The SISD Weekly Update Newsletter is packed with information and updates on the recent developments surrounding us. Superintendent Eddie Bland and staff are working hard to keep everyone up to date. Please take the time to read the newsletter in its entirety. Staff and faculty will be teaming together on Monday and Tuesday for preventive measures planning. Dr. Bland will be making announcements throughout the next few days with updated information. https://www.smore.com/95bfd
The 3/16 AIM For Success Parent Meeting has been cancelled. We will announce the reschedule date when it is available.
SISD officials have decided to hold a teacher workday on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th to plan and prepare should we need to offer instruction online or by alternative methods. This will also give SISD administration an opportunity to identify and communicate with staff and families who have traveled to areas where COVID-19/Coronavirus has been identified.
Message from SISD Superintendent, Dr. Eddie Bland
Good afternoon parents, students, and community members,
I know many of you have questions about the Coronavirus / COVID-19 and how it will impact our schools. We are doing our best to prevent and plan. We receive updates throughout the day from multiple sources and we send SISD representatives to the Scurry County Coronavirus Taskforce meetings. The task force meets multiple times a week and consists of over 15 professionals including physicians and staff members from Cogdell Memorial Hospital, Scurry County EMS, Scurry County Health Unit, and Snyder ISD. Thursday morning, I personally met with officials from Cogdell Memorial Hospital and the Scurry County Health Unit to hear the latest on the COVID-19 virus. On Friday, March 13th, we will hold a meeting with district leadership to discuss options and continue planning for a variety of scenarios.
Currently, the district is following the recommendation of the CDC and focusing on prevention. We will continue disinfecting the school buildings and busses thoroughly. Custodial staff is disinfecting high-touch surfaces and filling soap and sanitizer dispensers throughout the day. The E-mist disinfectant system is used in designated areas.
Will school be canceled?
As of today, the district plans to resume classes on Monday, March 16th. We will closely monitor the situation, and should it become necessary to cancel school in the future, we will notify families via text, the Snyder Tigers app, email, website, local media stations, and social media accounts.
•What if I’m worried someone in my family has been exposed to COVID-19?
If you feel they may have been exposed while traveling during Spring Break, please contact the Scurry County Health Unit or your physician for direction.
•What if my child is sick or I think they may be sick?
Families should follow standard procedures for illness upon returning from spring break (and any time your child has been sick).
•Fever: Students must be free of fever for 24 hours without Tylenol or Advil.
•Vomiting or Diarrhea: If your child is vomiting or had diarrhea, they should not return to school until those issues have been resolved for 24 hours.
•Students on Antibiotics: Students who receive antibiotics for an illness should wait 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotics and after the last instance of vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school.
Again, if anyone feels they may have been exposed to COVID-19 while traveling during Spring Break, please contact the Scurry County Health Unit or your physician for direction.
All of these guidelines apply to our staff as well.
Because this is a developing situation, we will provide updates as soon as they become available. For more information on the COVID-19 virus, please visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Eddie Bland, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Snyder ISD
325-574-8900
The SISD Weekly Updates Newsletter is hot off the press! Get a glimpse of the goodness at https://www.smore.com/g12s5
The results are in! Congratulations to the 2020-2021 SHS Cheer Squads!
Reminder! Tomorrow, Friday, March 6th is a Professional Development Day.
No school for the students! Spring Break begins on Monday, March 9th.
We will see everyone back on Monday, March 16th!
Enjoy your break!
Congratulations 🐾SHS!! 🎭
District 5-AAAA OneAct Play Results..
Outstanding individual Technician.. Noah Grant
Outstanding Technical Crew.... Snyder High School
Honorable Mention Allstar Cast.... Brence Jasso,
Allstar Cast... Whitney Tubb, Jaden West, Will Haley
Best Performer.... Colin Guynes
Advancing Plays... Midland Greenwood, Snyder, Sweetwater
SHS-Reminder!
The schedule for Thursday, March 5th will be slightly altered! Please be prepared!
Reminder!! The senior parking lot is closed today. Seniors please park elsewhere today. Your cooperation is appreciated. SHS OAP should be taking the stage close to 4:00 this afternoon. Break legs GTC!
It’s a great day at the Cube! We hope to see you at the incoming 9th grade parent/student meeting on March 5th! See you at the Cube (SHS Room 111) at 6:00pm.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Snyder Primary students are making reading a daily habit and a passion! If you missed this video in our recent Weekly Updates Newsletter, please be sure to tune in today and celebrate reading with our primary students! #FosterALove4Reading!
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Snyder Primary students are making reading a daily habit and a passion! If you missed this video in our recent Weekly Updates Newsletter, please be sure to tune in today and celebrate reading with our primary students! #FosterALove4Reading!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jgAm9RwWZk&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR28j1l43TO-8SakOXKnUZarhAm9BB19XjqkZBUgcFKl0fs9KjP4zGSxGTU
Seniors:
Class dues are due on March 6th.
Those that will be attending the steak supper & the all night party must pay class dues.
NO LATE PAYMENT WILL BE TAKEN!!
If you cannot pay dues and you want to attend please see Dalma Rodriguez or Wendy Hunter.
The senior parking lot will be closed Wednesday, March 4th. Please be advised!
SPRING BREAK INCLUDES BONUS A BONUS DAY!
Spring break is on the calendar for March 9th-13th. Don't forget about the extra day off for students on March 6th. This will be a PD day for staff and faculty.
Snyder High School:
You will have a schedule change on Thursday, March 5th. Please take a close look at the attachment and be prepared.
Bi-District Champions!! 🐯🐾55-35 against Iowa Park
Incoming 9th graders and parents: Were you unable to attend one of the previous parent/student PTECH meetings? Do you or your student have unanswered questions about pathways and endorsements? Dive deeper into the scheduling opportunities for your incoming 9th grader and join us at The Cube (C^3) Connect/Room 111 at the SHS campus on Thursday, March 5th. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. We look forward to helping you and your student prepare for a promising future at SHS!
TEXAS READS ONE BOOK-SPONSORED BY SISD ACE will take place TONIGHT from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the SPS Cafetorium!
Join SISD ACE and make reading fun during the district literacy night! The SISD ACE sponsored camping themed family night will consist of a chapter reading from the book "Lemonade Crimes," followed by some games and activities. Open to ALL ages!
