Coronavirus & Home Learning
Useful Information for Martin Families
Information for Martin Families
Dear Martin Eagles,
I am sending you this message with my hope that you are staying safe and healthy. Today I participated in a conference call with Dr. Cruz and other District administrators. I summarized below the information that was provided. Please note, information may continue to change, and I will provide updates as soon as I receive them. The safety of our students, parents, and staff are our number one priority.
Please visit https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/coronavirus for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding and support during these difficult and ever-changing times. I will continue to be in communication with you as I receive updates and as we plan for distance learning. Please contact me via email at Monica.delaGarza-Conness@austinisd.org if you have any questions.
Their are uncertain times ahead of us, but together we will weather this storm. Our convocation of Eagles will rally to keep our community health, supported, and loved during this crisis.
Sincerely,
Monica de la Garza-Conness
Principal of the Mighty Martin Eagles
Classes Are Canceled
At this time, it is unknown when we will return to school. Dr. Cruz is in daily communication with the TEA Commissioner, superintendents from surrounding districts, and other public officials.
Distance Learning
AISD is crafting resources for the home setting that provide connections and whole child support. Resources will be available online. We are also preparing additional resources and providing professional learning for teachers and staff to engage with students in this new mode.
Our school district is working to determine how online learning and support will look for our students, and I will communicate with you as soon as I have more information.
State Assessments: STAAR and TELPAS
The State Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR testing) has been canceled. The TEA Commissioner of Education has also submitted a waiver for Federal Accountability. Additional guidance from TEA on the Student Success Initiative (SSI)/grade placement committees will be provided.
The Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) assessment window has been extended. (For students whose first language is not English)
Austin ISD Food Service
Student Health
You are encouraged to use the Telemedicine for your children (unless an emergency, then go to the emergency room). Please see the following website for more information