Middle School East Counseling Department
Jessica Buskey
School Social Worker
jessicab@mystma.org
Amy Kornovich
School Counselor A-L
amyko@mystma.org
Jessica Mesna
School Counselor M-Z
jessicame@mystma.org
Office Hours
We are available on academic days from 7:30AM - 3:00PM. Please email us anytime, and we will schedule a time to talk that works for you during those hours.
Mental Health Crisis Resources:
If you are in crisis, you may want to contact a crisis line to speak to a mental health professional immediately. Please see below for crisis resources:
Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
Four County Crisis Response Team: 1-800-635-8008
The Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth): 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Parent Resources:
Food Shelves
CROSS Food Shelf - Rogers
CAER Food Shelf - Elk River
Food shelf will be available by appointments only, effective March 18, 2020 through at least March 27, 2020. Please call 763-441-1020 to schedule. Additional food for families with school age youth will be available during this time with an appointment.
Other Food Opportunities
Breakfast and Lunch are provided to STMA families Monday-Friday at both Fieldstone Elementary School and Middle School East. If you are unable to transport your child, please contact your school counselor and we will work to get the food to you!
Family Youth Community Connections (FYCC) has a Food Donation Box outside their front door. If you are in need of food please come help yourself, 5975 Main Ave NE Albertville. If you would like to donate food leave what you would like in the box.
Westbridge Community Church in St. Michael has partnered with Dunn Brothers Coffee to provide lunches for anyone in need between 11am - 1pm, Monday through Friday until March 27th. Lunches can be picked up in the Westbridge Community Church parking lot. 11600 Frankfort Parkway, St Michael, MN 55376
Free Kid Meals in Twin Cities Metro Area - Compiled by Twin Cities Metro Community
County/State Support Options
How to Talk With Children About the Pandemic
Talking to Children about Covid-19 - Parent Resource from NASP
Manage CoronaVirus Anxiety: Expert Videos for Kids and Grown-Ups - GoZen
Social-Emotional Resources
Promoting Social Emotional Learning - Optimistic Thinking
Promoting Social Emotional Learning - Self-Awareness
Teens_Who Should I Be_ Talk with your child at least once a day to see where they are at with their thinking. Acknowledge and accept their feelings. Help them turn irrational thinking into more rational thoughts.
Academic Resources
Distance Learning Schedule Options
Cell & Internet Information
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Student Resources
Personal and Emotional Resources
Feelings Scavenger Hunt - Seriously.....try it!
Coping Skills Calendar - Help manage your well-being by using one new coping skill each day!
Coping Skills and Confidence Building Ideas - The list is never ending!
Youtube Relaxation Music- You may have heard some of these songs in Mrs. Tveitbakk's class!
Youtube Relaxation Music (Brooklyn Duo) - This is Mrs. Knudson's all time favorite music for relaxation! Skip through to find the songs you like best!
Gratitude Journal - Print this journal or use your own from home! In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, have good experiences, improve their health, deal with difficult situations, and build strong relationships.