Counselor Weekly Newsletter

The resources provided will help students learn and and be able to discuss what it means to be a good citizen. Citizenship is working together to make your community a better place to live. Students will be able to identify ways they can be good citizens in their community, home, and school.

After viewing the resources, consider the following questions:

Why do you think citizenship is important?

● We need good citizens to make our school and community a better place to live.

● It is important for us to do our part as citizens in America.

● We can work to help others out.

What do you think our school would be like if people were NOT good citizens?

● It would not be safe.

● People would be mean.

● Students would not be able to learn.

What are some ways you can show good citizenship in your community (Hutto,

Round Rock)?

● Welcome new neighbors

● Pick up trash in your community

● Plant flowers or trees

● Vote

● Don’t litter

● Recycle

● Help others (people and animals)

● Obey laws (wear seat-belt)

What are ways you can show good citizenship at school?

● Clean up after yourself

● Be on time, be prepared

● Do homework

● Listen

● Follow school, classroom expectations

● Say pledge

What are ways you can show good citizenship at home?

● Be honest

● Help with chores

● Keep your room clean

● Share with siblings

● Show respect for your parents

Here's some fun hands-on activities, that will not only help you cope with being at home, but also help spread some kindness, cheers, and smiles in your home and community!

The following is a list of resources available to you in an emergency:

• Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) @ 512-864-8277

• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services @ 1-800-841-1255

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-8255

• 911 or the nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely

For help accessing local community resources, please reference the following directory providers and local organizations:

• Aunt Bertha via Healthy Williamson County

• 2-1-1 via United Way of Williamson County

• Hutto Resource Center

NEW - FREE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR TEXANS: Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919.

*for more information visit Texas Health and Human Services website

For the most up to date HISD Covid-19 Information, click here.

For HISD Counseling Information for Parents & District Staff, click here

Email: jennifer.ashman@huttoisd.net