Meet Me in the Middle
Northwest Counseling Newsletter T2
Festivities
Winter: Physical seasons may also be a good reminder of what our emotional state is. With holidays around the corner, this may be a festive or frustrating time; a much needed break or too much unstructured time. Wherever you find yourself, remember that there is HOPE! You are strong and capable of more than you know. Click on the picture to read more.
Tis the Season
Health and Activity over the Break
5 Ways to Stay Healthy for the Holidays
Meet Our Counseling Staff
Mrs. Beltrán
Mr. Sachse
Mrs. Brothers
Family Support
Crossroads Urban Center provides meals every holiday season! Watch their website here for updated information about when and where to receive a holiday meal!
Toys for Tots
Every year, the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program helps provide gifts for children in need. If you'd like to submit your child to receive a gift, click here to fill out an application!
Find the closest Utah Food Bank pantry near you!
United Way is a great place to search for all kinds of resources, from food assistance to resource connection, call 211 to find help near you, or visit their website found here.
Take Care Utah helps families apply for Medicaid, CHIP, and Obamacare. All of our services are free! Please call us at 801-433-2299 or visit www.takecareutah.org.
Homework Help HelpNow's features include:
- Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
- Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
- Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
- 24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
- Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
- Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
- Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
Parent Opportunities
Do you have questions navigating the teen years or need support/coaching through the middle school season. Here are some opportunities for you.
• ParentGuidance.org - Free resources for SLSD Parents/Guardians
• MyLifeIsWorthLiving.org - Free resources for SLSD Parents/Guardians
• Click here for: Overview of Resources available - Parent Coaching information included here.
• Overview Youtube video of MyLifeIsWorthLiving.org
• ParentGudiance.org overview video
• MyLifeIsWorthLiving Episode for Kyle's story with Dr. Kevin Skinner (watch)
Important Dates
December:
13-School Community Counsel & Food Pantry 3:30-4:30
12-Band & Choir Concert 6 PM
20-Early Dismissal 1:30
23-Jan 3- Winter Recess
January:
1-3 Winter Recess
8-School Community Counsel & Food Pantry 3:30-4:30
15-Term 2 ends
20-MLK Day, no school
School Community Counsel (SCC)
Wednesday 3:30-4:30 12/11; 1/8; 2/12
Be in the know with what is happening at your school, let your voice be heard, get resources and get access to our food pantry. Mark your calendar for the 2nd Wed of every month from 3:30-4:30 PM