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We hope that you are doing well and continuing to navigate Remote Learning. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers if you need help completing assignments or if you need more help with the content. Also, make sure you are logging into your teachers' Google Classrooms regularly, so that you don't miss any assignments or important information.

As most of you know, the date to return to school is now Monday, May 4th. Until that time, we will continue to send you a weekly newsletter with updated and helpful information.

We Celebrate Our Military Students

History of Month of the Military Child

The Month of the Military Child is an appreciation month where military families and their children get applauded for the efforts and sacrifices they make at home while their loved ones are out serving their country. These children are generally called “military brats” which children coin themselves as a badge of pride as they travel with their parents, learn from them, and deal with issues like separation, deployments, frequent moves, and parent injuries. This holiday began as a part of the legacy of Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, a Republican who served the white house during Ronald Reagan’s presidency back in 1986 and worked on high-initiative projects for the United States.

During this month, the Month of the Military Child encourages children of military parents all over the country to “Purple Up!”, wearing purple to school and wherever else they go. The Department of Defense Education Activity encourages schools to let their kids wear purple to school and help endorse the holiday itself to honor military children for the sacrifices they make. The DoDEA hopes to support programs to help families through their military service by giving them services that they can use, no matter where they are. Facilities all over the country generally host contests for children and awards for those same sacrifices, because this holiday is about the kids. (Source: Days of the Year)

"The official flower of the military child is the dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots almost anywhere, and it's almost impossible to destroy.

It's an unpretentious plant, yet good looking. It's a survivor in a broad range of climates. Military children bloom everywhere the winds carry them. They are hardy and upright. Their roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the military, planted swiftly and surely. They're ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new adventures, new lands, and new friends.

Experts say that military children are well-rounded, culturally aware, tolerant, and extremely resilient. Military children have learned from an early age that home is where their hearts are, that a good friend can be found in every corner of the world and that education doesn't only come from school. They live history. They learn that to survive means to adapt, that the door that closes one chapter of their life opens up to a new and exciting adventure full of new friends and new experiences."

~ Author Unknown

In the words of Elizabeth Howe, daughter of a US Airforce Brigadier General, "The military cultivates a different type of teenager." ... "I am who I am because of the many places I have lived and what I have experienced. I am different because of my opportunities and challenges. My military upbringing has taught me how to work harder, get further, and always be me." (Source: Peninsula Warrior)

"Thank You!" to all of our military students and families for the sacrifices you make which allow us the freedoms we have as Americans.

How Are You Doing?

We have not heard from many of you on our weekly blog. This week, we would love for more of you to join us in posting. Just click on the "+" sign at the bottom right on the board below and a message box will appear for you to add your post. We would love to hear from all of you!

Seniors, Class of 2020

Mrs. Pope, our College, Career and Military Advisor, has been working hard to continue to provide you with information to support you in your next steps after high school. She has a lot of information for you on her webpage, which can be found by clicking here: Mrs. Pope's page

Need to request a transcript?

Choose one of these links: Current Student Transcript, Former Student Transcript

If you need to request a "Final Transcript", a form and/or online request will be available later in May.

Graduation Items:

• Balfour will be mailing invitations home to students who ordered them.
• Please go online and order your Cap and Gown if you haven't already done so. Go to: Cap and Gown Ordering

Please look for the yellow school bus and child nutrition/transportation staff. The student(s) must be in the vehicle in order to receive the meals and they will receive lunch and breakfast for the following day at the time of pick-up.

Things you can do:

- Exercise - Eat well - Get plenty of Sleep - Think Positive - Interact with others - Meditate

Guidance Lessons

To give you increased support while school is closed, we will be providing brief guidance lessons for you to view. We invite you take a few minutes to view the presentations shown below:

• Coping with Anxiety
• The Power of Giving Back
• Staying Healthy

Our Staff would like to interact with you:

Mrs. Cervantes will be reading a book to anyone who wants to join her on video. If you would like to connect and listen, join her at the following link: "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 1, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 2, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 3, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 4, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 5, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 6, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 7, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 8, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 9, "One of Us Is Lying, Ch. 10", "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 11, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 12, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 13, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 14

Mrs. Williams is starting an "after school" book club through Zoom. She will be using books that are available through our online library! To join her, follow the instructions below:

• How to Get to the Book We are Reading: Go to : http://jlg.ipublishcentral.com/ choose: High School
• Username: JLGHI Password: JLGFREE

STAY CONNECTED. Counselors ARE STILL AVAILABLE for any student to discuss anything, although this may look a little different during this time of "Social Distancing". Below we have provided you with ways to connect with us while the school buildings are closed. Please see the information about how to best contact us, as well as contact information for crisis situations. Parents are also welcome and invited to contact us with any concerns regarding your child.

Contact Info for Counselors (Weekdays, 9-12 and 1-4)

If you need to reach your counselor during this time for basic questions and/or concerns, please complete the following Counselor Request form, and we will contact you: Counselor Request Form

If your need is more pressing, please contact us by email or at the temporary phone numbers shown below:

Student Last Names

• A-Dec Counselor: Charlene Darden phone: 210-802-5381 email: cdarden@scuc.txed.net
• Ded-Hou Counselor: Michelle Garcia phone: 210-617-3446 email: mrgarcia@scuc.txed.net
• Hov-Maj Counsleor: Rubina Sanchez phone: 210-802-5394 email: rsanchez@scuc.txed.net
• Mak-Roc Counselor: Lisa Ranallo phone: 210-802-5558 email: lranallo@scuc.txed.net
• Rod-Z Counselor: Valerie Davis phone: 210-802-5419 email: vdavis@scuc.txed.net
• Testing Coordinator: Alicia Edwards phone: 210-802-7188 email: aedwards@scuc.txed.net
• College/Career/Military: Charlandra Pope phone: 210-802-6808 email: cpope@scuc.txed.net
• Military Connected: Ronnie Williamson email: rwilliamson@scuc.txed.net
• CIS Counselor: Dan Stanford email: dstanford@scuc.txed.net

Follow us on Twitter @SteeleCounselors and our Counselors’ Corner online at: https://www.scuc.txed.net/domain/4068

Contact Info for District Social Worker:

To reach our district social worker during this time regarding McKinney Vento (homelessness), Foster Care Status, Pregnancy Related Services, or Migrant Program questions, you can contact her by phone or email as shown below:

• District Social Worker: Raquel Rodriguez phone: 210-802-6732 email: rrodriguez@scuc.txed.net

E-Learning and Online Resources

Unlimited eBooks Steele HS Library Passwords to Online Databases

Digital Science Resources Sync Audiobooks, 2 Free books a week

Mental Health Resources

The current situation of our world may be creating some emotional stress that our students are struggling to process. Below are links to some resources that you may find beneficial during this time.

Crisis Resources