Counselor Connections
January, 2021
Welcome Back!
Below are some read aloud stories to share with your kids that will spark discussion about how to make good decisions. Enjoy!
What do you do with a problem?
The Paperboy
I'm in Charge Of Me
Decision Making
Definition:
A person’s approach to problem-solving, learning from experience, using values to guide behavior and accepting responsibility
Key Concepts:
Everyone needs a positive role model
Good problem solvers use all available resources
Reflecting on prior experiences and using values as a guide can improve decision making
Anyone can learn to be a good problem solver and accept responsibility
Positive decision making allows individuals to feel empowered, realize their goals, and change unhealthy habits
It's important to remember that decision making is a process.
It is not an event.
Making sound and informed decisions is the key to living a healthy life and having more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect.Upcoming Guidance Lessons-Tentative Schedule
Week of 1/19: 5th grade and 4th grade
Week of 1/25: 3rd grade and 2nd grade
February
Week of 2/1: 1st grade and Kinder
Week of 2/8: PreK
Week of 2/16: Makeups
Gifted and Talented Program Description for Elementary
Elementary G/T students are cluster-grouped into a trained teacher's classroom where a differentiated curriculum is provided. They also attend a pull-out program in the Challenge Lab for 90-120 minutes a week. Our Challenge Lab teacher is Heather Miller and she pulls her students during our F.L.Y. (Focused Instruction Time) time slot so that they don't miss core instruction. Her email is heather.miller@boerneisd.net if you have any questions about Challenge Lab. You are also welcome to contact me, at natalie.walker@boerneisd.net.
Natalie Walker, School Counselor
Email: natalie.walker@boerneisd.net
Website: https://www.boerneisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9339
Location: 604 Esperanza Boulevard, Boerne, TX, USA
Phone: (830) 357-4307
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool