The Counselor Connection
East Middle Vikings: November Edition
Starting the Month with a Positive Mindset
Valor Seminar
Empowering Students
Valor Seminar
Helpful Online Time Management Tool
Tips for Regaining the Ability to Focus
The feeling of the brain "having too many tabs open" is common for people of all ages, but especially students in the middle school age group. However, there are many techniques that can be utilized when the ability to focus on one task can feel overwhelming. The "Tomato Timer" has been proven to be effective for students who have trouble maintaining long term focus. This timer has a built in 25 minute period of sustained focus along with a five minute break. For students who may struggle with long term focus, this can be a helpful tool to utilize. This tool can also be effective for homework assignments and long term projects that may feel overwhelming all at once. The ability to take a large task and piece into small, achievable parts can make large-scale tasks more attainable.
Science Rocks!
UNC Chapel Hill Scientist Visit
UNC Chapel Hill Scientist Visit
UNC Chapel Hill Scientist Visit
EASE Field Trip
Meteorologist Ipad Activity
Meteorologist Ipad Activity
Peer Lunch Groups
More About Peer Lunch Groups:
Peer lunch groups are offered each six weeks to all grade levels of students. Students can be referred by a parent or selected by their teacher to be a part of a peer lunch groups. Peer group settings have been found to promote a sense of belonging and positive outlook on school for students. Common topics covered in these groups include friendship, team work, coping skills, communicating feelings, setting goals, time management, and self esteem building. If you are interested in your child being a part of a peer lunch group feel free to contact the school or Ms. Hunt, School Counselor.
Time Management Activity
My 'Lifeline" Activity: Setting Goals
Pool Noodle Stress Balls
This past month, students in peer lunch group have been talking about the importance of coping with stressors in healthy ways. Students were given their own "stress ball" made from a pool noodle to keep. Students shared healthy ways they cope when feeling overwhelmed and learned from others through discussion.
About Us
Email: rhunt@rcsnc.org
Website: erms.rcsnc.org
Location: 259 East Church Street, Bostic, NC, USA
Phone: 828-245-3750