Counselor’s Corner 9.16.22

9/19/2022 9:06 am

Hello families! Lots of updates this week!

Classroom Guidance 

We have had a great September so far. K/1’s are learning all about feelings and how there are no “bad” feelings, just uncomfortable/comfortable ones. Be on the lookout for a colored heart worksheet where your children colored the feelings that are in their own hearts. In 2/3 classrooms we are discussing “size of the problem,” comparing problem sizes to weather intensity! In 4th/5th classes we are discussing coping skills for various feelings: sadness, worry, angry, etc. I will always send home a parent letter on days that I am in your child’s classroom outlining what we did. 

Start With Hello Week

One way we are celebrating our District commitment to student and staff well-being is by celebrating Start with Hello during the week of September 19-23, 2022. Start with Hello is a week dedicated to making new social connections by engaging in conversation with one another to create a sense of belonging among young people. Start with Hello gives us an opportunity to practice engaging in conversation with one another and celebrating the importance of inclusive connections.

In our school community, you may notice or hear your student talking about wearing name tags, saying hello to others, writing welcome messages on the blacktop and glass, or learning about being inclusive in morning meetings, all of which provides an opportunity to connect compassionately and show an appreciation for new and future friends.