Crownover Counselor Newsletter

In order to practice safe social distance guideline, the counseling department has created a google form for students and parents to use to request to see a counselor. This form can be completed using the link below which is also found in every teachers classroom and on the RCMS counseling page.

https://forms.gle/GuKMhhJVKNt29hn98

April 2 - No School

April 2 - Students can gain or lose eligibility at the end of the school day

April 6 - STAAR - 7th Grade Writing

April 10 - Academic UIL at Crownover

April 12 - Staff Development/Student Holiday

April 13 - 16 - Teacher Appreciation Week

April 16 - Three week grade checks for all ineligible students

April 23 - Ineligible student gain UIL eligibility by the end of the day

You've heard it before, but it bears repeating... take a social media break! Social media is designed to keep us hooked, not to improve our lives. Assess your social media use with the following questions:

1. Am I on social media even when I should be doing other things?
2. Do I feel better or worse about myself when I am scrolling?
3. Has it led to drama or conflict in my life?
4. Has it made me struggle with my body image?
5. Have I been told I'm on my phone too much?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, try taking a social media break. Avoid any apps for one week and then check back in with these questions to compare how you feel without social media in your life.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BkCBPrLzZXvrxKwtUu1MLSKD4hlNEqRGWQVE7oTBhH8/edit?usp=sharing

Think positive - Help your middle grader see homework as a chance to prove their independence by getting their homework done on time and doing it by themselves. Boost their confidence by telling them "Homework gives you a chance to show all that you know." And give them a thumbs up when they do just that.

Many middle school students often think "my parents are always on my case reminding me about homework, taking a shower, cleaning my room". Parents don't want to feel that all they ever do is correct their child.

It may feel natural to give your child reminders. But try making them responsible for reminders themselves. Suggest they create a daily checklist that includes big jobs (practicing their instrument, etc.) and smaller ones (putting shoes away). Or have them list their to-do tasks in a daily planner to keep themselves organized.

Giving them positive - and specific - feedback will also help. Rather than say "You're so talented" if they practice without a reminder try "I heard you practicing that tough part in your new clarinet solo. I know your hard work will pay off at your band concert".

Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/

Library Resources - https://www.smore.com/654xv

6th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/rcms6/home

7th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/7thgradehub/home

8th Grade HUB https://sites.google.com/g.dentonisd.org/team8-1/home

Link to SSO (single sign on--links page)

How to use common software applications

How to use Canvas and tutorials.

How to use Teams and settings suggestions

Log in tips and wireless access

Chromebook Tips and Tricks

Links to more technology help

Get savvy about college costs:

Experts emphasize that there are lots of ways to finance a college education, but you have to do your homework. Researching the way the system works, saving options such as 529 plans, and creative financing ideas will keep you from the last-minute panic that leads families to take out high-interest loans.

There are also other cost-cutting measures you’ll uncover: Your child can get college credits by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes in high school or in summer classes at your local community college. That can save you a year’s tuition — but your child must be academically prepared to take advantage of these options.

Encourage your child to read, read, read:

It’s simply the best preparation for the SAT, ACT or college reading assignments that your child can have.

While you’re at it, why not make vocabulary building a family game by learning a word a day? There are lots of free subscription services that will email a word of the day, like Dictionary.com. Your child can teach the daily word to the rest of the family at dinner and quiz you at the end of the week.

Beginning Monday, September 28th, ALL DISD students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch, regardless of instructional method (Face to Face or Connected Learner).

ConnectedLearning students can pick up weekly bundles on Wednesday's from 4:30 - 6:00pm at Alexander Elementary, Bell Elementary, Borman Elementary and Nelson Elementary.

Due to the significant increase in use and dependence on district technology services, this page will provide the latest tech status updates to our families

If you need additional assistance, please email techstatus@dentonisd.org.

Tech Status Link: https://www.dentonisd.org/techstatus

https://twu.edu/counseling-family-therapy-clinic/clinic-logistics/

Referrals and appointments

The clinic accepts referrals from individuals, couples, families, physicians, clergy, schools, social-service agencies, law-enforcement agencies, businesses, and others. We do not work with active substance abuse cases, nor can we participate in forensic cases, as our students are not licensed.

To make an appointment, please call the Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic at 940-898-2600 to complete an initial phone intake where you will give basic information about yourself, your availability, and your needs. If you call when the clinic is not open, please leave your name, a telephone number, and the best time to you call back. Either the clinic assistant or a clinic manager will call you back the next business day after the clinic opens. If you prefer that we DO NOT call you back, please indicate such in the voicemail.

Intake process

Intakes are $15, and payment is due at the time of the service.

After completing the initial phone intake, your information forwarded to an intake specialist who will call you at a later date to schedule an official intake appointment with you. On the day of your intake appointment, you will arrive at the clinic fifteen minutes early to check in and fill out paperwork. You must provide some form of identification. A driver’s license, state ID, passport, are all acceptable forms of identification. After completing paperwork, you will meet with a counselor for an hour where you will be asked a series of questions and have the opportunity to share any relevant history or concerns.

If the intake is for a minor, the parent or guardian must provide identification, and if necessary, legal documentation of custody or guardianship.

Fees

The clinic charges $15 for the initial intake.

The clinic runs on a sliding scale. This means that fees are based on income and family size. We do not accept insurance.

Payment is accepted through cash, check, or credit/debit card.

https://coe.unt.edu/child-and-family-resource-clinic

The Child and Family Resource Clinic is a counseling and training clinic that serves the Denton County community. The CFRC offers counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for issues including learning, emotional, and adjustment difficulties. The CFRC's purpose is twofold: to provide professional and responsible services to clients who request them and professional, competent training for graduate students.

SHIFT

§ Weekly faith-based program for kids & teens grades 3 – 12, processing the death of a loved one.

§ Age-appropriate small groups, lessons & activities

§ 6 – 8 pm

§ GriefShare is offered for adults at the same time. (griefshare.org)

§ Location: First Baptist Church, 1251 W. Valley Ridge Blvd., Lewisville TX 75077

FAQs

§ What does the program for my child cost? There is a minimal charge ($20/child with $50 max per family) for the workbook and supplies. Scholarships are available to cover that cost.

§ Does my child need to be a member of First Baptist Church Lewisville? No. We welcome everyone.

§ How recent does the loss have to be? No limit on time if the child needs grief support.

§ Can a child jump in at any time? Up through the third week, yes. After week three we close the groups to foster a sense of trust and vulnerability among the group members and their leaders.

§ Are the leaders screened? Yes, each leader will have had a background check.

Linda Franklin, Director of SHIFT (laf5649@aol.com)

Website: https://www.dentonisd.org/Domain/1753
Location: 1904 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX, USA
Phone: 940-369-4700
Twitter: @RCMSCounselors