We will be using Class Dojo to communicate lessons with students and parents. I am slowly sending out access codes to parents. If you do not get an access code you can call the school Monday to receive one. You can also email me at Kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net.
Thanks!
I have set up a google voice account for the community to reach me during this time. You can call or text (254) 307-0459. I’ll be able to silence the alerts and calls during non-office hours. Feel free to call or text at any time.
Remote teaching is teaching me all the new tricks to this digital age we live in!
The app
A new need has been brought to my attention to help support our health care workers through this pandemic. While schools are closed their children cannot be left at home alone. This puts added strain on an already stressful situation.
If you are a high school student or a person in a position to help and would like to help babysit children, please call me. I can get you in touch with with the correct people to coordinate this need.
CCYF Update
Attention all exhibitors and parents!!!!!
⭐️General Meeting postponed until a later date ⚡️we will keep you posted!
⭐️Exhibitors will be responsible for mailing your thank you notes!
⭐️Checks will be mailed next week!
⭐️⚡️⭐️We are depending on you and your family to get thank you notes mailed! This is a small token of your appreciation to the buyers, sponsors of belt buckles and the add on’s you received!
PLEASE SHARE!
We want to thank all the buyers, sponsors, volunteers! Let all these people know just how much we appreciate their help! This could not happen without them!
Again, we apologize but due to Governor’s release yesterday, this is the best resolution for our exhibitors! We know you are anxious to receive your checks.
Remember, your buyers and sponsors are what makes our youth auction amazing!
God Bless you all and stay safe!
Thank you all!
Coryell County Youth Fair
Board of Directors
Students and parents:
Teachers and staff are already preparing lessons for next week. Due to the fact that this week was our spring break, we have not had a chance to meet as a faculty to collect lessons and prepare materials. We are meeting throughout the day Monday. Please expect lessons to start coming through Monday afternoon and Tuesday.
We will have digital options as well as print copies. A schedule of times to pick up print copies and locations will be posted. Teachers will also support lessons with videos and other means of communication.
I just wanted to update everyone on a time line of materials and work as this is new to us all.
If at any time you have questions please call the school. We ask that you call to keep the number of visitors to the campus to a minimum. We are all answering emails and texts as well.
Know that we already miss our students. We love hearing their spring break adventures and our hearts ache not being able to see them. Give the kids big hugs from their teachers and tell them we love them!
This app is free right now and functions just like the calculators we use in class. It will be very helpful for students in grades 7-12 to use at home.
As the school prepares for remote learning we will provide students with options to complete your assignments.
As a math teacher by a nature, my thoughts go out to the freshman as they have to do their algebra 1 homework by hand.....or they can go to the link below to down load a calculator to use at home. If you cannot download the app please let me know.
https://education.ti.com/en
Update on UIL events
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered schools closed statewide Thursday until at least until April 3 and a ban on dine-in eating and gathering in groups of more than 10 as the state ramps up efforts to battle the coronavirus.
Until the announcement, Abbott had left most of those decisions to local governments.
Abbott's order also will shut down gyms and bars. Business closures take effect at 11:59 p.m. Friday, according to the governor's office.
The governor said his order ensures Texas is following guidance provided by the federal government.
Schools were instructed to develop education plans.
The governor said it is not an order for Texans to shelter in place and does not restrict domestic travel, though he encouraged people to use drive-thru options at restaurants and other businesses to avoid being in large groups.
Texans are still allowed to go in public, go to the grocery store and to work although Abbott encouraged companies to allow workers to work from home if possible.
Government will remain open.
We ask that all JISD Stakeholders to watch JISD Website and FB Page for updates.
JISD Community:
We are currently working out the details of Gov. Abbott’s school closure. I am working with teachers and staff to formulate plans for mobile learning. Please be patient as we line everything out.
Stay safe!
More information regarding STAAR testing was released today. The link is below.
I will be on campus tomorrow. Please call the school if you have questions on ANYTHING! We are here to help everyone navigate through this difficult time.
~Gustin
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/STAAR%20Cancellation_Coronavirus_FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf
I received an email from Texas FFA Association this morning. As of now, all judging contests and degree check that are scheduled through mid April are being postponed.
Just a reminder that there is NO track meet in Hamilton today.
JISD understands that there are many questions concerning Governor Abbott’s waiver to the 2020 STAAR testing. As the school district receives more instruction from the state, we will pass on the information to the community. Please be patient with us as we all navigate through this unprecedented event.
All UIL Contests Suspended Due to COVID-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES, THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE IS SUSPENDING ALL UIL SANCTIONED CONTESTS DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) IN TEXAS. EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, ALL UIL INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION IS SUSPENDED THROUGH MARCH 29.
As more information on the competitions presents itself we will inform the community. Please stay in contact with the coaches and the school for specific information for each events.
https://www.uiltexas.org
We would like to thank Coryell Health for setting up a Respitory Hotline. If you or someone you know has been exposed to or has symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please call 254-248-6263 for assistance to treatment and prevention strategies. Also, the Center for Disease Control is a very reputable and reliable source for current information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The jh track bus will leave at 2 pm Monday, March 16th for the track meet.
The baseball tournament in Alvarado for Thursday and Saturday has been cancelled.
Bus is leaving at 12 tomorrow for high school track meet.
