Boxer Bulletin
Eastwood Academy Newsletter - July 2020
Reopening of Schools
I hope this month's Bulletin finds you and your families in good health. I just wanted to share with you all some important updates regarding the opening of schools and provide a platform for giving feedback or asking any questions that may not be covered by the notices in the superintendent's reopening plan.
This afternoon (July 15, 2020) around 1:00 p.m., Dr. Lathan announced HISD's plan for the fall semester. You should have received an automatic phone call, a text message (if you enrolled in text notifications from the district), and an email. I have included the information from the district below for your convenience.
I know that many of you will have questions regarding the reopening of school this fall. While we may not have all of the answers, we do want to hear from you so that we can pass along these questions for answers. Please be sure to RSVP to the meeting below and have the Zoom meeting details accessible when it is time to join.
Here at Eastwood, we know that COVID-19 has had significant impact on our community and it has presented us with many challenges. Please know that Eastwood is here for you and your families. We encourage you all to remain at home whenever possible, wear your masks if traveling outside of your home, and always use your best judgment when interacting with persons outside of your immediate family.
Meeting Preparations
The survey will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 to give us enough time to prepare.
Eastwood Community Meeting - Reopening of Schools
We will meet as a community. Principal Lira and administrative staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have after reviewing the district's published reopening plan.
Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking this link at the scheduled time. You will need to enter the password as well.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2719839711
Meeting ID: 271 983 9711
Password: EAHS2020
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2020, 12:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Online
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
HISD Dates & Details
All students will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually on September 8, 2020. Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through Friday, October 16, 2020.
On Monday, October 19, 2020, face-to-face instruction for students will begin for those families that opt in. This date is subject to change based on COVID-19 conditions across the city of Houston and guidance from local, state, and federal health officials.
Parents will have the option to opt out of face-to-face instruction entirely for the fall semester and 2020-2021 school year. Parents who select online-only must attend a virtual class outlining expectations and sign an agreement committing to virtual learning.
Here is a timeline for the re-opening dates:
- September 8, 2020: First day of school (Virtual only)
- October 19, 2020: Face-to-face instruction begins* – subject to change based on COVID-19 conditions across the city of Houston and guidance from local, state, and federal health officials.
- September 8 – January 29: First semester of remote learning for students/parents who choose online-only instruction.
*Parents will have the option to choose remote instruction for the fall semester (through January 29) or entire school year (through June 11).
Boxer Camp 2020
To take place virtually!
Email Addresses
If you want to be sure I have added you to my distribution lists, please send me an email: blira2@houstonisd.org and I will add you to all of my lists.
Stay Connected!
(if you choose to call, please note it will go straight to voicemail unless I have you saved, so please send a text first)
Principal Lira's Email: blira2@houstonisd.org
Email: eastwoodacademyhighschool@gmail.com
Website: eastwoodacademy.org
Location: 1315 Dumble Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-924-1697
Facebook: facebook.com/eastwoodacademyhighschool
Twitter: @EastwoodBoxers