The kids have caused me to really fall in love with teaching: 25 News honors English teacher
and last updated 2021-05-04 19:27:30-04
WACO, TX â Walking through the empty hallways at Cesar Chavez middle school on any given weekday, youâll notice the silence is deafening.
Thatâs because most students are in classrooms, busy learning.
However, Tuesday was no ordinary day in DeLisa Williamâs classroom as administrators and students cheered her on and announced that she was the winner of 25 Newâs Teachers Appreciation Week mini-grant.
âThe kids have caused me to really fall in love with teaching,â she said. âI did not know that this was something that I would enjoy, and over time, I just wanted to see how I can better the kids.â
Updated: 7:46 PM CST December 13, 2020
WACO, Texas Cesar Chavez Middle School announced it will transition to fully remote instruction starting Dec. 14 as a result of COVID-19 infections on campus.
The closure comes after three people who have been campus have tested positive, according to Principal Alonzo McAdoo.
“Following these most recent cases, more than nearly 30 employees, including more than 20 teachers, will be out until winter break, McAdoo said in a message to parents and staff. While most of our teachers are able to teach remotely, the number of employees out presents a challenge for appropriately supervising students without bringing large groups of students together in the same space.
Cesar Chavez Middle School transitions to remote learning until Jan. 5
Waco ISD
and last updated 2020-12-13 19:36:01-05
WACO, TX â Cesar Chavez Middle School will transition to fully remote learning until Jan. 5 due to COVID-19 cases.
The school learned that three more people, who have been on campus at Cesar Chavez, tested positive for COVID-19.
They have already notified the families of any students and any employees who were in close contact with the people who tested positive most recently, and those students and employees have been told to quarantine in accordance with guidance from the CDC.
âFollowing these most recent cases, more than nearly 30 employees, including more than 20 teachers, will be out until winter break, Alonzo McAdoo, principal of Cesar Chavez Middle School said. While most of our teachers are able to teach remotely, the number of employees out presents a challenge for appropriately supervising students without bringing large groups of stude