Truman PR/EL Counselor Corner
Mrs. Denise Massey and Ms. Terri Welborn
News from Ms. Welborn and Mrs. Massey
Truman Assistance Programs (deadlines approaching)
- Friday Backpack student weekend food assistance
- Thanksgiving Food Baskets (CONTACT by NOV 18th)
- Christmas Gift Assistance (CONTACT BY NOV 18th)
Community Assistance Programs
Below is a list of agencies and sites that are able to provide your family with needed supports:
Sharing Tree is stocked with clothing, household items and basic necessities:
Family Support for Christmas:
- Christmas Connection Application
- The Christmas Store Application Last date for online Application is Oct. 25th.
- The Salvation Army You do not need an invitation code.
Home Connections
How can I help my child with his/her big emotions? Children can experience many different emotions all in one day. We (parents and teachers) work with children about how to express those emotions in a safe way that allows them to cope in a helpful way. This article is about a technique called emotion coaching and it has some great tips on helping children recognize emotions and problem solve.
http://www.parentingcounts.org/information/timeline/five-steps-of-emotion-coaching/
The tips and video below are also great ideas to use with your child!
Family Gratitude Activities
Noteworthy News
Thanksgiving Break is November 23-27!
Veteran's Day is November 11!
Check-In with Mrs. Massey
Denise Massey - Truman Primary School Counselor
Mrs. Massey is the school counselor at Truman Primary. She graduated with her Bachelor's from the University of Oklahoma and her Master's from the University of Central Oklahoma. Mrs. Massey enjoys gardening, musicals, Sooner football, OKC Thunder basketball, and playing with her puppies.
I believe it is my job to serve as a resource for you. If you have any needs or concerns, please reach out.
Email: denisem@norman.k12.ok.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/trumanprimarycounseling/home
Phone: 405-366-5950
Terri Welborn ~ Truman School Counselor
Email: twelborn@norman.k12.ok.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/norman.k12.ok.us/truman-school-counseling-site
Location: 600 Parkside Road, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: 405-366-5980