
Mabank Counseling Connection
Back to School 2023
Dear Parents,
Welcome Back!
It's a great day in the Land of the Panther and a brand new school year is finally here! Our counselors, staff, teachers, and administrators worked hard to kick off a great first couple of weeks, laying the groundwork for a successful 23-24 school year. We couldn't have been more excited to welcome you and your children back to Mabank ISD and hope you all had a great first week!
After the opportunity to relax and recharge over the summer, we hit the ground running and school is already in full swing. Before we know it, it will be time for Homecoming, Fall activities, and (hopefully) cooler weather. We want this year to be safe, happy, and healthy for everyone, so read on for tips on the importance of happiness, kicking worry to the curb, and how to build more joy and satisfaction into your everyday routine.
Be sure to check out the link to our SEL Online Library as well for links to read-a-longs for books on any number of social emotional topics. For even more helps, take a look at our newsletter archives on our Counseling Webpage under "Newsletter Archive" in the left-hand column.
As always, if you are concerned that you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health issue, it is important to act. Start the conversation. Seek help from a trusted adult. A list of area Mental Health resources and hotlines can be found on our district counseling website under Counseling Resources. You are not alone.
Take care of you, take care of each other, and a very Happy School Year to you all!
Ashley Ward, MS, LPC, CCTP
Coordinator of Counseling and Student Support
Mabank ISD
Capturing Kids' Hearts' Flip Flippen Welcomed Mabank ISD Faculty and Staff Back to School
Mabank ISD is a Capturing Kids' Hearts District. CKH focuses on building relationships, accepting others’ ideas, and building on communication. This program is implemented to impact staff to student, student to student, and staff to staff relationships. Through CKH, staff and students learn and practice skills that they will use every day such as building meaningful relationships, using the EXCEL model to create a safe environment for learning, and using a social contract to develop a self-managing system for behavior and performance.
🍎Simple Tips for a Successful School Year🍎
Change Your Brain Change Your Life?
Why Well-Being Is a Skill That Can Be Learned
Rumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things
The Power and Importance of Empathy
Empathy is one of the most important aspects of creating strong relationships, reducing stress, and enhancing emotional awareness – yet it can be tricky at times...It is one of the best ways we can enhance our relationships, reduce our stress levels, and feel good about ourselves and our lives in an authentic way. Here are a just few benefits of empathy:
Life Association Scholarship Fund- Not Just for College!
This is an amazing scholarship opportunity available to any Texas student who plans to pursue a trade or vocational degree or certification at an accredited community college or nonprofit trade school in the state of Texas. The Life Association Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, and equipment. They only have 1 applicant as of April 21st, so please share this great opportunity!
Communities of Texas Universal Scholarship Opportunity
Click the link below to complete the 2022 Universal Application for the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) scholarship opportunities. This allows you to apply for multiple scholarships hosted by CFT in one spot.
ADVi / Virtual Advising Project
A chatbot named ADVi – short for “adviser” – uses artificial intelligence to provide on-demand support to Texans looking to attend or return to higher education. Right now, any student in Texas may access ADVi by texting “COLLEGE” to 512-829-3687 or by starting a freshman application in ApplyTexas.
When students sign up to receive messages from ADVi, they receive:
- The ability to ask questions about college 24/7 via text message,
- Backup support from our virtual advisers if a student has needs or questions beyond what ADVi can provide,
- Student-friendly, accurate, and engaging messages about key college access milestones,
- Information and tips to help with their college applications, planning, and financial aid, and
- Resources to help navigate the transition to college.
Learn more at www.askADVi.org.
Contact Us
Email: amward@mabankisd.net
Website: https://www.mabankisd.net/page/counseling
Location: 310 East Market Street, Mabank, TX, USA
Phone: 903.880.1300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mabankisd
Twitter: @mabankisd