Homestead Elementary

Sally Rodgers, M.Ed.

Professional School Counselor

Email: rodgerss@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/homestead
Location: 1830 East Branch Hollow Drive, Carrollton, TX, USA
Phone: 469-713-5181
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteades
X: @MrsRodgersHES

This is the perfect season to try new things and create new goals for yourself! We all know that a goal without a plan is just a wish; to that end, click on the #GOALS to read an article from Harvard Extension School about crafting a plan to achieve your goals!

In January, our 5th graders will get the opportunity to visit the LISD middle school for which they are zoned to attend next year. January 9th will be a visit for Arbor Creek; January 12th will be the Killian visit; and January 13th will be a visit to Creek Valley. If you are unsure of where your student is scheduled to attend and have questions, please contact Mrs. Blackwell in the front office. 469-713-5181.

I am collecting input about a parenting series that I hope to start this spring called Coffee with the Counselor. Please click the button below to access the short questionnaire. Thank you!

To start the new year off during guidance lessons, we will continue learning about bullying through the Second Step Bullying prevention program. All students will learn to identify bullying; how to respond to bullying; how to report bullying; and how to be an "upstander". One important thing our students will be learning is to tell the difference between true bullying, mean moments, and conflict. Many times the word "bullying" is used in our society, but the situation is actually conflict between two individuals or an isolated "mean moment". Regardless of the term used to define the unkindness that may be characterized as bullying, at Homestead we pride ourselves on solving problems with respect and dignity.

• Recommended Grades: K to 2

• Topics it covers: Kindness, friendship and generosity

• Drift’s goal in life is to be accepted by the other snowmen. He desperately wishes he could have a scarf, hat, and a carrot nose like all the others. One day, Drift finally gets the beautiful accessories he wants. However, he ends up learning that it’s not what he has, but what he’s willing to give up that makes him the most perfect snowman of all.

Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan’s mother, author of the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes.

Long before he became a professional All-Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal—and with dedication and perseverance, that’s exactly what he did. This heartwarming picture book, written by Michael’s mother and illustrated by Barry Root, gives a rare glimpse into a sports hero’s childhood and emphasizes the role that good values play in success. An ideal companion to the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes, this is an inspirational story for sports fans, go-getters, and anyone with big dreams!

Shanté Keys loves New Year's Day! But while Grandma fixed chitlins, baked ham, greens, and cornbread, she forgot the black-eyed peas! Oh no―it'll be bad luck without them! So Shanté sets out to borrow some from the neighbors.

Parents and guardians,

Please remember when filling out your student's Back-to-School forms in Skyward that you will need to say "yes"/"opt-in" for SB9 lessons labelled as Prevention of Family Violence (For grades k-5, the lesson is called Healthy Families) and Child Protection Unit. Listed below are presentations in which this curriculum is explained in more depth:

Healthy Families Presentation for Elementary Students (English and Spanish)

Parent/Guardian Child Protection Unit Preview Presentation (English)

Parent/Guardian Second Step Preview Presentation (Spanish)

The Healthy Families and Child Protection lessons will be presented spring 2024.

All counseling department curriculum materials are also available for review via the LISD Counseling Services/ Curricula Previews. webpage.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

As a reminder, the LISD community now has access to STOPit, an anonymous reporting system that allows individuals to submit concerns at any time, from anywhere. Visit LISD.net/safety for more information about this resource and how to access it. The tip line reopens for the 23-24 school year on Aug. 8.

In Lewisville ISD, the whole child is at the core of everything we do as a district, including our students' mental, emotional and physical health. With counselors on every campus, LISD knows parents want their children to receive an outstanding education, but more importantly, they want their children to be nurtured and cared for beyond just academics.

The Lewisville ISD Counseling and Social Work Department is grateful to partner with you to support the social emotional needs of all LISD students. We believe education on these issues is key to helping our students become happy, successful people.

Please review these flyers describing different social issues our students may face. If you have any areas that we may assist you or your student, please contact your student’s school counselor.

We appreciate the opportunity to work with your students.

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