Scroll down to meet our administration and support services team!
This page also includes information about safety and wellness, community resources for aid and assistance, and tips for preparation and mindfulness.
Susan Gomolekoff
Book Keeper, Administrative Secretary
Magen Watkins
Instructional Coach
Monica Fambro
MTSS/RTI Coordinatorfambrom2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Fran Thompson
School Social Worker/Trabajadora social escolarthompsonf@clarke.k12.ga.us 706-543-1081 ext 20639
Letter to Families
Chase Street Families:
Our support staff continue to be available if you or your child needs any assistance. Please send an email with your questions or concerns and/or phone number if you would rather be reached by phone. We are available during normal school hours to monitor and respond to emails.
The information and resources below will continue to be updated throughout the school year.
Stay safe and well!
Familias de “Chase Street”:
Nuestro personal de apoyo está disponible si usted o su hijo necesitan ayuda. Envíe un correo electrónico con sus preguntas o inquietudes y / o su número de teléfono si prefiere que lo contactemos por teléfono. Estamos disponibles durante el horario escolar normal para monitorear y responder correos electrónicos.
La información y los recursos enumerados aquí: haga clic aquí continuarán siendo actualizados durante todo el año escolar.
¡Manténgase seguro y con bienestar!
Safety and Wellness during COVID-19
Resource list to links for information on talking to your child about COVID-19
How to Protect Yourself and Others
We Can All Be Helpers: Comforting the Fear of Masks During the Time of COVID-19 - An online children's book
Back to School with Elmo - Elmo and his dad talk about getting ready a new school year that looks a little bit different.
Family Resources
The Emotional Support Line is free, confidential, and anonymous. Trained mental health professionals are available to provide a “listening ear” to Georgians who need emotional support and referrals to resources in their communities.
Hours of operation: 8 am - 11 pm. Call or text 866.399.8938.
United Way of Northeast Georgia’s Helpline
Assists with connecting families to available resources. Dial 211.
Giving Kitchen
They are an Atlanta based non-profit who assists restaurant and service industry employees when they are unable to work due to medical emergency or crisis situations. Their website has done a good job of consolidating Georgia specific information and resources: https://thegivingkitchen.org/covid19
Athens Community Fridge
Community fridge with free food!
Comida gratis! 24/7!
📍256 W Clayton St. Athens, GA
🍏 Give What You Can/Take What You Need 🍏
Athens Little Free Pantries
This is a map of all the Little Free Pantries in Athens. Find a place to donate or pick up non-perishable foods, personal care items, paper goods, and first aid supplies. Take what you need, give what you can!
Athens-Clarke County local information
The ACC website provides information about local government closures, services, and links to the CDC and state government info. This info is updated regularly and provides factual public health information: https://www.accgov.com/coronavirus
Athens Mutual Aid Network
Athens Mutual Aid Network aims to connect people with ongoing relief efforts in areas such as financial support, food relief, and health/wellness.
Family Activities to be Prepared for Virtual Learning
Be on time! Although your child is working from home, it is very important for your child to log onto their device to join the class, everyday. If your child is ill on a school day, please inform your child's teacher.
Routines: Have a daily routine in place so that your child or children will know what to expect from the day. Hang their school schedule up on the wall or on the refrigerator for everyone to see and to know what the plan is!
Work together to create a space for your child’s or your children’s learning and work time.
Use the different forms of communication (email, Dojo, phone) to connect with the teacher and school staff.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s learning, reach out to the school - there will be additional resources available that will be provided to help in this journey!
Additional Family Tips for Virtual Learning
Take a Family Walk: If the weather permits, spend a little time outside with your child or your children (just the family) and enjoy the fresh air! Of course if you do this, do this just with your family (due to social distancing).
Open Communication: Check in with one another to see how everyone is doing, feeling and allow for open communication and dialogue as we continue to adjust to new changes in our homes/community/world. Stay positive!
Self-Care Tips: Recognize the things you can control, like having good hygiene; Taking measures only if recommended by the CDC; Seeking professional help [if you have a need...support is out there]” From the Very Well Mind website. Click here for even more self care and stress management tips: https://www.verywellmind.com/managing-coronavirus-anxiety-4798909
Mindfulness Exercises
Mind Yeti provides a great way for everyone to practice mindfulness during this difficult time! Click here for Mind Yeti on youtube - Enjoy!
Several activities for your children to do...and grown-ups, too! Just click here and scroll down through the list of choices “to watch and do” that focus on breathing, focusing, calming down and much more!
Taking deep breaths to regulate emotions: Directions for activity - print or do while on your screen!
