School Counselor's Newsletter
September 2021
Our mission is to Educate! Prepare! Inspire!
Important Dates
9/1 Interim Reports Issued
9/3 National College Colors Day
9/6 Labor Day (Holiday for all Students & Staff)
9/12 Grandparent's Day
9/13 Book Fair (Book Fair Begins)
9/20 Book Fair Ends
9/23 Career Day (Dress-up)
9/27 Terrific Kids Assembly- 1:15 p.m.
What's On My Bookshelf?
Anh
Children experience anger on a regular basis, but lack the coping skills to guide them through these difficult moments. In Anh's Anger, five-year-old Anh becomes enraged when his grandfather interrupts playtime with a summons to the dinner table. When Anh’s grandfather takes the time to help Anh fully experience his anger by suggesting he go to his room and "sit with his anger," Anh discovers a positive method by which to work through his feelings. This remarkable book teaches children to both acknowledge and resolve their difficult emotions, making it an invaluable tool for parents and teachers alike.
25 Questions to Ask Your Child
#1. What was the best thing that happened at school today? (What was the worst thing that happened at school today?)
#2. Tell me something that made you laugh today.
#3. If you could choose who would you like to sit by in class? (Who would you NOT want to sit by in class? Why?)
#4. Where is the coolest place at the school?
#5. Tell me a weird word that you heard today. (Or something weird that someone said.)
#6. If I called your teacher tonight what would she tell me about you?
#7. How did you help somebody today?
#8. How did somebody help you today?
#9. Tell me one thing that you learned today.
#10. When were you the happiest today?
#11. When were you bored today?
#12. If an alien spaceship came to your class and beamed up someone who would you want them to take?
#13. Who would you like to play with at recess that you’ve never played with before?
#14. Tell me something good that happened today.
#15. What word did your teacher say most today?
#16. What do you think you should do/learn more of at school?
#17. What do you think you should do/learn less of at school?
#18. Who in your class do you think you could be nicer to?
#19. Where do you play the most at recess?
#20. Who is the funniest person in your class? Why is he/she so funny?
#21. What was your favorite part of lunch?
#22. If you got to be the teacher tomorrow what would you do?
#23. Is there anyone in your class that needs a time out?
#24. If you could switch seats with anyone in the class who would you trade with? Why?
#25. Tell me about three different times you used your pencil today at school.
Helpful Tips for Parents and Children
Counselor's Corner
As school counselors, our role involves providing information to families, supporting your child's social, emotional and behavioral needs. We take the holistic approach just as a community should.
Social/Emotional Development
A Definition of Mindfulness Meditation for Children
Mindfulness meditation, at its simplest, is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment. It may be what you’re feeling, hearing, or anything else you notice. There’s no special place of calm you have to reach and it’s not about clearing your mind, it’s just an honest and kind look at what you’re experiencing in this moment.
Click link for more information on mindfulness.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
-Source: https://www.pbis.org/
Please see the Lucy T. Davis Discipline Plan Matrix above for information on our school-wide expectations.
National Educational and Health Awareness Dates
Florence One Schools
Helpful links....
Testing and Assessments: https://www.f1s.org/Domain/1790
F1S District Calendar: https://www.f1s.org/Page/2#calendar1/20210809/month
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School: https://www.f1s.org/lucytdavis
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School Counselors
cinda.barrett@fsd1.org (School Based Therapist)
Email: makesha.jackson@fsd1.org
Website: f1s.org/LucyTDavis
Location: 201 Westfield Drive, Florence, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 665-5977
Florence 1 Schools Grading Scale
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 59 and below