Floydada Collegiate ISD

During the FISD Distance Learning, I will be in the High School/ Jr High TIP Room on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 1:00. I will be available by email, text or phone call during regular school hours. The High School doors will be locked. You will need to knock on the window of the TIP Room (see the map). The curtain has been pulled back with a sign in the window. I will be able to help with your child’s login for the following subscriptions: • Google – Email and Classroom • Brainpop • IXL • USATestPrep • Stemscopes • Study Island • For other subscriptions contact your child’s teacher For other student or teacher laptop issues, please contact me at: Email - kpachiano@floydadaisd.esc17.net Cell phone – 806-402-5580 Thanks, Kelly Pachiano FHS/FJHS TIP Room

FISD delivered over 515 meals today! Thank you to those who show their appreciation in unique ways. We love our students and their parents!

AB Duncan is doing computer roll out for grades pk-6th today from 8-12pm. Please park in front of the school and call the school office on your cell phone. You will be asked for your student’s name and grade. We will bring them to you! Please be here by 12:00 pm.

Parents and Guardians, Floydada ISD is committed to ensuring your child receives a quality education under the conditions created by COVID-19. Our teachers are using Google Classroom as a means to communicate and help your student continue to learn. Your child’s teacher will send a link via the email you entered on the Remote Learning Survey. When you click on the link, you will be prompted to join their classroom. You will need a gmail email to access Google Classroom. Students in grades 5-12 have an account through the school. Parents who have children in PreK-4th grade will need to create an account. It is completely free to create an email account with gmail. Just go to www.gmail.com and create your account. We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s education!

We started our meal delivery service to students’ homes today. We are thankful to all the wonderful staff who went above and beyond to make this possible. We are here to serve our kids! We delivered over 450 meals! #FISD #ALLinEveryDay

Student Meal Deliveries will begin tomorrow (3-24-2020). Breakfast and lunch will be delivered together between 8:00 am and 9:15 am. It would help greatly if an adult or older student can meet FISD staff in your yard when the bus arrives. Please be patient as we launch this service. We hope to make it as efficient as possible. Thanks for your support.

TEA Guidance to Districts on Proving Internet to Students https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Guidance%20to%20Districts%20on%20Providing%20Internet%20to%20Students.pdf

FISD staff have returned to work and are working on getting ready for distance learning. We are eager to work with your students again and continue education. Thank you for your support!

Information for Remote Learning Parents and Legal Guardians of Students in Floydada ISD, please complete the following form. This information will only be used to set up remote learning for our students and will remain confidential. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe35A_eDP046sRobSj5M8NTEdy_5w6BN4ZOL78s9rFLIfxSpg/viewform?usp=sf_link

We are asking all parents/guardians of children in Floydada to fill out this meal survey. We plan to start our meal program on Tuesday, March 24th. Thank you. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5513234/Student-Meals-During-Closure

Correction: The UIL has extended the date of no contests through Monday, May 4th due to school closures. They will re-evaluate the beginning dates for practices or rehearsals if schools are allowed to reopen.

FISD School Closure Message from Dr. Trevino (Spanish version) https://youtu.be/E1aSf7lV8fE

Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Floydada ISD will extend spring break through March 27, 2020 in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Our health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the state, and the likelihood of confirmed cases in our county seems likely. Extending spring break through next week will allow us to prepare to offer distance learning to our students the weeks of March 30th and April 6th. Additionally, all extracurricular activities, practices and athletic events are suspended while we are closed. All staff will report to work on Monday at 8:30 am. We do not make this decision lightly. We fully realize it presents significant difficulties to working parents. However, we are hopeful that these measures will better ensure the long-term health and safety of children, staff, and the larger community. We are finalizing logistics on distance learning options and the distribution of food to address children’s nutritional needs while school is out. More information and guidance will be made available on our website in the next couple of days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined the need for all communities to implement a social distancing protocol. We want to reiterate a request to our school community to take the following reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of the illness: • Don’t shake hands • Wash your hands regularly • Limit movement within the community, especially avoiding crowded placed and maintaining 3 to 6 ft of distance between people (at least an arm’s length) • If you are moving around in the community, don’t congregate in large groups • For those who have traveled to areas with known COVID-19 cases – both inside and outside of the country – we ask that you self-quarantine and monitor for symptoms. Students who have traveled should plan to stay home for two weeks after arriving home. • If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your health care provider for medical advice . • Keep your child at home if he/she feels ill, even if you think it is just a cold. • Do not leave the house if you are ill, except to access medical care This is a quickly changing situation, and we will continue to monitor information. We will assess conditions throughout the next few days and will provide updates on our website, social media, and calling system. To reiterate, Spring Break will be extended through next week. On March 30th, we will begin distance learning with all students in our district. Students in grades 1-5 will be issued a laptop to help with the distance learning. Students in Pre-K and Kindergarten will be offered online resources as well as packets of instructional resources they can complete at home. Students in grades 6-12 already have a laptop which they will use during this time. Teachers will provide instructional support in a variety of ways and will check in with each student or parent during designated times. Your child’s campus will be in contact with you in the coming days to implement our educational plan in the most effective way. Our goal is to continue to provide a quality education to our students in order to ensure their success in future years. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we ensure that all members of the Floydada ISD community stay safe and healthy. Sincerely, Dr. Gilbert Trevino – Superintendent Floydada Independent School District

The UIL has suspended all rehearsals, practices, and workouts outside of the school day through March 29th. This suspension of activities will remain in place when we return from Spring Break. This applies to local youth sports that utilize district facilities.

STAAR testing was waived for the 2019-2020 school year. We will continue to push our students academically to ensure growth and success beyond this school year.

Lady Winds win today vs. Lockney 14-1!

Whirlwinds win their district opener against Lockney 12-1. Congratulations Whirlwinds!

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has suspended all UIL sanctioned activities effective immediately through March 29th. Activities could possibly resume March 30th. We will keep everyone posted on any information we receive regarding UIL activities.

Washington, D.C. 2021 trip We are currently enrolling current 6th grade and older students for our Washington, D.C. May 2021 trip. Please check out the link below for more information. If you have any questions contact Natalie Snowden at nsnowden@floydadaisd.esc17.net. Pricing will increase after March 31st, so now is the time to book for the best pricing. www.efexploreamerica.com/2362918vp