Eastland Middle School

1-19-2022 Dear Parent/Guardian, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families that a STUDENT who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Wednesday January 19, 2022. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators have contacted any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

Dear Parents, Guardians, and EISD Staff Members, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families and staff members that a student who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Tuesday January 18, 2022. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify them. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators will contact any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. All students and staff that came into close contact will be directly notified as soon as possible. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

January 17, 2022 Re: Update Eastland ISD will resume classes as scheduled Tuesday, January 18, 2022. I want to apologize for any inconvenience being off today might have caused anyone. We do not take it lightly when considering closing campuses for any period of time. EISD’s passion and commitment is the safety and well being of our students. We do anticipate that we will still have several staff members out tomorrow. However, the campus administration has worked to develop plans to cover classes accordingly. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding, we look forward to seeing the kids tomorrow. As always, “It’s a GREAT day to be a Maverick!” Dr. Cochran

January 16, 2022 Re: School Closure January 17,2022 Eastland ISD will be closed Monday January 17, 2022 due to a high number of illnesses among staff, their families, and students. As well as being notified of a high number of students who are home sick, we began to evaluate the number of staff either testing positive for COVID 19, exposed, or sick with other flu like illnesses, the number not able to come to work exceeds our substitute pool and hinders ability to effectively have school. EISD will use tomorrow, as an administrative team, to develop and plan for the most appropriate in person instruction as we progress through this spike over the next couple days. The main driving factor behind the decision to close tomorrow is the number of personnel that will be out. Extracurricular activities will remain as scheduled as long as healthy staff and participants are available. If it is determined that we are still in the same situation for Tuesday we will notify parents as soon as possible. However, it is our intention to resume classes on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Dr. Jason Cochran

No School tomorrow or Friday due to the Eastland County Livestock Show. Good luck to all the students that are participating!

Basketball Photos tomorrow morning in Marshall Gym. 7a.m.- 8th Grade boys. 7:30a.m.- 7th Grade girls. 8:00a.m.- 7th boys and 8th girls.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and EISD Staff Members, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families and staff members that two students who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 were present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Thursday December 16, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify them. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators will contact any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individuals. All students and staff that came into close contact will be directly notified as soon as possible. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individuals have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

Dear Parents, Guardians, and EISD Staff Members, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families and staff members that two students who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 were present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Wednesday December 15, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individuals or details that may identify them. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators will contact any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individuals. All students and staff that came into close contact will be directly notified as soon as possible. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individuals have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

12-14-2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families that a STAFF MEMBER who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Tuesday December 14, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators have contacted any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, to watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

MS UIL PARTICIPANTS ATTENTION PARENTS: UIL participants will be leaving for Early Middle School at 7:45 am. Please make sure your child arrives on time. Thank you!

**Early Release for Eastland ISD on Tuesday December, 7th** Siebert Elementary will be hosting seven visiting schools for the district elementary UIL contest on Tuesday December, 7th. Because of the numerous schools attending and the amount of staff needed we will be having an early release that day. School will release at 12:00. Buses will run at 12:15.

Maverick Playoff Game Information: Eastland vs Bells at Boyd High School 700 Knox Ave -- Boyd, Texas 76023 Kickoff at 7:00 Tickets will be sold at the gate. Adults $5, Students $3

Dear Parents, Guardians, and EISD Staff Members, In keeping with Eastland ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families and staff members that a student who was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the campus of Siebert Elementary School on Friday, November 12, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her. The District is working with local health officials and we have begun a case investigation. Campus administrators will contact any individuals determined to be in close contact with the infected individual. All students and staff that came into close contact will be directly notified as soon as possible. We will keep you apprised of further updates that may be necessary. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection: • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit • Loss of taste or smell • Cough • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Fatigue • Headache • Chills • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Shaking or exaggerated shivering • Significant muscle pain or ache • Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting If you or any member of the EISD community does begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician. We encourage anyone in the EISD community who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 to please notify our school by contacting the campus administrator. Dr. Jason Cochran - Superintendent Eastland ISD

OnCore has experienced a power outage. Therefore, phone service is limited. School will dismiss at regular times. Thank you so much for your patience.

Tickets for tonight's Maverick playoff game vs City View will be sold at the gate. The game is in Seymour at Fair Park Stadium: 500 Stadium Dr, Seymour, TX 76380 Kickoff is at 7:00

MS Boys Basketball Games on Thursday, Nov. 11 at Millsap have been cancelled due to Football Playoffs. The games have been rescheduled to Thursday, January 6.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 8. It is a STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY.

Today is the last day to order your Maverick Football Playoff shirt! Short sleeve are $16. Long sleeve are $20. All orders are online. Orders my be placed through midnight, Thursday, November 4. Shirts will be delivered to campuses or available for pick-up at Siebert on Thursday, November 11. Link to the online store: https://gogearonline.com/eastland-FBPL21

REMINDER: Deadline for Earlybird Yearbook Special is November 6! Order forms are in the office.

Maverick Fans, show your support for our Maverick Football team by purchasing a playoff t-shirt. All sales will be online. Orders will be taken until Thursday, November 4 @11:59 pm. Late orders cannot be accepted. Shirts will be distributed to campuses or available for pick-up at Siebert Elementary on Thursday, November 11. The link to the online store is: https://gogearonline.com/eastland-FBPL21 Short sleeve shirts will cost $16. Long sleeve will cost $20. (Note: The roster pictured is a sample roster. Your Eastland Mavericks will be listed on the back.)