Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of May 4, 2020
Resources: Links to Access help.... SWISD Counselors & Social Workers Working Together for YOU
Parent Trainings through Region 20 - FREE and On-Line
Adult Mental Health Support: Group support for adults that have or are recovering from COVID-19.
Free Zoom Support Group
Click HERE to register
Supporting Your Teenagers & Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
San Antonio Public Library Links for Learning Resources
Events Calendar - go through the calendar and sign up for classes, activities, etc..
Learning YouTube Videos - from read alouds to webinars, you can access learning here.
SNAP Online Grocery Purchases:
Texas Health & Human Services recently received federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries online using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot program is expected to start by May 18 statewide.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
In this site, highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Other Supports:
Stop Bullying: Digital Awareness for Parents
Clarity Child Guidance Center - One in Five Minds
Parent Help on caring for kid's mental health during COVID-19
Food Distribution
700 Families Daily
First Come First Served
Distribuccion de Alimentos
700 Familias Diarias
Por Orden de Llegada
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8
Happy Mother's Day to All Moms: May 10th
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson:
Read Aloud Book:
My Gratitude Jar by Kristin Wiens
"What Can I do if I feel out of control?"
Click to watch a Counselor Keri video
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Social Emotional Well-Being:
What is Gratitude? Click HERE to watch video.
Flower Breath - Mindful Minute
Mindfulness Video
Middle School Level
Future Planning:
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Social Emotional Moment:
What is Kindness? Watch teens respond to this question. Being Kind is not only good for others, it's good for you....
High School Level
Attention SENIORS: Class of 2020
SENIOR Recognitions through KSAT12
KSAT12 wants to highlight our high school graduates! Give your graduate a shout-out in our community galleries on ksat.com for a chance to be featured on a newscast. Just upload pictures with a message under the “Graduate Photos" or “Clubs/Organizations” categories
on this form:
- SWHS: https://bit.ly/3brFiCx
- SWLHS: https://bit.ly/2VKbGtH
Southwest Spotlight Video for Seniors with Dr. Verstuyft, Mr. Black & Mr. Guidry
College, Career & Military
What was our Senior's Decision? Watch videos
Great resource for college going students.
Alamo Colleges No-Cost TSI Assessment
The Alamo Colleges is offering the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) test, which usually costs $32, at no cost between May 1 and June 20, 2020.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-required assessment test to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and math. All first-time college students must take the TSI test before enrolling in classes unless you are exempt.
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Counselors are also available by email. You can request an appointment to talk to your counselor through the request form or email. Counselors will set a communication time/date through Remind Call during business hours: 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Post Secondary Planning and Scholarship(s) of the Week
KAG Life Scholarship:
See Flyer Below
Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following:
Scholarship Search Locations:
SEL for High School (SEL = Social Emotional Learning)
Week 6: Routines in the New Normal
Previous Lessons:
Week 5: Coping with Depression & Anxiety
Week 4: Empathy
Week 3: Gratitude
Week 2: Managing Your Emotions
Week 1: Self Care
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