Guidance Newsletter
November 2016
Important Dates
11/2 - Faculty Meeting
11/3 - PTAC/PTO Meeting 5:30pm Library Media Center
11/8 - Election Day--no school for students, PD for teachers
11/10 - Evening Conferences
11/11 - No School Veteran's Day
11/16 - Evening Conferences
11/16 - Career Day
11/23 - Early Dismissal
11/24 &11/25 - Happy Thanksgiving!
11/29 - End of first Trimester
GRADE 6 INFORMATION
Last month students worked on transitioning, meeting the school counselor and participating in getting to know you Guidance lessons. Students learned the counselor's role in the academic, career and social/emotional domains. This month the focus will be on Conflict/Resolution, and accepting and tolerating individual differences.
GRADE 7 INFORMATION
Last month students took part in a Guidance lesson about teasing and bullying. We discussed roles of a bully, a victim, and a bystander, and learned strategies to combat unkind behavior. This month students will explore careers through Naviance. This web-based program can be used at school and at home.
GRADE 8 INFORMATION
A big part of the 8th-grade year is getting ready for high school. Last month students had opportunities to learn about high school options including a visit to Sheehan. Students applying to high schools other than Sheehan need to be mindful of application deadlines. This month our focus will be goal setting.
Good To Know Info
Counseling
Counselors have been meeting with students who are brought to our attention by parents, teachers, and students themselves. We will begin more regular meetings with students who are struggling academically after the first trimester closes at the end of the month.
Monthly Focus- STRESS
Is your child involved in outside of school activities? Is he/she irritable, negative, complaining of headaches or stomach aches or you've noticed a change in sleep and appetite? It may be possible your child is stressed. Click here to read 10 ways to help your child deal with school stress.
School Counselors
Email: contact@wallingfordschools.org
Website: wallingford.k12.ct.us
Location: 141 Hope Hill Road
Phone: 203-741-2907
Twitter: @MoranCounseling