Denise Monzingo, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
Pam Kaufmann
Assistant Superintendent

August 27, 2021

Rockdale ISD Parents,

Today, we decided to quarantine the entire 4th grade at Rockdale Intermediate School for the
next 10 days. While I understand that sounds alarming, I wanted to let you know why we made
this decision.

The district has created a COVID alert levels chart with green, yellow, orange and red levels.
This chart is based on CDC recommended thresholds in schools. Once a school, classroom or
grade level reaches the red level of active cases, we believe closing for a few days is the safest
option for students and staff. While allowing time to slow the spread, it also gives us time to
deep clean the 4th grade classrooms. Each new positive case at all grade levels is monitored
daily. As of today no other classrooms or grade levels have reached level red.

Please continue to monitor your child for any symptoms, most of the positive cases are
presenting with cold or allergy type symptoms. Some have fever, some don’t. We suggest that if
any of these symptoms are present, you have your child tested. We have tests available at all
campuses and will be offering a vaccine clinic on September 16. Watch for information on this
clinic to come out next week.

The district strongly encourages mask use, sanitizing and social distancing. We all need to be
diligent about not spreading this virus to others. Always know you can reach out at any time with
questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Monzingo, Ed.D

Superintendent of Schools

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