g SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DP) January 03, 2022 19) ottice of the Superintendent Disict Service Center» 12440 Rojas Dr. « Pozo, Texas 79928-5200 + Phone 915-937-0000 + Fax 15851-7572 + ynwwsedinet Dear SISD Parents and Families, Happy New Year Team SISD Family! I hope you had a great, restful holiday break. Today, our faculty and staff returned from the break to prepare for a safe and successful second semester. We are excited 10 welcome back our students for in-person instruction on Wednesday, January 5. Safety remains our number one priority as we continue to lead with our hearts while navigating the ever- changing COVID-19 global pandemic. Since the onset of the pandemic, SISD has followed the guidance and orders set forth by authorities and will continue to do so as we move forward. The district also will continue to be proactive in establishing and following safety and wellness protocols to keep our SISD family safe. Students, staff wear face cove ind visitors are urged to stay home when sick. All individuals are strongly encouraged to igs indoors. Handwashing and disinfecting stations will continue to be available, and students and staff are reminded to practice proactive health/safety measures such as handwashing, social distancing when possible, and wiping down desks and equipment, Personal protective equipment also continues to be made available, including hand sanitizer, disinfecting solution/wipes, masks, face shields, and desk shields. In addition, our awesome operations teams continue to clean, sanitize, and disinfect facilities regularly and more frequently as needed to maintain safe, healthy learning environments. To further help mitigate the spread, our campus nurses and district personnel continue going above and beyond to systemically report COVID-19 positive cases to the local health department and conduct contact tracing for reported cases of individuals on campus, and we will continue to offer rapid tests as an added screening resource for asymptomatic students and staff. Individuals who are sick, experiencing COVID- 19 symptoms, or are unvaccinated and have been identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive should stay home and seek a COVID-19 test through their healthcare provider, city/county testing site, etc. We also maintain our commitment to providing COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals who wish to receive the vaccine as part of efforts to help Keep SISD Safe and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We are proud to have made COVID-19 vaccines available to students, employees, and community members through the SISD Employee Health Clinic and through partnerships with Immunize El Paso and other community agencies. Leading © Inspiring © InnovatingSOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent Disict Service Center» 12440 Rojas Dr. « Pozo, Texas 79928-5200 + Phone 915-937-0000 + Fax 15851-7572 + ynwwsedinet Multiple opportunities are scheduled throughout the district in the coming days for any individual in the community ages 5 and up to receive a free vaccine. First, second, third and booster doses will be available Visit www sisd.net/backtoschool or call 915-533-3414 for more information. AS we prepare to commence yet another unprecedented year, I remain encouraged and inspired by our great family of educators, support teams, students, parents, and partners. No doubt, we still have hurdles {o jump as we operate in our new normal, but Iam confident that by working together and by leading with our hearts, you, me, we will Keep SISD Safe and continue ensuring all students have endless opportunities to succeed! Respectfully, Calecane) Marta C. Carmona, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent of Schools, Inspiring © Innovating