Avinger ISD

Starr Testing

Tuesday, May 11^th and Wednesday 12^th – 3rd grade - 8th grade

On May 11^th & 12^th - 9th grade – 12^th grade have the option for 11:00 a.m. check in.

Thursday, May 13^th - 5th grade - No Late check- in

Parents be sure you child arrives at school on time.

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Spring Semester 2021 Exam Schedule

Regular Schedule

Monday May 24^th Final Exams 6^thperiod

Tuesday May 25^th Final Exams 7^th^period

Wednesday May 26^th

Elementary Lunch Regular Time

Finals Per Period

1^rd Period 7:45 – 9:15

3^th Period 9:20 – 10:50

5^th Period 10:55 – 12:25

Lunch 12:30 - 1:00

6^th – 12^th Those that have a ride may leave at 12:30

Buses run 1:00

Thursday May 27^th

Elementary Lunch Regular Time

Finals Per Period

2^rd Period 7:45 – 9:15

4^th Period 9:20 – 10:50

8^th Period 10:55 – 12:25

Lunch 12:30 - 1:00

6^th – 12^th Those that have a ride may leave at 12:30

Buses run 1:00

Exemptions:

Three or less Absences must have 90 average

Two or less Absences must have 85 average

One or less Absences must have 80 average

Grades 11 and 12 can be exempted from all classes if they meet criteria

Grades 9 and 10 can be exempted from three classes, if they meet criteria

Any student who has been assigned to In School Suspension, has been suspended, or has been assigned to an Alternative Education Program will NOT be eligible for exemptions.

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Avinger Graduations 2021

MASK REQUIRED TO ENTER BUILDING

Jr. High and High School

Graduations for Jr. High and High School will be on May 28, 2021, in the McDaniel Building at 7:30.

Practice will be Wednesday May 26, 11:00 am for both high school and Jr. High.

For graduations seniors will be allowed ten guests and Jr. High students will be allowed six guests. If a student wants to give their tickets to another student, they will need to let Mr. Giddens know before May 24. This will give the school time to rearrange the chairs in family groups.

Awards Assembly

Kindergarten Graduation is at 10:00 May 19, 2021, in the McDaniel Building.

Each student will be allowed six guests.

Elementary Awards assembly is at 1:00 May 19, 2021, in the McDaniel Building.

Each student will be allowed four guests.

High School Awards assembly is at 1:00 May 20, 2021, in the McDaniel Building.

Each student will be allowed four guests.

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AVINGER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

245 Connor Street

Avinger, Texas 75630

Phone: 903.562.1355 Fax: 903.562.1271

April 26, 2021

Dear: Parents, Guardians, Community Members:

Avinger ISD has begun preparations for the 2021-2022, school year; therefore, we are conducting PreK and Kindergarten Round-up on Monday, May 3^rd and Monday, May 10,^, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To quantify for Kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021.

To quantify for Pre-K, your child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2021.

In order to enroll student/s in Pre-K or Kindergarten you must have:

Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Immunization Record
Copy of parent/guardian driver’s license
Most recent electric/water bill showing physical address

You may pick up enrollment packets in the Principal’s office or call to request one to be mailed.

If you do not have a child that is four or five years old on or before September 1, 2021, but know someone who does please share this information with them or have them contact the school.

Thanks,

Superintendent Jackie Smith

Avinger ISD

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Upcoming Events!

May 15^th – Prom

May 19^th – Kindergarten Graduation – 10:00 a.m.

Elementary Awards Program after Kindergarten Graduation

May 20^th – High School Awards – 1:00 p.m.

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Dual Credit Testing – April 14^th

Algebra I – May 4^th

Biology – May 5^th

8^th Grade Science & US History – May 6^th

8^th Grade Social Studies & ALL Make-Up testing – May 7^th

Grades 3^rd -8^th Math – May 11^th

Grades 3^rd -8^th Reading – May 12^th

Grade 5^th Science – May 13^th

Make Up Testing – May 14^th

Update on Masking : April 14, 2021

At this time, Avinger ISD still requires all staff, students, employees,

and visitors to correctly wear masks. We are closely monitoring

the situation. The Texas Department of Health Service has advised

Avinger ISD to continue the use of mask, social distancing and other

precautions.

Parents please help us keep a healthy environment by making sure

your child has a mask on before entering the school building.

