Meadow ISD

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!

Meadow ISD, the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the CDC are monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus Disease. Health officials believe the risk to our school community is low at this time. Please feel free to visit the DSHS website for up to date information on this disease and how to prevent the spread of germs. You can access the website at: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus Our staff members are working carefully to encourage simple and effective habits of frequent hand washing, covering every cough/sneeze, and cleaning classroom tables/surfaces frequently. This is important not just to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, but to help prevent the spread of other infections (common cold, flu, strep) that can lead to illness and absences. Meadow ISD will continue to monitor and follow the recommendations of the TEA, Department of State Health Services, and the CDC. Thank you for your support of our district, staff, and students.

Congrats to Ramon Rodriguez, Lexi Campos, Madison York, and Jazmin Haile on winning the Corn Hole Game build off! All the students worked very hard and did a great job! These will be available to acquire at a later date. Very proud of our Meadow FFA family!!!!

Meadow One Act “Inherit the Wind” advances to Bi-District on March 26 in Post. Shows start at 2. We are the second show and should perform around 2:45. Everyone is invited to come watch!

Congrats to the MHS OAP for advancing to Bi-District!!

2020 Whiteface HS Relays March 12, 2020 12:00 - 12:30 Scratch Meeting - Old Gym 1:15 Girls 3200 M Boys 3200 M Field Events: 4 attempts no finals 1:00 Boys High Jump (5’ 0”) Girls Discus (NW Prac. Field) Boys Shot Put (SE Prac. Field) Girls Triple Jump(NW FB field) 1:45 Boys Discus (NW Prac. Field) Girls Shot (SE Prac. Field) Boys Long Jump (S FB Field) Girls High Jump (4’ 0”) Girls Pole Vault (5’ 6”) 2:30 Boys Triple Jump (NW FB Field) Girls Long Jump (S FB Field) Boys Pole Vault (8’ 6”) Running Events *Will be run in the order of Girls/Boys and will be on a rolling schedule or 30 min after completion of field events. 4:00 *Throwers Relay 400 M Relay 800 M Run 100 M Hurdles (Girls only) 110 M Hurdles (Boys only) 100 M Dash 800 M Relay 400 M Dash 300 M Hurdles 200 M Dash 1600 M Run 1600 M Relay * Throwers Relay will be a boys and girls division. If there is not enough for 2 divisions then it will be coed. Winners will receive box of donuts or Bush’s chicken.

2020 Whiteface JH Antelope Relays March 10, 2020 2:15 - 3:00 Scratch Meeting 3:45 Girls 2400 M Boys 2400 M Field Events: 4 attempts no finals 3:30 Boys High Jump (4’ 4”) Girls Discus (NW Prac. Field) Boys Shot Put (SE Prac. Field) Girls Triple Jump(NW FB field) 4:15 Boys Discus (NW Prac. Field) Girls Shot (SE Prac. Field) Boys Long Jump (S FB Field) Girls High Jump 5:00 Boys Triple Jump (NW FB Field) Girls Long Jump (S FB Field) Girls/Boys Pole Vault (5’ 6”) Running Events *Will be run in the order of Girls/Boys and will be on a rolling schedule or 30 min after completion of field events. 6:15 400 M Relay 800 M Run 100 M Hurdles (Girls only) 110 M Hurdles (Boys only) 100 M Dash 800 M Relay 400 M Dash 300 M Hurdles 200 M Dash 1600 M Run 1600 M Relay

7th & 8th grade Robotics students had a successful Trial Run today.

Plains HS Track Meet Schedule

A few more from our reptile encounter today!

The elementary welcomed Dr. Lou Densmore and his team from Texas Tech to meet some awesome reptiles today! The students learned about snake safety, the importance of reptiles in an ecosystem, and fascinating characteristics of our visitors! Thank you for bringing hands-on learning to our school!

IDigi Fest offers hands on opportunity for students to experience Graphic Arts Department.

Ms. Bayer’s students attend IDigi Fest at South Plains College.

Graphic Design Program at SPC

Congratulations to Ms. DeShano for earning Teacher of the Month! She is always working hard to ensure her students are successful and creates engaging activities! Thank you for all you do for our students!

Technology students attend IDigi Fest at SPC and bring home 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze, and 1 Honorable Mention!

Plains JH Track Meet Schedule

OAP hard at work preparing for District! Come see the home performance Monday @ 7 or District performance Tuesday @ 3:30 in Ropes.