FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Hello Parents!! I cannot believe today is the Eve of February 1st! 2022 is already flying by! We continue to have staff and students experiencing close contacts to individuals with COVID-19. While the number of cases have drastically decreased, please encourage your student to wear a mask if they are willing to do so. As a reminder, if you or your student received their last COVID-19 vaccination more than 6 months ago, the booster shot is available. Some important dates to mark on your calendar are as follows: February 4th and 21st—Student Holidays and March 14th - 18th—Spring Break.
Hola Padres!! ¡No puedo creer que hoy sea la víspera del 1 de febrero! ¡El 2022 ya se pasa volando! Continuamos teniendo personal y estudiantes que experimentan contactos cercanos con personas con COVID-19. Si bien la cantidad de casos ha disminuido drásticamente, anime a su estudiante a usar una máscara si está dispuesto a hacerlo. Como recordatorio, si usted o su estudiante recibieron su última vacuna contra el COVID-19 hace más de 6 meses, la vacuna de refuerzo está disponible. Algunas fechas importantes para marcar en su calendario son las siguientes: 4 y 21 de febrero: vacaciones para estudiantes y 14 al 18 de marzo: vacaciones de primavera.
Habari Wazazi!! Siwezi kuamini leo ni Mkesha wa Februari 1! 2022 tayari inapita! Tunaendelea kuwa na wafanyakazi na wanafunzi wanaopata mawasiliano ya karibu na watu binafsi walio na COVID-19. Ingawa idadi ya matukio imepungua kwa kiasi kikubwa, tafadhali himiza mwanafunzi wako avae barakoa ikiwa yuko tayari kufanya hivyo. Kumbuka, ikiwa wewe au mwanafunzi wako mlipata chanjo yao ya mwisho ya COVID-19 zaidi ya miezi 6 iliyopita, picha ya nyongeza inapatikana. Baadhi ya tarehe muhimu za kuashiria kwenye kalenda yako ni kama ifuatavyo: Februari 4 na 21—Likizo ya Wanafunzi na Machi 14 - 18—Mapumziko ya Masika.
GETTING TO KNOW THE STAFF
Mr. Matt Bostick graduated college at Texas Christian University where he studied Business and Literature. In his spare time, he enjoys playing chess, disc golf, and reading. At home, he has two greyhounds Isabel who is 15 years old, and Una who is 3 years old. The most exciting adventure Mr. Matt has been on is being married. Mr. Matt’s favorite color is cerulean, his favorite food is fried guinea pig, his favorite season is monsoon, his favorite tv show is Poirot, and his favorite movie is Dark City. If he was to describe himself in three words they would be expectant, compostable, and alienated. The most fulfilling part of his job is knowing a student has learned what he has taught them.
Ms. Christina Sutton graduated college at Texas Women’s University where she studied Interdisciplinary studies with a minor in Education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, swimming, and playing games with her kids. Ms. Christina has four dogs and their names are Serenity, Trik, Chase, and Jake. For Ms. Christina, the most exciting adventure she has been on Is between traveling to England, Italy, Greece, and Belize and her trip to Walt Disney World with her kids. Two things that are on her bucket list are to go to Venice Italy before it is gone and to go to Las Vegas. Ms. Christina’s favorite color is any shade of purple, her favorite food is creamy mac and cheese, her favorite season is Autumn/Fall, her all-time favorite tv show is Full House/My Hero Academia and her favorite movie is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. If she was to describe herself in three words they would be Compassionate, Flexible, and Caring. Ms. Christina wants her legacy to be that she was part of the good that is in the world. The most fulfilling part of her job is the positive impact she has on the lives of others.
Ms. Kelsey Snodgrass graduated from Baylor University where she studied Biology and Chemistry. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, jeeping, traveling, hiking, kayaking, biking, wakeboarding, diving/scuba, yoga/Pilates, reading, baking, learning, and spending time with her friends, family, and animals. At home, she has a dog named Ozzy and a Cat named Frida. The most exciting adventure she has been on is when she visited Maui, Hawaii. Two things that are on her bucket list are diving the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing as many National Parks as possible. Her favorite color is teal, her favorite food is chocolate, her favorite season is spring, her favorite tv show is New Girl, and her favorite movie is Amelie. If she was to describe herself in three words they would be eclectic, adventurous, and funny. Ms. Kelsey wants her legacy to be that she was always there to lend a hand to anyone and show them love and kindness. The most fulfilling part of her job is teaching kids how to be curious and explore.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES – COVID 19 SCREENING AND TESTING
In efforts to reduce COVID-19 spread, the Fort Worth ISD has partnered with Virtual Care for Kids and Families to offer students and their families telehealth services. Students can see a Texas-based pediatrician or family provider within minutes from home virtually via computer, smartphone or tablet for urgent care services including minor colds, the flu, sore throat, cough, ear concerns, headaches, sinus or allergy issues or pink eye. Additionally, Virtual Care for Kids and Families is offering coronavirus screening and testing in English and Spanish. Students must be registered prior to receiving the service; please Visit https://urgentcarekids.com/fwisd/ to register your child for services. Virtual Care for Kids and Families has expanded their partnership to better serve the entire Fort Worth ISD community and stop the spread of COVID-19 by making screening and testing available for parents and FWISD staff. To get started on a visit please visit www.virtualcarefamilies.com. Secure, two-way videoconference services are available from 8 a.m. to midnight seven days a week and are free for families with Medicaid. A discounted self-pay rate of $50 is available for families without insurance, and co-pays are waived for insured families. FWISD is NOT responsible for the cost of treatment provided in this program. All costs will be paid by your health insurance company and you.
