Fannin Counseling Services
1.5 Newsletter (September 14-18)
Meet your Counseling Team!
Mrs. Gonzalez
Alpha A-L
Email: alejandra.gonzalez@gpisd.org
Google Voice Phone Number
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(972) 514-7732
Call or Text
Ms. Verney
Alpha M-Z
Email: vanessa.verney@gpisd.org
Google Voice Phone Number
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(682) 325-8236
Call or Text
Mrs. Thomas
School Social Worker
Email: alfi.thomas@gpisd.org
Google Voice Phone Number
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(682) 503-9496
Call or Text
Fannin Counseling Services - Our Mission
The mission of the Fannin Middle School Counseling Team is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students’ academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. We can accomplish this through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.
Fannin Counseling Services - Our Vision
The vision of the Fannin Middle School Counseling Team is to empower all students to reach their maximum potential by using a comprehensive program that will address academic, personal/social, and career goals. We will promote an environment to encourage personal inquiry and growth, social responsibility, and academic excellence. School counselors believe that every student can succeed through the collaborative efforts of school, home, and community leading to responsible and productive citizenship in the 21st century.
Social Emotional Learning Corner
Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning - By Mrs. Wright and Ms. Lewis
Parent Guide for Virtual Learning
~Secondary Edition~
Establish routines and expectations
It is important to develop good habits from the start.
Create a workday schedule with built in breaks
Utilize a planner or calendar for assignments
Create a check list of all assignments due and check them off as completed
Get dressed and ready to learn at a reasonable time.
Make your bed
Keep normal bedtime routines,
Maintain rules and cut off times for digital device use (video games, phones, iPad, etc.)
Incorporate a bedtime to ensure proper sleep to avoid going to bed late and sleeping in. Create a designated learning space
Your family’s regular learning space for occasional homework might not work for extended periods.
Set up a physical location that’s dedicated to school-focused activities.
Make sure it is quiet, free from distractions and has a good internet connection.
Keep doors open, and practice good digital safety.
Keep a light snack and water near work area.
Stay in touch
Teachers will mainly communicate through our email, online platforms and virtual learning environments.
Make sure everyone knows how to find the help they need to be successful.
Stay in contact with teachers, counselors and school administrators.
Encourage ownership and effort
Provide support and encouragement and expect your children to do their part
Giving positive feedback and words of affirmations
Create an affirmation board or word wall near workspace
Encourage a growth mindset, which means reminding kids that it's not about being good or bad at something but working toward getting better at it.
Try to stay positive
Create an accountability check in process
The night before or in the morning, you might ask:
What classes/subjects do you have today?
Do you have any assessments?
How will you spend your time?
What resources do you need?
What can I do to help?
At the end of the day you might ask:
What assignments did you complete day?
What challenges did you have today?
What can we do to make tomorrow better?
Encourage brain breaks and movement (physical activity and exercise)
Moving is vital to mental and physical health and it stimulates learning readiness.
Set new fitness goals and plan hands-on activities that keep hands busy, feet moving, and mind engaged.
Encourage breaks away from the screen
Manage stress and make the most of an unusual situation
Reach out to your campus counselor for assistance if needed
Journaling
Allow student to listen to music while working independently
Upcoming Events
9/15/2020: Kindness Crew Interest Meeting
If your child is interested in joining, have them complete the form below. A confirmation email will be sent out via Canvas, which will have the Zoom meeting information. The interest meeting will be held on September 15th at 8:30am or 12:21pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezP3U0mI5RdgrylWTypiCeWlu8fjT4l01GRL2zS9BvllJJmg/viewform
9/15/2020: Food Pantry DriveThru
9/21/2020: First Day of In-Person Learning
9/21 - 9/25: Start with Hello Week
9/24/2020: Drive-Thru Donuts with the Counselors
During the morning drop off (by near #9)
Xello is an engaging, fun-to-use software that students can access online, at school or at home. Students can even access Xello from their mobile devices. Using Xello, students plan their journeys toward the future by creating their very own unique roadmap for future success.
The program is implemented through the GPISD Counseling Services Department at every elementary and secondary campus. The mission of the Counseling Service Department is to guide students from cradle to career, making every student future-ready!
Get started on the journey to becoming future-ready by logging in to Xello. xello.world
Logging in to Xello
Username: GP-Student ID Number (no spaces)
Password: fllllmmdd
- f: first letter of the first name
- llll: first four letters of the last name
- mm: the month of birth
- dd: day of birth
College of the Week
University of Mount Union
Mount Union is a small, private university located in Alliance, Ohio and we are dedicated to preparing students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship. With approximately 2200 students, we pride ourselves in offering small class sizes, giving students opportunities to connect with our renowned faculty.
Specialties offered
Biological and biomedical sciences
Business, management, and marketing
Communication and journalism
Computer and information sciences
Criminology
Economics
Education
Engineering
English language and literature/letters
Family and consumer/human sciences
Foreign languages and literatures
Health professions and related sciences
History
International relations and affairs
Mathematics and statistics
Philosophy and religious studies
Physical sciences
Political science and government
Psychology
Security and protective services
Sociology
Undecided
Visual and performing arts
2020-2021 Class Schedule
Fannin Family until September 18th we all will have the same lunch time. Please refer to our 2020-2021 bell schedule.
Actualización de la información del administrador de contenido (Content Keeper)
English Logging into Content Keeper- https://youtu.be/hKpGuku60s8
Spanish Logging into Content Keeper- https://youtu.be/_ecgeHf2ek8
Mental Wellness
Everyone needs someone to talk to. DialCare is standing by.
In addition to the continuing counseling services provided by campus counselors and social workers, Grand Prairie ISD is offering an opportunity for students in 6th through 12th grades to receive virtual counseling services with a trained licensed professional counselor before and after school hours and weekends through DialCare. Counseling is available through the app or on the phone.
Adolescents are often faced with social-emotional challenges that may be difficult for them to handle on their own. Many times, just having the chance to talk through these issues can lead to personal growth and wellness. Actively taking steps to improve one's overall well-being and happiness is a key component of self-care. Self-care plays a vital role in helping adolescents cope with and conquer the challenges of life, especially during these unprecedented times.
This program is easy to use:
• Students can schedule counseling sessions Monday through Friday before or after school hours and on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Counseling sessions should not be scheduled during school hours.
• Our mental health professionals will reach out via phone or video chat upon request.
• Consultations are available in both English and Spanish.
How it works:
Step 1: Students can schedule an appointment by app, website or phone: 844-249-4094
When signing in through the website or app, your member ID is your student ID
Step 2: Our mental health professionals will reach out to the student via phone or video chat at the scheduled appointment time.
Step 3: Appointments can last up to 30 minutes.