• Fall Running Start consultation and paperwork
• WANIC Registration for next year
• Referrals to Community Resources
• Brief counseling support by phone and email for students and families
• XELLO Career Lessons are available through Power School for students to complete on their own (Log into PSL - Apps - Xello)

As we all navigate through the dynamic landscape of the COVID-19 outbreak we all plan to remain flexible and responsive to our students changing needs.  Staff will use email, phone, and our Power School Learning site to maintain continuity of support for our students. 

We anticipate more information from OSPI about graduation requirements and ceremonies in the coming days. As soon as we have more information, we will be sure to reach out to our senior students and families to share. 

I will be emailing seniors and their parents updates to turn-in and transcript procedures for local scholarships. We’ve asked scholarship providers for mail-in and email options and to be flexible with transcript formats. When in doubt, email the scholarship organization for options. 

Current Students:

If you are a current Running Start student and need to have your RSEVF completed for spring quarter I will be working with you through email. A digital copy of the form can be found on Bellevue College, CWU and LWIT’s website.  

Future Students:

Please check colleges websites directly for current information. 

WANIC Registration:

https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/summer-courses

https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/course-catalog

https://wanic.lwsd.org/uploaded/WANIC_High_School/Documents/course-times-locations.pdf

Many other programs are offered at high schools, are usually 2 periods long and can be found when you click on the Ready to Apply button on the main page of the WANIC website. 

If a testing center must close, Collegeboard (SAT) and ACT will notify impacted students directly and post information on their websites. Students may consider registering for an upcoming test administration as a back-up. Please check their websites for upcoming dates, cancellations and to register for the test(s). Also, now may be a good time for your student to use the free Test Method Prep resource through XELLO or through the CollegeBoard or ACT sites to prepare for the SAT or ACT.

• Read
• Podcasts
  •  Keeping Up With T.E.D: Shhh Let's Talk About It. (Keeping Up With T.E.D (Teen Empowerment Daily) is a safe space for High Schoolers to accept their truths & be courageous enough to share their truths).
  • College Admissions Decoded (NACAC)
  • Try This American Life If you like storytelling
  • RadioLab or Science Friday if you like science
  • Ologies with Alie Ward – a comedic science podcast 
• Mindfulness apps (HeadSpace, Calm)
• 15 minutes of Yoga with Adrien
• Guided meditation
• Video chat with a friend
• Write letters or emails to family 
• Exercise
• JustDance workouts
• Go for a walk or run
• Bake or cook: Easy recipes from TASTY
• Visit a museum virtually Virtual Museum Visits
• Journaling/Writing
• Things to write about/prompts:
  • What do you think will be the short term implications of the pandemic and the school closures?
  • How will society be different post pandemic? Why?
  • How is this virus different from the flu? Why does that matter?
  • What is the social impact on you of school closures? What is positive and what is negative?
  • Is the governmental response that you are seeing adequate? What would you do differently if you were the mayor, governor or president?
• Explore XELLO for post high school opportunities (Log into PSL>Apps>Xello) 
• More college and career readiness activities  https://www.lwsd.org/students-families/remote-learning-resources/remote-learning-resources-details/~board/all-resources/post/college-and-career-readiness

• TeenLink — https://www.teenlink.org/
  • This Washington-based service is staffed by teen volunteers who receive 60 hours of training and often have experienced mental health issues themselves. The peer-to-peer connections make young people feel more comfortable sharing their concerns. The service can connect teens to local resources as well. 
  • You can call 1-866-TEENLINK (833-6546) to talk by phone from 6-10 p.m. nightly or text from 6-9:30 p.m. every night. You can also call, chat or text in to connect with an adult substance use specialist from 1-6 p.m. Tues-Sat.
  • If you are an adult looking to help a young person, there are resources on the TeenLink website (see above) or you can call 1.866.4CRISIS.  
• Crisis Connections – https://www.crisisconnections.org/ - 1-866-427-4747
  • This 24/7 number provides immediate support and resources for people in emotional crisis and will help you determine if you or your loved one needs professional help. They provide immediate translation into 155 languages.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990
  • This 24/7/365 service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides crisis counseling for people going through both natural and human-caused disasters. It’s free, multi-lingual and confidential. You can also text TalkWithUs to 66746.
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ - 1-800-273-8255
  • The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. MORE resources for youth.
• Crisis Text Line- https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in 
  • Specifically anxious about Coronavirus? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. 

• Order a grab and go meal through LWSD - https://www.lwsd.org/students-families/grab-go-student-meals 
  • Weekend Pantry Packs for students are also available for LWSD students 
• Friends of Youth shelter support for youth -  https://www.friendsofyouth.org/getHelpShelter.aspx
• HopeLink Food Program - https://www.hopelink.org/need-help/food
• King County 211- https://www.crisisconnections.org/king-county-2-1-1/
  • King County 2-1-1 connects people to the help they need. We provide the most comprehensive information on health and human services in King County. Whether it’s for housing assistance, help with financial needs, or to find the location of the nearest food bank. To begin, text your zip code to 877-211- 9274

Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play a valuable role in helping children make sense of what they are hearing about COVID-19 and their associated fears or concerns. The CDC has created some guidelines to help with these conversations. 

• Remain calm and reassuring 
• Make yourself available to talk and to listen 
• Avoid language that might blame others 
• Pay attention to what you child us hearing/seeing on TV, online 
• Provide information that is honest and accurate
• Teach and reiterate to your child the daily actions to reduce germs 

Find more info here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html

From the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses- Talking to children COVID-19: https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf

Locally, families and students can call the Washington State Department of Health’s Coronavirus hotline with questions at 1-800-525-0127