Message From the Superintendent, March 22, 2022

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Dear Aldine Community,

Welcome back! The day started stormily, but now the sun is shining bright. I hope all of you enjoyed a restful and safe spring break. I enjoyed resting and reflecting on the work ahead to finish our school year strong.

Before we move on, I’d like to take a moment to pay tribute to Mr. Wilbert Johnson, a former longtime Aldine ISD employee, and colleague to many who recently passed away at the age of 80. Although I did not have the fortune to know Mr. Johnson, former colleagues shared that he left an indelible mark during his 41 years with the district before retiring in 2006. Mr. Johnson started as a teacher and later worked as a principal at Magrill Elementary School, Aldine Middle School, and MacArthur High School. He went on to serve as the Area Superintendent for the Eisenhower Area. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

In case you missed it, we had an opportunity to celebrate just a few of the many outstanding teachers in our district at our annual Educators of the Year Breakfast. This is one of my favorite events that I look forward to every year. It allows us to take a moment to really honor these exceptional individuals who give so much to our students and families. Our teachers and administrators are truly the heart of our district, and I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for each and every one of them for their time, talents, and dedication. Please take a moment to watch the Teachers of the Year 2022 video. And congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!

Yesterday, Adam Galván joined the Aldine family as the newest member of the Executive Leadership Team. The addition of Adam in the role of Chief Information Officer is directly aligned with Aldine ISD’s strategic priorities, particularly developing mission-driven leadership and bringing organizational efficiency to the district. With over 23 years of experience in technology, Adam will ensure all departments have the technology they need while bridging the gap between curriculum and technology. Please join me in giving Adam a warm Aldine welcome.

Our Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) has a couple of events coming up this week. Tonight, families will get to hear from Robert Harper II. FACE will be featuring him in its Power of Education Series centered on giving individuals — young and old — the tools to conquer self-doubt and take them to a growth mindset. The series will run through March 31. On Saturday, FACE is hosting a Community Health Fair. It is a great opportunity to promote health for the entire family. 

Before I close, I want to congratulate our soccer teams. This season, we secured five of the eight playoff berths in District 14-6A! Please congratulate and show your support for the MacArthur High School boys’ and girls’ teams, the Aldine High boys’ and girls’ teams, and the boys’ team at Nimitz High School. 

I hope you have a wonderful week back, and let the countdown to the end of the year begin!

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Mar. 22-31: Power of Education Series — Click here for details.
• Mar. 26: Community Health Fair — Click here for details.
• Ongoing Until May 31: Preregistration for eligible PreK3, PreK4, and kindergarten students is open for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here for details on how to register.
• April 1: Virtual Parent Meeting on the STAAR Assessments. Families will learn about the state-mandated STAAR assessments and how to assist their children at home. Click here for details and how to register.

OBSERVATIONS
March

• Month of March: Women’s History Month
• Mar. 31: César Chávez Day 

REMINDERS

• Aldine’s Family and Community Engagement Department launched the Family and Community University. Programming is free and open to all Aldine families. Register today.
• The state requires high school seniors to apply for financial aid to graduate. Click on the FAFSA application or TASFA application links.
• The state requires all entering college students to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment. Click here for more information.
• Aldine ISD’s top priorities continue to be all students’ safety and academic success. The district will post all information related to operations along with any updates at www.aldineisd.org/healthalerts.
• Please stay connected by visiting the District News and District Podcast pages to stay up to date on all the great things happening in our district. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.