June 2021
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NEWSLETTER
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION
A&M-San Antonio
Check regularly for University updates regarding COVID as some changes will occur for summer and fall. For access to current COVID regulations, please visit the following website.
June 2021
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THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION
A&M-San Antonio
COVID UPDATE Following the executive order of Governor Abbott, face coverings are no longer required on campus. However, the University encourages students and visitors to continue to practice safety protocols such as social distancing and regular hand washing. The executive order, in no way, prevents the voluntary use of face masks.
NEWSLETTER
THE JAG FAMILY CONNECTION
A&M-San Antonio
Join the Families Inspiring Resilience & Esperanza (F.I.R.E.) Mentorship Program
Application opens: June 1st Application closes: August 22nd Training Days: August 25th-27th End date: Dec. 10 Contact family@tamusa.edu for more information!
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Family Orientation Dates (for first-year students)
Virtual Dates: 6/17 7/16 7/28 8/6
In Person Dates: 6/15 6/22 7/20 7/24 8/3 Contact family@tamusa.edu for more information!
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Have you heard about our new JagFam Student-Parent Organization? It is a sponsored organization for student who are also parents.
SHOUT OUT TO FUTURE JAGUAR
Okilani Esquivel
June 2021
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A&M-San Antonio
Please encourage your student to take advantage of this awesome opportunity! Don't miss it! Click here!
General Meeting Schedule Meeting time is 6:30pm June 14 July 12 August 9
Family Association Asks... What date and time works best for you to actively attend their general meeting?
Fill out the survey here!
Family Association hosts a monthly raffle to celebrate jaguar birthdays! Tell your student to sign up for a chance to win one of various items available. Past items include a karaoke microphone and a ring light. Click the image to submit!
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A&M-San Antonio New Student Programs Virtual Office
Visit our website https://www.tamusa.edu/campus-lifeimmersion/student-transition-family-engagement/index.html to chat with us virtually if you have any questions or scan our QR code below!
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Check out The LeaderShape Institute at A&M-SA!! Click here for more information and requirements to join this one in a life time leadership experience which is FREE!!
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A&M-San Antonio A Resource For Families Confronting Covid-19 Related Harassment in Schools
False and harmful information about Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, during the pandemic, have led to various and increasing acts of intolerance across the nation. For more information on the harassment of the Asian American community please click here. Also for more information on the Letter to Educators re Discrimination Against Asian American and Pacific Islander Students Notice of Language Assistance click here!
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Clifton Strengths Finder is an assessment that provides results of your top strengths! Here at A&MSA we have training Strengths Coaches, are looking for Strengths Champions, and want to focus on utilizing strengths to your advantage over focusing on weaknesses. All first year freshment take this assessment and other students have an opportunity to based on their university engagements. Are you interested in getting your top 5 strengths as a parent or family member? If so, review the Clifton Strengths site and send an interest email to family@tamusa.edu. You may also take the assessment directly from the website. Help us help you cultivate your best self, relate to your student, family members, and other contacts in a more productive way. Remember, we love your students but you are just as important to us! After the assessment, if you are interested in coaching or wanting to better understand your strengths, email family@tamusa.edu to set up a coaching session! We hope to hear from you! Dr. Reba Sims Input | Relator | Learner | Individualization | Achiever
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Seven A&M-San Antonio faculty and staff members collaborated to share their expertise on ways students can enhance their overall well-being. This article provides an overview of eight wellness domains and includes practical tips individuals can implement to maximize wellbeing in each respective domain. This article has been published on the Dean of Students website. For questions or comments, please contact Dr. Mary Buzzetta, director of the Student Counseling Center (SSCC) at, mary.buzzetta@tamusa.edu.
Guardian House also offers Mental Health Counseling Services (currently virtual), including: FREE mental health counseling services through the Guardian House Counseling Clinic (GHCC) Sliding Scale mental health counseling services offered at flexible times, seven days a week, including: Individual Counseling Couples/Marriage and Family Counseling Reunification Counseling Therapeutic Supervised Visitation To inquire/schedule, please call (210) 733-3349 or visit the website at guardianhouse.org.
Clarity Child Guidance Center is a not-for-profit solely dedicated to mental health care for children ages 3-17. They provide the following services as well as free screening and financial aid: child, adolescent, and family therapy (ages 4-17) brief therapy (ages 4-17) group therapy (ages 14-17) psychological assessment (ages 4-17) psychiatric evaluation and management (ages 5-17) day treatment, acute and inpatient care For more information visit www.claritycgc.org or call (210)-616-0300
Looking for a summer job or internship? Are your student looking for a job or internship? Look no further! The Office of Family Engagement has you covered. Just head over to Handshake, our online system. On Handshake, you student will find many opportunities including postings, career events, and more. During this time, there are also many remote opportunities available. To begin, have your student go to Handshake and log into JagWire with their credentials. For more information or a quick guide on how to log into Handshake, please click here. Please note that your student will be sent a verification to their University email, and this gets caught in spam sometimes. Have them check that folder to be able to verify.
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
June 1: F.I.R.E. Mentorship Program application opens June 7: start of summer 1 classes July 1-29: Jag Bags for Kids Drive July 7: End of first summer classes July 10: Missions Baseball Game July 12: start of second summer classes July 30-31- Jag Bag Packing August 7: Little Jaguars Back to School Bash August 14th: End of the second summer August 22nd: F.I.R.E. Mentorship Program application closes Click the heading to access the full spring academic calendar and all the important dates to know.
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CONTACT INFORMATION Office of Family Engagement One University Way Patriots' Casa 105 Family@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1452