Boyd Bulletin
Volume 12 - Week 4 of At Home Learning
Boletín de Boyd en Español - Volume 12 - Semana 4 del Plan de Aprendizaje en el Hogar
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, April 13
At-Home Learning Plan sent at 8:00 AM by Homeroom Teachers via email
School Closed Through May 1
Allen ISD schools will remain closed through Friday, May 1 in an effort to support the community, region and nation’s need to slow the spread of COVID-19. This action follows advice from local, state and national health authorities.
Updates from the Superintendent will be sent through School Messenger and provided on the Web.
Allen ISD Free Breakfast and Lunches for All Students - CHANGE TO DAYS AND TIMES
Food Assistance
AISD Food Distribution - Allen ISD Student Nutrition is offering grab and go breakfasts and lunches at two campuses: Effective Monday, March 30, 2020, students may receive multiple meals by picking up three days each week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Boyd Elementary School (800 Jupiter Road) and Rountree Elementary School (800 East Main Street)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday pickup times will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children will receive:
· Mondays: Hot Lunch for Monday, Breakfast, and Lunch for Tuesday and Breakfast for Wednesday
· Wednesdays: Hot Lunch for Wednesday, Breakfast, and Lunch for Thursday and Breakfast for Friday
· Fridays: Hot Lunch for Friday and Breakfast for Monday
This schedule will be in effect until further notice. The change is being made to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 exposure for students, parents and Allen ISD staff.
Trouble Shooting Technology
This link is intended to support parents when the technology is not working correctly. Please do not submit questions about picking up devices. Parents may submit their technology questions here: https://allenisd.on.spiceworks.com/portal
WiFi Zones
Internet Access
If you do not have internet access, here are some possible options:
- Public Resources for Internet Access
- You will be able to access WiFi at Boyd school parking lot. If you select this option, please stay in your cars to continue social distancing.
Allen ISD Closing all Lockable Fields and Playgrounds
The public is encouraged not to congregate in large groups on open playfields or playgrounds on Allen ISD or City of Allen property. Locked facilities are completely closed to the public. AISD will keep the community notified when the facilities are reopened.
Message from Behavior Specialist
As we continue to navigate our way through our new partnership in education at home, new challenges may arise. I worked closely with many of the Boyd kids to help them problem solve, make behavior changes or simply to chat and check in. To say I miss the Boyd kids is an understatement, we all do. I know they are also missing their teachers and staff members they interacted with on a daily basis.
If you come to a point that you might need a hand with challenges at home, or if your child would like to chat with me, please reach out through email. If your child would like to video conference, or talk on the phone, I need a a parent to be present. We are all in this together, and together we will get through it!
Cindy Woolum
Behavior Specialist
FROM THE COUNSELOR
To support the needs of our students during this stressful time. Our counselor, Mrs. Chavez, is available to support and has developed a sign-up for students to meet with her virtually.
USE YOUR STUDENT ID INSTEAD OF YOUR NAME Once you sign up for a time, Mrs. Chavez will email you instructions to your student email account on how to access her Zoom account.
If you need assistance before your appointment, send an email to Mrs. Chavez at patricia.chavez@allenisd.org.
Please understand that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in virtual meetings. Mrs. Chavez will make every effort to ensure a confidential conversation, and as always if she is concerned you may harm yourself or others, or that someone is causing you significant harm, she will notify the appropriate persons.
Sign-up for a meeting at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CACA723A0F58-virtual
If you're in crisis, please call 9-1-1, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text the word "HOME" to 741741 to contact the Crisis Text Line.
Patricia Chavez, M.Ed., LSC
Boyd Elementary School Counselor
Allen CARES
AllenCAREs / our local CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) & the City of Allen are trying to get the word out about how people can get help during this time. Families or individuals that need services can either...
Text AllenCAREs to 797979
OR
Call (214) 509-8355
You can also view a video about CERT at
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=aab0kc0vXfU
If you would like to volunteer or donate, please go to their web for information:
Food Pantries
Allen Food Pantry
Located at 1515 N. Greenville Ave, Allen TX , behind St Jude Catholic church. The building is in the parking lot on the southwest corner of the property. Although they are hosted by St Jude church, they are not a function of the church. Please do not contact the church about food. Instead, families need to stop by the food pantry when they are open. They are open Monday and Thursday from 6:30PM - 8PM and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30AM - 12PM. They are closed on all major holidays.
Allen Food Pantry: Please visit website and complete one of the applications below or fill one out on site. English application. Spanish application
First Baptist Church Allen – We Care Ministry Food Pantry
The Food Pantry distributes food and household items to residents of Allen who lack the resources to purchase the food supplies needed to maintain a healthy life. This is a "choice pantry" versus a "pre-bagged pantry," so we are able to meet an individual's nutritional needs as well as provide the foods they enjoy. One-time emergency assistance is offered without required proof, for continued assistance proof of residency and income is required.
Hours of Operation: Sunday 4:00-5:30 p.m. Tuesday 10:00-11:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:00-7:30 p.m
Location: The Food Pantry is in Building D, on Cedar Street across from the Worship Center and Student Center.
Allen Community Outreach (ACO)
This is not a walk-in food pantry. Please call to obtain further information. Contact information for Food Pantry and other resources 972-727-9131
Location: 801 E Main Street Allen Texas 75002
Additional Resources from the North Texas Food Bank.
Additional resources for families in need of food. Click on the link below and put your location for a list of food pantries, times, etc in their vicinity. https://www.ntfb.org/agencies
SNAP (Food Stamps) 2 office locations:
901 North McDonald Street, Suite 800 550 East 15th Street
McKinney Texas 75069 Plano, Texas 75074
972-562-5832 or 469-229-6950
The SNAP link will help parents apply for food stamps. https://www.ntfb.org/food-assistance/SNAP
WIC: WIC (Woman, Infants, and Children) helps to provide nutritious food and resources.
825 N, McDonald Suite 120
McKinney, TX 75069
972-548-5543
The Census is Here!
Many of you received in the mail the Census 2020 this week.The Census is done every 10 years. Your answers will impact how much of the $675 billions per year in federal funds will be spent on hospitals, roads, public works, and schools for communities.
Please go to the websites provided for further information.
· English/Inglés--https://2020census.gov/en.html
Alton Boyd Elementary School
Address:
800 S Jupiter
Allen, Texas
Phone: 972-727-0560
Fax: 972-727-0566
Office Staff:
Principal: Judith Coffman
Asst. Principal: Lara Mercer
Asst. Principal: Wendy Williams
Secretary: Elaine Gamboa
Registration: Terri Rosales
Receptionist: Gabby Villegas
Nurse: Terry Phillips
Counselor: Patricia Chavez
CARE: Marison Puterbaugh
Campus Intervention Specialist (CIS): Yessica Schessler
Boyd PTA President: Trina Harmeson
School Website:
https://www.allenisd.org/Page/15028
Twitter:
@boydblackhawks