District Counseling – District Counseling

We know that this is a difficult time. Please notify district counselors with questions and concerns at the emails listed below.

Suzie Martinez (PK-8th Counselor) at smartinez@pothisd.us or Nicole Dziuk (High School Counselor) ndziuk@pothisd.us.

We'd be happy to schedule a time to visit with your child through electronic means (Google Meets). As much as we would love to meet with students in person, we will be adhering to federal and district guidelines for social distancing. Remind your children that we love them and are here to support them.

Please review the following resources to assist your child through this process.

Texas Health and Human Services has launched a statewide 24-hour, 7 days a week mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress, or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Call toll-free: 833-986-1919

An area of great concern is how to create a distance learning schedule in your homes. Each campus may have a different approach, but do what works best for your family and access to electronics. This is new to all of us, and we know there will be bumps along the way. No worries! We will get through this with Poth Pride!

Elementary Sample Schedule

The Poth Elementary School web page has a detailed sample schedule.

Grades 6-12 Sample Schedule

9-11 1st-4th Classwork

Break

1-3 5th-8th Classwork

*Most assignments will be due Fridays, so make sure you pace yourself.

*Teachers will have certain times they will be online to conference.

*Chat with your Teacher via Google Classroom or e-mail them when you have questions.

Articles regarding COVID-19

Parent/care giver guide

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019

Talking to kids

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

https://momentousinstitute.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus

Reduce student anxiety

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/reduce-student-anxiety-and-your-own-during-uncertain-times

Talking to Children About COVID-19

Published by National Assoc. of School Psychologist and National Assoc. of School Nurses

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource

Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease in 2019

Published by the Center for Disease Control

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html

COVID-19, School Closure, and Trauma

Published by STARR Commonwealth

https://starr.org/covid-19-school-cancellation-and-trauma/

Local Counseling Resources

Connections Individual and Family Services, Inc. (559 10th Street, Floresville) 844-629-6571 ext. 315

Camino Real Community Services - Counseling and Mental Health (1323 Third Street, Floresville) 830-216-7402

Childrens Alliance of South Texas (1108 Rairoad Street, Floresville) 830-393-6290

Courage Ranch (3292 Hwy 97W, Floresville) 832-721-3874

Community Restoration and Recovery Center (2321 10th Street, Floresville) 830-216-2993

The Center for Hope and Healing of South Texas (La Vernia and 2 locations in Sutherland Springs) 830-496-1143

Paloma Place (140 Paloma Drive, Floresville) 830-44-55-4840

Hotline and Crisis Information

Camino Real Mobile Crisis Outreach Team 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-543-5750

Connections 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-800-532-8192

Dating / Family Violence Legal Line 1-800-374-HOPE (4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-779-SAFE (7233) or www.ndvh.org

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teen/asp

Stay Alert 1-888-21-ALERT (25378) (to report any concerns or bullying; all calls are confidential)

Victims of sexual assault 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)