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Mass Vaccination Clinic held for area Teachers By Nelda Briones LFN
On March 2, 2021 the Centers for Disease ConThese Savory and trol and Prevention had Sweet Easter Recipes determined that “vaccines Will Have You Hoppin’ are an important tool to for Joy help stop the COVID-19 pandemic,” and in order to address this important public health issue, the HHS Secretary directed all COVID-19 vaccination providers that are administering COVID-19 Page 2 vaccine purchased by the United States as follows: All COVID-19 vaccinaLos Fresnos tabs Lucio tion providers are directas their new volleyball ed and required to make coach available and administer, as one of the currently eligible groups, COVID-19 vaccine to those who work in pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools, as well as Head Start and Early Head Page 4 Start programs (including teachers, staff, and bus drivers) and those who work as or for licensed Feeding My Dog at child care providers, Night including center-based and family care providers. Hey Kids! Color this picture and bring it to the Los Fresnos News office at The policy change came 705 W. HWY 100 Suite B-2 in Los Fresnos, Texas for a change to win an Easter Basket after President Joe Biden FULL OF GOODIES! One winner from each age group:
urged states to prioritize teachers on vaccination lists. “My challenge is this, we want every educator, school staff member, child care worker to receive at least one shot by the end of the month of March,” Biden said at a recent news conference. According to the Cameron County website, the county has been in communication with area school districts, charter schools, and others in an effort to help identify how many area teachers are in need of the COVID-19 vaccine. Cameron County will successfully allocate Moderna vaccines to the following school districts: Rio Hondo ISD, Santa Maria ISD, Marine Military Academy, Santa Rosa ISD, Jubilee Academies, La Feria ISD, South Texas ISD, Harmony Schools, Port Isabel ISD, Idea Public Schools, Los Fresnos CISD, Brownsville ISD, Harlingen CISD, San Benito CISD, and Neighbors in Need of Services, Inc. “For the past two months now, we have vaccinated individuals at our
County clinics following the guidance and priority groups as identified by the State of Texas and the CDC. Teachers not being identified as a priority group has been a concern of ours and we’re glad to have received updated guidance from the State of Texas. We believe that vaccinating our teachers means we are one step closer in providing that safeguard not only in the classroom setting but also at home,” stated Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. On Thursday March 11, 2021, Cameron County in partnership with area school district superintendents hosted a mass vaccination clinic at the Los Fresnos Fire & EMS Department for area teachers from certain school districts. Cameron County Public Health has partnered with several school districts for continued vaccination allocation efforts and is committed to administering vaccines in accordance with the guidance from the State of Texas and the CDC.
Area Teachers line up for vaccine distribution
4-6 years old • 7-9 years old • 9-12 years old Submit yours by Wednesday March 24 at Noon Winners will appear in the March 31 issue! Name:____________________________________ Age:______ Phone:__________________________
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Los Fresnos student selected for International Career Developement Conference 2021 By James Minson LFN
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With nearly a 75-year (956) 346-3034 history, DECA has impacted the lives of (956)545-8520 more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. Their strong connection with our organization has resonated into a brand that people identify as a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and
entrepreneurs. DECA’s programs and activities have constantly evolved as we use the latest technology and apply cutting edge educational research. Our core focus has remained consistent and is captured in our mission. Katia Mendoza, a local high school student will be representing Los Fresnos high school and Texas DECA District 1 in the International Career Developement Conference in 2021. Texas is made up
of many DECA Districts. All of the RGV is located in District 1. Katia will not only be representing Los Fresnos, she will be representing the RGV! 750 of 3,600 students will be representing at the international level among an estemated 11,000 competitors accross the nation. There was only one trophy winner that advanced from District 1. That is what makes Katia so special. If you see her, congratulate her!
Katia Mendoza, Los Fresnos High School student, and participant of DECA 2021
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