A.C.E. Counselor Newsletter
1st Quarter 2022-2023
School Counseling Services
Counselors are essential educators and mental health professionals in the school system. We are growing graduates by teaching educational, career, personal, and social development at all ages!
In Humble ISD, we believe in a personalized approach to counseling. Each student will receive one individual meeting each year with me. In these meetings, my main goal is to build a caring and trustworthy relationship with your child. Together we will explore their goals, strengths and aspirations. We will discuss the options for their personal path in Humble ISD. Additionally, I will be working with teachers in the classroom to provide additional avenues for student success through social and emotional learning (SEL) lessons. This partnership gives Humble ISD students a unique approach to meeting their personal goals, career pathways, and setting them up for success!
Great 8 Skills for Daily Living: Decision Making
A child’s approach to problem solving that involves learning from others and from their own previous experiences, using their values to guide their action, and accepting responsibility for their decisions.
Decision Making Classroom Guidance
Student "I can" Statements:
- Follow the example of a positive role model
- Accept responsibility for what I did
- Show good judgement
- Seek advice
- Learn from experience
- Follow the advice of a trusted adult
- Show the ability to decide between right and wrong
- Use available resources (people or objects) to solve a problem
Great 8 Skills at Home
For more information on Social and Emotional Learning at Home, visit Aperture Education Parent Portal and SEL Tips & Tools. To learn more about Decision Making and additional activities you can do at home to build this Great 8 Skill, click here.
No Place for Hate
We were awarded our first star for last year's commitment to No Place for Hate (NPFH). We are proud to represent a school that embraces diversity and inclusivity! This quarter we're inviting our students families to sign the NPFH Pledge! By signing the NPFH Pledge you are promising to be a part of our community of kindness and anti-bullying. We Can We Will!
Blue Jay Mindful Moments
College, Career, & Military Readiness
On FUTURE FRIDAYS our students learn about a new college, career or military opportunity during Community Circle time! Parents, we'd love for you to record a short 2-3 min video to tell us about your college, career or military experience. Please clink on this link to record: https://flip.com/3987084f
Career Exploration
PAWS in Jobland: Use the district access code AK01773.
Students go to the website and click on Jobland. In Jobland, students can choose buildings and careers to explore.
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What are some of the careers in the building?
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Did you find any jobs that interest you?
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If so, what did you like about them? If not, what did you not like about them?
WittyWe: Students can explore different Career Clusters and learn more about the areas that interest them.
Are You Ready for College?
College for ALL Texans
Get the facts, plan, and apply
Naviance
A Guide to College Planning in Texas.
College Scholarships
Texas Student Grants for College
College and Technical School Spotlight
University of North Texas
Explore UNT virtually from their website in English or in Spanish.
The Art Institute of Houston
Virtual Tour
Career Spotlight
Arts, Audio/Video, Technology, and Communication Career Cluster
US Armed Forces Spotlight
I am here to help and support! If you need to contact me, here's now...
Ms.Capuchina
ACE Counselor
(281) 641-5707
melissa.capuchina@humbleisd.net
Follow me on Twitter: @melcapuchina
Community Resources
InsureKidsNow.gov
Information on free to low cost medical and dental insurance for children through Medicaid and CHIPs.
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Resource Guide for Children, Adolescent, and Teen Behavioral Health Services