Message From the Superintendent, Jan. 19, 2021

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Dear Aldine Community,

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”

In Aldine, this question is what drives us every day. What are we doing for our students? What are we doing for our families? What are we doing for the greater Aldine community? As we plan for the remainder of this semester and look ahead to the next school year, this commitment to serving others will continue to be at the center of everything we do.

I hope you found time yesterday, or any day, to honor Dr. King’s legacy and serve others in your community. Thank you for all you do to support our students. While this day is set aside to honor his work, we must live every day with service, equality, and compassion for others in mind.

Let’s continue doing our best to keep our community safe, healthy, and learning.

Student Engagement Matters
Please continue encouraging your students not only to log in or show up to class but also to engage — to be curious, to ask questions, and to find ways of learning that make them excited. We know it can be difficult, but it is important that all students — whether learning at home or on campus — engage with their lessons and complete assignments, quizzes, and projects. For At-Home and On-Campus learners, all grades for the second nine weeks have now been uploaded to the Home Access Center as of January 12, 2021. If you do not have a Home Access Center (HAC) account, please sign up via the Home Access Center website.

Aldine ISD COVID-19 Update
While the Houston/Harris County area has seen an uptick in positivity rates, Aldine ISD’s rates remain relatively steady. We continually monitor cases across the district and have plans in place should there be an increase or outbreak. We all must continue doing our part: wear a mask, wash our hands, and continue to social distance.

Families can always check the COVID-19 dashboard for an overview of the active cases by school.

COVID-19 Testing Sites in Aldine Area
Drive-thru rapid COVID-19 testing is available for all Aldine ISD students and staff learning and teaching on-campus at the M.B. Sonny Donaldson Child Nutrition Services Building, 1802 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77032. Please note that online registration is required. You can access the online form by clicking here.

COVID-19 Vaccinations
The district is continuing to work with local officials, including Harris County Public Health (HCPH), to communicate the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine. Registration is currently open to those in Phase 1B, which includes anyone over the age of 65 or with one of nine chronic conditions as defined by the state. As we receive information, we will share it with our stakeholders.

School Meals Available
Free curbside meals/weekend meal bundles are available for all children 18 and younger. Additionally, free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all Aldine ISD students learning on campus. Details can be found on our website.

Aldine ISD also offers free evening meals to students at all middle schools, ninth grade schools, and high schools. These schools provide after-school educational enrichment programs for students, which enable the district’s At-Risk Evening Meal Program to be provided by the Child Nutrition Services Department. Please contact your campus for more information.

Remote Learning Days
Remote Learning Days are set aside for all students to learn from home while all campus-based staff will report to school. Our next upcoming Remote Learning Day is Friday, January 29.

During Remote Learning Days, all students should log in to Schoology and revisit pre-recorded lessons and previously posted assignments. It is a perfect opportunity for students to catch up on any missing assignments and review any lessons they may have missed or need additional time to complete. Teachers will not present any live instruction sessions and may not be available for live feedback sessions.

The district will mark attendance through the evidence of students completing assignments and/or logging into Schoology. Families who need students to be on campus Friday or during any designated Remote Learning Days should directly contact their child’s campus.

Please mark your calendar for Remote Learning Days during the 2021 spring semester: