Rondout Valley SCHOOL Counseling Corner

Anytime you are not at school, if you or a family member need emergency mental health support, tell a trusted adult near you and contact one of these hotlines:

Ulster County Mobile Mental Health: 1-844-277-4820
Family of Woodstock Health and Mental Health Services: 845-845-679-2485 or 845-338-2370
Disaster Distress SAMHSA 800-985-5990 or text talkwithus to 66746
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) or chat online https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.

Below are links to contact information for the rondout Valley k-8 School Counselors, for when school is in-session:

Mrs. Bowers (grades 6/7/8): Email SBowers@Rondout.k12.ny.us ; Phone - x4703

Mrs. Marinucci (grades 4/5): Email - DMarinucci@Rondout.k12.ny.us ; Phone - x 4704

Ms. Simione (grades 6/7/8 A-K): Email - NSimione@Rondout.k12.ny.us ; Phone - x4769

Mrs. Waruch (KES): Email - KWaruch@Rondout.k12.ny.us ; Phone - x4313

Ms. Waldron (MES): Email DWaldron@Rondout.k12.ny.us; Phone x4406

Ms. Tierney-Gabler - School Social Worker : Email -STierney-gabler@rondout.k12.ny.us; Phone - x 4771

PREPARING FOR BACK TO SCHOOL IN 2022

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The Parents Guide to Back to School 2022Our kids are donning backpacks, lugging lunch boxes, and heading back into classrooms. Our guide covers every aspect of this transition, from overcoming those first-day jitters (parents get them too!) to navigating parent-teacher meetings and the looming teacher shortage. Take a deep breath and set your morning alarms. Class is in session!

100 Back to School Tips for Parents and ChildrenSpread the loveAre you a parent who is looking for back-to-school tips? Check out our list. Set your children’s sleep schedules to “school time” two weeks before the first day. Get your children interested in programs they can do after school to keep them active. Visit educational attractions like museums to shift their brains into “Scholar” mode. Employ an after-school sitter to help care for your children while you’re at work. Urge your children to read at least one book before the school year begins. Acquaint your children with the calendar plan they’ll utilize to manage their activities. Try apps to help […]

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