A Note from Aidan's School Counselor Jessica Kwerel

Dear Aidan Families,

It's hard to believe it's only been a few days of this "new normal" that we are all currently experiencing. Just when so many of you were starting to get the hang of your own family routines, it feels as though everything has been turned upside down and we don't know which way is up.

As we are all trying so hard to not only make sense of what is happening and keep our sanity intact, it's absolutely crucial to utilize our support systems. We are all in this together and as a school community we can help keep each other to feel connected and supported.

As your school counselor, my main role is to provide social and emotional support to both students and families. Please know that I am available to you via cell phone, email, and video chat through google hangouts. Let your (Elementary) child know that if they would like to talk to me, that I am here!

After Spring Break, I will be available between 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday. Send me an email to set up an appointment and I look forward to helping you and your families in any way that I can. 

Here are also a few resources that may be helpful:

• Stop a Worry Becoming Catastrophic: How to Talk to Your Kids about the Coronavirus
• Four Ways to Help Prevent Loneliness While You're Social Distancing
• Free Guided Meditation
• For a little zen, a live stream of the National Aquarium in Baltimore

Here's to good health, both physically and mentally.

Jessica Kwerel

School Counselor