Student Advocacy

December 2021

Advocacy Note

I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving Break! We only have 3 WEEKs until Winter Break! I hope everyone will be able to enjoy some of the free Holiday Festivities! I listed a few below. Please reach out to me or your school counselor if your family or a family you know needs help for the holidays.

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.

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 fourth lesson is on Mental Health.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

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.).

What do you do when your child is overly hyper and will not follow directions?

Children can have a lot of energy, which can make it difficult for them to follow instructions.

First, give your child a safe outlet to get energy out. Could be as simple as going on a walk.

Next, break directions into smaller parts and have your child repeat the direction back to you. This will help your child remember what they need to do. Remember to take a deep breath to help you remain calm and model healthy coping skills for your child. You can also encourage your child to take a deep breath with you to help refocus their brains too.

Ask The Counselor!

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. 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