Student Advocacy

November 2021

Advocacy Note

Hello! The Holiday Food Drive was a HUGE Success! Thank You for supporting our community!

The Holidays are fast approaching! Holidays are an exciting time for most people but for some it can be stressful. Weather changes are known to affect mental health too. Here is an article about how some people can be affected. It is important to talk to your student everyday about how they are feeling. Keep your routines as much as possible, get as much sun as you can, and find ways to stay active are a few way you can keep spirits up during the colder months. Below are some holiday events.

CHICKASHA FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

Nov. 20 - Dec. 31, 2021 Chickasha, Oklahoma

Sunday -Thursday: 6pm - 10pm

Friday & Saturday: 6pm - 11pm

Nov. 6-Dec. 24

FREE Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s (200 Bass Pro Dr & 1200 W Memorial Rd) features a reimagined free Santa’s Wonderland experience with free family holiday activities including crafts kits (while supplies last) and the chance to meet Santa. “Contactless Claus” visits feature an acrylic barrier between Santa and families at all times. See website for hours.

Nov. 18

FREE OKC Tree Lighting Festival (online & News 9 app) features a showcase of talented and diverse performances celebrating the season, free family-friendly activities, the chance for kids to meet Santa Claus and the traditional countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree with Mayor David Holt. 7-8 p.m.

Nov. 19

FREE Tree Lighting Ceremony at Stockyards City (1217 S Agnew) features a special holiday ceremony with live entertainment, hot chocolate and Santa. 6:30 p.m.

FREE Movie on the Lawn at Chisholm Creek (1332 W Memorial Rd) features an outdoor screening of Elf. 7 p.m.

Dec. 4

Free Downtown Christmas Parade

Bringing the spirit of Christmas to Chickasha Avenue each December, the Downtown Christmas Parade features approximately 40 floats from businesses and community groups in the Chickasha area.

Time:6:00 PM

Address: Chickasha Avenue, Chickasha, OK 73018

Contact: 4052240787

Email:office@chickashachamber.com

Here is a link for more holiday events in OKC Metro area.

Here is a link for more holiday events in Chickasha area.

I continue to complete individual counseling 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. If you would like your student included, please complete the small group consent under counseling forms in this newsletter.

I am completing monthly whole class counseling lessons at the Junior High. Our third lesson was on Facts about drugs including prescription medicine. This coincided with Red Ribbon Week.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

McClain County Operation Christmas

McClain County Operation Christmas Applications are available. They help with food and gifts for families within our community for Christmas. For an application, please ask any school counselor. Application are due November 19th.

McClain County Operation Christmas

Help with food and presents during Christmas time.

(405) 990-4001

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Charity-Organization/McClain-County-Operation-Christmas-2008914366060532/

Ask the Counselor!

We would 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 other to see. No identifying information will be shared (age, gender, etc.).

I included a video on why we lose control and a grounding coping skill to help get us started.

Ask The Counselor!

Counseling Forms

We are forming small groups, working 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. 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

Counselor Contact information

Rebecca Franco

Purcell Elementary School

School Counselor

francor@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 203

Amy Norman

Purcell Intermediate School

School Counselor

wells-normana@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 303

Michelle Hall

Purcell Junior High School

School Counselor

hallm@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 403

Melissa Feroli

Purcell High School

School Counselor

ferolim@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 503

Sara Nichols

Purcell Public Schools

Counselor/Student Advocate

nicholss@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 311

text @T23TPU to 1-858-256-6691 or join class T23TPU in the Bloomz app

UPCOMING EVENTS!

November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 30th-January 2nd - Christmas Break - No School
January 3rd - Professional Development Day - No School
January 4th - 2nd Semester Begins
January 17th - Martin Luther King Junior Day - No School
February 14th - Professional Development Day - No School
February 15th-18th - District Kindness Week / Acts of Kindness
March 11th-18th - Spring Break - No School
May 13th - Last Day of School

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