School Counseling Program
Tumwater Hill Elementary School
Emily Weber, School Counselor
3120 Ridgeview Court SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
Website: the.tumwater.k12.wa.us
Emily Weber:
Work Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Office (360) 709-7305
What does an Elementary School Counselor do?
LOTS of things!
The long answer:
I work with all students and families at Tumwater Hill Elementary School. I support students' academic, career, and social/emotional needs. I offer preventive, developmentally appropriate & comprehensive classroom guidance lessons to all students. I facilitate and support school wide programs to promote academic success. I counsel students in small groups and individually as an additional layer of support beyond school wide and classroom-based programs. I assist parents with community resources and parenting concerns. I work with the Thurston County Food Bank and other local agencies to provide basic needs support to families year round as well as during the holidays. I work closely with teachers to support their students. I serve on several district- and building-level committees.
Another short answer:
I wear many hats here at THE!
For more information on the job of a school counselor:
Washington School Counselor Association
American School Counselor Association
What is Social Emotional Learning? (article)
Link to my School Counselors in the News page
Confidentiality
- the student is being hurt
- the student is going to hurt someone else
- the student is going to hurt him or herself
School-wide Programs
School counselors help facilitate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through classroom lessons, small group counseling, staff training and school wide systems. For more information about SEL, see these videos: #1, #2, #3.
Tumwater Hill's Monthly PBIS Character Traits:
October: Hope
November: Cooperation
December: Leadership
January: Integrity
February: Kindness
March: Perseverance
April: Citizenship
May: Optimism
Classroom Guidance Lessons
We will be teaching lessons throughout the school year. Topics & number of lessons varies by grade.
Second Step curriculum (Units: Skills for Learning, Empathy, Emotion Management, Problem-Solving & Child Protection)
Second Step curriculum (Units: Emotion Management & Child Protection)
Second Step curriculum (Unit: Problem-Solving)
Third Grade:
Growth Mindset
Anti-Bullying topics
Career Exploration & Middle School Transition
Friendship Groups
Friendship Groups are offered daily during recess. They consist of 3-5 students and focus on social skill development & peer interactions. Students are invited to join Friendship Group for a variety of reasons, for example being new to THE, working through conflicts with friends, meeting new friends, building confidence, etc. Students are assigned to a group that meets weekly on a set day, during a set recess time. Groups meet for approximately 2 months at a time.