Sheldon ISD partners with Woodforest Bank to recognize employees quarterly for demonstrating exemplary customer service. Employees are nominated by their peers or community members to earn a CARE Award which stands for Caught Acting and Responding with Excellence.

This month, Sheldon ISD is recognizing KASE Academy teacher Margaret Offill. Ms. Offill is described as innovative, handling situations with grace and professionalism. She views education as a calling not just her career and has made a difference in so many students’ lives. Ms. Rosalva Gutierrez is an attendance clerk from Cravens Early Childhood Academy. She was nominated for her hardworking and caring attitude. She is described as dependable, helpful, polite and professional.

The district has experienced significant growth since its previous bond election in 2016, growing by approximately 2,100 students (roughly 20%). On December 8, the district held a Town Hall Meeting to inform the community of demographic trends in student enrollment growth (which is approximately 300-400 students annually) and explain components of a previously called bond election from 2020. The 2020 election was canceled due to the pandemic and school closures. However, growth in student enrollment has continued, and to keep up with the standard of facilities our families have grown accustom to, as well as safety and security measures, technology and opportunities for students, Sheldon ISD school board members and administration want your feedback as the district plans for long-term facility needs. See how we are growing here.

One of the first steps as we plan for the future is gathering the input of our community. The district has launched a 10 question survey to gather feedback to take back to the school board and administration for review as planning continues.

Click here to watch the video that explains the long-range planning process as well as provides information on the demographic report in Sheldon ISD from 2021.

Please see the message below regarding an opportunity for a master's in instructional technology:

Greetings from Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

As educators, we recognize the importance of a growth mindset and the significance of life-long learning, and we have definitely learned the value of technology over the last couple of years. At Texas A&M University-Texarkana, we offer several excellent educational opportunities aimed at the professional growth of teachers and administrators. In this email, we would like to highlight the Master of Science in Instructional Technology. We understand the need to make learning available and affordable for working professionals and feel this degree will benefit you greatly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to serving your educational needs.

Academic Program: Instructional Technology (ITED)

Delivery Format: Online

Description: Welcome to Instructional Technology (IT) at Texas A&M University -Texarkana. We improve learning in diverse contexts using a wide range of tools, methods, and innovations. IT programs prepare students to be leaders in diverse learning contexts. These contexts include: K-12 public or private schools, military learning, museum education, online education, adult training, internet-mediated content development and delivery (also known as e-learning), workplace learning initiatives in business and industry, public/non-profit training, and higher education. Instructional Technology is one of the fastest growing fields in both business and education.

Required Hours: 36

Contact: Dr. Kevin Williams – Associate Professor of Instructional Technology

Phone: (903) 223-3028

Email: kevin.williams@tamut.edu

If you would like to find out more, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Kevin Williams (contact info above) or email Ms. Susan Gleason, Graduate Admissions Coordinator.

Employees and family members in the household now have access to LifeWorks, an Employee Assistance Program. See the attachments for more information on the program and its available resources, including a mobile app!

Website log in information is available below:

https://login.lifeworks.com

Username: sheldonisd

Password: lifeworks

For resources and more information, click here.

Employees and parents can receive texts from Sheldon ISD. The good news is your number is in Skyward which syncs automatically with School Messenger, the district's automated phone system. There are three ways to ensure your cell number has been opt in for text messages:

1. Email the payroll department with your cell phone number at payrolldept@sheldonisd.com

2. Stop by the payroll department to complete a form.

3. Complete a change form online: (THIS IS THE EASIEST WAY)

To complete the online form:

1. go to www.sheldonisd.com

2. go to departments on the menu bar and click Payroll.

3. on the right hand side Employee Information Change form or click here.

Please allow for a few business days to ensure that the change to your form has been made.

You can also text 'Y' to 67587. This is the short code number to receive texts alerts from Sheldon ISD and schools in the district.

Each year Sheldon ISD employees donate a small portion of their paychecks to provide scholarships to graduating seniors. Last year, the Employee Scholarship Fund gave $16,000 to deserving seniors. Please consider a donation to this program. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Please click the link below and make a difference in the future of our students:

www.sheldonisd.com/employeescholarshipfund/

• Donation Request Form - to be completed if you want to ask for a donation, prior to crowdfunding
• Donation Received Form - to be completed only if you received a donation of $200
  

Additionally, if you are applying for a grant, please complete the form in Eduphoria under Formspace/General Forms/Permissions prior to applying for a grant. If you have any questions, please ask your building principal or department supervisor.

The link to apply for grants is listed here: https://sheldon.schoolobjects.com/forms/

• Dec. 17 - Staff Work Day, Student Holiday
• Dec. 20-Jan. 3 - Christmas Break
• Jan. 4 - Staff Work Day, Student Holiday

Employees are not required to complete a daily form for self-screening. The only form that should be completed is if an employee is lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive.

Click here to read the safe start plan. Sheldon ISD will continue to update the dashboard with positive COVID-19 cases daily by 5 p.m. here.

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