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TCE Counselor Parent Newsletter

October 2023

TCE CounselorParent NewsletterOctober 2023

October is National Bullying Prevention Month October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Instances of bullying have been known to occur while minors are at home using their personal devices. This is referred to as cyberbullying. Learn more about the rules and procedures you can put in place at home to help minimize the risk of cyberbullying by clicking the button below.
Tips for Parents: How to Minimize Cyberbullying

Coppell ISD's Anonymous Tip Line Coppell ISD's Anonymous Tip Line

Coppell ISD uses STOPit, an app and web-based system, to allow students, parents, teachers and community to anonymously report cyber-bullying, threats of violence, misconduct or self-harm before they escalate into a crisis or other legal matter. Click the button below to learn more!

Learn More About STOPIt Solutions Here!

Red Ribbon Week is October 23-27 Red Ribbon Week is October 23-27

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Check Out the History & Purpose Behind Red Ribbon Week

Ways to Help Support Red Ribbon Week at Home

Red Ribbon Parade & Daily Dress Up Theme Info ... Coming Soon! Red Ribbon Parade & Daily Dress Up Theme Info ... Coming Soon!

Family Social Emotional Literacy Library Family Social Emotional Literacy Library

Town Center has an exciting resource for families! We now have an entire resource library focused on Social and Emotional skill development. Themes are divided into 5 categories: Understanding Myself, Managing Myself, Respecting Others, Building Relationships, and Making Decisions.


View the titles (below), use the link to request the titles you would like to check out (below), and then use the corresponding conversation starters (below) to facilitate discussions at home. Books and discussion questions will be sent home with learners in book bags and may be returned after 2 weeks.

Click Here to View Our Family Literacy Library
Click Here to Request A Family Book Bag
Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch Here!

CRISIS LINES CRISIS LINES

Crisis Hotline 988


National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/


Crisis Text Line: text “Hello” to 741741


Suicide Crisis Center of North Texas

(214) 828-1000

Coppell Cares Weekend Backpack Program

Coppell Cares is providing the Weekend Backpack Program (WBPK) again this school year. Families may sign up for this program at any time during the school year. Siblings living in the same household, are also eligible to participate. If your family would benefit from a weekly Friday snack bag delivery, please submit an application at the link below. Deliveries will be suspended for Thanksgiving Week, Winter Break, and Spring Break.

Coppell Cares WBPK Application

Guidance Lessons Guidance Lessons

Click on the links below to view 2023-2024 lessons:


LESSON ONE: "What Does the Counselor Do?"

K-2 Lesson

3-5 Lesson

Pufferfish Breathing

Charles Mortimer Alexander McGee by Maureen Fernandez


LESSON TWO: "Our Brain & Emotions"

K-5 Lesson

Rainbow Breathing video

Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions? video

Your Brain by Heather Bryant and Maureen Fernandez

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Kelly Matlock

Town Center Elementary School Counselor

Email: kmatlock@coppellisd.com
Website: www.coppellisd.com/tce
Location: 185 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, USA
Phone: 214-496-7800
Twitter: @TCE_Counselor

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