Oak Crest School Counselor's Corner
ltreml@belleplaine.k12.mn.us|952.873.2402|Twitter@Lisa_Treml
December 2014
December Classroom Lessons
3rd grade and 4th grade-Kindness and read "Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig (Check out my twitter @Lisa_Treml to see the author's response to 4th grade work!)
5th grade and 6th grade- Stress and Coping
3rd grade and 4th grade-Kindness and read "Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig (Check out my twitter @Lisa_Treml to see the author's response to 4th grade work!)
5th grade and 6th grade- Stress and Coping
School Success Groups
These groups met weekly in November and part of December with the goal to increase student success in the classroom. These groups did increase the on-time completion of most members' homework. More groups will be scheduled during grade level WIN times. Students are typically referred by teachers. Parents, if you feel like your child could benefit, please contact me.
Lunch Bunch Groups
A lunch bunch is a small group of student who work and learn together over a lunch and recess period one day a week for a month. Each group is has a slightly different focus, but all are intended for students to get to know other students in their grade. The picture is a fun conclusion to a teamwork lesson. More bunches are being scheduled for 3rd and 4th grade.
6th grade Groups
56 is the number of 6th grade students who have self referred to join a small group that will meet during recess/lunch times. Group topics are goal setting, self confidence, anxiety, anger, and meeting other 6th graders. Parents of students who signed up will be getting information about groups prior to the start of each group.
Family Resources: Backpack Food Program
Since Thanksgiving of 2013, approximately 6400 pounds of food has been sent home on weekends with students in need. Oak Crest students were the first to receive food, Chatfield joined during spring break 2014 and Junior High joined in September. Currently, 100 students K-8 are receiving food. Families can opt in or out of the program as needed.
Food is donated through food drives, collaboration with food shelf, and purchased with donated dollars. Bags are packed by small group of high school students as well as a large number of OC students. Food bags are discreetly put into backpacks by staff members. OC staff members have donated a great deal of time to make this program successful. If you have a desire to help or donate, please let me know.
If your family has a financial need for this program, please contact me or your child's classroom teacher.
Food is donated through food drives, collaboration with food shelf, and purchased with donated dollars. Bags are packed by small group of high school students as well as a large number of OC students. Food bags are discreetly put into backpacks by staff members. OC staff members have donated a great deal of time to make this program successful. If you have a desire to help or donate, please let me know.
If your family has a financial need for this program, please contact me or your child's classroom teacher.
Lisa Treml, School Counselor
I strive to serve all students and families at Oak Crest. If you have any questions about how I might be able to help your child be the best they can be, just let me know.
Email: ltreml@belleplaine.k12.mn.us
Location: 1101 W. Commerce Dr. Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Phone: 952-873-2402
Twitter: @Lisa_Treml