Counselor Connection
UBMS - November 2020
Welcome to Unity Braxton Counseling Department!!
If this is an emergency, please visit the Counseling Department immediately (or during the next school day). Parents should email their students' counselors to set up an appointment.
Useful Phone Numbers:
Suicide Hotline: 1.800.784.2433
PWC Police Department Non-emergency Number: 703.792.6500
ACTS Helpline: 703.368.4141
Crisis Text Hotline: 703.940.0888
Dear Families,
Sincerely,
Unity Braxton Counseling Team
Quarter 2 Starts November 5, 2020
School Counselors will be on Support Links on November 5th and November 6th if you need help. Click on the button below.
World Kindness Day
During Advisory on November 10th, 12th, & 13th, UBMS students will participate in a variety of activities related to kindness.
UBMS will support World Kindness Day by sporting their "Be Kind" shirts. Check out our website to find your teachers, counselors, principals, secretaries, and staff!
UBMS Clothing, Food and Sanitary Products Give-Away
Families must complete the Sign-Up Genius for a time-slot to pick-up clothing. Please fill out the attached link and select a time to arrive. Arrive promptly for your time slot, as we can only allow a certain number of families in as per COVID-19 procedures. Please wear a mask. Gloves will be provided. Families MUST have a time slot to be admitted to shop for clothes. You WILL NOT be admitted to shop if you have not reserved a time.
If you are unable to complete the form, please call the school during regular office hours (8 am-3 pm) and you will be assigned a time.
Clothing and food will be replenished throughout the day. Tables will be set up in the bus loop for you to shop after check-in with UBMS Staff.
ONE TIME SLOT PER FAMILY. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP MORE THAN ONCE SO THAT WE CAN PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL UBMS FAMILIES TO SHOP.
*This event is limited to ONLY Unity Braxton Middle School families.
The High School Special Opportunities Application
The deadline to submit applications is February 1, 2021.
Deadline for The Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Colgan High School is Monday, December 7, 2020.
Please check back for dates about High School Information Nights.
Mr. Simenauer, Ms. Fox and Ms. Breski visited the 8th Grade Science classes on October 27th and October 28th to share information with students about high school programs and upcoming information nights. We are holding open office hours on November 5, 2020 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm for students to log in and ask specific questions and get help with the application process. Please click the button below to join the open office hours.
Post-Survey
83% of 8th grade students participated in the High School Specialty Program Presentations.
54% of 8th grade students who participated and completed the survey, indicated that they would like additional information about some of the programs offered by PWCS.
Information for 8th Graders: Thomas Jefferson High School
Classroom Guidance---Coping During Difficult Times
The lesson objectives:
- Understand the impact of stress on the brain.
- Identify new school routines to ensure safety.
- Identify emotions surrounding pandemic and school re-entry.
- Identify personal coping skills.
- Identify a positive outcome of the time away from school
Post-Test Results:
- 77% of students have increased their understanding of stress on the brain.
- 75% of students recognize that daily routines help them stay in control.
- 70% of students feel they have effective coping strategies when they are stressed.
- 77% of students are able to find the good in things during difficult times.
- 82% of students can identify at least one trusted adult they can talk to when they feel overwhelmed.
Success in Virtual Learning ---Small Group Counseling
If you have an interest in your child participating in this group in the future, please email Ms. Breski at breskidm@pwcs.edu.
October UBMS Clothing Give Away & BRAWS
The BRAWS organization provided UBMS families with 120 packages of Always Radiant pads, 64 packages of tampons, and 144 pairs of underwear during the month of October.
Unity Day at UBMS on October 21st
First Quarter Individual Counseling
It is important that parents parents make sure they read the Informed Consent and give the school counselors permission to set up meetings with their child. Please reach out to the counselors to provide this consent if you did not indicate that on the RTL packet.
Data on Student Request Appointments:
Schedule Change Request Forms
Please visit the UBMS Counseling Website for additional information regarding scheduling changes.
Enrollment, New Students & Transfers
Click on the links below for registration forms and other information. Please make sure you have all required documents when you come to your face-to-face appointment.
Unity Braxton Middle School
Email: breskidm@pwcs.edu
Website: https://stonewallms.pwcs.edu/home
Location: Historic District, 10100 Lomond Drive, Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: (703)361-3185
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StonewallMiddle/