Jan Whisenhunt
Magnet Cove Elementary
Counselor's Corner
Magnet Cove is a wonderful place filled with great students, parents, teachers, and staff. Parents, please feel free to stop by and visit at any time. My goal is to help make your child's school experience a positive and successful one.
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Parents – here is a link to a new book by school counselor/author Julia Cook. Ms. Cook recorded her book on YouTube so that you can watch and discuss with your child. Her book,The Yucky Bug, gives good, easy to understand information that may help your child and you through our current situation.
This link will help you discuss The Yucky Bug with your child – https://www.juliacookonline.com/assets/uploads/2020/03/Yucky-Bug.pdf
Talking to your child about the Coronavirus –
https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/889/coronavirus_information_for_parents.pdf
With school closed, you might like tips and activities to help your child play and learn at home. Sign up for the FREE PBS KIDS newsletter at http://public.pbs.org/PBSKIDSDaily?source=email
Limit your children’s exposure to the media and remain calm about this issue with your children in order to help them address their fears. I have had several children ask me about the Coronavirus over the past week – just curious about what it is and what it might mean for us. Now that we are out of school, there is a temporary change to all of our schedules. Answer any questions your children might have in a way that will not cause them to become fearful. Stress the importance of washing hands properly. Check out some of the tips above and enjoy your time together.
If I can be of any assistance, I am available through email to answer any questions or help in any way. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
whisenj@magnetcove.k12.ar.us
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Please check out important information on suicide prevention at the link below.
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**THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE**
We did it again and are a Kindness Certified School for 2019-2020!
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Magnet Cove Elementary Food Pantry
Please help by donating food to our pantry. Individual microwavable items as well as other non-perishable items are welcome. Anything you send will be used to help students and families in need. You may drop food off in the car rider line, the nurse’s or counselor’s room or the building office. THANK YOU!
Could you benefit with help from our pantry? Please contact me-Jan Whisenhunt. whisenj@magnetcove.k12.ar.us or 501-332-5468 ext. 405
Elementary Clothes Closet
T-shirts and pants/shorts with stretch waist would be appreciated. If you would like to donate, please pick a color that would work for boys or girls. New bags of underwear and socks are also needed. THANK YOU!
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Great information for parents! Click on the links below.
**NEW** Parent Involvement Library
Important numbers to save from USA.gov
My Child My Student – Monthly Info from the Arkansas Department of Education
Are your children getting enough sleep?
Learn how important sleep is to your physical and emotional health
Teaching Your Child to Listen and Follow Directions
Parenting Information Links from the Center for Effective Parenting
Parenting Information Handouts from the Center for Effective Parenting
Five Ways to Connect With Your Kids
Keep your kids safe with these great tips
Spending time with your children is important
Prepare your child for disasters before they strike
Tips for helping your family flourish
Information about learning and attention issues
updated 05-07-20
