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The university will continue all COVID requirements through the spring semester. Please be sure that you, your families, and your students continue to adhere to masking, social distancing, and sanitation requirements while on campus!

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A&M-San Antonio Emergiencies can be an overwhelming experiences, especially for kids. Check out Here for Eachother's community provider guide for activities and tips on helping kids feel supported during difficult times.

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Did you know that a recent study showed that a large chunk of A&M-San Antonio students pay for school on a credit card? Join us to learn the details around credit cards and student loans! Mays Center will share information and then test your knowledge through a game of Kahoot! The winner takes the prize. We hope to see you there. The link is accessible through the QR code on the flyer! Families can also sign up on Family Connect.

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Jaguar family members and alumni interested in mentoring other jaguar family members or jaguar students can apply to be mentors in the F.I.R.E program. Mentors will be trained on effective mentoring tactics, basic counseling skills, and tools to encourage resilience. If you are interested in being matched with a mentee, please email family@tamusa.edu for more information.

Are you a Jaguar student and family member that is interested in being a mentee instead? This is also the place for you! See mentee benefits on the next page.

The family mentorship program will intentionally pair mentors with mentees based on various criteria and requests with the goal of enriching the lives of each mentor and mentee while increasing sense of belonging, engagement, and resilience at A&M-San Antonio.

Potential Benefits for the students: Get aligned with someone that is working in your career of interest or major Gain knowledge about what companies are looking for in an intern/ employee Have someone that will listen to their concerns / fears without judgement Hear “real life” examples Accountability partner Build confidence Free A&M-SA swag Potential Benefits to a family member as mentee Better understand how to support your student Better understand yourself and your role as a supportive family member Have someone that will listen to their concerns/ fears without judgement Build confidence Free A&M-SA swag Potential Benefits for the mentor: Giving back to the A&M-SA community Allowing someone else to learn from your mistakes / experiences Making a positive impact in someone else’s life Building connections/ relationships Resume builder Free A&M-SA swag

Is your student a Transfer?

Well this week is for them!!!

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Transfer Student Engagement hosts Movie Night @ City Base!

Date: March 26, 2021 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: City Base @ 2623 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78223 YOU MUST RSVP as space is limited due to COVID-19!

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A&M-San Antonio Join us for fun with puppies, families, and other pets at the petting zoo! Activities include: 3K Fun Run/Walk on the Miracle Mile, socially distanced yard games, a petting zoo, characters like Minnie, Mickey, and PJ Mask, a photo booth, pet related giveaways, Tasty Balls food truck, and a Black owned dog related vendor display (these items will serve as raffle items for contests and raffles). This event will combine the original events The Hunt and the Jaguar Puppy Pride Prance with some modifications. We hope to see you there and that the weather does not effect this event moving forward!

Family RSVP Here!

Community Members RSVP Here!

Students RSVP Here!

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A&M-San Antonio New Student Programs Virtual Office

Visit our website https://www.tamusa.edu/campus-lifeimmersion/student-transition-familyengagement/index.html to chat with us virtually if you have any questions or scan our QR code below!

General Meeting Schedule Meeting time is 6:30pm March 22 April 19 May 17 June 7 July 5 August 2 Join the meeting!

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!

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.

COVID UPDATE

There is a testing center on campus Masks are required.

You must have the appropriate wristband from a wellness check-in station to enter buildings.

Stay up-to-date by accessing the Community. Safety. TOGETHER. website.

UNIVERSITY UPDATES

ACT/SAT is no longer required for incoming first-year students.

T he Emergency Aid Application is live. Applications are currently being reviewed.

Registration is open for Spring 2021.

Looking for a 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

March 2: Application for fall graduation opens *** SPRING BREAK IS CANCELLED*** March 18: Spring Break Celebration for students and staff March 22: Family Association Meeting March23: Financial Wellness Series: Credit Cards vs. Student Loans March 26: Last day to drop with an automatic "W" March 26: Movie Night @ City Base 6pm-8pm March 27: Jaguar Puppy Pride Prance and Piñata Smash Apr. 30: Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university May 1: Last day of scheduled classes May 3-4: Reading days May 5-11: Final Exams May 15-16: Spring Comencement 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