VPMS Counselor's Corner
Mrs. Steinkamp - October 2022
Character Word of the Month: Responsibility
It's also this time to talk about Responsibility...So what does this look like?
HOW TO BE A RESPONSIBLE PERSON
(AND FEEL GREAT!)
When you agree to do something, do it. If you let people down, they’ll stop believing you. When you follow through on your commitments, people take you seriously.
Answer for your own actions. Don’t make excuses or blame others for what you do. When you take responsibility for your actions you are saying “I am the one who’s in charge of my life.”
Take care of your own matters. Don’t rely on adults to remind you when you’re supposed to be somewhere or what you’re supposed to bring. You take the responsibility.
Be trustworthy. If somebody trusts you to borrow or take care of something, take care of it. If somebody tells you something in confidence, keep it to yourself. It’s important for people to know they can count on you.
Always use your head. Think things through and use good judgment. When you use your head you make better choices. That shows your parents they can trust you.
Don’t put things off. When you have a job to do, do it. Doing things on time helps you take control of your life and shows that you can manage your own affairs.
*Good Character.com
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Time Management
When your child is struggling to get something for school done, make sure to ask if they are working on the big rocks first!
Q & A: My oldest child just started middle school. Now that she has different teachers for each subject, how can I partner with all of them?
To put faces with names, try attending an upcoming event to meet them, such as an open house, curriculum night or conferences coming up in October. You could also introduce yourself by writing a short message and copying and pasting it into an email for each teacher.
Either way, let them know you want to help your tween succeed, and ask what you can do to support her at home. Also, ask the teachers how they want to be approached (email, phone call, note).
Finally, find out if they want your child to come to them directly before you contact them. A middle school teacher may prefer that a student take the first step if she needs help or has a question.
Contact Mrs. Steinkamp
Email: esteinkamp@vp.k12.mo.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/vp.k12.mo.us/vpmscounseling/home
Location: 1 Main Street, Valley Park, MO, USA
Phone: 636-923-3509
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleyparkmiddleschool
Twitter: @elsteinkamp