Cougar Counselor Connection
November 2020
Congrats to our October Super Staffer
Lindsay Medina, 6th Grade RELA
Our October Super Staffer is committed to her personal growth; she consistently seeks ways to improve her craft, through observations and book studies. Coupled with her calm and flexible manner, her strengths make her a leader in her department. She is never without a smile and works tirelessly to ensure all students are engaged, providing a collaborative, safe, and loving environment for all students. Mrs. Medina strives to do what is best and promotes respectful behavior for all in her classroom and virtual classtime. Thank you Mrs. Medina for helping rise up our 6th graders every day!
Always a smile from Mrs. Medina, even on her mask!
Never misses an opportunity to celebrate virtual students!
Working hard with her Spelling Bee group, in person and virtually!
KMS Counselors are proud to award our first Cougar Pride Students of the Month!
Brock Hirschfield
Ethan Stemmans
Shelby Townsend
Gr8 focus-Personal Responsibility
Highlight on Naviance
Parents are encouraged to ask your student about Naviance and take a tour of the website.
Mrs. Simon promoting College and Career readiness with Naviance
Mrs. Nichols working with 7th graders exploring options for the future.
6th graders working with Mrs. Steinke on Middle School transition surveys in Naviance
A big thanks to RELA department for allowing us time with the students in the classroom!
8th graders take "virtual tour" in December
Individual student meetings for in person
8th grade participated in PSAT
Staff promoting Self-Care!
November is National Gratitude Month
Use #NationalGratitudeMonth along with #KMSCougarPride and tag @HumbleISD_KMS on Twitter to send a shout-out of gratitude!
Character Strong-Character Dare
Looking for information? Check out the counselors virtual office
Virtual Counseling office at KMS
To make a learning location change, please use the link below.
KMS Learning Location changes are as follows:
Request completed by 11/5 to return on Monday, 11/9 Request completed by 11/12 to return on Monday, 11/16 Request completed by 11/27 to return on Tuesday, 12/1 Request completed by 1/7 to return on Monday, 1/11 Future dates would be published after 1/4
KMS Virtual Wellness
Humble ISD Virtual Relaxation Retreat is available here and on our website. KMS counselors are committed to our students social and emotional well-being. Click the link below to see the options for anxiety and stress relievers.
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
While mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it’s more readily available to us when we practice on a daily basis.
Mindfulness Activity
Our Comprehensive Counseling Services
A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral component of our mission.
Comprehensive school counseling programs are driven by student data and based on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program guidelines.
For classroom guidance, counselors visit classrooms multiple times per year to deliver lessons based on the Great 8 skills. Each nine weeks we are focusing on a different Great 8 Skill.
Decision Making
Personal Responsibility
Self-Awareness
Social Awareness
6th grade-Shana Steinke shana.steinke@humbleisd.net
7th grade-Monica Nichols monica.nichols@humbleisd.net
8th grade-Brittani Simon brittani.simon@humbleisd.net
Follow us on Twitter: @counselors_kms
Free Parenting Education Resources for KMS Families
A Look Ahead...Mark your calendar!
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Cougar Counseling Team
Pictured left to right:
Brittani Simon, 8th grade
Monica Nichols, 7th grade
Shana Steinke, 6th grade-Lead
Location: 2407 Pine Terrace Drive, Kingwood, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-4200
Twitter: @counselors_kms