Counseling & Social Work
Weekly Communication: Week of May 25, 2020
STARTING IN JUNE
Our Counseling & Social Work Communication will be sent out and shared Monthly. Our goal is to continue supporting our students, parents and staff throughout the summer break. Our commitment to you continues.
Resources: Links to Access help.... SWISD Counselors & Social Workers Working Together for YOU
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, help is available. Call Toll-Free support line at
833-986-1919
2-1-1 Texas: Connecting People & Services - you can search for services by zip code
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:
Clarity Child Guidance Center - One in Five Minds
Elementary Level
Mindfulness Activity/Lesson: Getting Ready for Middle School
As 5th Graders finish their elementary education and move to Middle School, they sometimes are faced with some fears and anxiousness. Here is a video of some middle school kids sharing their fears and how Middle School can be a great and fun experience. You will be successful!
"Getting Ready for Middle School" video
"How Can I Change My Worries?"
Click to watch a Counselor Keri video
Want to Talk to Your Counselor or Social Worker?
Summer Safety
Middle School Level
Future Planning:
Advise for High School Freshmen, as you get ready to transition from middle school to high school.
Click Here to watch video
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:
The Mindset of a Champion - watch this video of this young student talking about Growth Mindset.
High School Level
Attention SENIORS: Class of 2020
Senior Car Giveaway Finalists - Coming Soon..
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
College, Career & Military
Cailfo's On-Line University Fair
May 29-30
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Check your AlamoPROMISE Status - Get instruction HERE
AlamoPROMISE Scholars
- You must complete your New Student Orientation by June 5th in order to remain eligible.
- If you have been contacted to complete the "Summer Bridge", you must complete this in order to remain eligible, as well.
If you "Saved Your Seat" before March 20th, BUT you had not submitted your FAFSA, you still have time to complete this process. (You can still be added to the AlamoPROMISE Scholars list but the money award will be based on date of submitance.) Hurry in!!
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
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students on being Awarded the Paulina Chavez Scholarship.
Legacy HS
- Skylynn Hernandez
- Alexis Janie Trevino
- Natalie Jaimes
Southwest HS
- Mary Lynn Giselle Alvarado
- Emily Stieglitz
- Marcus Christopher Garcia
Seniors, make sure that you are submitting your scholarship awards to your high school Cafe College Rep. They will work with your counselors to make sure these are included in the total amount for your school.
- SWHS: Mrs. Britt - ibritt@swisd.net
- SWLHS: Ms. Espinoza - gespinoza7573@swisd.net
Please continue to check & monitor your status on the following:
Scholarship Search Locations:
SEL for High School (SEL = Social Emotional Learning)
Lesson 9: Change & Resilience
Previous Weeks:
Lesson 8: Finish Line Ahead, .....
Lesson 7: Internet Safety
Lesson 6: Routines in the New Normal
Lesson 5: Coping with Depression & Anxiety
Lesson 4: Empathy
Lesson 3: Gratitude
Lesson 2: Managing Your Emotions
Lesson 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