HHS Counseling Newsletter
Vol. 3
Hey Huskies!
HHS MENTAL WELLNESS
Suicide Awareness Month
You are not alone. There is hope. There is help.
Hotline Numbers
24-hr Crisis Line: 602-222-9444
State Treatment Hotline: 800-662-4357
Mercy Maricopa 24-hrs. hotline: 800-631-1314 (AHCCCS only)
24-hr Teen Lifeline: 800-273-TALK or 602-248-8336
24-hr Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
EMPACT: 866-205-5229
Terros: 602-685-6000
Know the Warning Signs
- Statements of suicidal thoughts or plans
- Making a plan and looking for means to follow through
- Giving away important possessions
- Talking about feeling hopeless and purposelessness
- Sudden changes in mood
- Isolating Self
- Unrelenting feelings of guilt, shame, worthlessness, or failure
Concerned someone you know is having thoughts of suicide? Reaching out saves lives.
It’s okay to ask about suicide. Here’s How:
Research shows that asking people about suicide with kindness and care could save lives.
Step 1: Start with an expression of care
- “You’ve mentioned how you’re feeling hopeless”
- “ I see that you’re questioning your life right now”
- “ Feeling overwhelmed can be difficult to deal with”
Step 2: Ask if they are thinking about suicide
- Are you having thoughts of suicide?
- Are you having thoughts of death or dying?
- When you say you don’t want to be here anymore, do you mean you’re having thoughts of ending your life?
Step 3: Share a Resource
- 24-hr Crisis Line: 602-222-9444
- State Treatment Hotline: 800-662-4357
- Mercy Maricopa 24-hrs. hotline: 800-631-1314 (AHCCCS only)
- 24-hr Teen Lifeline: 800-273-TALK or 602-248-8336
- 24-hr Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- EMPACT: 866-205-5229
- Terros: 602-685-6000
- A Friend Asks Phone App
- Crisis Text Line: Text SHARE to 741741 for free crisis counseling
Resource: @crisistextline
HHS Social Work Support
Support Groups: We will be offering Student Support Groups effective Sept. 1st (Groups will be ongoing and will be offered Tuesday to Fridays)
Group Timings (2:20-3pm) - Students can only attend one group of their choice per week.
- Tuesdays - "Building Connections": Connect with peers while learning healthy communication and relationship skills
- Wednesdays - "Coping with Stress": Learn positive and healthy coping strategies to deal with stress
- Thursdays - "Adjusting to Life Changes for 9th graders":
- Fridays - "Mindful Fridays": Mindfulness sessions and activities
Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Parent Educational Presentations for this school year. More details will be shared one week prior to each session.
Time: Presentation - 6 - 7 pm and Q & A from 7 - 7:15 pm.
Location: Online - Google Meet
Presenters: (local therapists/experts from our community)
Facilitator: Rajani Rastogi, LMSW (HHS Social Worker)
Below are the Presentation dates and topics:
October 14th - “Raising Resilient Teens”
November 4th – “Teen Brain Development and Effects of Social Media during Pandemic”
December 2nd – “Mindfulness and Mental well-being”
January 6th – “Overcoming Trauma”
February 3rd – “Depression and Suicide Awareness
February 17th – “Teen Vaping and other Substance Abuse”
March 3rd – “Communication, Self-Esteem and the Teen Brain"
April 7th – “Teen Anxiety”
May 5th – “Building Healthy Relationships”
Rajani Rastogi, LMSW, HHS Social Worker
Email: Rastogi.rajani@cusd80.com Phone: 480.883.5182
Virtual Office: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hapGQ3rsHsYb6SY1nV_W89HzIeIMIdZcVz85w6CYoxc/edit#slide=id.g8f28df55ae_0_13
Julianne Haddad, LMSW, HHS Social Worker
Email: Haddad.julianne@cusd80.com Phone: 480.883.5275
Virtual Office: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1po0Y0JykZpuUTuwbeJZbj6QP2AD-ZyBoqoslQFLuayI/edit?usp=sharing
Social Work Webpage:
https://www.cusd80.com/domain/8605
Instagram: HopeforHuskies
Mindfulness Room: https://sites.google.com/gse.cusd80.com/hamilton-high-school/home
Senior Photos!
October ACT for Seniors
More information about the test will be coming.
