School Counseling Newsletter
Quarter Two (2018-2019)
Who are the FIS School Counselors
mailto:carol.slatas@knoxschools.org
Natalie Choate: Part Time (Fridays)
mailto:natalie.choate@knoxschools.org
We also have a UT Intern this year!
Sarah Lucchesi
Check out our website
Quarter 2 Lessons
All classes will get two classroom counseling lessons this quarter in addition to the state mandated Erin's Law lesson focusing on the importance of personal body safety.
3rd Grade
Lesson 1
SS1- Make ethical decisions and practice social responsibility
SK2- Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy behaviors
Lesson 2
SA1- Develop positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
SE3- Explore cultural, ethnic, philosophical, or demographical differences in a safe, positive
& nurturing environment
4th Grade
Lesson 1
SA3- Respect diversity in culture, perspective, values, and experiences
SS3- Demonstrate empathy toward others
Lesson 2
SK3- Distinguish appropriate behaviors for a variety of settings and situations
SS4- Effectively collaborate with others, cooperate with diverse perspectives,
& communicate effectively in a variety of situations
5th Grade
Lesson 1
SE4- Create and sustain positive, supportive, and appropriate relationships with peers
& adults that support success
SS9- Select and utilize appropriate coping skills in the face of a specific challenge
Lesson 2
SS10- Appropriately utilize social media to enhance learning, develop positive relationships,
communicate, and an age appropriate entertainment
SS6- Assume responsibility for choices and consequences
Erin's Law
Here is a link for parents
http://fightchildabuse.org/signs-symptoms-of-child-abuse/frequently-asked-questions/
Check out the Links and Resources page of our website for more tips on a variety of topics.
Coffee Talk: Bullying
Friday, October 19th from 7:45-8:30 am in the FIS Cafeteria.
Come hear about what your child is learning about bullying so that you can continue this important conversation at home. You will also hear a bit about our school's response plan for addressing bullying at FIS.
I'm First
mailto:carol.slatas@knoxschools.org
Homework Club
Homework club will be meeting after school on Wednesdays until 4:30 starting in November. Parents/Guardians are responsible to pick up students at 4:30.
All volunteers will have a background check through KCS.
If you think your child could benefit from this opportunity, please complete the following form.
Filling out this application does not guarantee admission into the program.
Culture Corner
Referrals for Counseling Services
You can make a referral for counseling services by completing the following form. This form can also be found under the "making a referral" section of the FIS School Counseling website. Make sure to select "PARENT referral".