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We are ALL IN for focused learning! Updated policy coming soon for 25-26 school year

This season can be stressful— socially, financially, emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to show yourself some comfort & joy: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!!

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health teaching our Lucile McKee Hendricks Elementary students healthy coping skills and how to deal with big emotions. May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!

Mental Health Awareness Month gives everyone an opportunity to bring mental wellbeing into focus for yourself, your family and your friends. We invite you to prioritize your self care by -Taking care of your physical and psychological health -Managing and reducing stress -Recognizing your emotional and spiritual needs -Fostering and sustaining relationships McAllen ISD Family Treatment Program along with our community partners will visit schools to promote mental health wellbeing for our students and staff throughout the month of May.

Testing season is here. Don't stress, do your best!

USE YOUR VOICE TO HELP CREATE SAFER SCHOOLS! Advocating for change is all about using your voice to create impactful change, so the Texas School Safety Center is hosting a photovoice contest – Youth Voices: Preparing Today for a Safer Tomorrow. Photovoice is a process in which people use photos to capture aspects of their environment and experiences and share them with others. The pictures and captions written by each photographer can be used to shine a light on sensitive topics and create change. The Texas School Safety Center wants to hear from you about your experiences and opinions on how you can help create safer schools! CONTEST INFO The contest includes three prompts for each contestant to capture photos for: Prompt 1: What does a safe school look like to you? Prompt 2: What needs to be done to make your school safer? Prompt 3: If given all the resources needed to create a safe school environment, what would these resources look like and what would you do with them? Staff will review all submissions and identify the top 25 entries from each prompt to be featured in an exhibit at the 2024 Texas School Safety Conference in June. All photos and descriptions submitted will remain anonymous. Submissions selected for the exhibit will show first name, grade, city, and title of artwork. CONTEST RULES Contestants must be in 6th - 12th grade. Contestants must submit a signed copy of the Parent/Guardian Consent Form to enter the contest. Photos submitted without consent will be automatically disqualified. Only 1 photo and description per entry is allowed. You can submit an entry for one or all three prompts. The deadline to submit an entry is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. For more information please visit. https://txssc.txstate.edu/about/programs/ssa/photovoice-contest

Crisis recovery starts with the crisis, not after. Without a plan to reunite students and parents, we exacerbate the stress and potential trauma of the crisis itself . No district is immune to emergencies; fires, floods, tornadoes, blizzards, power outages, bomb threats, acts of violence... this is just a short list of events that could initiate a release and reunification event. We invite you to learn more about McAllen ISD adopted Standard Reunification Protocol by enrolling in the training provided by Texas School Safety center. ______________________________________________________________________________________ La recuperación de una crisis comienza con la crisis, no después. Sin un plan para reunir a estudiantes y padres, amplificamos el estrés y el trauma potencial de la crisis misma. Ningún distrito es inmune a las emergencias; Incendios, inundaciones, tornados, tormentas de nieve, cortes de energía, amenazas de bomba, actos de violencia... esta es sólo una breve lista de eventos que podrían iniciar un evento de reunificación. Lo invitamos a conocer más sobre el Protocolo Estándar de Reunificación adoptado por McAllen ISD inscribiéndose en el entrenamiento brindado por el Centro de Seguridad Escolar de Texas.

Human trafficking is defined as a form of abuse or neglect under the Texas Family Code, Section 261.001. All individuals have a duty to immediately report suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- La trata de personas se define como una forma de abuso o negligencia según el Código de Familia de Texas, Sección 261.001. Todas las personas tienen el deber de denunciar inmediatamente cualquier sospecha de abuso o negligencia a las autoridades o al Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Protección de Texas (DFPS). For more information visit. - Para más información visite. https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/human-trafficking-of-school-aged-children

Texas RISE to the Challenge https://tea.texas.gov/system/files/Educator%20PPT%20FINAL%20_%20w%20TEA%20Logo_1.pdf

Human trafficking affects millions across the globe. Wear blue in recognition of this important day.

Metacognition affects your entire life: your grades in school, your work, your mental health, your relationships, and even your religious beliefs.

Reach out to the #988Lifeline anytime, for any reason, and connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you 24/7/365. You are not alone. #YouMatter If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. ________________________________________________________________________________ Comuníquese al #988Lifeline en cualquier momento, por cualquier motivo, y conéctese con un asesor de crisis capacitado que está listo para brindarle apoyo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año. Usted no está solo. #YouMatter Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee en 988lifeline.org.

The #988Lifeline is here to support you. No matter what you are going through, help is available. Connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. ________________________________________________________________________________________ #988Lifeline está aquí para apoyarte. No importa por lo que esté pasando, hay ayuda disponible. Conéctese con un consejero de crisis capacitado que esté listo para brindarle apoyo. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda ahora, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 o chatee en 988lifeline.org.

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Attention McAllen ISD Staff!!!!!!! Our district offers Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program Services to all employees. Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates, P.C. is a group of Ph.D. psychologists, masters level psychological associates, licensed professional counselors, and licensed social workers that provide a wide variety of psychological services for individuals and families, including children of all ages and adults. HELP IS JUST ONE PHONE CALL AWAY… Toll Free: (866) 327-2400 -Always 100% Confidential -McAllen ISD is NOT Informed of Your Attendance -Free Legal Counseling -Free Financial Counseling/Planning Services -Free Mediation

McAllen ISD Family Treatment Program box for Operation Blue Santa! Every child deserves a Christmas gift !!!! #OperationBlueSanta McAllen ISD