Meadow ISD

The Meadow ISD community must work together to fight COVID-19. Head to http://tea.texas.gov/staywell for vitally important public health guidance to stop the spread. If we stand apart as a community now, we will be together again soon. La comunidad del Meadow ISD debe trabajar en equipo para luchar contra COVID-19. Visite la página Https://tea.texas.gov/mantentebien para obtener información vital sobre como detener el contagio. Si nos mantenemos separados ahora, estaremos juntos más pronto.

May 4th...Sorry for the mistype!

Bronco Nation by order of the Governor of Texas schools are to remain closed until March 4th. Therefore, we will continue with on-line educational plan that we currently have in place. This also means that any school activity during this time will be cancelled. We follow this order because of our dedication to eliminating this COVID-19 health crisis. Make no mistake Meadow ISD faculty and staff want to work with kids. We have dedicated our livelihoods to serving the students in Region 17. I can’t express enough how much we miss our students and can’t wait to see them again. Unfortunately, this is not possible. Our Football Stadium Lights will continue to be turn on nightly as a symbol of dedication to our students. To all our students and parents “We Miss You and Want Each of You to Be Safe and Healthy. God Bless Darrian Dover

Bronco Nation, Tonight you will see our stadium light on representing our tribute to our students that we are not able to see on a daily basis. Please stay safe and I will send out updates as things happen. Proud to be a Bronco!

Good afternoon, The elementary teachers want to remind you to continue to check Class Dojo or email teachers to make contact. All communication will go through Class Dojo and we want to make sure you are ready for virtual learning starting now! We have attached a link to all of our virtual learning for this week! We have set up IXL for all students to work on core subjects. The username and passwords will come from your teachers. There is a video to explain how to begin. Please communicate with teachers with any questions! Thank you for your kind words and support! We miss your children so much! https://www.smore.com/ex3k1

You can start picking up Chromebooks tomorrow at 1pm at the high school office. If you need a device and did not respond to the survey we sent out last week please email me so I can get the numbers that we need. bric.turner@meadowisd.net

Good afternoon, A reminder that our food program starts tomorrow from 10-12. Please come to the back parking lot to pick up both breakfast and lunch. Virtual learning will begin soon for elementary and we need to communicate with you. Please enable Class Dojo and turn on notifications. If you don’t have the app or need help, please email your child’s teacher. We have important information communicated through Class Dojo and social media. Please continue to check both for updates. Thank you for your support!

ATTENTION MEADOW KIDS!! FIRE TRUCK PARADE SATURDAY, MARCH 28th, 10:30am. The Meadow Volunteer Fire Department invites you to step outside or watch through your window as they drive through town Saturday morning at 10:30. They will be looking for smiling faces and friendly waves. (And if you're "bear hunting" you might want to look close at the trucks)

Meadow Bronco Spirit Contest for all 6-12th grade students. Enjoy creating something to show your Bronco pride and spirit during our time apart.

COVID-19 Update Bronco Nation, I hope things are going as well as possible under the circumstances. The news that broke yesterday about one of our employees having a positive test caught us all by surprise. To my knowledge we don’t have any other employees or students that are showing symptoms of having COVID-19. If that status changes with any students or staff please contact me immediately so we can take appropriate action. Many things are changing hourly with more and more data coming in from around the state. We will do our best to keep you up to date with messages and possibly video links. In the meantime, I would like to give an updated timetable on prep for instruction and delivery of instruction. Currently there is a tremendous amount of planning going on behind the scenes The meal curbside service will begin again Monday, March 30 Campus principals will be coordinating with families in need of devices and personal items from campus starting on March 30 Lesson prep will begin next week once teachers are able to get materials from their rooms Our on-line platforms should be operational by the end of next week but will truly get started on April 6 For those that need school devices we are planning for one per household at this point I realize all of you may have questions and concerns. To ease your minds please just give me a call and I will share everything I can. (My cell number is 254-631-2025) Please hang in there and take care of our kids. We will be constantly sending updates as things change. Even through this situation it is always Great To Be A Bronco!

