Middle School Counseling Newsletter
January
Meet Your Counselors
Katrina Rucker (POC)
6th Grade
Email: krucker@georgiacyber.org
Ext: 2124
Joel White
7th Grade
Email: jwhite@georgiacyber.org
Ext:2305
Adamika Brown
8th Grade
Email: abrown@georgiacyber.org
Ext: 2135
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!!!
Parent Calendar: https://www.georgiacyber.org/calendars/parent-calendar
Middle School Calendar: https://www.georgiacyber.org/calendars/middle-school-calendar
Come Join!!!
Would You Like to Join A Club?
Did you know GCA also offers clubs? Please click on the website for more information:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/clubs/clubs/middle-school-clubs
Core Curriculum Lessons
6th Grade Session
January 8th @ 1:00 PM -"How to Effectively Resolve Conflicts: Conflict Resolution"
7th Grade Session
January 15th @ 1:00 PM- "Peer Relationships"
8th Grade Session
January 22nd @ 1:00 PM- "What is Dual Enrollment and The Workforce Program"
**Please check your calendar for the login links!!**
Good News!!!!!
We would like to brag on YOU! Please send your counselor any good news or accomplishments you would like to share!!
CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH
The ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations.
December Nominations
Faculty Name: Rosie Lowndes
Allure has shown a lot of self-control by turning around her ARB status to attending her classes and actively engaging in her academic journey. It wasn't easy, but she is doing it! So proud!!
Student Name: Aiden Tally
Faculty Name: Kameelah Chase
Aiden is my techie side kick. He always provide tech support to Mrs. Chase. He provides clear and concise details about tech problems we may run into while trying out new software applications. He has provided me a valuable service at GCA.
Student Name: Marques Jamison
Faculty Name: Meleah Clark
Marques is an excellent social studies student. He comes to class, participates in discussions, asks questions, encourages others, completes his work, and tries his best. If he needs a break or needs to step away, he asks correctly and comes back right away. I'm impressed with his self-control.
Student Name: Robert Portz
Faculty Name: April Mask
Robert is a polite and well-mannered young man. He always demonstrates self-control and is a model GCA student. Robert is actively engaged in all live class sessions. He enjoys helping his classmates and is very patient. Robert completes assignments on time and makes excellent grades.
Student Name: Libby Cartledge
Faculty Name: Tammy O'Brien
Libby demonstrates a positive attitude and she encourages others in Health Class to do the right thing always;)
Student Name: Anthony Rawlins
Faculty Name: Meaghan Singletary
Anthony has worked very hard this year to improve his self-control and thus his ability to participate in class. He has become a valuable member of our classroom environment, and I know that has been difficult for him. I am so proud of his efforts!
Student Name: Ty Hosier
Faculty Name: Nikki Morris
Ty really likes to answer quickly, but does a great job of being patient when asked to let the other students have some thinking time. Great kid!s.
Student Name: Logan Bureau
Faculty Name:Theresa Allen
I was having a difficult time administering the Reading MAP test. Logan didn't get upset, instead he sent me kind private messages to help me keep my self control in a positive manner.
Student Name: lxchel Avila
Faculty Name: Cassidy Smith
Ixchel is great at managing her studies and keeping up with her assignments. She works very hard and self advocates for herself if she needs to :)
Student Name: Nadia Dolan
Faculty Name: Shirquetta Standifer
Nadia shared that she's struggled with controlling outburst during class, but she did a great job first semester in ELA with no negative outbursts!
Stay Connected
Middle School Counseling Page:
High School Counseling Page:
https://www.georgiacyber.org/high-school
Counseling YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUW47IA98BA1v7AD3ZqV-g
Resources
School Counseling Website: https://www.georgiacyber.org/school-life/counseling
GCA Event Calendar: GCA Calendar
Counseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/GcaCounseling