Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of 4/6/2020
Latest Update on COVID-19 from SWISD
SWISD Grading Guidelines during the school closures:
Click HERE to view grading guidelines for elementary, middle school and high school
Per TDA, effective April 6, parents may pick up meals without their children present at any SWISD Meal Service site. Parents must provide one of the following types of documentation when picking up a meal.
- Child's birth certificate
- Students report card
- Student progress report
- Student ID card
Documentation is not required when a child is present at the meal site. Please click HERE to view your closest meal service location.
Resources: Links to Access Help...SWISD Counselors & Social Workers Working Together for YOU
Resources:
- SACRD - a directory of resources (just add your zip code and what you are looking for)
- Family Violence Prevention - 210-733-8810 (if emergency, call 9-1-1)
- Social Distancing doesn't mean Safety Distancing: this link will take you to City of SA site with information for residents seeking Help from family violence.
Child Care-Child Needs:
- Texas Diaper Bank - 210-731-8118 Ext. 1
- Gabriel Project - 210-563-0669
Videos:
- Helping Your Child with..... Motivation to Work at Home & Math Word Problems
Apps:
By Grade Level: Resources, Activities, Updates, Lessons
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson:
"What Does It Mean To Be Present? by Rana Diorio - Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Social Emotional Well-Being:
Many times, we are "present" in a place (school, home, party, game, etc..), BUT yet our mind and focus are "NOT Present." Let's try to learn how to be more PRESENT.
You are important and valuable - those around you deserve to have you there!
Middle School Level
Future Planning:
Course Selection for 8th grade to 9th:
Most of you have submitted your choices and your middle school and your new high school counselors are working on your 2020-2021 school year. We know that this process looks and feels different with the school closures, but we don't want you to worry about this. We have a plan and we look forward to setting you up based on your selections and we will work together to make the transition to high school a good and smooth one.
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Social Emotional Moment: "Take 5" & Release
Video
"Release" video - Teenagers also feel pressure and stress... so it is important to take some time to "release" from the pressure and just breathe and relax. Try this by following this 5 minute video.
High School Level
College & Career
- "Welcome to College" video
- S.M.A.R.T. Goals - Career Planning video
- ADVi - Texas' Virtual College Adviser
College Planning Checklist from College Board
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Post Secondary Planning and Scholarship(s) of the Week
Scholarship(s) of the Week:
- Mexican American Bar Association Scholarship
- City South Academy Leadership Scholarship
- SWISD Snap it & Share Scholarship Or you can text @SNAPIT to 73940
- The David Molak Kindness Scholarship
Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following:
Scholarship Search Locations:
SW Cares - Wellness Team: Counselors & Social Workers
Website: https://sites.google.com/swisd.net/guidance/home
Location: 11914 Dragon Lane, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-622-4335
Twitter: @swisd_counselor