Supplies you need for virtual learningSome schools are distributing virtual school supply lists and separate lists for when students go back to the classroom. Sales of traditional school supplies are down 12%. Will school supplies still be available when you need them? “We are not using community supplies anymore.”Don’t forget Texas’ Tax-Free weekendWith everything going on, you may have forgotten about Texas’ tax-free weekend. That is when school supplies and clothes and most items under $100 sold in stores and online are tax-free.

EDNA, Texas – Classes resumed for students in the Edna Independent School District Thursday. The district will have in-person and virtual learning. Posted by Edna ISD on Wednesday, July 29, 2020The district is also expected to have closed campuses. Students can either bring a sack lunch from home or purchase a lunch from the cafeteria daily. Edna ISD’s social media platforms and website will inform students, parents and the community about important school safety information.

HOUSTON – The new CDC guidelines on returning to school put a lot of importance on kids social distancing. That includes canceling any activities when distancing isn’t possible and configuring groups of students that always work together. Buses and hallwaysAt KIPP Charter Schools, they say with the exception of siblings, kids won't sit next to each other on the bus. Sneeze guardsDesks are six feet apart in Aldine, with two students diagonally across from each other and sneeze guards to shield them. CafeteriasIn school cafeterias, seats may be marked off to demonstrate social distancing.

HOUSTON – Parents are asking about the health and safety of children, particularly those with chronic conditions. Charisma Garcia, MD, pediatrician with the Texas Children’s Health Plan the Center for Children and Women, said the benefits of in-person school exceeds the risk of COVID in most children. “It offers a safety net, mental and physical health care screenings, it provides families with meals, time for exercise,” Garcia said. However, Garcia said parents of children with chronic health conditions should consider if school will be a safe environment for them. So, they are going to be touching the mask and putting more germs on the mask than if it just wasn’t there,” Garcia said.

HOUSTON – It's Back2School and KPRC2 has you covered. Below is a link to a printable backpack student identification card for your children:File: Download Student Contact Card