Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of May 11, 2020
Resources: Links to Access help.... SWISD Counselors & Social Workers Working Together for YOU
Adult Mental Health Support: Group support for adults that have or are recovering from COVID-19.
Free Zoom Support Group
Click HERE to register
Supporting Your Teenagers & Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
SNAP Online Grocery Purchases:
Texas Health & Human Services recently received federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot program is expected to start by May 18 statewide.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
In this site, highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Other Supports:
Internet Safety - Social Media and Your Kids
Clarity Child Guidance Center - One in Five Minds
Parent Help on caring for kid's mental health during COVID-19
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson:This week our Counselors are stating to focus on Careers.... Read Aloud Book: When I Grow Up by Al Yankowic Career Day by Anne Rockwell "How Does Worry Affect Me?" Click to watch a Counselor Keri video | Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker? Click HERE, and then click on your school name. Your counselor and/or social worker will contact you soon. | Social Emotional Well-Being: Young Children Video: Being Grateful? Click HERE to watch video. Breath & Relax - Easy Breathing Exercise Mindfulness Video |
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson:
This week our Counselors are stating to focus on Careers....
Read Aloud Book:
When I Grow Up by Al Yankowic
Career Day by Anne Rockwell
"How Does Worry Affect Me?"
Click to watch a Counselor Keri video
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Social Emotional Well-Being:
Being Grateful? Click HERE to watch video.
Breath & Relax - Easy Breathing Exercise
Mindfulness Video
Middle School Level
Future Planning:Wondering What You will do in the future? Explore Careers & Watch Documentaries by clicking below: | Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker? Click HERE, and then click on your school name. Your counselor and/or social worker will contact you soon.. Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. | Social Emotional Moment:Kindness Boomerang - "One Day" Video Watch how your acts of kindness can make a difference. Even the "little things" count. Kindness Ted Talk - Listen to the middle school teacher behind the video "One Day" |
Future Planning:
Wondering What You will do in the future? Explore Careers & Watch Documentaries by clicking below:
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Social Emotional Moment:
Kindness Boomerang - "One Day" Video
Watch how your acts of kindness can make a difference. Even the "little things" count.
Kindness Ted Talk - Listen to the middle school teacher behind the video "One Day"
High School Level
Attention SENIORS: Class of 2020
SENIOR Recognitions through KSAT12
KSAT12 wants to highlight our high school graduates! Give your graduate a shout-out in our community galleries on ksat.com for a chance to be featured on a newscast. Just upload pictures with a message under the “Graduate Photos" or “Clubs/Organizations” categories
on this form:
- SWHS: https://bit.ly/3brFiCx
- SWLHS: https://bit.ly/2VKbGtH
College, Career & MilitaryGreat resource for college going students. Wondering What You will do in the future? Explore Careers & Watch Documentaries by clicking below: Alamo Colleges No-Cost TSI Assessment The Alamo Colleges is offering the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test, which usually costs $32, at no cost between May 1 and June 20, 2020. The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-required assessment test to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and math. All first-time college students must take the TSI test before enrolling in classes unless you are exempt. | Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker? Click HERE, and then click on your school name. Your counselor and/or social worker will contact you soon.. Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. | Post Secondary Planning and Scholarship(s) of the WeekSCHOLARSHIPS: SWISD Snap It & Share Scholarship KAG Life Scholarship: Deadline is May 15th! See Flyer Below Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following: Scholarship Search Locations: |
College, Career & Military
Great resource for college going students.
Wondering What You will do in the future? Explore Careers & Watch Documentaries by clicking below:
Alamo Colleges No-Cost TSI Assessment
The Alamo Colleges is offering the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test, which usually costs $32, at no cost between May 1 and June 20, 2020.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-required assessment test to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and math. All first-time college students must take the TSI test before enrolling in classes unless you are exempt.
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Post Secondary Planning and Scholarship(s) of the Week
SCHOLARSHIPS:
SWISD Snap It & Share Scholarship
KAG Life Scholarship:
Deadline is May 15th!
See Flyer Below
Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following:
Scholarship Search Locations:

SEL for High School (SEL = Social Emotional Learning)
Lesson 7: Internet Safety
Previous Lessons:
Lesson 6: Routines in the New Normal
Lesson 5: Coping with Depression & Anxiety
Lesson 4: Empathy
Lesson 3: Gratitude
Lesson 2: Managing Your Emotions
Lesson 1: Self Care