Welcome to the 20-21 School Year and thank you for visiting our website! Below you will find our annual welcome letter. As we navigate these challenging times, we are committed to supporting the wellness of Ainsworth students and their families.

As school counselors we support students in many ways, for example visiting classrooms, running assemblies, and teaching lessons and small groups. While we miss seeing your children in person, we are excited to join their online classes to teach SEL (social emotional learning) lessons and small counseling groups this year. We will continue to provide your families with helpful information and resources during this extended closure and beyond. Please explore our website, and check back often for updates.

We know all of our families are facing intense and varied challenges related to Covid-19, distance learning, financial burdens, and the local fires. In addition to supporting your children, we are available to help you process your family's needs and access resources that may support you. You are not alone. At Ainsworth, we are in this together!

We are available to support you and your family in many ways:

• Parent meetings to discuss concerns regarding your child

• Small group counseling for social skills, emotional regulation, anxiety, and coping with change

• Individual student counseling

• 504 planning and consultation

• Connecting you with community resources (including our confidential Food Bag Program - A bi-weekly delivery of fresh and non-perishable foods and toiletries), clothing, mental health counseling, crisis support, legal aid, and financial relief resources).

• Parent support groups and webinars

Requests for Counselor Contact Forms

• Would you (parent/guardian) like to request contact with your school counselor? School Counselor Contact Form

• Would you like confidential information about financial and personal resources for you and your family? Helpful Resources Request Form

• Would your student like to reach out directly to us for support? Student Request Form

As we always remind our students, Ainsworth Eagles can do hard things - together. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

Yours for Kids,

Matt Hogan and Tracy Vitellaro

Ainsworth Counseling Program