Lieck Elementary Counselor Corner
February 2022
Counselor Message
We can't believe how fast January has come and gone. Since the start of the school year we have done numerous guidance lessons on goal setting and growth mindset. Additionally, we have also celebrated No-Name Calling Week. The students have enjoyed the rich discussions in the classroom on the many ways to show kindness and the importance of including others despite our unique differences. We made this week extra fun by having fun spirit days and talking points during the students morning meeting time. We hope that all students remember that they are unique in their own ways!
Ms. Zigmond and I look forward to sharing many special events such as Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrating our military students, and many more exciting things.
Thank you,
Ms. Zigmond & Ms. Garza
Pillar of Character: Caring
The Six Pillars of Character are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Each of the Six Pillars of Character help instill a positive school climate and a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn.
What does it mean to be caring?
- Showing concern for the well being of others.
- Using your words and actions to help someone.
- Giving of yourself without expecting anything in return.
What are some words that describe the character trait of caring?
- Kindness
- Thoughtful
- Sharing,
- Helping
- Understanding
What are some ways we can demonstrate caring?
- Give to help others in need. For example: collect canned goods for local food pantries, donate gently used clothing and toys, send a card of encouragement to someone who is sick.
- Show respect to people, property, animals, and the environment.
- Be kind to everyone and do not exclude others from activities you are doing.
- Listen to what other have to say.
- Be helpful in all situations, at school, home and in your community.
Why is it important to be caring towards others?
- To make someone else feel better.
- Helps us to feel good about ourselves.
- We learn compassion for others and to look beyond our own needs.
- May inspire others to be caring too.
- Makes the world a better place
Winter Pillar of Character Awards
Family Ties
Below you will find some videos to share with you children on kindness as well as a kindness calendar activity. We encourage all families to complete as many kindness acts at they would like. We have also added some book suggestions on the topic of kindness as well. We hope you enjoy the resources we have provided you and we hope you can continue the conversation at home.
Videos on Kindness
Acts of Kindness as a family!
Great Read Alouds on Kindness and Compassion
Self Care & Mindfulness
Middle School Transition
Students zoned for Bernal will be given transition camp info soon. I am waiting for the Bernal M.S. counselors to share that information with me so that I can share that with our students. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I appreciate your support!
Ms. Garza
Community Resources
Lieck Counselors
Monique Moore Zigmond
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