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Avinger ISD
Update on Masking
On March 2nd, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 which addressed the masking mandate in Texas. While this order removes the statewide masking mandate for private businesses and most public organizations effective Wednesday, March 3rd, there is a provision that requires Texas public schools to follow Texas Education Agency (TEA) public health guidance. On March 4th, the TEA issued revisions to the public health guidance that schools are directed to follow.
This revised guidance maintains the masking requirement for public schools and reads:
“Schools must comply with the following requirements:
Every student, teacher, or staff member SHALL wear a mask over the nose and mouth when inside a school building, school facility, facility used for school activities, or when in an outdoor space on school property or used for school activities, wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person not in the same household.” schools are directed to follow.
Exceptions to this requirement include people with documented medical conditions or a disability preventing masking and masking while seated and eating.
Avinger ISD continues to follow the TEA public health guidance as directed by the Governor. We will also continue to provide the most clean and safe educational environment for our students and staff through consistent cleaning and sanitizing of facilities. Handwashing and avoiding touching the face, eyes, or nose remain one of the most effective methods of prevention for any illness. Any student or staff member experiencing symptoms of illness in the past 24 hours should not come to school (including fever, new or worsening headaches, breathing problems, coughing, fatigue, or muscle aches.) In accordance with TEA guidance, individuals with close contact to someone confirmed positive for Coronavirus SHALL not return to school earlier than seven days (prior approval needed from Mrs. Smith) after exposure provided a negative test conducted on the fifth day of exposure or later OR ten days after exposure without a test while monitoring for symptoms for four more days.
Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff as we continue to provide the highest quality educational opportunity to each and every student regardless of the situation. We remain committed to assure that students are cared for and supported well so that they can achieve their fullest potential.

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first day

AVINGER ISD OFFICIAL SCHOOL HOURS

REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS
(MON.-FRI.)
7:45a.m.-3:35p.m.

In-Person instruction will begin Monday, August 17^th at 7:45 a.m.

Remote Learning instruction will begin tentatively Wednesday, August 19^th at 8:00 a.m.

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BELL SCHEDULE: FIRST BELL 7:45 a.m. DISMISSAL 3:35 P.M.

CAR RIDERS: PK-K 3:30 p.m. 1st - 12th 3:35 p.m.

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Parents of Avinger ISD Students

Avinger ISD is dedicated to planning for the safety of our students, staff, and community for the 2020-2021 school year. We are working hard to ensure plans are being prepared to have a safe, healthy school.

Because of the new protocols, parents will not be allowed in the school on the first day of school.

Buses will start arriving and unloading each day at 7:30 a.m. School doors will not open until 7:30 a.m.
If your child is a car-rider, please help by being on time for drop-off and pick-up.
In the afternoon, please arrive promptly to get your child. Students who are left will not be allowed to re-enter the building due to end of day sanitizing.
Students need a reusable water bottle or bottled water. Please print his/her name on the bottle.

Be sure your cell phone numbers and emergency contact numbers are up to date at all times.
In order to receive important messages from the school, please have a functioning voicemail.
Lockers and covey holes will not be allowed at this time.
To reduce the risk of spreading the Co-vid 19 virus ,we ask if you are ill or feeling sick ,please do not come to the school. While at the school please social distance yourself 6 feet from others.
Our staff will be completing a self-pre-screen each morning. Check your child/children each morning for signs of Co-vid 19 before sending them to school to help us keep students well.

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Parents if you have a few minutes please fill out 2020-2021 Avinger ISD Remote or In Person Commitment Form

Click here:

https://forms.gle/t1RtqvEoMSMgseQL8

Cass County Judge received notice from Texas Division of Emergency Management that as of July 12, 2020 CASS COUNTY in no longer exempt from GA-29. Mayor of the City of Avinger has made the request we all wear masks in the City of Avinger.

Note: This means, in accordance with the governor’s orders, we are expected to wear masks. IF you need more details, please email us help@avingerisd.net

Remember: We, as adults, are role models for children. To keep our tribe safe we must love one another, put aside our opinions of what works and doesn’t work, have faith, and work together to slow the spread of Covid-19. If we are positive, the children will likely be positive.

Please start working with your child on proper mask wearing.

This PSA is NOT meant to start controversy. Please refrain from controversial comments to this post.

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College Midterm – February 25^th 9:00 a.m. – Mrs. Gidden’s Office

ACT Registration – February 25^th 6^th period – Mrs. Tigert’s Room

ACT Test – March 2^nd beginning 3^rd period – Library

TELPAS – March 8^th & 9^th beginning at 9:00 a.m.- Mrs. Gidden’s Office

College Testing – March 10^th 4^th period

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May 17, 2021

All will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. in the Library

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