Counselors corner
Tex Hill Middle School-October 2014 PARENT edition
Welcome to the Tex Hill Counseling Office!
COUNSELING OFFICE UPDATES- Mrs. Tiffany Johnson, Counselor
Upcoming Test-Readistep-October 28- 8th graders (More Readistep information below)
Inview for 8th graders- WHAT IS Readistep?
ReadiStep™ is a flexible assessment that measures the knowledge and skills students need to be on track for success in high school, college, and beyond. It helps identify the skills students need to develop and makes it possible for school administrators to initiate early interventions at critical points in students’ school careers.
ReadiStep is the first step on the College and Career Readiness Pathway, an integrated system of assessments that includes the PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT®. Educators can use this system from middle to high school to make informed decisions about curricula to improve students’ skills.
Counselor Update-Lesley Reichert
Red Ribbon Week is coming! October 27 – 31st. Look for more information to come home with your student in the coming weeks on our daily dress up theme days and fun activities. Also, new this year - The National Red Ribbon Campaign is hosting a HOME door decorating contest! This contest encourages parent and child conversations/agreements on drug abuse. Follow the link for more information on rules, procedures and prizes!
http://redribbon.org/downloads/RR_Contest_FlyerFINAL.pdf
Counseling Tips!
NEISD MAGNET PROGRAMS
The high school magnet programs are offering three information sessions for 8th grade parents and students about their programs:
Monday, October 20th – Bush Middle School, 1500 Evans Road, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Monday, November 10th – Bradley Middle School, 14819 Heimer Road · San Antonio, TX 78232
Tuesday, December 2nd – Krueger Middle School, 438 Lanark Drive · San Antonio, TX 78218
Purchase Dinner - Food Trucks 5:00-6:30 PM
Magnet Breakout Sessions 6:30-8:30 PM
***FLYER ATTACHED***
National Bullying Prevention Month!
Tips for Teachers and Staff to Address Bullying
Providing safe classroom environments is an important part of the mission to reduce bullying. Students need to see and recognize that teachers and staff are in control and that they care about their students.
Creating a Safe Classroom Environment
These activities can help you build and sustain a safe, secure classroom environment:
- Develop, post, and discuss rules and sanctions related to bullying.
- Treat students and each other with warmth and respect. Demonstrate positive interest and involvement in your students.
- Establish yourself as a clear and visible authority with responsibility for making the school experience safe and positive.
- Reward students for positive, inclusive behavior.
- Take immediate action when bullying is observed and consistently use nonphysical, non-hostile negative consequences when rules are broken.
- Listen to parents and students who report bullying in your classroom. Quickly and effectively resolve the issue to avoid perpetuation of bullying behaviors.
- Notify parents of all involved students when a bullying incident occurs, and resolve the problem expeditiously, according to discipline plans at school.
- Refer students affected by bullying to school counseling or mental health staff, if needed.
- Protect students who are bullied with a safety plan.
- Hold class meetings during which students can talk about bullying and peer relations.
- Provide information to parents about bullying behaviors and encourage their involvement and support in addressing bullying issues.
http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/bullying_tips_for_teachers.page
World Mental Health Day! October 10
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. This day, each October thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to Mental Illness and its major effects on peoples' life worldwide. In some countries this day is part of the larger Mental Illness Awareness Week.
National Work and Family Month!
Counseling Office contact information
Mrs. Lesley Reichert-Counselor lreich@neisd.net 210-356-8033
Mrs. Paige Felter-Data Processor pfelte@neisd.net 210-356-8031
Mrs. Jeanette Perkins-Counseling Clerk/Registrar jperki3@neisd.net 210-356-8030