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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Is he currently on Sooner Care? I recently helped a student get signed back onto Sooner Care because he was needing some medical treatment. It was rather easy to get him signed
up. At the completion of application, we knew immediately if he qualified or not. Sooner Care will cover eye exams and some glasses. Please call me, I have some other opinions you might be interested in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">If you have any questions, please let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Barbara Smith<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Sr. High/Jr. High Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Burns Flat-Dill City<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Schools580-562-4844 Ext. 103*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">*"The meaning of life is to find your gift. ** The purpose of life is to give it away". David Viscott*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I would check with the local Lions' Club.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If the student is Native American and has an IBN card, he should qualify for Johnson O'Malley funds to pay for an eye exam and glasses or contacts. If he does not have a card, but is Native American,
you could contact the tribe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">He should also qualify for Sooner Care, if he is technically homeless and qualifies for McKinney-Vento, I believe. Is he 18 yet?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Becky Smith*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Counselor*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Phone: 580-429-8489*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*FAX: 580-429-8490*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*E-mail: becky.smith@cacheps.org <becky.smith@cacheps.org>*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Website: www.cacheps.org <http://www.cacheps.org>*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Cache Public Schools*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*102 East H Avenue*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*Cache, Oklahoma 73527*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">*"Do something today that your future self will thank you for." – Sean Patrick Flanery*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">The North Enid Lion's Club provides glasses. I don't know what their requirements are, but here is their contact info: (580) 234-8485,</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<a href="mailto:admn.n.enid.lions@gmail.com">admn.n.enid.lions@gmail.com</a> <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I would check your Local Lions Club. Their main mission is about providing eye glasses to those who need them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Our local Lions Club does our children who can't afford glasses. I think that it is internationally that they do this.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">*Kathie Waugh*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Guidance Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Laverne Schools<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Office:580-921-3610<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Cell:580-334-6882<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Fax:580-921-3936<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I know the Lions Club in our area have provided exams/glasses for our students. You might reach out to them or an organization like that.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mechell Cash, M.Ed, LPC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Beggs High School Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(918) 267-3625 ext. 0306<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1201 West 9th<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Beggs, OK 74421<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">I am sure that there are organizations that can provide glasses, but he will need to get a prescription first. Probably the quickest remedy is to find someone in the community who
might be willing to pay for an<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">optometrist visit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I know for sure there are resources for Native American students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Caryn Record<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Caryn Record, Chickasaw, M.Ed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Moore Public Schools<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Indian Education Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">405-735-4301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><a href="mailto:carynrecord@mooreschools.com">carynrecord@mooreschools.com</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">If you have a local Lions club, that is one of their charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Counselors <<a href="mailto:counselors-bounces@lists.onenet.net">counselors-bounces@lists.onenet.net</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>OSRHEStudent Prep PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 4, 2019 8:44 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:counselors@lists.onenet.net">counselors@lists.onenet.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Counselors] Help for student needing glasses<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">Does anyone know if there are resources for students who need an eye exam and glasses but cannot afford them? I have a senior who just realized he cannot see the smart board unless
sitting up close. His dad is out of touch with him and his mom is in prison. He is staying with a family who currently supporting him, and they have other kids. We are a small school in western Oklahoma.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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