You will probably hear me say this a lot, but one of my goals as superintendent is to serve and support you.

Here's what you can expect from me:

Communication is a top priority. To get valuable information to you, I plan to share the Cougar Champions newsletter each week. And I will occasionally put out video messages. (My latest video is available below.)

Effective listening is another important priority for me. On Friday, we will be sending a brief needs assessment survey to parents, students and staff. These surveys are listening tools designed to help me get a pulse on what's going well in the district and where I can better support the district.

Please take a moment to complete the survey when it comes through your email.

Know that moving forward, ongoing communication will be something you can count on. And there will be many other opportunities for you to participate and engage your voice. So stay tuned!

Thank you and have a great week!

Jarrell ISD students and families are reminded to review the district's "Ready, Set, Learn!" plan and the self-screening procedures before coming to school.

Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:

• Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
• Sore throat;
• New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
• Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
• New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.

If you or your student begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. If you or someone in your home is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school immediately. See the district's COVID-19 webpage.

The Jarrell ISD Athletics Department is posting game and ticket information online. Learn more!

• Nov. 14 - Jarrell FFA Fundraiser at Schlotzsky's, 4-9 p.m. Learn more.
• Nov. 18 - Jarrell ISD Board Meeting, Admin Annex, 6:30 p.m.
• Nov. 19 - School Health Advisory Committee meeting, JISD Administration, 5:30 p.m. Learn more.
• Nov. 21 - City of Jarrell Fall Family Fun Day at Memorial Park, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Nov. 23-24 - Student Holiday/Staff Comp Day
• Nov. 25-27- Student/Staff Holiday