OFE Counselor Newsletter
4th Quarter 2021-2022
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!
Personalized Counseling continues for students! Remember, this year I'm meeting with each student through individual meetings. This is a special time for students to tell me about themselves, their strengths, and their goals for the future.
Great 8 Skills for Daily Living: Relationship Skills
A child's consistent performance of socially acceptable actions that promote and maintain positive connections with others.
Relationship Skills Classroom Guidance
Student "I can" Statements:
Compliment or congratulate somebody
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Do something nice for somebody
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Show appreciation of others
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Greet a person in a polite way
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Attract positive attention from peers
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Express concern for another person
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Attract positive attention from adults
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Make a suggestion or request in a polite way
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Offer to help somebody
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Respond to another person’s feelings
Great 8 Skills at Home
Role of OFE's School Counselor
No Place for Hate
In January, OFE participated in The Great Kindness Challenge as part of Be the Change Week. For the 3rd year in a row, Oak Forest Elementary is a Kindness Certified School. Way to go, Falcons!
Take Time for a Mindful Minute
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?
Are You Ready for College?
College for ALL Texans
Get the facts, plan, and apply
Naviance
College Scholarships
College Spotlight
This quarter we are spotlighting Houston Community College. Click here to learn more about HCC.
U.S. Armed Forces Spotlight
This quarter we are spotlighting the United States Space Force. To learn more about Careers with the U.S. Space Force, click here.
Community Resources
Insure Kids Now
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
National Education and Health Awareness Dates
March:
Deaf History Month
Music in Our Schools Month
National Nutrition Month
Women’s History Month
Youth Art Month
March 21: World Down Syndrome Day
April:
Arab American Heritage Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Community Service Month
Counseling Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
April 17-23: National Volunteer Week
April 22: Earth Day
May:
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mental Health Month
Military Appreciation Month