Message From the Superintendent, Dec. 7, 2020

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Dear Aldine Community,

I am so proud of our students and families’ commitment and the caring and innovative efforts of the entire Aldine family. We are just a few days away from the end of the semester. Let’s rally to finish 2020 strong while preparing for the upcoming semester.

Survey for 2021-22 Instructional Calendar
We need to hear from you. Please take this opportunity to share your thoughts on the next year’s academic calendar by participating in a short survey. This is your chance to share what priorities you would like to see reflected in the 2021-2022 instructional calendar.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The survey opened today and will close on December 15.

Our calendar committee will use this information to draft several calendar options for discussion. Our plan is to submit a final calendar to the  Board of Trustees for approval in February.

Updates to Final Exam Schedule
This school year has been like no other. The high school students’ exam schedule has been updated to ensure that all students can complete their final exams with as many safety precautions as possible. This year all high school students will have the option to take their exams from home. Those who prefer an on-campus option for exams may test at school.

Please see here to learn more about final exams for grades 9-12.

The exam windows for primary through eighth-grade will remain the same — the semester assessments will be built into regular class schedules. On-Campus and At-Home learners will be given a window to complete the tests on Schoology. These tests cover the standards and skills from the second nine weeks grading period.

Updated Public Health Guidance from the CDC
The CDC recently amended its guidance to allow two shorter options for the stay-at-home period that applies to close contacts without symptoms. Effective immediately, we’ve updated our guidance to the following for individuals who have had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19:

• The quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring.
• If the individual receives a negative test result, quarantine can end after Day 7 as long as no symptoms appear.

Please visit here to learn more about the new guidance from the CDC.

Rapid Testing for COVID-19 Available to On-Campus Students and Staff
Aldine ISD will be adding an extra level of protection from COVID-19 for students and staff. Aldine joined the state rapid testing pilot program offered to districts by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Beginning Tuesday, December 8, drive-thru rapid testing will be available for all Aldine ISD students and staff at the M.B. Sonny Donaldson Child Nutrition Services Building, 1802 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77032. Please note that online registration is required.

Curbside Meal Sites Have Been Updated
Starting Tuesday, December 8, Aldine ISD will only offer curbside meals and evening meal pick up at 12 Aldine ISD schools. Weekend Meal bundles will be available to all students learning on campus every Friday.

As we head into the last few weeks of the calendar year, please continue to stay safe and continue to take measures against the spread of COVID-19. We want everyone to be healthy to enjoy a well-deserved break coming up in a few weeks.

As a reminder, the final day for students is Thursday, December 17. The last day before the break for Aldine ISD Staff is Friday, December 18. 

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent