WORTHAM CURBSIDE LUNCH SERVICE to students (above) began last week. Teachers also passed out packets and books to go along with online learning. Lunches are being served Monday through Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Photos by Jennifer Lansford)
As per Governor Abbot’s orders, schools are closed until Friday, April 3, 2020.
The closing of schools does not negate the necessity for the children’s education, and each school district is implementing its own style of virtual schooling.
A variety of education is being offered online in various ways.
–Janie Haydon of Fairfield ISD has offered online art classes. #ARTteacher4FISD
–Teague ISD advises using Nasa’s website for learning math, such as https://www.nasa.gov/stem-ed-resources/space-math-I.html
–Wortham ISD has made a chart to help their athletes remember the importance of working out and staying healthy.
–Fairfield Intermediate Coach Lizzie Daniel suggests watching the following link and sharing what level you managed to make it to: https://www.facebook.com/ThePEShed/videos/2871397819606534/
Schools are still preparing meals for children, but remember as per Federal Law, any children receiving school meals must be present to receive their meal.
Dew ISD
According to a video posted on Social Media by Superintendent Darrell Evans on March 19, 2020 at 10:24 a.m., there will be concrete plans in place by Monday, May 30, 2020.
Dew ISD was on Spring Break this past week.
The school is being cleaned and sanitized during this time period, and Evans is working to make sure all employees receive pay during this time.
Wednesday March 25 will be the start of a regular bus route at 10:30 a.m. Children will ride to school and be able to receive their lunch via the school’s back door and the next day’s breakfast then returned home.
ANY child from three to eighteen within Dew ISD area – even if not attending Dew ISD – will be fed as well between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. They just need to go to the back door of Dew ISD, same as the students starting on Wednesday as well.
There is a survey on Facebook and on the school’s website www.dewisd.net to help them know the best way to contact you electronically.
COVID19@dewisd.org for any questions or call 903-389-2828.
Fairfield ISD
Fairfield ISD has been using social media and email to keep in touch with the parents and students and intends to make decisions by 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday to help keep everyone informed.
Students are asked to check in with their teacher(s) via their campuses front page and their school email.
Packets are being made for pickup from the campus on Mondays, if you have not received one, contact your child’s campus.
A Wi-Fi hotspot is available at the Intermediate campus.
Lunches are being provided for students at four different locations in the school district from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
–Fairfield Elementary Bus Loop
–Butler VFD
–Streetman VFD
–Southern Oaks VFD
A survey was sent via email to help them know how much food to prepare, if you have not filled one out check your email and verify the school has your proper email.
Seniors will be able to pick up their scholarship and transcripts Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
V.O.E.’s and learning packets will also be available at this time.
In addition, you may request a V.O.E. by emailing dena.mcuinn@fairfieldisd.org
Report cards will be sent out on March 25th.
Currently graduation is still scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2020, email nancy.briley@fairfieldisd.org for cap and gown orders.
Teague ISD
Teague ISD plans to use their five bad weather days to extend spring break a week at this time, and should have more information available by the end of the week.
The Summer Feeding Program will be followed for students 2-18 years of age.
From 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. students may pick up their meals in a drive through fashion at the Teague Elementary Car Pick Up Line, and the THS Bus Lane.
Internet has been made available at three places across the campus. In front of the High School principles office there will be two locations, and the third is at the AG building on the front corner.
Once a student opens their Wi-Fi settings, they will need to connect to TISD-BYOD. An iBoss web page will open after connection.
The student will be able to sign in using their district issued username and password.
If you experience any problems, call 254-739-1499.
The school is being disinfected and thoroughly cleaned during this time.
They have created an email covd19response@teagueisd.org for questions, and will be sending information out via their messaging system, website, and Facebook in the near future.
Teague ISD was on Spring Break this past week.
Wortham ISD
Wortham ISD is using social media, email, packets, and ‘Remind’ to help keep students educated and informed.
Packets for students without internet service were passed out Monday, March 23, 2020. Contact the school if you did not receive one.
They ask students and parents with internet to check their email regularly and to follow Wortham’s High School and Elementary Facebook pages.
Meals will be handed out for children ages 18 and under each day from 10:30 to 11:30 at the bus loop in front of the cafeteria.
If you have not heard from your school – absolutely reach out and make contact.
