Message From the Superintendent, Aug. 31, 2020

Disponible en: Español

Dear Aldine Community,

As I write this message, I’m sending caring thoughts to all community members with family in Louisiana recovering from Hurricane Laura. We took the necessary precautions and are thankful that the Houston area was spared. The hurricane season peaks from late August through early October, so it is important to stay vigilant as changes can occur quickly.

Back to School in Full Swing

By now, I know that most families have gotten into the routine of the school year. Today marks the third week of the school year, which remains virtual. I am thrilled to see all of the ways in which teaching and learning continue. Follow #AldineAnywhere on any social media app. You can see that we are still very much connected while we are apart.

As a reminder, you can find resources in our Return to Learn Parents Guide.

Here you will find details on:

Schoology (including details on student ID and passwords)
Curbside Meal Service
Attendance and Grading Guidelines
Home Access Center
Stories about behind the scenes of the first week
And more!

Timeline for Reopening in Person

In August, we launched a COVID Meter that defines Aldine ISD’s action plan for both staff and students. Based on the current situation, we have decided to extend our virtual learning period until Friday, September 11. All students will continue learning from home until that date. Teachers will continue to have the option to hold classes from home or their assigned campus. Please review this post on our website for more information.

While we are currently still at the Red Phase, our team continually reviews local data by zip code, pours over reports from the county, and monitors the number of reported cases in the school district. We have had conversations with local health officials and stay abreast of activity and changes happening in surrounding school districts. We have noticed that many indicators are flattening, while other COVID-19 indicators are decreasing. As things change, we hope to begin reopening campuses in a limited way. Please stay tuned for updates.

Training and Informative Sessions for Families

Our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team members work hard to connect families with information, support, and resources for a successful school year. Each week, FACE offers online opportunities to connect. This week’s sessions address Social-Emotional wellness. We have two sessions — one in English and one in Spanish. Links to each session are below:

Wednesday, September 2
Social-Emotional Learning at Home/Aprendizaje socioemocional en el hogar
9:00 a.m. English Session

Link: https://bit.ly/3juiyp7
Password/Access Code: Parents

10:00 a.m. Spanish Session
LInk: https://bit.ly/3gGUWvX
Password/Access Code: Padres

Just a few weeks in and the school year is proving to be one for the history books. Our students are experiencing learning in a way that is so different from the way we experienced learning. The days are long and come with new challenges and opportunities. I’d remind us all — Aldine ISD families and Aldine ISD staff — our children are looking to us for their cues to process these events and model our mindsets.

Let’s show them what courage and positivity can look like. Let’s demonstrate the power of community and connection. Let’s help students get through this time with good memories and hope. We are #AldineAnywhere, and we are showing our kids what that means.

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent