Message from the Elementary School Counselor

Hello Lead-Deadwood Elementary Families,

I want you all to know your school counselor is still here for you and your student! There are several ways to contact me and I’ve provided them all below. Email is one of the easiest and I have a phone number available for office hours. I’m excited to say we will have the option to video chat if you or your student wants to! Also, I’m working hard to update my website with tips for handling parenting during this time, community resources, and activities for students. Here is a link to a video I did today for parents about handling big emotions while parenting… because two-days into distance learning with 4 kids at home this is what I needed! Take some time to check it out!

Ways to Contact Me:

Request a check-in with Mrs. Bender: I’m excited with this link you can request an email, phone call, or Zoom meeting with me!

Email: amanda.bender@k12.sd.us

Phone: 605-549-5313 * I will be available at this number Monday-Friday from 11am-3pm or by appointment.

Website: https://ldelementary-counseling.weebly.com/ 

I know our families are facing a lot of different situations right now and I am trying to build a list of resources for as many of those situations as possible. You can check out the resources I have found so far on this page of my website - https://ldelementary-counseling.weebly.com/community-resources.html. If you’re aware of additional resources that aren’t listed please let me know. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out for anything!

Amanda Bender MS, NCC

Elementary School Counselor

Lead-Deadwood School District

Ph. 605-717-3884 SDSCA

President Elect Counselor Connection Chair