Quilts to Scrubs: ESL Teacher Creates Own Masks
Starting with a Facebook post, ESL teacher Penny Ramos, has been creating and donating masks and scrub caps to places in need since the stay at home order has been put into effect.
Category: COVID
Special coverage of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, including impacts to Keller ISD.
In the Right Keystroke: Virtual Choir Makes Beautiful Music While Apart
While one may not expect for certain classes to be capable of going online, the TCHS Choir program has done exactly that with a stunning virtual choir.
Activities to Stay Busy and Healthy During Quarantine
Quarantine and social distancing can have a huge toll on many people during this pandemic. It is important to stay healthy mentally, physically, and imaginatively.
Be Kind to Yourself During the Pandemic
During a time like this, when the world is hurting and everything seems dark, it becomes that much more important to focus on one’s mental health. For that reason, here is a list of tips to help.
Everything You Need To Know About E-Learning and Grades
Many students, parents, and even teachers have been concerned about how to best incorporate online instruction into their lives in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a week of planning, Keller ISD has come out with an eLearning and grading plan beginning on Sunday, March 29.
UPDATE: KISD Closes Schools Through May 4
On March 31, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order continuing the the public health disaster declaration through April 30 and closure of schools until May 4, 2020.
#AskTalon COVID Updates as Online Learning Begins
On Sunday, March 22 from 7 to 9 p.m., Timber Creek Talon and TCTV will have a special #AskTalon about Online Learning, District Updates, and how to help yourself and your students stay stable during this new time.
KISD Offers Tech Distribution During Closure
In light of the closure of all Keller ISD campuses until April 3, KISD’s Technology Department has come up with a process for checking out and distributing technology to students so that they may continue their courses online.
Online Instruction For KISD Students Begins March 23
Since the announcement of the two week closure across Keller ISD campuses due to the spread of COVID-19, the question of class work has been on many students’, parents’, and staff members’ minds. Classes will resume on Monday, March 23; however, classes will be conducted online.
Keller ISD Administration Answers COVID Shutdown Questions
In a video style address to the staff of Keller ISD, Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall clarified several areas that many faculty, parents, and students may be wondering.