JISD Counseling Weekly Newsletter
May11th- 15th
Welcome Students, Parents and Staff
Hope everyone is staying safe this week. This week's newsletter has announcements, mindfulness activities, college and career information, plus resources to help during Covid-19.
Please join us for mindfulness weekly sessions that are available for students, parents, and staff they are live but are also recorded so you can go back and play them later. Practicing mindfulness during this time will help you stay strong.
Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren- Fresh Produce Pick- up
Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren will be hosting a drive thru produce pick-up, this Saturday.
The boxes will be about 18 lbs of really nice fresh produce from River City Produce. Please share will all grandparents, they must RSVP! There are 200 boxes available
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 10-2, (At RSVP we can determine a time slot)
RSVP: Call or text Beth Brown at 210-338-0027
Address: 9650 Huebner Rd. 78240 (Grace Point Church)
Virtual Graduation Class of 2020
Virtual Graduation will take place on the following dates:
JECA -May 15, 2020 @6:30
Judson HS- May 23, 2020 @9:00 AM
Veterans Memorial HS- May 23, 2020 @ 2:30 PM
Karen Wagner HS - May 23, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
JLA- May 28th @ 6:00 PM
Registration is Open for New and Returning Students
Visit the JISD Website is open for online registration for new and returning students. Please register your students for the 2020-2021 school year! We look forward to all new and returning JISD students choosing Judson ISD! Click on the link below.
Chromebook for Students
You can still get a chromebook complete the form online locating on the JISD website. Pick up is on Wednesday at the educational resource center from 8:00-4:30.
NAMI - National Alliance for Mental Illness
Because we’re in this together, you are not alone.
During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. The resources on this page provide information to address many needs and concerns.
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
City of San Antonio Resources
Social Emotional Learning
Weekly Mindfulness Activities
College and Career Readiness
Thank you College and Career Counselors for Sharing Weekly Activities for Students
Game of Life for 7th-12th Grade Students
Exploring Internships for the Summer for 11th Grade Students
AlamoPromise
Please do not forget you need to complete 3 steps to be eligible for AlamoPromise.
#1 Complete Save your Seat
#2 Complete Apply Texas
# 3 Complete FASFA.
The priority deadline was March 20 to have all 3 complete. If you still need to complete #2 and # 3 please complete them as soon as possible as students who submit will be reviewed on a space available basis. College Counselors will be scheduling FASFA Zoom meetings next week if you need assistance. More details to come. If you have any questions contact your college counselor and check their website for more information.
FASFA/TASFA Completion for all Seniors
Hotlines and Help Lines
SA Food Bank
Families can call in and provide their zip code to find the closest food resource location to them. Hours of operation 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM.
(210) 431-8326
United Way Information and Referral
211 or (210) 227-4357
Texas Child Abuse Hotline
1-800 252-5400
Center for Health Care Services/ Bexar County 24 hour Crisis hotline
(210) 223-7233 or 1-800-316-9241
Crisis Text Line
Text home to 741741 when going through any kind of emotional crisis and a crisis counselor will respond via text.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Other Assistance as Needed
Guidance and Counseling
Thank you for choosing Judson ISD.
