Pawnee ISD

Coughing & sneezing can send tiny infected droplets into the air which can be inhaled by anyone within 6 feet of us. Always cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow and immediately wash your hands to lessen the risk of spreading the virus. Be smart. Stay well! #StayHomeTexas Toser y estornudar puede llevar gotas infectadas al aire, que pueden ser inhaladas por personas que estén a 6 pies de ti. Siempre tosa o estornude en pañuelos desechables o en el codo y lávese las manos para disminuir la propagación del virus. ¡Mantente sano! #StayHomeTexas

Tuesday, ACE will be having a parade in Pawnee around 10:45 a.m. Pawnee Fire Dept. will lead ACE crew around town. If you live out of town you are welcome to park at the community building or open lot by the post office. Kids stand outside your house and wave as the cars go by.

8th grade and Kindergarten graduation pictures are available to order online at www.shannonsportpics.com

The Pawnee ISD community must work together to fight COVID-19. Head to http://tea.texas.gov/staywell for vitally important public health guidance to stop the spread. If we stand apart as a community now, we will be together again soon.

Dear Pawnee ISD Families, Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Pawnee ISD (Ayala, Pawnee and Victoria) will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 17th in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. We will continue to provide our instruction remotely by online and packets, along with our student meal services. Our health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the state, and an increase in confirmed cases in our surrounding area seems 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. To provide a sense of possible impact in order to help you prepare: If there is a need to continue the suspension at that time, it would likely be for at least 2 more weeks beyond April 17th. 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 3 to 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. · 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 10 via our website and email. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we ensure that all members of our community stay safe and healthy. God Bless, Michelle Hartmann, Superintendent

Starting Monday, March 30th. Pawnee ISD will be serving free meals to anyone under the age of 18 on Monday's and Thursday's 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will have two pick up locations available: Front parking lot of Pawnee School or Ayala Head Start Center in Beeville.

Here is the link to the ESC, Region 2 Family and Community Engagement Services’ Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ESC2FACES ESC2-FACES posts resources to provide educational supplements, home activities and mental well-being supports.

Don’t forget you can help the school by scanning your grocery store receipts in the Box Top for Education app. Download the Box Top app and start saving for Pawnee School!

If you’re trying to call the school and no one answers please leave a message on the transportation change voicemail. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for understanding!

Below is a link for frequently asked questions for parents. Please let us know if you have additional questions or in need of additional resources. https://5il.co/e28f

Please share your photos with us by emailing them to- facebook@pawneeisd.net or send in messenger. #PawneeISDWhereDreamsComeTrue

Pawnee ISD will be serving breakfast and lunch to anyone under the age of 18 starting Tuesday, March 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will have two pick up locations available: Front parking lot of Pawnee School or Ayala Head Start Center in Beeville.

Pawnee Elem/Junior High will be closed for traditional on-campus instruction starting March 23 through April 3 to support our community and health care professionals in the ongoing goal of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. However, Beginning March 23rd we will begin remote instruction by providing our students multiple methods of learning to best fit their learning styles. We are also committed to providing alternatives for families who may have either limited Internet or technology in their homes. Your child’s teacher(s) will be contacting you to get a better idea of each child’s specific needs. Please feel free to share with them other needs your family may be having during these uncertain times. Additionally, all extracurricular activities, practices and athletic events are suspended while we are closed. We do not make this decision lightly. We fully realize it presents significant difficulties to working parents. However, we are hopeful that these measures will better ensure the long-term health and safety of children, staff, and the larger community. We have counselors on staff who are here to assist you. Pawnee ISD is finalizing logistics on distance learning options and the distribution of food to address children’s nutritional needs while school is out. More information and guidance will be made available on our website by Tuesday, March 24th. We will also take these weeks to further clean schools and buses and restock custodial and nursing supplies. Additionally, Pawnee ISD asks the 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 placed and maintaining 3 to 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 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 Wednesday, March 25th via our website and email. Thank you for your support and cooperation as we ensure that all members of the community in Pawnee stay safe and healthy. Sincerely, Michelle Hartmann Superintendent

Dear Pawnee ISD Family, Pawnee ISD is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in our state while our district is on its regularly scheduled Spring Break. All school-related activities, including UIL athletic games and practices have been cancelled until March 29th. A decision on our schools and office days and times of operations will be made and released by the end of business, Wednesday. To the best of our ability, information regarding alternative methods of instruction and student access to meals will be included with this release. Administrators are working closely with local officials to be certain that our community's health and well being remains priority one. Please continue to check our social media accounts for updates on the situation. Thank you for doing your part as we work through these uncertain times together. Sincerely, Michelle Hartmann Superintendent

Pawnee Crawfish Boil has been postponed. We will post the new date of the event once it has been decided. Thank you for your understanding.

Field Day for Pawnee ISD will be Friday, March 13th! Parade starting at 9:30 a.m. with field events to follow! Color run will begin at 2:45 p.m. Transfer hours can be earned through concession donations of: individual chip bags, water, Gatorade or large pickles.

Mark your calendars for spring picture day! Friday, March 27th. You can pre-order online at mylifetouch.com by using the Picture Day ID: EVT7CK6B9

Saturday, March 28th from 11-2 p.m. Pawnee ISD will host a crawfish boil! Pre-sale tickets are $10 for crawfish, sausage, corn and potatoes! Or $12 a flat on the day of the event. To go plates will be available. There will be vendors, music,and baked goods as well!

Join us in celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America! Monday, March 2nd we are inviting students to wear their favorite hat or "Cat in the Hat" hat!

Thank you to Kenedy H-E-B for coming out yesterday and reading The Nuff to our girls! Don’t forget today is the Unicorn Parade at H-E-B in Kenedy. Mrs. Masseau will be there