Student Advocacy

March 2022

Advocacy Note

Spring is almost here! And with Spring comes Spring Break! This is time to rest and recharge. It is a great time to connect with your child(ren) and have quality family time!

If you are looking for activities to do you may want to check out the TravelOk or VisitOkc. VisitOkc includes a list of Free events during Spring Break.

I am completing individual counseling lessons at all four school sites. In these lessons we work on self-advocating, self-regulation, self-awareness, and health/appropriate coping skills.

I have small counseling group lessons at the Elementary and Intermediate School. We work on social skills, impulse control, emotional regulation, and coping skills. If you would like your student included, please complete the small group consent under counseling forms in this newsletter.

I am completing whole class counseling lessons at the Junior High. Our sixth lesson is on Stress Management.

If you are struggling with harmful thoughts, you can call this number 24/7. 800-273-8255 (Talk)

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Ask The Counselor!

Ask the Counselor!

We would like to invite you to ask the counselors questions to support you and your student anonymously. We will share the question here and a strategy to help for others to see. No identifying information will be shared (age, gender, etc.). You can ask with the button above.

How do I help my child manage stress?

Stress is a feeling of mental tension, or overwhelming feelings. It comes from pressure we put on ourselves or pressure from other important people in our life. A major key in managing stress is learning what one can control and what one cannot control in any given situation. Focus on what you can control. Many times the only thing we can control is our own actions, reactions, and thoughts. Training our thoughts to see the positive, celebrating small wins, and allowing yourself to take breaks are a a few great ways to manage stress levels.

Here are a few short videos from Ted Talks about how stress affects us.

How Stress affects our Body, Brain, Memory, and Acne.

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Sleep helps us control our emotions!

Sleep is very important for growth, development, and emotions! A good night of rest helps students regulate their emotions! Emotions feel so much bigger when one is tired. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for sleep are below.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child-Need.aspx

Counseling Forms

We have small groups, work individually, and using whole class counselings lessons to meet the needs of all students. To help us learn more about how best to serve students, please complete the parent survey below for your student's location.

If you would like your student to be considered to participate in small group counseling, please complete the small group consent form.

If you need help with resources such as food and clothing, please completed the resource form.

We appreciate your input and support to best serve all students!

Small Group Consent

Elementary Parent Survey

Intermediate Parent Survey

Junior High Parent Survey

High School Parent Survey

Resource Form