start Dates and School Hours August 25, 2004 New Food Services Information
- Applications for FREE and REDUCED-PRICE MEALS in English and Espanol
- Nutrition Information
- Travis USD’s Food Service Department Response To Inquiries About Low-Carb Diets For KidsPARENT PROJECT JR. at the Ulatis Cultural Center, Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 pm 10/12 – 11/23, 2004
• No Nonsense Parenting Class.
• An excellent prevention tool for parents.
• Unifies parents in raising resilient kids.
• Award winning curriculum has helped thousands of parents.
• Focus on Strong-Willed Kids Ages 5 to 10.
• 7 week parenting class promises help for parents raising even the toughest kids including ADD and ADHD.To register or to get more information call Gary Stanoff at 449-6151 or e-mail at gstanoff@cityofvacaville.com
Photos from the Travis Unified School Board meeting August 10, 2004
Bill Rankin of Quik Stop Markets presented a check to the district for $12,500.00 dollars.2004 - 05 Year Round Education STUDENT Attendance Calendar Approved August 10, 2004 July 2004
2004 - 2005 Bus Schedules July 28, 2004
June 2004
Photos from the Travis Unified School Board meeting June 8, 2004
The Board recognized the Algebra Academy, teachers, parents and students. June 8, 2004Resource Parents
A new service to support parents with IEP Questions, Concerns, and/or Disagreements is now available! June 24, 2004The Special Education department is offering two workshops for parents:
- Changes to the Persons with Disability Program. August 19th, 2004 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.
Only for Active Duty Parents or Family Members of Special Education Students- What are School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) Services ? June 29th, 2004 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
2004 INTERSESSION Bus schedule for GOLDEN WEST & VANDEN HIGH SCHOOL June 9, 2004
Travis Unified School District Graduations in the news:
From the Vacaville Reporter:
Upbeat and onward Vanden High ceremony focuses on positive
From the Fairfield Daily Republic:
Vacaville Reporter Graduation Photo Gallery!
1911 - 2004In honor of Mr. Reagan's memory, all TUSD flags will remain at half-staff for 30 days from the date of his death, per the federal protocol.
The proclamation signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger concerning observances and the operation of state offices does not authorize schools to close. Therefore, TUSD schools which are in session (Multi-track Year Round and Summer Intersession, and the Central Office, will continue with normal operations on Friday, June 11, 2004. June 9, 2004
Travis Unified School District Graduations in the news:
From the Vacaville Reporter:
From the Fairfield Daily Republic:
Vacaville Reporter Graduation Photo Gallery!
Cambridge to be a Single Track Year Round school
The Travis Unified School Board voted Tuesday night, June 8, that Cambridge Elementary School will be on a single track year round schedule for the 2004 - 05 school year. All students will be placed on RED track. June 9, 2004Proposal to TUSD School board to change Cambridge Elementary to a SINGLE TRACK YRE school
A letter to parents from Jacki Cottingim regarding the proposal to change Cambridge Elementary School to a single track YRE school. June 3, 2004
May 2004
California Distinguished Schools:
The Solano County Office of Education recognized Travis Elementary principal, Brian Centeno, and Center Elementary principal Sue Weiss for their schools being named California Distinguished Schools.Photos from the Travis Unified Staff Appreciation Reception. May 17, 2004 One Step Closer to $75.9 Million in Funds for Travis AFB
Congresswoman Rep. Ellen Tauscher Recognizes Need for On-Base Housing.
Travis Unified School District thanks Congresswoman Tauscher for her support. May 13, 2004Photos from the May 11, 2004 , Travis Unified Board meeting. Rep. Tauscher Recognizes Military Impacted Schools
In a press release, Rep. Ellen Tauscher voiced her concerns about a proposed Air Force housing reduction plan that would affect schools on Travis Air Force Base. May 4, 2004Travis Unified School Accountability Report Cards
The School Accountability Report Cards offer a comprehensive look at individual schools, including class sizes, student/teacher ratios, student achievement and attendance, budgetary information, and school facilities/safety issues and many other factors. May 4, 2004
April 2004
Report on Washington D.C. Meetings re. federal issues
Travis School Board Vice President, Edwin Sanderson, has posted his report on a delegation consisting of Board President Harry Axhelm, Vice President Edwin Sanderson, Sr., Board Members Ivery Hood and Kerrie Pray, superintendent Jacki Cottingim, and Assistant Superintendent Bill Taylor meetings with federal representatives regarding TUSD issues. April 22, 2004
District Mathematics Committee April 5th Meeting Highlights Congratulations to the Vanden Robotics Team
They placed 13th out of 46 teams at this past weekend's Silicon Valley Regional Competition. Pictures and movie clips can be found on Vanden Robotics website.
Thanks again to all those you helped and supported us and our efforts.
Doug Green: Vanden High School, Physics Instructor, Technology Coordinator April 7, 2004Common Sense Parenting Information
T ravis Air Force Base, Family Advocacy Program, is sponsoring a Common Sense Parenting class.
Next class is scheduled for 28 April - 9 June 2004 (no class 26 May).
Class is open to all I.D. card beneficiaries. For more information call 423-5168Recognition of Scandia Elementary volunteer, Angie Ewards, by the Travis School Board
Angie was selected among 15 other worthy local volunteers as: Fairfield's "Community Service Commission Adult Asset Award" Winner! April 6, 2004Recognition of Academic Decathlon Participants by the Travis School Board
This year's Academic Decathlon team won its' second straight Solano County Championship and finished 7th overall in Division II at the March 11-14 State Competition in Sacramento. April 6, 20042004 - 2005 Year Round Education Student Attendance Calendar
The YRE Student Attendance Calendar was approved by the TUSD School Board April 6, 2004
March 2004
Which School will my child attend?
Finding out which school your child will attend is easy if you know what street you will be living on. March 30, 2004Scandia BBQ Lunch
The Food Service department is rotating a student BBQ lunch to each elementary site on rotating Thursdays. View pcitures of this delicious event! March 23, 2004Intersession opportunities are here again!
Learn more about intersession teaching opporunties that are available! March 23, 2004Books and Videos available for checkout
The Special Education Department has books available for check out.
Materials are checked out to parents of Travis Unified School District Students for up to two weeks. March 22, 2004Vanden Robotics Team Receives Award
Vanden, Team 701, was awared the Johnson & Johnson Outstanding Sportsmanship Sacramento Regional Robotics Competition Saturday.
Photos and movie clips from the competition have been posted.
Read the March 25 Vacaville Reporter article on the Vanden Robotics team. Updated March 25, 2004PARENT PROJECT JR. at Cambridge Elementary School- 6/2 – 7/14, 2004
• No Nonsense Parenting Class.
• An excellent prevention tool for parents.
• Unifies parents in raising resilient kids.
• Award winning curriculum has helped thousands of parents.
• Focus on Strong-Willed Kids Ages 5 to 10.
• 7 week parenting class promises help for parents raising even the toughest kids including ADD and ADHD.To register or to get more information call Gary Stanoff at 449-6151 or e-mail at gstanoff@cityofvacaville.com
Photos from the Travis Unified School District meeting March 9, 2004 Two New Parent Project workshops:
• New class starting Wednesday, March 31, 2004 from 6:00-9:00 pm
• There will also be a class in Spanish:
Las Fechas de las classes – dia Miércoles, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Marzo 17, 24, 31, Abril 07, 14, 21, 28Photos and Math Committee meeting highlights from the March 8th meeting.
