Counselor's STAR Gazette
May 2021
Summer Safety

5 Ways to Stay SAFE This Summer
SUN BURN Use sunscreen with a SPF of 30+ and reapply every two hours. | DEHYDRATION Drink plenty of water and avoid sugary, caffeinated drinks. | BURNS Use caution when dealing with flammable liquids, open flames, campfires, and barbecues. |
OUTDOOR INJURIES Wear appropriate clothes and safety gear during activities like bike riding and hiking. Water activities should be monitored by an adult who knows CPR. | FOOD POISONING Don’t eat food left out of refrigeration for more than one hour when the temperature is above 90 F. | STAY SAFE I hope each of you have a fun and SAFE summer! |
OUTDOOR INJURIES
FOOD POISONING
Preparing for SUMMER!!
Here are some fun ways to say it:
See you later, alligator.
After while, crocodile.
See you soon, baboon.
I'm out the door, dinosaur.
Chop chop, lollipop.
Take care, polar bear.
Give a hug, ladybug.
In an hour, sunflower.
Maybe two, kangaroo.
Better swish, jellyfish.
Leaving now, brown cow.
Better shake, rattlesnake.
Bye bye, butterfly.
Gotta go, buffalo.
Blow a kiss, goldfish.
Be sweet, parakeet.
No matter how it's said, it is just for now and not forever. We will see you all again soon.
2021 Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 5–18
Click on the link below to find yourself the PERFECT summer read. Make a goal to read at least 20 minutes a day OR 1 book a week. Keep your brain busy with books!! You may not be able to travel far, but, with a good book, your imagination can take you anywhere. Happy Summer Reading, Stars!!
Self-Care for Summer

APRIL--Personal Health and Safety
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. Through this collaboration, prevention services and supports help protect children and produce thriving families. Click on the link to learn more. Child Abuse Prevention Month
Personal Safety
- If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, say something.
- If you are uncomftable, you don't have to stay there.
- Use a strong voice to tell the person to stop.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Do not travel anywhere alone; there is safety in numbers.
- Never give out your personal information.
Click on the link to visit Alliance for Children's website for more information on how to help educate your child about personal safety and how you, as their caretaker, can learn more too. Alliance for Children also provides educational trainings for the community.
Find a TRUSTED ADULT What do you do to stay safe? Make having a TRUSTED ADULT #1 on your list. A trusted adult can be a parent, older sibling, relative, teacher, coach, counselor, or ANY adult you feel safe to talk to about your needs. | Personal Safety Play it Safe is designed to teach kids how to be safe from abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, or neglect.) This program was cancelled because of Snovid 21 and will be rescheduled for the end of May. | RESPECT for Others Respect for others is the first and vital step to prevent harassment. It's Harassment builds empathy by tackling issues such as appreciation of our differences, bullying, cyberbullying, safe bystander intervention, and flirting vs. sexual harassment. This program for our 5th Graders only was cancelled and will be rescheduled for the end of May |
Find a TRUSTED ADULT
Personal Safety
RESPECT for Others
THANK YOU DR. SCOTT BALLARD
Ballard Family Dentistry Thank you, Dr. Ballard for teaching our students about dental hygiene with the Creature Teacher's animals. Thanks for the goodie bags so kids could practice their 2s: Brush teeth 2 times a day. | The Ballard Brothers Dr. David and Dr. Scott Ballard are AMAZING!! SES is so grateful for our partnership with them. Check them out for all of your dental needs. Ballard Family Dentistry | The Creature Teacher SES students learned how some animals keep their teeth clean before learning how to take care of their own teeth. Click on the link to see pictures of some of the animals you may have seen. I hope we will get to see the animals in person next year. |
Ballard Family Dentistry
Brush teeth 2 times a day.
Visit the dentist 2 times a year.
The Ballard Brothers
The Creature Teacher
Click on the link to see pictures of some of the animals you may have seen.
I hope we will get to see the animals in person next year.
APRIL SELF-CARE
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Earth Day is April 22nd. For self-care this month, do something good for the earth. Plant a tree. Pick up trash. RECYCLE! Find something in nature to be grateful for. Make a collage from things you find outside. Paint a rock and place it where it can be found...that's sure to make someone's day! Taking care of our planet while taking care of yourself is important and FUN!!! Click on the link for more Earth Day ideas.
March--TRUSTWORTHINESS
CAN I TELL YOU A SECRET?
STORYTIME
"The Boy Who Cried Wolf"
"The Empty Pot"
Do You Want to Be Trustworthy?
Do Your Work Do your work without being told. If you need help, ask for it. I bet you feel proud when you complete your assignments, whether you are in-person or remote. I know your teachers are happy, and you are showing them that you are dependable. | Tell the Truth Your nose may not grow like Pinocchio, but not telling the truth has consequences. What happened to the boy who cried wolf? | Do the Right Thing Doing the right thing is always the right thing. What did Ping do when no one was watching? |
Do Your Work
Tell the Truth
March Self Care

5th Grade Course Selection
Use this link to access the most updated videos and information about course selection for next year.
EMS Course Selection Information
Make it your goal to have your courses selected before spring break which starts Monday, March 15.
FEBRUARY--KINDNESS
ACT OF KINDNESS SERVICE PROJECT
HELP US HELP COMMUNITY LINK

KINDNESS
Have you ever heard the saying “Kindness is contagious?" Right now, the world could use more kindness and it is the perfect time for students to practice it, starting at home. We can all model acts of kindness and kids will learn from watching and participating. You can begin by including and inviting everyone in your family to choose to be kind everyday. Make it a fun family activity. Challenge each other. Do something kind for someone today! Don't forget to be the I in KIND.
Keep it Simple Acts of kindness can be small and super easy. Click on the link below for 25 ideas for different acts of kindness. | Invite Others Invite family and friends to participate in acts of kindness. Kindness is more fun when it’s done with someone else and it will multiply your joy. Click on the link to the Helping Ninjas website. This group believes in inviting others to be kind. | Never Stop There is no limit on how many acts of kindness we can accomplish. So, challenge yourself each day to do more than you did the day before. |
Keep it Simple
Invite Others
Do it EVERY Day!

