Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of 3/23/2020
Counselor and Social Workers Continue Supporting You Virtually
If it is an EMERGENCY, please call 9-1-1.
Nutritional Services: Student Meals
"New" - adding some satellite locations for meal distribution. Click Here for locations.
Counselor & Social Worker: Keeping in Touch
Below you will find the Newsletter broken into 3 Levels:
- Elementary Level - find information appropriate for elementary grades and the Elementary School's Request Form Links
- Middle School Level - find information appropriate for MS grades and the Middle School's Request Form Links
- High School Level - find information appropriate for HS grades and the High School's Request Form Links
On Line Instruction: Resources and HELP
We want to get our students back on track and moving forward through on line learning. Get on track and start HERE. Simple instructions if you have not already done so. Your student's teachers have planned and are ready to continue educating your children through this "new" form of teaching.
Use the following link to get what you need:
By Grade Level: Resources, Activities, Updates, Lessons
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson: "I Am Peace" - Book Read Aloud
"I Am Peace" - Susan Verde.
Request to Talk to Counselor and/or Social Worker
Click on your school's Request Link Below. Complete & Submit Request Form. Contact will be made with you.
Self-Care Ideas to Ease your Mind
- Play a game (board games are great)
- Unplug and read a book (it doesn't have to be from your assigned readings)
- Exercise
- Go for a bike ride
- Go for a walk or a hike
- Cuddle up and watch a movie
- Meditate
- Blow Bubbles
Other Mindfulness Resources and Ideas from our Social Workers
A List of 50 Mindfulness Resources for Children and Teens
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hdFs8x_O0HCOD5UiIPjm810nQYF2wHg0
20 Virtual Field Trips to Take With Your Kids
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
Middle School Level
Future Planning - Course Selection for 2020-2021
Request to Talk to Counselor and/or Social Worker
Click on your school's Request Link Below. Complete & Submit Request Form. Contact will be made with you.
College & Career Exploration: Fun Way to Explore Careers
Career Middle Galaxy is a fun way to explore careers and plan for the future.
High School Level
Future Planning: Choose Your Pathway (Course Selection)
Post Secondary Planning & Scholarship of the Week
Please remember to check on your status for the following and make sure that you have completed the process. Seniors - You will be receiving your 1:1 conference call from your high school counselor(s).
Scholarship(s) of the Week:
Make sure you join your high school Scholarship Google Classroom for all other scholarships.
- SWHS - Class Code: sb5f24s
- SWLHS- Class Code: lt20wlt
Cafe College Senior Contacts:
- SWHS: Mrs. Minor (A-M) & Mrs. Britt (N-Z)
- SWLHS: Mrs. Espinoza (A-Z)
SW Cares: Wellness Team: Counselors & Social Workers
Email: lgonzalez@swisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/swisd.net/guidance/home
Location: 11914 Dragon Lane, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210)622-4335
Twitter: @swisd_counselor