Steps to Downloading Google Chat

If you have Google Hangouts, you can skip all these steps and just proceed to sign-in under your school g-mail on the Hangouts app. There, you’ll be able to contact anyone from Burnet. 

There are two ways you can download Google Chat. 

First Way: 

1. Go to your app store and download the app. 
2. After it has downloaded, provide your login information for your school account on the app.

Second Way:

1. Click on this link: https://chat.google.com/ (Please note this only works on phones, when using a computer you will have to sign up for Google Suite)
2. Provide your login information for your school account.
3. Next it will take you to a webpage where you should be able to click on the link “Download on the App Store."

 

 

Dear families, 

 

The Burnet High School Counseling team is committed to providing your student social-emotional support and counseling services during school closure. Communication will be sent this week with information on how to access those services. In the meantime, please email counselors. We are here to help in any way. 

 

Last name A-K: Jane Jeffries jjeffries@burnetcisd.net

Last name L-Z: Trisha Cook tcook@burnetcisd.net

College and Career Coordinator: Jill Castillo jcastillo@burnetcisd.net

Intervention Counselor: Hallie Behrens hbehrens@burnetcisd.net

 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) identify children and teens as people who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis. Below is helpful information for parents from the CDC.  

Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be more reassuring to others around them, especially children, if they are better prepared.

Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for include

• Excessive crying or irritation in younger children
• Returning to behaviors they have outgrown (for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting)
• Excessive worry or sadness
• Unhealthy eating or sleeping habits
• Irritability and “acting out” behaviors in teens
• Poor school performance or avoiding school
• Difficulty with attention and concentration
• Avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past
• Unexplained headaches or body pain
• Use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

There are many things you can do to support your child

• Take time to talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.
• Reassure your child or teen that they are safe. Let them know it is ok if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope from you.
• Limit your family’s exposure to news coverage of the event, including social media. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.
• Try to keep up with regular routines. If schools are closed, create a schedule for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.
• Be a role model.  Take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members.