Guidance Dept Newsletter - LFMS
2019-20 2nd Quarter Edition 2
The Holiday Season is Upon Us!
Our Student of the Month awards focus on three qualities - Academic Excellence, Outstanding Effort, and a Leadership focus in the area of our quarterly HERO theme. Teachers and staff will be looking for students who portray excellence in one of these areas. Students of the Month will be recognised during HERO time. The 2nd Quarter Leadership expectations, theme and focus are highlighted in this edition's newsletter.
2nd Quarter Student of the Month Focus and Expectations
2nd Quarter
HERO: Engaged
Engaged means to commit oneself to do something; to concentrate on a task and be actively involved with interest. In education, student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, optimism, and passion that students show when they are learning or being taught, which extends to the level of motivation they have to learn and progress in their education.
Theme: This month's focus is about being engaged for success. A student who gives his/her best each day, is committed to following their school's rules and values, and is motivated to contribute to making school a great place to learn is an example of a student engaged for success.
Have You Ever Wondered What Student Engagement Looks Like in the Classroom?
PTSA Parent Educational Evenings
Mark your calendars for the following parent informational evening events sponsored by our Tesoro Family Schools Parent Teacher Student Associations. All events are open to CUSD families and friends.
Tuesday, January 14th – Topic TBA – Las Flores Middle School MPR 6-8 PM
Tuesday, February 11th -Topic College Prep and Financial Aid Planning –Las Flores Middle School MPR 6-8 PM
Tuesday, March 10th - Topic "The Talk" - Las Flores Middle School MPR 6-7 PM
Wednesday, May 13th – Topic TBA –Las Flores Middle School Library 6-8 PM
Events may be combined with other local schools with dates and location subject to change. More information on future events will be posted on the Las Flores Middle School website as it becomes available.
SECOND STEP CLASSROOM GUIDANCE LESSONS
The School Counselor will conduct a minimum of quarterly classroom guidance lessons to all grade levels during the school year.
SMALL GROUPS AND GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS
In addition to the many classroom guidance lessons provided by our school counselor, a variety of small groups will be offered throughout the year. Students will be screened and identified for specific groups using data collected throughout the school year and through Needs Assessments completed by students, parents, and school staff. Groups may include Coping Strategies, Stress Management, Student Success Skills, Girls Groups, Boys Groups, Self Regulation, High School 101 and other groups as needs are identified.
Guidance Workshops shall be advertised at various times throughout the school year. Previous year events have included Chalkwalks based on monthly themes, College and Career Fair Competitions, Career Exploration workshops, and more.
The Guidance Team may be offering Career Exploration workshops known as 'Career Cafe' periodically throughout the school year. Career Cafe workshops will work with students on identifying their interests and helping them discover career interests. This is the first step in identifying a plan for their future. Discovering possible careers will help them determine the next step in their education whether it be specialty college/trade schools, intern/apprenticeships, 2 year or 4 year colleges or military service. If your child is interested in exploring Careers and College majors, please email your academic advisor, Debbie Miller.
Quicklink Resources
Counselors Corner Resource Personal-Social Domain including stress management, conflict mediation, grief, and social skills
College and Career Guidance Information about high school graduation requirements, college admissions, and career choices.
Guidance Department Career Exploration
College and Career Paths
Which One You Choose Is Never Finite...
They All Lead to a Roundabout of Choices
College Inspiration
Guidance Department
Email: dejmiller@capousd.org
Website: https://lfms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1284817733035&group_id=1408775579324&no_controls=t
Phone: (949) 589-6543
Debbie Miller - Academic Advisor
Email: dejmiller@capousd.org
Website: https://lfms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1389175754592&no_controls=t
Phone: (949) 589-6543 26004
Omero Corral
Email: ocorral@capousd.org
Website: https://lfms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/counselorscorner
Phone: (949) 589-6543 26013
Lindsay Depass - School Psychologist
Email: ljdepass@capousd.org
Phone: (949) 589-6543 26012
Karen Weston - Registrar, Guidance Secretary
Email: kaweston@capousd.org
Phone: (949) 589-6543 26020