National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
Boystown Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
In case of life threatening emergency call 911
Counselor Check In Form--Mrs. Poland would like to hear from students and parents during this time of remote learning. You can use this for a place to let her know if/when you need to discuss issues or just let her know how you are doing.
Open Zoom times:
Mondays: Noon to 1 p.m
Wednesdays: 11 am to 12:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/8529140332
As long as I am not in class, all are welcome to zoom in and chat. Remember, if you want a private zoom, please email me.
Students, Parents, Guardians,
For remote learning I will be using google classroom mostly to send students information for the classes. Homework will either be sent via google classroom or will be in paper form which will be picked up on drop off and pick up days.
I will be corresponding through e-mail for individual information. ACT Prep, 5th and 6th grade careers are on Google Classroom. Additional Scholarship information is below. Individual counseling times can be set up with Mrs. Poland as needed per zoom or phone calls.
Zoom Office hours Tuesday/Thursdays:
8:00-8:33--Counseling
8:33-9:06--ACT prep/Art
9:06-9:39-Monitor College class work
9:39-10:12--Counseling
10:12-10:45--Programming I
10:45-11:18--Counseling
11:18-11:51--Monitor College Class work
11:51 - 12:27--Counseling
This is a unique situation and if you need to contact me my e-mail address is susan.poland@litchfieldps.org and my zoom information is 852-914-0332 or https://zoom.us/j/8529140332.
Monday Zoom Class times
10 a.m. --2nd grade Second Step lessons
11 a.m. --3rd grade Second Step lessons
Noon-1 pm -- Open Zoom time
Wednesday Zoom Class Times
9 a.m. 6th grade Second Step
10 a.m. 5th grade Second Step
11:00-Noon Open Zoom time
Mrs. Poland's website has general information for grade levels 9-12, After-School program, as well as general counseling information.
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Helping Children Cope with Stress during the 2019 COVID-19 Outbreak
Explaining the Coronavirus to Kids (You-tube Video from CDC)
5 Tips for Families as they Transition to Home Learning
In this time of adjustment, we should take time to reflect on what we are thankful for. Here is a link that could get you and your family started. Gratitude Journal
These are links to PDF's of some scholarships that I had paper copies. (This is not all of them.) There may be links on the scholarship list that have more accurate information. Please check there, too.
Spartan Foundation Scholarship
Lincoln Builders Bureau Scholarship
James M. Cox Foundation Scholarship
Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship
Litchfield Education Association Scholarship
Litchfield American Legion Post #293 Scholarship
Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation Scholarship
Nebraska Junk Jaunt Scholarship
Litchfield Booster Scholarship
Town and Country Bank Scholarship
Central Nebraska Auto Club Scholarship
Gateway/Kearney Farm Expo Scholarship
Porter Lodge #106 Masonic Lodge Scholarship