Crownover Counseling Corner
October Updates
2021-2022 Crownover Counselors
Ms. Trahan - Team 1 Counselor
Ms. Cantu - Team 2 Counselor
Ms. Garza - Impact Counselor
Growing Strong Hearts and Strong Minds
The Denton ISD Counseling and Social Work Department is committed to supporting and investing in the social and emotional well-being of our students, staff, and community.
Should you need assistance for your child, please reach out to your child's school counselor via e-mail. If mental health concerns are in need of urgent attention, please dial 911.
We Rise by Lifting Others!
Need to see a counselor about any academic or social and emotional needs?
Ms. Garza's Tip of the Month
Relationships
Important Dates and Events for October/November 2021
DISD/Crownover Calendar Dates
Friday, October 8th - End of 1st Grading Period (9 Weeks)
October 11th and 12th - Professional Development/No School for Students
October 13th - December 17th - 2nd Grading Period (9 Weeks)
November 16th - 8th Grade PSAT
November 22-26 - Thanksgiving Break/No School
Crownover Counseling Dates and Events
Wednesday, October 13th - Counselors in 6th grade Study Skills - Peer Conflict
Thursday, October 14th - Suicide Prevention State Mandate
Friday, October 15th - STAMPEDE!
Wednesday, October 20th - College T-Shirt Day
Wednesday, November 10th - Counselors in 6th grade Study Skills - School Links
UIL Eligibility Calendar
October 1 - Student can gain or lose eligibility at the end of the school day
October 8 - End of 1st grading period - All grades must be checked
October 15 - Students can gain or lose eligibility by the end of the school day
October 29 - Three-week grade checks for all ineligible students
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Oct 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Oct 14, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
DISD Parent and Student Engagement Classes
All classes are held at Fred Moore High School
Thursday, Oct 14, 2021, 06:00 PM
815 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX, USA
College and Career Tips
October College Tip - Setting short and long term goals
At home activity:
1. Watch this quick video with your child (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DYiNTKNgJk)
2. Ask your child to think about a goal they can accomplish in one week. It can be related to school, extracurricular activities, their home, their relationships with friends or family, etc. Have them write out that goal on a piece of paper or in a journal. This may be challenging for them, so you may have to help prompt some ideas. When they are done, ask them to write three specific ways they are going to work toward achieving that goal. These answers will be their short-term goals.
3. Next, ask your child to break the page into seven spaces, one for each day that they are going to work on this goal. Tell them that they should have three things in the space for each day – what they did that day to work toward the goal, what was challenging about their progress on it, and what they are proud of themselves for doing.
- Day 1: (insert day and date here)
- In order to progress toward my goal, I…
- The part that was the most challenging for me today was…
- But I am proud that I…
4. After one week, allow your child to reflect on their experience accomplishing a short-term goal. Discuss with them the following questions:
- Did you reach your short term goal?
- What emotions did you feel throughout the week while you were pursuing it? Explain your answer.
- For those who achieved their goal – What is your next step to achieve another one of the short term goals on your list?
- For those who did not achieve their goal – What was the biggest roadblock that kept you from achieving it? What can you do to persevere through that tough time?
- How did this process help you become closer to achieving your long-term goal from the beginning of the lesson? How can a growth mindset and reflection help you to continue on your path?
5. Continue to discuss your child's goals throughout their time in school. Remember goals can change, but if students practice working towards whatever goal they set they will have a successful future!
Student and Parent Resources
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL DISD Students
If students are needing additional food and/or resources during school breaks, please contact Ms. Garza (vgarza2@dentonisd.org). There are several organizations that help us with ensuring all students have food when needed.
Technology Status and Help
Self-Help Desk - https://www.dentonisd.org/domain/13051
If you need additional assistance, please email techstatus@dentonisd.org
Tech Status Link: https://techstatus.dentonisd.org/
Academic Resources
Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/
Library Resources - https://www.smore.com/654xv
6th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/rcms6/home
7th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/7thgradehub/home
8th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/team8-1/home
Link to SSO (single sign on--links page)
How to use common software applications
How to use Canvas and tutorials.
How to use Teams and settings suggestions
Social and Emotional Resources
EMOTIONAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK:
- Denton ISD's online portal to support parents and their students' social and emotional wellness
833-986-1919 Texas Health and Human Services Mental Health Support Line.
800-762-0157 MHMR mobile crisis line.
800-9850-5990 or text “talkwithus” to 66746 to the SAMHSA’s disaster distress line
741-741 text “home” to the crisis text line
Download the “WoeBot” or “My Strength” cell phone apps. For “My Strength” use the access code: “LPScomm”
About Us
Website: https://www.dentonisd.org/Domain/1753
Location: 1904 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX, USA
Phone: 940-369-4700
Twitter: @RCMSCounselors