Counselor's Corner

Welcome back!

Hello Southview Families both virtual and traditional! I hope this newsletter finds you well as we all continue to navigate through these unforeseen times that we are walking through. The 2020-21 school year is officially here, and I am here to help! With that being said this newsletter will be filled with resources to guide you and your family with meeting some of the needs you may have or could share with someone else in need.

Ways to Get Organized for back to school!

• Purchase supplies (pencils, paper etc.)
• Get a planner/calendar
• Create a daily schedule
• Write out assignments (this will help virtual students tremendously)
• Have a designated place where school work is completed each day (virtual)
• Utilize sticky notes as reminders... put them on the fridge or somewhere you are sure to look.

Have a Student in need of a backpack/supplies?

The Knee High Foundation has donated 100 backpacks filled with school supplies, please let me know if your student can benefit from this kind gesture! They are first come, first serve!

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 8am-12pm

WHERE: 1103 North Donahue Drive

Auburn, AL

MORE INFORMATION

Dear Parents,

Schools, churches, and local businesses have been working together through an event called the Back 2 School Bash, to bless kids with new shoes for this upcoming school year.

Your child has been invited to come and receive one new pair of shoes on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Dream Center at the address listed above.

Shoe distribution will begin at 8 am and is on a first come, first serve basis. We hope you can join us.

Hosted by Cornerstone Family Chiropractic, The Dream Center & Auburn Community Church. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Wicks at rachel@cfc4health.com.

School and Routines have definitely shifted over the past few months, which can and has put strain on our families and relationships... As an adult I know that emotions have been all over the place, so I can only imagine some of the thoughts and feelings that our children may be experiencing. I have listed some resources below that may assist you in helping your student process their emotions.

• East Alabama Mental Health-334-742-2700
• Domestic Violence Center-334-749-1515
• Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN)-1-800-737-1111
• Child Advocacy Center-334-705-0770
• Poison Control Center-1-800-462-0800
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255
• Lee County Health Department-334-745-5765

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If you or your family are in need of any additional resources please do not hesitate to contact me via email, I will do my best to assist. Also, If you would like for your child to participate in the backpack program offered through the Food Bank of East Alabama, please contact me for further details. Virtual students will be able to participate with pickup one day a week from a designated school.

Email: lola.white@opelikaschools.org
Location: 2712 Marvyn Parkway, Opelika, AL, USA
Phone: 334-745-9711