Storytime: "Be Kind"
Kindness Videos
Kindness Boomerang | Color Your World with Kindness | The Note |

Black History Month
At Saginaw Elementary, we will learn about the many wonderful Black American men and women who have made contributions to what makes our country great today. We will continue to embrace each other's differences and become better citizens of our school, homes, and communities by celebrating our diversity.
The theme for 2021, "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity" explores the wide-ranging diversity of Black family life -- from single to two-parent households, to nuclear, extended, and bi-racial families.
Throughout Black history, factors such as slavery, inequality, and poverty have put pressure on maintaining family ties, when a better life meant traveling far from home. Throughout American history, the Black community has always exhibited an unwavering understanding of the value of family -- as an incomparable source of comfort, strength, and even survival.
February Self-Care

January

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Great Kindness Challenge
Small acts of kindness make a BIG difference. That is the message behind The Great Kindness Challenge. It is a school week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. This awesome idea comes from Kids for Peace, a global non-profit organization. Everyone should participate because Kindness Matters! Check out the calendar of themed days and make a goal to do as many acts of KINDNESS as you can.

DECEMBER 2020
Perseverance and Resilience
Ormie the Pig
BOOKS ABOUT PERSEVERANCE AND RESILIENCE
"The Most Magnificent Thing"
This is a story that demonstrates perseverance. It is about a little girl who decides she wants to make the most magnificent thing. Click on the link to find out what happened when nothing turns out exactly like she wants it.
"Bounce Back"
This is a story that demonstrates resilience. It is how a girl was able to recover from many challenges by having positive thoughts that helped her bounce back from her problems. She discovers how important relationships are when getting through difficult times. Click on the link to begin reading.
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/68826
HOW TO PUSH THROUGH AND BOUNCE BACK
Feelings Check If you are upset, find someone to talk to like your parents or teachers. Call someone on the phone or have your parents email me. PUSH THROUGH this hard time. It is OK to be sad, angry, calm, or happy. Everyone kind of has the same feelings, so find someone that can relate to you. | Make Mistakes Give yourself permission to make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes, especially when we are doing things differently than what we are used to. Think about it this way: if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. It is my hope that we all come out of this difficult time changed for the better. | Let It Go Let go of some of the stuff you can't control and try to find joy in some of the good things that are going on right now. At home, give yourself breaks. Have fun being with your family. Do something you've always wanted to do. Try really hard to NOT GIVE UP! |
Feelings Check
Make Mistakes
NOVEMBER
COLLEGE
CAREERS

Look Into Your Future
Books About Careers
When I Grow Up
In this story, young Billy describes all the things he wants to be when he grows up. This is a fun way to use your imagination and discover all the possibilities for your future career.
The Magician's Hat
Career Day
Short Videos About Careers
Education and Career Guidance: Education and Career Guidance
Kid President- How to Be an Inventor: Kid President
Start Thinking About Your Career
Know What You Want to Be | Choose a Career that Solves a Problem | Teach the World What It's Like to be AWESOME!! |
November Self-Care:
Telling Jokes because LAUGHTER is the BEST MEDICINE
- What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers!
- Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine!
- What time is it when you have to go to the dentist? Tooth-Hurtie!
- Why can't a bike stand on its own? It's two tired!
- How do you get a tissue to dance? You put a little BOOGIE in it!
Can you come up with a few jokes to share? How many smiles can you put on peoples' faces today? How many people can you make laugh?
OCTOBER

SAFETY and WELLNESS
RED RIBBON WEEK THEME DAYS

OCTOBER SELF-CARE:
JOURNALING
Monday: Write about your favorite season (spring, summer, fall, or winter)
Tuesday: Write about the best gift you ever received
Wednesday: Make a list of all the things that are WONDERFUL about you
Thursday: What are 5 things you are thankful for?
Friday: If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Saturday: Write about a time you were proud of yourself
Sunday: Change the words to a familiar song and make them about you. For example: "Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are" can be changed to "I like puppies. I like fish. I like ice cream in a dish."
If you make it through 1 whole week, come see me for more prompts and then challenge yourself to journal for another week.
SEPTEMBER

DIVERSITY
Click on the link under the picture of each book below to listen to a story about differences. I wonder which one will be your favorite.
Other People and Cultures
If you click on this link, you can read a book and look at pictures of the many differences in people. Do you share any of the things that make them special and unique? You might recognize some words like: respect, trust, and bullies. You might learn some new words like: culture, disability, or language barrier. It's FUN to learn more about people that are different than you.
Make a goal to find someone that is different and learn about them. They might want to learn about YOU too!
Hispanic Heritage Month
September SELF CARE:
UNPLUG!
- Have a dance party
- Have a pillow fight
- Play a game where the kids make up the rules
- Go for a family bike ride
- Go for a walk or hike
- Bake cookies
- Draw or paint
- Tell jokes to each other
- Blow bubbles
- Play at a park
- Play make believe
- Build a fort
Turning off your TV, radio, laptop, tablet, or any of your devices is a great way to take care of yourself. Don't worry...they'll be there after you have some tech-free FUN!!

How to Reach Mrs. Cedillo
Feel free to contact me by email or phone if you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance with anything.
817-232-0631 ext.3329
My office hours are Monday to Friday 7:05 AM to 4:00 PM.