Can you believe it is May already! We have added lots of updated information about dates and end of school tasks and events. Be sure to check the important dates area below, and Seniors make sure to check the Information Section for your class.

Remember, we are here for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

We encourage each of you to continue to work hard in your Remote Learning and remind you to not hesitate to reach out to your teachers if you need help completing assignments or if you need more help with the content. Make sure you login and access your teachers' Google Classrooms regularly, so you don't miss any assignments or important information.

Would your Student Benefit from CIS?

CIS is still taking applications for this year. The goal of CIS is to work with students to decrease the barriers they face so they can focus on class work and be able to learn each day. So what does that mean? Some of the things that CIS focuses on are:

• Counseling services and emotional support
• Tutoring and Homework assistance
• Career awareness and college prep
• Dropout prevention
• A place to feel support, receive assistance, and work on life’s dreams
• School supplies, clothing needs, and other referrals as needed

How does this work at Byron Steel High School?

Students are referred by: teachers, counselors, administration, bus drivers, friends, parents, self-referrals… basically anyone who thinks CIS can help the student so he/she can become successful and achieve goals.

A consent form is required, and it must be signed by the parent/guardian for on-going service needs (students who are 18 can sign their own consent). In addition, with everything being online right now, a second form is required for CIS to be able to hold online sessions with students. Both of those forms can be found by clicking on these links: CIS Consent Form, Consent for TeleHealth Sessions

These documents can be downloaded written on and sent back to dstanford@scuc.txed.net. You can send a clear photo of it for it to be valid, if that works best for you. For more information, contact Dan Stanford: dstanford@scuc.txed.net

Seniors, Class of 2020

Graduation Items:

• Balfour will be mailing invitations home to students who ordered them.
• May 20th is cap and gown pick up at Steele from Balfour. We will put out more information on the schedule as we get closer to that date.
• Please go online and order your Cap and Gown if you haven't already done so. Go to: Cap and Gown Ordering
• Graduation cords will be handed out during graduation rehearsal. (More information to come)

* Also, DO NOT FORGET to send your counselor (via email) ANY scholarships that you may have received, so that they may be included in the graduation program. Even if you are not going to that school or not accepting that scholarship, we still want to recognize it being awarded to you. This year's class is up to $2 million in scholarships so far. Keep them coming!

Texas A&M Chevron Engineering Academy

Get a head start on your Texas A&M engineering degree by applying for the Texas A&M-Chevron Engineering Academy at the Alamo Colleges District. For more information, check out this flyer about the program: Texas A&M Chevron Engineering Academy

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

Also, check out these helpful links from her:

What does a College Advisor do? - Alamo Colleges Checklist - Resume Do's and Don'ts

- Resume Writing Tips for Employment - College Resume Do's and Don'ts

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.

Important Date Information for Seniors

Virtual Decision Day: May 8th

Share your post-secondary plans with the world! We will be creating a video with all of your “Senior Spotlights” to be broadcast on Friday, May 8th. This celebration will be on multiple social platforms that include: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Email.

Top 20 Senior Breakfast: May 13th

Let’s Celebrate the Top 20 Seniors and their honored teachers! Seniors will be provided a curbside pick-up of food and goodies to celebrate at home safely with their family. All seniors participating in this event will receive additional information and communication from Ms. Ranallo and Mrs. Edwards.

Honor’s Knight: May 18th

On May 18th we will be honoring all seniors that have been selected by their teachers for academic honors. The administration of Steele High School will be porch-delivering certificates to all senior recipients. Seniors receiving awards will receive additional information and communication from Ms. Garcia.

Cap and Gown Pick-Up: May 20th

Cap and gowns will be distributed to students that have ordered through Balfour on May 20th from 10:00am - 3:00 p.m. Pick up will be curbside and we will have to maintain social distancing regulations.

Textbook Return: May 18th – 22nd

Textbook, library books, English novels and calculators and technology will be collected at the front of the school from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Final Exams (For Seniors): May 18th - 22nd

Due to school closures, no final exams will be administered.

Last Day of School (For Seniors): May 22nd

The last class day of remote learning for seniors is May 22nd.

Elephant Walk and Senior Olympics: May 22nd (Cancelled)

Due to school closures mandated by the State of Texas, we are sad to announce that these events have been cancelled.

Graduation: May 28th (moved to June 29th)

The May 28th Graduation has been postponed to June 29th, 2020. Please refer to the Superintendent’s memo sent on April 28, 2020, for additional information.

* A printable copy of these dates and information can be accessed here: Important Senior Dates and Information

All Students:

• May 18-22 - Textbook drop off at Steele (9 am -3 pm) If you have checked out books, please take this time to drop off books in the area provided front of school
• Coaches and sponsors will be picking up items starting May 4^th (they should be contacting you to give you time and place)
• A schedule will be put out later for cleaning out your regular school lockers.

*** If you are returning to Steele next year please go on to ITCCS and fill out the registration forms!!! ***

How Are You Doing?

We would love for you to join us in posting on our weekly blog. This week we want to continue to celebrate the Class of 2020. 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!

Previous guidance lessons:

- Coping with Anxiety - The Power of Giving Back - Staying Healthy - Coping and Resilience - Internet Safety

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, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 15, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 16, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 17, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 18, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 19, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 20, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 21, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 22, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 23, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 24, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 25, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 26, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 27, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 28, "One of Us Is Lying", Ch. 29

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