Dear Ingleside ISD Community,
Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Ingleside ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Monday, April 13th in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Our health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the state, and even though we do not have any confirmed cases in our county, the testing process has increased and expectations are that positive results in our county seem likely. Suspending operations for this length of time will allow us to determine, in coordination with local health officials, whether the virus is continuing to have community spread or whether it has been contained. We are coordinating with other school districts in the county and will use the week of April 6th to make any decisions on whether there is a need to extend the suspension further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has outlined the need for all communities to implement a social distancing protocol.
We want to reiterate a request to our 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 places and maintaining 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.
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 by April 8th via our website and email.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we ensure that all members of the community in Ingleside ISD stay safe and healthy.
Free Breakfast and lunch will be available from 11:00 A.M -1:00 P.M. throughout our school closure for all students to pick up at the Ingleside Primary School. We have also created a Wi-Fi hotspot at IPS parking lot for those students using their district chromebooks who do not have Wi-Fi access at their home.
Troy Mircovich Superintendent, Ingleside ISD
Mrs. Morales misses you all and hopes you are staying healthy! Below is a link to some fun music activities you can do at home with your family.
For all students PK-6, this online music website is free for one month!
Username: snow
Password: 2020
Scroll down to games and select any interactive activity.
https://musicplayonline.com/games/
In order to support our working parents we will be adding a 7-9 a.m. time slot to get instructional materials here at GJM, so times will be Wednesday-Friday, 7:00-11:00 a.m.,1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m. If none of those days or times works for you, please get in touch with your child's teacher via email and we will work out a plan with you!
March 13, 2020
Ingleside ISD has been closely following the media reports and information shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Department of Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and local entities about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Out of precaution for the ongoing concern with coronavirus (COVID-19), Ingleside ISD will be extending Spring Break through March 16-20 for our students as we assess the situation in our community. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the change may cause an inconvenience for some families.
ALL central office personnel, administrators (including directors and assistant principals), maintenance and custodial staff are required to report to work Monday, March 16, as normal.
ALL teachers and instructional staff are asked to remain in the local area and anticipate further direction from supervisors.
While our students and staff have been off for spring break this past week, our maintenance and custodial staff have been conducting intensive cleaning of the schools. This is our common practice during breaks from school, but they have definitely enhanced this cleaning during this particular spring break.
Ingleside ISD is asking for any students or staff who traveled to China, Iran, specific European countries (see list), or South Korea over Spring Break (or any additional countries added to the CDC Level 3 list) to follow CDC guidance and stay home for 14 days after you return from your travel. Ingleside ISD continues to monitor the CDC’s List.
Updates will be emailed to parents and guardians via the email address listed on file in Skyward Family Access. Individuals may update their email address by logging into Skyward. Updates will also be provided at www.inglesideisd.org or through its Facebook page.
Ingleside ISD leadership and the Board of Trustees will continue to remain in constant communication with state and local health officials and the Texas Education Agency. The District would like to thank our parents, staff, and community members for their patience and understanding during this time. Please continue to care for yourself, family, and those around you and adhere to the preventative measures as recommended by public health officials, such as limiting interaction and practicing social distancing.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there are simple steps everyone can take to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Sincerely,
Troy Mircovich, Superintendent
Ingleside ISD
Ingleside, Texas 78362 · P.O. Box 640· 2664 San Angelo · Phone (361) 776-7631 · Fax (361) 776-0267
More GJM Family Picnic and Health Fair fun. That’s the GJM Way!
We had a very successful Family Picnic and Health Fair! Thanks to all our families and community partners who joined us! Have a safe Spring Break!
3rd grade students performed “Text Feature Surgery” today to sharpen their reading skills. 😊
GJM students are a fabulous audience for the Main Street Theater company performers!
Cat in the Hat performance is underway, and we have a spellbound audience! 🥰
Reminder that our GJM Family Picnic and Health Fair is this Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have a healthy snack walk, local medical providers onsite to provide free screenings, and Ingleside PD and Fire Dept sharing how they support our community. We hope you come join us!
GJM 4th graders are learning so much from the South Texas Historians about Texas history! These reenactors brought real artifacts the students have the privilege of exploring. That’s the GJM Way!
Third grade students are enjoying learning more about Padre Island National Seashore! 🐢
Dr. Williams has her students buddy reading to help encourage reading fluency, comprehension, and good peer relationships. That’s the GJM Way!
2nd graders have been working together to practice their measuring skills, inside and outside of the classroom. That’s the GJM Way!
4th grade students had fun while learning about the phases of the moon today!
The GJM Bookfair will be here next week, March 2-6, 2020!
Reminder that 4th 6 week Spirit Sticks will be handed out during PE times this Friday, 2/28/20.
The rain seems to be picking up so front only dismissal today (Thursday)
Students in Mrs. Ramsey's and Mrs. Staley's homerooms are enjoying their planet research project this week!
Another shout out to our awesome community partners! Hope everyone has a great weekend! Happy Valentine’s Day!