Good afternoon Bronco nation, Here is a link to a video update from Tabitha Coffman. https://youtu.be/Cike_OaKAmk Elementary parents, here is a link to daily activities to engage your child at home. The activities work on any device or computer! Thank you for all your support! https://www.smore.com/vd4u9

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS AND STAFF: Meadow ISD administration was informed this morning, March 23rd, that one of its employees has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Although the employee has not been physically present on school grounds since Friday, March 13th, I have determined to close all activity at the school for the next seven days for the safety of our employees and students. This time will allow for anyone exposed to the virus to determine whether they are symptomatic and to seek the advice and care of their healthcare professionals. Consequently, unless directed otherwise by the superintendent of schools, no staff, students, or parents should come to the school for any reason until Monday, March 30, 2020. The District has contacted local health officials regarding this confirmed test, and they advise Due to the small size of our campus, everyone on school grounds during the week of March 9th should monitor themselves and their family members for symptoms of the virus and consider self-quarantine. More information regarding how the COVID-19 virus spreads and its symptoms may be found on the CDC’s website located at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html. The District is currently assessing the revised timetable for instructing its staff in distance learning techniques and for the delivery of remote instruction. At a minimum, teacher training, student remote instruction, and meal services will be postponed for one week. The superintendent will communicate with parents and staff through the District’s Thrillshare App and the District’s website should this period need to be extended and to provide ongoing information as it becomes available. Please make it part of your routine to check the website and the App frequently for additional information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 South Plains Public Health District Confirms First Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Terry County The South Plains Public Health District has confirmed its first case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The case was not acquired in Terry County. The Health District is working to identify recent contacts of the patient. This step identifies potential exposure risks. The South Plains Public Health District and other response agencies are prepared and have employed standard response plans designed to address and resolve public health issues. The District will continue monitoring individuals as indicated by the CDC. The District’s disease surveillance team will continue working diligently to ensure the public remains at a low risk of contracting COVID-19. The South Plains Public Health District and our health care partners will continue to monitor COVID-19 in the Seminole area to prepare for the possibility of more local cases. Please continue to follow proper hygiene recommendations and social distancing practices.

Bronco Nation: We are currently working on a plan for on-line instruction. We will be in contact throughout the week with updates. Please be patient as we work through this situation. All district facilities are off limits until further notice. Stay safe and practice social distancing.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQCYVYM Please fill out the survey to help the school determine the needs of the students! If you know someone near you that may need help completing the survey, please reach out to them. You can complete a survey for others if needed. We appreciate your support of the Bronco family!

Bronco Nation Update: What we know: • The Governor has shut down Texas schools until April 3rd • The UIL has suspended all activities until May 4th • 143 confirmed cases and 3 deaths in the State As a result of the State’s actions Meadow ISD will do the following: • Meadow ISD will be closed until April 3rd • We will be planning for virtual instruction with our staff next week to tentatively start March 30th • Monday March 23rd Meadow ISD will start a Breakfast/Lunch curbside meal program from 10:00 – 12:00. Meals can be picked up in the back-parking lot. • All school activities are cancelled through May 4th o This includes  Prom  The CTE showcase night  Any activities that our facilities were reserved for  The elementary book fair All parents/guardians please complete the short survey to help us will planning and to meet the needs of our students. Please copy and paste the link below into your browser https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQCYVYM

Bronco Nation Im currently in a Regional Wide Superintendents meeting. A community and staff update will be coming this evening. Darrian Dover

Meadow ISD will be closed starting March 23, 2020 through April 1, 2020 to support our community and health care professionals in the ongoing goal of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Additionally, all extracurricular activities, practices and athletic events are suspended while we are closed. 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. Meadow ISD is 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 as soon as possible. We will also take this week to further clean schools and buses and restock custodial and nursing supplies. Additionally, Meadow ISD asks the broader 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. Please contact your campus to let them know, and this will be considered an excused absence. • 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, will assess conditions throughout the week, and will provide the next update as plans are confirmed via our website, email, and social platforms. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we ensure that all members of the community in Meadow ISD stay safe and healthy.

Community Memo COVID-19 virus has caused many cancellations and changes to many school activities. We are being advised to monitor the situation within our areas and make choices which would reduce large gatherings. The following has already been announced by TEA and UIL: • All UIL activities have been suspended from March 16th through March 30th o This affects:  Bi-District OAP  HS District Literary  Golf Tournaments  Track Meets • Testing Changes o The 5th Grade and 8th Grade First Administration Date will be postponed Many more activities are more than likely going to be affected by this situation. We will keep the public informed as decisions are made. Please keep in mind that Meadow ISD will make decisions based on what is safe for our students. I want to thank you in advance for your understanding and patience with this matter.

Reminder that Meadow ISD will Early Release for Spring Break tomorrow March 13 at 12:30 pm with buses running at 12:35 pm. Enjoy your Spring Break!