HHS FAFSA Night
Upcoming Scholarships
IMPACT Chandler Scholars Program
2020-2021 Enrollment
Incoming freshman may now enroll in IMPACT via Infinite Campus. Enrollment will be open throughout the year. Freshmen must enroll through their Infinite Campus account. Parents are not able to access enrollment directly but a confirmation email will be sent to the parent/guardian listed in Infinite Campus.
- Students, log in to your Infinite Campus account
- Select the blue IMPACT link, typically located under the MORE section
- Read and review the information contained in the IMPACT Scholars document.
- Please note, verification emails will be sent to the email address listed in the document. CUSD has assigned you a student email and your verification will be emailed to that address in addition to your primary parent/guardian listed in Infinite Campus.
- Once you opt into the program, you will use the SAME link to begin submitting hours. All hours must be submitted through this link.
- You may download a Community Service form (on the right side of this web page). This is for your records only but may be asked for should there be a question or concern about your submission.
- Your volunteer service supervisor's email will serve as their signature.
Questions? Email ChandlerEdFoundation@cusd80.com.
Infinite Campus Link
Access the student Infinite Campus Portal HERE
Program Summary
In addition to classroom enrichment, Chandler Education Foundation is committed to investing in our future by providing CUSD high school students with experiences that directly engage them in strengthening our community. The IMPACT Chandler Scholars program requires a student’s formal commitment in their freshman year:
Students commit to:
maintain a 3.4 or greater GPA
cumulative attendance at 95% or greater
submit at least 100 hours of community service* before April 1st of their senior year
Students who fulfill all program requirements are considered IMPACT Scholars and receive additional honors at graduation including letters of recommendation and an honor cord to wear with their cap and gown.
IMPACT Chandler Scholars are then considered eligible to apply for an IMPACT Scholarship. In years past, this scholarship has been approximately $1,000 per award and is based upon available funding each year.
In 2020 the Foundation awarded over $67,000 in IMPACT Scholarships.
*IMPACT Chandler Scholars program participants are asked to volunteer in their community. We encourage students to volunteer for a variety of organizations. Volunteer hours will not be credited for service provided at a faith-based organization where volunteer time does not benefit the broader community. For example, church services/childcare/meal service for members of church. See the downloadable Community Service Activity form for additional and contact us if further clarification is needed.
***Attention Seniors***
Incoming 20-21 seniors: The deadline for hours to be submitted is April 1, 2021. The requirement for the first 35 hours to be submitted by junior year has been waived at this time for your graduating class. 100 total hours are due by April 1. Looking for ways to volunteer during this unusual time? Check out our volunteer links at the bottom of this page.
IMPACT Chandler Participants
Please use this link to download our current Community Service Form. ***UPDATED AUGUST 2019*** All students should record service and save in a portfolio.
AP Exam registration is underway for testing in May 2021!
Registration and payment ends October 23rd. Have questions? Talk to your AP teacher or contact hatcher.lori@cusd80.com for more information. Also, our AP page is a good resource too: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/85062
Peer tutoring is now available through the Hamilton Peer Tutoring Club!
Time: 2:30—3:30 PM (every Monday, starting from 9/14
Google Meet Link: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTI3ODQyMTU1NTc4?cjc=77lljay
Contact info: peertutoringhhs@gmail.com
Remind 101: text @peerhhs to 81010
Contact Information
Taylor Harris - BROO - DASH harris.taylor@cusd80.com
Margarita Trujillo - DAU-GEN jimeneztrujillo.margarita@cusd80.com
Rachel Celaya - GEO-HUSS celaya.rachel@cusd80.com
Amy Furrow - HUY-LUV furrow.amy@cusd80.com
Jessica Anaya - LEW-MOH anaya.jessica@cusd80.com
Steve Spykstra - MOI-PHAM spykstra.steve@cusd80.com
Amanda Tietjen - PHAN-SEAW tietjen.amanda@cusd80.com
Shana Lacerenza - SEB-TUP lacerenza.shana@cusd80.com
Steve Kanner - TUR-Z kanner.steve@cusd80.com
Dyan Randall
Counseling Secretary
480-883-5046 randall.dyan@cusd80.com
Social Workers:
Julianne Haddad haddad.julianne@cusd80.com
Rajani Rastogi rastogi.rajani@cusd80.com
Hamilton High School Resources
Attendance - 480.883.5003
Health Office - 480.883.5002
Website: hamiltonhuskies.com
Location: 3700 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: (480)883-5000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonHighSchoolAZ/
Twitter: @Hamilton_High