Whittier's Counselors' Corner
April 2020
Students, Parents and Staff
We have created grade level google classroom to assist students in managing their emotions, answer questions and offer a place to communicate with us. If a Whittier student doesn't know how to access the counseling google classroom please reach out to us.
We hope everyone is healthy and safe. Know that we miss all of our students tremendously. We cannot wait until we are all together again.
Everyone be safe, stay healthy and remain positive.
Much love,
Ms. J. Bujanos jbujanos1@saisd.net
&
Mrs. M. Gonzales mgonzales8@saisd.net
Community Resources Hub
- Child Care and Infant Essentials
- Financial Assistance
- Health & Wellness
- Household
- Instruction
- Technology
Click here ==>> https://www.saisd.net/page/social-services-resource-hub
Parenting During COVID-19
Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared.
Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for include
- Excessive crying or irritation in younger children
- Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting)
- Excessive worry or sadness
- Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
- Irritability and “acting out” behaviors in teens
- Poor school performance or avoiding school
- Difficulty with attention and concentration
- Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past
- Unexplained headaches or body pain
- Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
There are many things you can do to support your child
- Take time to talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.
- Reassure your child or teen that they are safe. Let them know it is ok if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope from you.
- Limit your family’s exposure to news coverage of the event, including social media. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.
- Try to keep up with regular routines. If schools are closed, create a schedule for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.
- Be a role model. Take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members.
These link below are great resources on how to help parent during COVID-19
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Spread facts, not fear.
Stay safe. Stay home. Stay calm, San Antonio.
Free Educational Websites for Home
Sometimes screen time is a necessity if we have children at home and work we need to do. Here are three apps that make screen time a learning time:
- CodeMonkey: a game-based education program that teaches children to code. It comes with a membership fee, but there's a free 14-day trial that doesn't require a credit card.
- BrainPop: Online learning across subject areas for children in kindergarten through middle school and ELL learning for all age groups. Free.
- Khan Academy: Online learning in math, science, and literacy for all age groups. Standards-aligned. Free.
- BrainPop: Fun, interactive educational activities for all ages and all subject areas
- Scholastic Learn at Home: Interactive learning journeys for all ages.
Whittier Middle School
Email: mgonzales8@saisd.net
Website: https://schools.saisd.net/page/059.homepage
Location: 2101 Edison Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-738-9755