School Closure Resources

Covid-19 School Closure:

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Please know that I am still available to help you and your families. That help just looks a little different right now. On this website, you will find a number of resources that can be used over the course of our school closure and beyond. Under the "School Closure Resources" tab, you will find an assortment of social-emotional learning activities as well as some resources to help with strong feelings your child may experience during this time.

Here are several community resources that may be particularly helpful at this time:

Access Crisis Intervention 1-800-356-5395 (toll-free hotline)

• Hotline staffed by mental health professionals who can respond to your crisis 24/7. They will talk with you about your crisis and determine what further help is needed (i.e. face-to-face intervention, follow-up appointment with a mental health professional, etc.)

• Strictly confidential

Macon County Department of Social Services 660-385-3191 (local office)

• Assists with food stamps, temporary financial aid to families, energy assistance, services to families in crisis, etc

• Those inquiring about assistance should call the Family Support Division information center at 1-855-373-4636.

Macon County Ministries (660)395-3663

• 305 Sunset Hills Dr.

• Monthly food pantry, emergency food pantry, and utility assistance

• If you have an emergency need for food, contact Deb Ziebarth at (660)651-5214 or Ginny Bailey at 660-415-5998

Ray of Hope

• Free diapers and wipes to anyone in the community during covid-19 crisis

• Can also assist with formula and other emergency needs as available

• See Ray of Hope PCM on Facebook for dates and times

Our full community resource list can be found by clicking here.

Please feel free to reach out via email if you have any concerns in regards to your child's social, emotional, or academic needs. I check my email daily and do my best to respond within 24 hours. My email address is khodge@macon.k12.mo.us.

Video-Based Learning Opportunities - I have compiled a handful of videos and discussion questions on a variety of topics. None of these activities require printing.

Helpful Links

Cosmic Kids - Yoga and mindfulness videos (my younger students LOVE these videos!

Wide Open School - TONS of resources to help with just about every aspect of learning at home

Storyline Online - Children's books read by celebrities

Collaborative Learning Solutions - Free daily social-emotional learning lessons

Love and Logic - FREE online parenting class; easy to sign up and videos are accessible for three months

Downloadable resources