Morton's Counselors' Corner
January 2021-22
Counseling Program Vision
Counseling Program Mission
Mrs. Marisela Durán
Office: 972-262-6785
Mrs. Leticia Malena
Office: 972-262-6785
We're Here 4 You!
January Important Dates/Events
Jan. 4
- Teachers and Students return back to school!
Jan. 11 - 5th grade Parent Info. Meeting (1st option)
- Course form information
- Zoom meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 14 - 5th grade Parent Info. Meeting (2nd option)
- Course form information
- Zoom meeting, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 17 - No School - MLK Holiday
Jan. 20 - Kindness Crew Meeting
Jan. 21 - 5th Grade Course Forms DUE!
Jan. 27 - Q2 Awards (K - 2nd)
Jan. 28 - Q2 Awards (3rd - 5th)
5th Grade Parents!!
Guidance Lessons for January
This month's guidance lesson will focus on Growth Mindset! Growth Mindset is changing the way you think into a more positive way. When things get difficult, students will be taught a different way to think and speak into a "yet" mindset. Students will who were "Block" brains will now become "Bubble" gum brains!
Parent Tip for January
EVERY BEAR, EVERY DAY!!
Get a head start on your future
Xello is an engaging, online program that helps students transform their aspirations into personalized, actionable plans for academic, college & career success.
Kindergarten - 2nd grade students will visit Career Town to learn about various careers within a specific entity.
Our 3rd thru 5th grade students will dig deeper into various careers by completing missions. These missions have lessons which will allow them to understand that their talents and skills which will guide them to a specific future career.
Counselor Links
Delmas Morton Elementary
Website: https://www.gpisd.org/morton
Location: 401 East Grand Prairie Road, Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Phone: 972-262-6785
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Morton
Twitter: @MortonCounselor