SERVICIOS DE TELESALUD – COVID 19 EXAMEN Y PRUEBAS
En un esfuerzo por reducir la propagación de COVID-19, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Fort Worth se ha asociado con “Virtual Care for Kids and Families” (cuidado virtual para niños y familias) para ofrecer servicios de telesalud a los estudiantes y sus familias. Los estudiantes pueden ver a un pediatra o proveedor familiar en cuestión de minutos desde su casa virtualmente a través de una computadora, teléfono inteligente o tableta, encuentre servicios de atención urgente en las siguientes necesidades: resfriados leves, gripe, dolor de garganta, tos, problemas de oído, dolores de cabeza, sinusitis o problemas de alergia o conjuntivitis aguda. “Virtual Care for Kids and Families” ofrece exámenes y pruebas de detección de coronavirus en inglés y español. Los estudiantes deben estar inscritos antes de recibir el servicio. Visite https://urgentcarekids.com/fwisd/ para inscribir a su hijo(a) en los servicios ya mencionados. “Virtual Care for Kids and Families” ha expandido su asociación para servir mejor a toda la comunidad del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Fort Worth y detener la propagación de COVID-19 al hacer que las pruebas estén disponibles para los padres y el personal de FWISD. Para hacer una cita, visite www.virtualcarefamilies.com. Los servicios seguros de videoconferencia están disponibles de 8 a.m. hasta la medianoche durante los siete días de la semana y son gratuitos para las familias con Medicaid. Las familias sin seguro tienen un descuento de $50.00 y no se exigen copagos para las familias aseguradas. FWISD NO es responsable por el costo del tratamiento provisto en este programa. Su compañía de seguros de salud y usted pagarán todos los costos.
HUDUMA ZA TELEHEALTH - UCHUNGUZI NA UPIMAJI WA COVID 19
Katika jitihada za kupunguza kuenea kwa COVID-19, Fort Worth ISD imeshirikiana na Huduma ya Virtual kwa Watoto na Familia kutoa wanafunzi na familia zao huduma za telehealth. Wanafunzi wanaweza kuona daktari wa watoto wa Texas au mtoaji wa familia ndani ya dakika kutoka nyumbani karibu kupitia kompyuta, smartphone au kibao kwa huduma za haraka za utunzaji ikiwa ni pamoja na baridi ndogo, mafua, koo kali, kikohozi, wasiwasi wa sikio, maumivu ya kichwa, maswala ya sinus au mzio au jicho la pink. Zaidi ya hayo, Huduma ya Virtual kwa Watoto na Familia inatoa uchunguzi wa coronavirus na upimaji kwa Kiingereza na Kihispania. Wanafunzi wanapaswa kusajiliwa kabla ya kupokea huduma; tafadhali Tembelea https://urgentcarekids.com/fwisd/ kumsajili mtoto wako kwa huduma. Huduma ya Virtual kwa Watoto na Familia imepanua ushirikiano wao ili kutumikia vizuri jamii nzima ya Fort Worth ISD na kuacha kuenea kwa COVID-19 kwa kufanya uchunguzi na upimaji unaopatikana kwa wazazi na wafanyakazi wa FWISD. Kuanza ziara tafadhali tembelea www.virtualcarefamilies.com. Huduma salama, za njia mbili za video zinapatikana kutoka 8 asubuhi.m hadi usiku wa manane siku saba kwa wiki na ni bure kwa familia zilizo na Medicaid. Kiwango cha malipo ya kibinafsi cha $ 50 kinapatikana kwa familia bila bima, na malipo ya ushirikiano yanaondolewa kwa familia zilizo na bima. FWISD haiwajibiki kwa gharama ya matibabu inayotolewa katika programu hii. Gharama zote zitalipwa na kampuni yako ya bima ya afya na wewe.
