Insta Update

 The SCA Middle School Counseling Instagram name has changed! It is now SoCoSchoolCounselor. Please note- this page is meant to serve as an additional resource for information and inspiration. I will not be communicating with students through the direct message feature on this platform. To request an appointment, in person or  virtually through TEAMS video-conference, please send an email to jwalters@scasd.us.

Check out the new MS Guidance Instagram

 Follow on Instagram! Username: SCAMiddleSchoolCounselor

Since many of you use Instagram, I will be using this platform to help stay connected while we can't be in school. Please check it out for photos, videos, quotes, and resources.

COVID 19 Student Resources

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Big shout-out to Mrs. Phillips who made this and all the awesome middle school staff who participated.

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Helpful Handouts

Caronavirus Handout- Right now it's normal to have a lot of questions, concerns, or worries. Here is a handout that helps answer some of the most common questions students have about caronavirus and strategies if feeling worried.

Social Distancing Self Care Tips- With everyone adjusting to a temporary new way of life, these are some ideas to help you care for yourself while not in school.

Beyond Differences Tips to stay Connected- 15 Tips to help stay connected during COVID-19. The Beyond Differences organization has lots of great resources and provides free materials for our No One Eat Alone and Know Your Classmates activities.

Websites 

Second Step COVID Support for Families & Students-

Lessons

This video outlines 25 positive coping skills and may also give you some good ideas if you are just bored and looking for things to do at home.  

Interactive GoNoodle Links to Help Get Moving:

Take On The Day
Relieve Anxiety
Larger Than Life Dance Party

Continuity of Education

This week, Governor Wolf announced that schools will remained closed through at least April 6th 2020 and that during this time Continuity of Education Plans will be implemented to ensure PA students continue to learn outside the classroom. During this time, I will be providing lessons/resources/video to all SCA Middle School students via email and through this website. All SCA middle school parents and students will be receiving an email today about how to request a Guidance phone call check-in. I will be reaching out to any student who would like to hear a familiar voice from school or to talk about anything they may be having difficulty with. This is a challenging time for us all, but we are all in this together. Please check your email for additional information and contact me at jwalters@scasd.us if you have questions.