February🌹

Meet Mrs. Fowler, LMSW

The School social worker provides unique services to children, youth and their families to help them attain maximum benefit from their school program.

School Social Workers are also trained in assisting and identifying students and families qualifying for homeless services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act.

• All of February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
• Feb.1s - March 1st - Black History Month
• Feb.2nd-6th- National Counselors Week
• Feb. 16th is a student/staff holiday.
• Feb. 14th-20th- Random Acts of Kindness Week

February | Awareness • Respect • Safety

Why This Matters:

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month focuses on education and prevention by helping students understand what healthy relationships look like and how to recognize warning signs. This information is shared to promote safety and respect for all students.

🧠 What Is Teen Dating Violence

Teen dating violence can happen in person or online and may include:

• Emotional or verbal abuse

• Controlling or possessive behaviors

• Digital abuse (pressure, threats, monitoring)

• Physical harm

Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in relationships.

✅ Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

Healthy relationships include:

• Mutual respect

• Open and honest communication

• Respect for personal boundaries

• Feeling safe and supported

Unhealthy relationships may include:

• Excessive jealousy or control

• Pressure to do things you’re uncomfortable with

• Constant checking or monitoring

• Fear of upsetting the other person

📱 Digital Relationships & Boundaries

Healthy online behavior includes:

• Respecting privacy

• No pressure to share passwords or personal photos

• Accepting “no” without threats or retaliation

Digital behavior is part of a relationship too.

🤝 Looking Out for Yourself & Others

• Set clear personal boundaries

• Trust your instincts if something feels wrong

• Support friends by speaking up or encouraging help

• Know that help is available if you choose to seek it

Awareness helps prevent harm.

🆘 Optional Support Resources

Students may access support resources by choice:

• Love is Respect: Text LOVEIS to 22522

• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474

• School-based support is available upon request- Please contact the Dubiski Counselors or School Social Worker.

💬 Remember

Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, and communication.
Learning the signs helps create a safer school community for everyone.

Mrs. Saldana, Mrs. Solis, and Mrs. Williams,

We appreciate all that you do for our students!

https://www.charliehealth.com/family-programming-groups

GPISD offers monthly webinars specifically for parents, focusing on how to effectively navigate school-related topics and support their children’s mental well-being. These sessions will equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need for their children's educational journey. Each webinar is scheduled to take place virtually from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Be sure to check the website linked below regularly for updates on session descriptions and Zoom links.

• Tuesday, February, 24, 2026 - Getting ready for the Ap test: What parents need to know
  
• Tuesday, March 31, 2026- Building Skill for Healthy Relationships
  
• Tuesday, April 21, 2026- Next Steps Made Simple: College, Career, Military Readiness
• Tuesday, May 12, 2026- Spot the Signs, Stop the Crimes: Human Trafficking Awareness for Families

Click the link below to view virtual parent sessions:

https://www.gpisd.org/departments/family-and-community-engagement/parenting-on-the-go-series

Students and families needing mental health support or hardship assistance, please contact the Social Work Hub.

Call: 972-522-7070

Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm

Address: 1301 E Coral Way Room 402, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (inside of the GPISD Grand Family Service Center).

Services Offered:

• Social Work Hub Food Pantry
  
• Clothes Closet/School Supplies
  
• Kid’s Inc. Clothes Closet
  
• Hygiene Products
  
• Housing Assistance/Mental Health Resources/Other Resources
  
• Counseling for students
  
• School Enrollment/Registration
  

Email: Maribel.fowler@gpisd.org

Office Phone: 972-343-7872

Microsoft Referral Form below:

Please scan the QR code or click below to fill out a request form to get in contact with me.