Mar 13, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE (03/13/20)


March 13, 2020

Dear CFISD community,

COVID-19 continues to be an unprecedented and very fluid event for our country as evidenced by President Trump’s declaration of a National Emergency and Governor Abbott’s declaration of a State of Disaster for all Texas counties. I attended a meeting earlier today with Harris County Public Health, Harris County Judge Hidalgo, and the Office of Emergency Management and have been in communication with the Commissioner of Education and government health officials. This afternoon I met with our district administrative team, and we are all committed to providing resources for our students and staff during the CFISD closure period. 

·       Curbside Meals:
o   Beginning Monday, March 16
§  Breakfast will be available from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
§  Lunch will be available from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
§  Dinner will be available from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
§  Children 18 years and younger (must be present) may pick up meals at any CFISD school listed; this is not dependent on where the student is enrolled.
§  Schools available for curbside meals: Arnold MS, Bane ES, Cy Creek HS, Cy Lakes HS, Cy Park HS, Cy Ridge HS, Cy Springs HS, Danish ES, Francone ES, Frazier ES, Holbrook ES, Horne ES, Kirk ES, Langham Creek HS, Thornton MS
o   Beginning Tuesday, March 17
§  Goodson MS will be added to the original list of schools. 

·       Payroll:
o   Staff will be receiving a separate email today regarding pay.

·       Medication:
o   If you have questions about accessing your child’s medication from school, please contact CFPD at 832-237-CFPD.

·       UIL Contests (see https://www.uiltexas.org/):
o   All UIL events have been suspended thru March 29. 
o   The UIL anticipates completing the competitive season for academics, athletics and fine arts later this spring.

·       Superintendent’s Fun Run & Festival:
o   The event is cancelled, and t-shirts will be distributed at a later date. This is one of my favorite events every year because of you. Let’s celebrate the scholarships that will still be awarded because of donations, registrations and business sponsorships. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.

·       Extended Learning Resources:
o   Extended learning resources will be available next week for students on the district website.

·       Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
o   Beginning Monday, March 16
§  An FAQ will be posted on the district website (www.cfisd.net) and updated as we receive additional information on the COVID-19 situation and its impact to our CFISD families.

The district website will continue to be updated with information for staff and students, and I will provide regular communication with you through email. 

Please stay safe,

Mark Henry, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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