Middle School Counseling Newsletter
September 2020
MEET YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Katrina Rucker (POC)
6th Grade
Email: krucker@georgiacyber.org
Ext: 2124
Derek Therrien
7th Grade
Email: dtherrien@georgiacyber.org
Ext: 2809
Adamika Brown
8th Grade
Email: abrown@georgiacyber.org
Ext: 2135
Learning Coach Live Help
Learning Coach Live Help is an open office help session to support parents and learning coaches.
We will have staff available to answer questions about:
- Elementary Grades (Kindergarten-5th) Academics & Counseling
- Middle Grades (6th-8th) Academics & Counseling
- High School Grades (9th-12th) Academics & Counseling
- Special Education & LIFE Program
- Attendance & Compliance
- Strong Start New & Returning Parent Support
- And any general questions you may have about the start of the school year!
Click on the link to attend anytime between 12-1pm Monday through Friday. Learning Coach Live Help runs from July 27th through September 11th.
Learning Coach Live Help: https://app.jigsawinteractive.com/u/gJ46Vc
If you have any questions about Learning Coach Live help please email your Family Engagement Coordinator.
6th Grade Counseling Corner
Information from your 6th Grade Counselor Mrs. Rucker
Upcoming Sessions
September 9th
Session: "Welcome to Naviance" (Homeroom Session)
Time: @ 8:00 AM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during homeroom time**
September 16th
Session: "SEL Follow-Up/Naviance Help Session" (Homeroom Session)
Time: 8:00 AM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during homeroom time*
September 23rd
Session: "Organize and Study for Success in Middle School"- Core Curriculum Lesson
Time: During 1st Period
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during 1st period**
September 24th
Session: 6th Grade Career Cluster Lunch Group-"Intro Meeting"
Time: 12:00 PM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during lunch period**
7th Grade Counseling Corner
Information from your 7th Grade Counselor Mr. Therrien (Mr.T)
Upcoming Sessions
September 9th
Session: "Welcome to Naviance" (Homeroom Session)
Time: @ 8:00 AM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during homeroom time**
September 16th
Session: "SEL Follow-Up/Naviance Help Session" (Homeroom Session)
Time: 8:00 AM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during homeroom time*
September 23rd
Session: "Resilience and Asking for Help""- Core Curriculum Lesson
Time: During 1st Period
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during 1st period**
8th Grade Counseling Corner
Information from your 8th Grade Counselor Mrs. Brown
Upcoming Sessions
September 9th
Session: "Welcome to Naviance" (Homeroom Session)
Time: @ 8:00 AM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during homeroom time**
September 16th
Session: "SEL Follow-Up/Naviance Help Session" (Homeroom Session)
Time: 8:00 AM
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during homeroom time*
September 23rd
Session:"Think Before You Post: The Do's and Don'ts of Social Media"
Time: During 1st Period
**Session will be held in the counselor Jigsaw rooms during 1st period**
Please See Recordings Below
Counseling Department: "Middle School Counseling Department Open House"
Link: https://app.jigsawinteractive.com/Video?ssr=be2ce469-f88b-490d-b7be-a56734d3998e
6th Grade: "Welcome to 6th Grade Presentation"
Link: https://tinyurl.com/MrsRuckersWelcomeVideo
Passcode: 6thgraders@2020
Link: https://app.jigsawinteractive.com/Video?ssr=33abf390-a6f7-4507-adf4-b7228310c56a
8th Grade: "Welcome to 8th Grade Presentation"
Link: https://tinyurl.com/welcome8th2020-2021
Passcode: w3TRnf.+
We are pleased to Introduce Naviance
Who Do I Contact
- Scheduling Issues: Counselor /Homeroom Teacher
- Advanced Placement/ Gifted - Counselor/Homeroom Teacher
- Software Issues(Canvas, Jigsaw) – FSL
- Attendance-Compliance Specialist
- Password Resets- FSL
- Technology Issues: Curriculum or instructional platform issues (student courses, G-suite, or Clever, Canvas, Jigsaw, Infinite Campus): technology@georgiacyber.org
CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
Good News!!!
We would like to brag on YOU! Please send your counselor any good news or accomplishments you would like to share on the newsletter!!
Come Join!
Would You Like to Join A Club?
Did you know GCA also offers clubs? Please click on the website for more information:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/clubs/clubs/middle-school-clubs
Resources
GCA Website:
Parent Calendar:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/calendars/parent-calendar
Middle School Calendar:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/calendars/middle-school-calendar
School Counseling Website:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/school-life/counseling
Middle School Counseling Page:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/middle-school
High School Counseling Page:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/high-school
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUW47IA98BA1v7AD3ZqV-g