Fannin Counseling Services
1.2 Newsletter (Week of August 24-28)
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
Haciendo nuevos amigos virtualmente
Start with Hello is designed to help students and school staff members create and maintain an inclusive school culture / community by implementing three simple steps:
See someone alone
Help
Start with Hello
How can we do that virtually?
Host a zoom meeting for lunch with friends.
Start a conversation with a colleague you meet during a group session
Remember that some good conversation starters include:
* Who is your favorite Youtuber?
* What kind of music do you like to listen to?
* What shows do you currently like?
Communicate with a partner on social media.
Upcoming Events
09/01/2020 - Meet the Teacher Night (Virtually)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Midwestern State University
Ask any of our 6,000 students what they like about Midwestern State and they'll tell you they love the size. With over 60 majors and pre-professional programs, over 100 student organizations, small class sizes, convenient housing options, and numerous networking opportunities, you'll feel right at home. As the only public liberal arts college in the state of Texas, we'll provide you with a private school experience at a public college price. Our affordable tuition and financial aid programs will help you earn your degree without the heavy debt common at many other colleges. Come see us, we are closer than you think and better than you imagine.
Specialties offered
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, administration and marketing
Communication and journalism
Information and computer science
Criminology
Economic Sciences
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technologies / Technicians
English language and literature / arts
Foreign languages and literature
Health professions and allied sciences
History
Professions and legal studies
Liberal Arts, Sciences and Humanities
Mathematics and statistics
Multidisciplinary studies
Natural resources and conservation
Parks, recreation and fitness studies
Physical sciences
Political science and government
Psychology
Public administration and social services
Social sciences, other
Sociology
Undecided
Visual and performing arts
2020-2021 Class Schedule
Fannin Family until September 8th 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.