Counselor Corner
August 2021
Meet Your Counselor
Hello,
It is truly an honor to be a part of the LPE family this year as your Counselor! I absolutely adore the wonderful students and families in this community!
I have been in education for 15 years, as a teacher and as a school counselor, at the elementary and secondary levels. Prior to joining LPE, I was a school counselor in Eanes-Westlake ISD and in Austin ISD. Now, I can say, being an elementary school counselor is my absolute favorite!!
Kindly,
Ms. Jacci Grossman
Wreck Em’ Tech!!
I am a proud graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Master's in Counseling and Guidance.
Some of My Favorites
My sweet 6lb chorkie –(Ladybird Johnson), Diet Dr. Pepper, Succulents, Colorful Flair Pens, Note Cards & Stationery Sets, Austin Pets Alive!, Texas Tech Football, Matt's El Rancho, Target, and At Home Store!!
Outside of school you can find me
Playing TENNIS, doing reformer Pilates, gardening, on the lake, at Target or H-E-B!!
Thank you so Much!
Ms. Grossman
Por favor complete esto si cree que necesito ver a su estudiante.
¡Muchas Gracias!
Ms. Grossman
Parent Resources
9 TIPS: to Help your Kids with Separation Anxiety at School
Check out this excellent article, discussing school anxiety and how you can best support your child.
After months at home, children leaving the nest may feel intense separation anxiety. Add to that new rules about masks and social distancing, not to mention fear of the virus itself, and you can expect a new normal of kids clinging to their parents when that first bell rings.
There is more to life than Happiness
In this TED Talk , with Emily Esfahani Smith, she discusses, the difference between being happy and having meaning.
"Happiness comes and goes, but having meaning in life -- serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you -- gives you something to hold onto."
Psychology Today: Surprising ways boredom helps children thrive
Read this article, about the positive upside to children's boredom and increased idle time, caused by the Pandemic.
Are you concerned about the amount of time your child/children have spent alone during the pandemic, isolated from their friends and away from their busy schedules??
Student Resources
Go on an adventure and check out the Smithsonian!!
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and the opener of doors. Join us on a voyage of discovery and explore and learn online.
Yoga With Adriene
Breath - A 30 Day Free Yoga Journey Try out this super cool and free yoga journey with Adriene.
Fun Fact: this famous yoga instructor with 9 million subscribers is based here in Austin, Tx, and lives with her dog Benji!!
Self-Care Bingo!!
Take a look at this awesome and easy Self-Care BINGO that you can use to plan out and make sure to take care of you and your well being.
Counselor Updates
I will be hosting 'New Students to LPE' Lunch Bunches by grade level. My hope is to help our newest Eagles get acclimated and have a chance to meet other new students and have a fun space to ask questions and just chat.
Classroom Counseling will start in September! Stay tuned for our skill that we will be learning!!
Connect with Me
Email: grossmanj@ltisdschools.org
Website: www.ltisdschools.org/LPE
Location: Lake Pointe Elementary School, Sonoma Drive, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6501