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
Articles regarding COVID-19
Parent/care giver guide
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
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Published by National Assoc. of School Psychologist and National Assoc. of School Nurses
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