Clips and Tips from Mrs. Canfield
Chapin Elementary School Counseling
School Counselors are a part of the team!
I am excited about the school year that lies ahead at Chapin Elementary! As a parent, educator, and counselor, I know just how much influence the happenings at school have on our children. My commitment to CES is to encourage compassion and to empower our students. The School Counseling Program at CES is designed to help children succeed and feel good about themselves and their efforts. As a school counselor, I enjoy working as a team with parents and teachers to help students achieve their academic, social, and emotional best. The school counselors at CES utilize School District 5's Guidance Standards with address personal wellness, interpersonal skills, and career development.
How is school counseling a part of the CES team? As your child's school counselor, I offer monthly classroom guidance lessons which may focus on making appropriate choices, coping skills, or being our best. My hope is that students learn how to empathize with others or, more simply stated, try to put themselves in others' shoes. I also hope that children become more accepting of each other and more compassionate. Children are amazing people, and we must help them feel empowered to be their best, use their strengths, and feel confident in who they are. In addition to classroom guidance lessons, I provide individual and group counseling when needed.
We all want our children to succeed. I am here to help your child, your child's teacher, and you. Please contact me anytime. I may be reached by phone at (803) 575-5931 or by email at bhcanfie@lexrich5.org. Thank you for sharing your child with us at Chapin Elementary School!
A clip about me!
Which school counselor?
- Mrs. Hardage serves kindergarten and grades 1-2. She is here each Monday morning, Wednesdays, and Fridays. She can be reached at mhardage@lexrich5.org or at (803) 575-5905.
- Mrs. Canfield serves grades 3, 4, and 5 and is here Monday through Friday. I can be reached at bhcanfie@lexrich5.org or (803) 575-5931.
A tip for home!
On a personal note, I became frustrated over the summer at my rising first grade child's lack of interest in reading. In realizing that his lack of interest was directly tied to his lack of confidence and his comparison to his sister, it has become necessary for me to create successful reading times. He needs to feel success, and I need to help build his confidence.
I often say that it is the small things in life that sometimes mean the most. Find or create situations for which you can praise your child. It may take some creativity, but it can be done every day.
How do I contact Mrs. Canfield?
Email: bhcanfie@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/ces
Location: 940 Old Bush River Road, Chapin, SC
Phone: (803) 575-5931