Thigpen-Zavala Elementary

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ALERT: The District is receiving reports that there is a high probability power outages will continue throughout the night and tomorrow (Wednesday, February 17, 2021). Therefore, McAllen ISD will be extending 100% remote instruction through tomorrow. At this point, our plan is to return to normal operating procedures on Thursday, February 18, 2021. If your child is experiencing connectivity issues because of this, we understand. Rest assured that we will be flexible with his/her assignments during this time. Any McAllen ISD families needing hot spots for connectivity may pick them up TODAY (1:30-4 p.m.) or Wednesday (5-6:30 p.m.) at McAllen ISD Central Office (2000 N. 23rd St.). Meal services will resume tomorrow, February 17, at select curbsides and bus routes. Please refer to the McAllen ISD meals page on the web for updated meal locations for February 17 at this link: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. Most staff will continue to work from home Wednesday. A limited number of employees may be needed to respond to facility and other issues. Information regarding work schedules will continue to be shared with them by their direct supervisor. The district will continue monitoring weather forecasts and will post updates if any changes are needed. ____________________________________ Martes, 16 de Febrero del 2021 ALERTA: El Distrito está recibiendo informes de que existe una alta probabilidad de que los cortes de energía continúen durante toda la noche y mañana (Miércoles 17 de Febrero del 2021). Por lo tanto, McAllen ISD extenderá la instrucción remota al 100% hasta mañana. En este punto, nuestro plan es volver a los procedimientos operativos normales el Jueves 18 de Febrero del 2021. Si su hijo tiene problemas de conectividad debido a esto, lo entendemos. Tenga la seguridad de que seremos flexibles con sus asignaciones durante este tiempo. Cualquier familia de McAllen ISD que necesite puntos de acceso para la conectividad puede recogerlos HOY (1:30-4 p.m.) o Miércoles (5-6:30 p.m.) en la oficina central de McAllen ISD (2000 N. 23rd St.). Los servicios de comidas se reanudarán mañana, 17 de Febrero, en aceras y rutas de autobús seleccionadas. Consulte la página de comidas de McAllen ISD en la web para conocer los sitios de comidas actualizadas para el 17 de Febrero en este enlace: https://mcallenisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mcallen-isd-meal-program. La mayoría del personal seguirá trabajando desde casa el Miércoles. Es posible que se necesite un número limitado de empleados para responder a las instalaciones y otros problemas. La información relacionada con los horarios de trabajo continuará siendo compartida con ellos por su supervisor directo. El Distrito continuará monitoreando los pronósticos meteorológicos y publicará actualizaciones si se necesitan cambios.

Monday, February 15, 2021 ALERT UPDATE: Students who are dealing with power outages and/or do not have their district-issued devices with them are asked to reach out to their teacher(s) to make arrangements. Stay safe. Thank you. Lunes, 15 de Febrero del 2021 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE ALERTA: Los estudiantes que están experimentando con cortes de energía y / o no tienen sus dispositivos proporcionados por el distrito con ellos deben comunicarse con su(s) maestro(s) para hacer arreglos. Mantengase salvos.

SuperTalk Episode 25: Special announcement from our McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. J.A. Gonzalez airing at 6pm. https://www.facebook.com/mcallenisd/videos/882520612546392/

5th Six Weeks - Distribution of Instructional Materials 5ta Seis Semanas - Distribución de materiales de instrucción

Free COVID-19 testing is set for Wednesday, February 3, and Friday, February 5, at McAllen ISD's Cathey Middle School (1800 N. Cynthia St.). The testing will take place from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. La prueba gratuita de COVID-19 está programada para el miércoles 3 de enero y el viernes 5 de enero en la escuela secundaria Cathey de McAllen ISD (1800 N. Cynthia St.). Las pruebas se llevarán a cabo de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m.

Your work, big & small, helps to transform the lives of our students every day. We love and appreciate all you do! Happy National School Counseling Week, Mrs. Bazan!

Congratulations to our 2020 - 2021 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Ramirez! Thank you for all that you do!

Read here to stay up to date on the most current information regarding Gifted and Talented Identification and Services during Covid-19 for the 2020-2021 school year. https://5il.co/oqcp

SuperTalk Episode 19: Join us for a compelling conversation about Covid-19 between Dr. J.A. Gonzalez and local health professional Jonsete Reyna, FNP-C. https://www.facebook.com/290424140048/posts/10158513929355049/

Thigpen-Zavala Elementary Start-up, October 19, 2020 Message from Mrs. Casas https://youtu.be/qrx03saQTH8

SuperTalk Episode 18: Dr. Gonzalez addresses Phase-In Questions Please join Dr. J.A. Gonzalez and Jake Berry as they go through a second series of questions regarding the McAllen ISD Return to Traditional School Phase-In Plan. https://youtu.be/TxaulqomT1s

Don’t forget to come pick up your resources! No se les olvide recoger los materiales!

SuperTalk Episode 18: Dr. Gonzalez addresses Phase-In Questions Please join Dr. J.A. Gonzalez and Jake Berry as they go through a second series of questions regarding the McAllen ISD Return to Traditional School Phase-In Plan. https://youtu.be/TxaulqomT1s

We have the best kids... miss them so much https://www.facebook.com/nayely.jacobo.1/videos/2756580084438675/

Distance Learning at its BEST! We are so proud of all our Hawks and TZ families. You're all doing such a great job! We are TZ Strong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_zAnCrpcpY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1ZxXMTNQdp3z_2LPx__cSQc3QIM27z0JVBjuxHOPkccV7uddmdfIAtzjU

At our Grab & Go feeding sites in our community, our loving staff from the Food Services Department are carefully preparing meals, our nurses are closely monitoring their health, and our police officers are keeping them safe. Other members of these teams are working with our Transportation Department to feed even more children through our Meals on Wheels Program. Thank you all! #DistrictOfChampions #DistanceLearning #WeGotThishttps://www.facebook.com/mcallenisd/videos/2902957869792016/

We are so proud of all our Hawks and TZ families. You're all doing such a great job! We are TZ Strong https://www.facebook.com/vierina.gonzalez/videos/10206950567040103/

A message from a PK student to her Teacher Mrs. Puig and Instructional Aide, Mrs. Villarreal. Absolutely priceless

Welcome to the new website and mobile app for McAllen!