We are learning so much about the who we are in our guidance classes! All students, K-5 will be setting goals during our lessons this year. How we are doing this looks a bit different, so stay tuned for pictures in the other classes, but here are my fourth graders working hard on their SMART goals! They are setting personal and academic goals! |
We had a great time getting back into the swing of things here in the counselor cottage...AKA room 10! Students were re-introduced to the role of a school counselor. It is so important that students know the roles of the adults in the building so they know who to go to when they need help, so they access the correct resources. I look forward to some amazing goal setting lessons with all the grade levels in the next few weeks!
I am so excited that we have begun our bi-weekly guidance classes in the counselor cottage! We have reviewed what a school counselor's job is, our procedures, what mindfulness and why we practice mindfulness, and career clusters! Look for more information to come home with your child soon!
I cannot begin to tell you how much I love my job! I wake up everyday so thankful that I get to hang out with amazing children, dynamic teachers, delightful instructional aids, dedicated custodians and my unbelievable administrative team. This morning, the first day of school, I received so many gifts...hugs galore! But, I also received this kindness kit from one of my students. The amount of thoughtfulness in our students cannot be matched, nor can it be duplicated. I am humbled and so grateful! Much love to you all! I LOVE the first day of school!!! It never ceases to amaze me how much the kids grow and change after having only seen them two months ago! One of my favorite things to do...see who has lost a tooth over the summer! Anyhow, we are off to a great start and I am so looking forward to seeing all of you next week in my classroom as we begin guidance classes. Since my primary job, as a school counselor, is not to teach, but to provide individual and small group counseling, we have classes, in my room, every other week. The week the students do not have classes with me, they will be with Mrs. LeFevre in the stem lab. Super exciting! Here is the schedule:
Week 1 (K-2): Monday-9-9:45 Mrs. Scott, 9:50-10:35 Mrs. Penny, 10:40-11:25 Mrs. Keeler Tuesday-9:50-10:35 Mrs. Leadbetter Wednesday-9-9:45 Mrs. Jones, 9:50-10:35 Mrs. Morrison, 10:40-11:35 Mrs. Johnson Thursday-9-9:45 Mrs. Campbell Friday-9-9:45 Ms. Tate, 10:40-11:25 Mrs. Barrett Week 2: Monday-12:45-1:30 Mrs. Martin Tuesday-11:55-12:40 Mrs. Murray Wednesday-8:05-8:50 Mrs. Theen, 11:55-12:40 Ms. Priolo, 12:45-1:30 Mrs. Kerns Thursday-8:05-8:50 Ms. Mills Friday-8:05-8:50 Mrs. Grizzard, 11:55-12:40 Mrs. Brochetti, 12:45-1:30 Mrs. Hall If you have any questions about what our topics we focus on in our classes, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time! Happy First Day BACK!!! Mrs. Donaldson |
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