Ms. Gee's Counseling Corner
February
February Finale
I'd like to say what a week, but really, I have to say what a month! In light of our winter storm, there has been additional trauma that I know many of you endured this past week, and may still be experiencing. We want to address the needs of our students, families and community. Below is the February newsletter, with additional resources and information about upcoming events.
Please reach out via email if you have additional questions or concerns.
-Katie Gee
Student and Family Support
Student Request form (designed for 3rd-5th grade)- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5B0-3l_H4pvW0I77qrOz_L7RKpCyxpXHFJ8GnQpg-sxRQyw/viewform
Parent Request form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5B0-3l_H4pvW0I77qrOz_L7RKpCyxpXHFJ8GnQpg-sxRQyw/viewform
Optional Lunch Bunches Friday February 26th
Kindergarten: 10:50-11:10
First Grade: 11:40-12:00
Second Grade: 11:15- 11:35
Third Grade: 12:05- 12:25
Fourth Grade: 12:30-12:50
Fifth Grade: 12:50- 1:10
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/2365528041?pwd=M21oOHVWZVpYMml1ZmE3SmE0Y0N1Zz09
Meeting ID: 236 552 8041
Passcode: Kindness
Additional resources for talking with your kids about grief
3rd grade Book Study Opportunities
The second book study will start just after spring break and we will be using the book Speak Up and Get Along. This book is geared towards all kids and gives practical tools and strategies to communicate clearly and engage in positive social interactions.
If you are still interested in your 3rd grade student to join the spring book study, please fill out the following google form. I look forward to meeting with your kids.
https://forms.gle/TV47W3EgdNSSaJg96
*Each group will last approximately 6 weeks, meeting one day a week for 30 minutes.
SEL Family Night
NEW DATE: Thursday March 4th, SAME TIME: 6:00-7:00
The night is sure to be full of laughter and play. It is for all students and their parents/guardians.
Meet Shana
New This Year
What you can find there...
- Zoom link for office hours and lunch bunches
- Community resources (Agencies offering group/individual counseling in the community)
- Weekly newsletters
- Asynchronous lessons K-5th
- Student request forms
- Parent/Teacher request forms
- Student resources (Peace room and SEL Library)
Please feel free to look at this page and play around with the different tools
Bryker Woods Counseling
Email: Kathryn.gee@austinisd.org
Website: https://brykerwoods.austinschools.org/
Phone: 512-414-7198