Counselor's Corner
November/December 2022
INTRODUCING YOUR ORCHARD PARK SCHOOL COUNSELORS!
Hello Orchard Park family! We are so honored to be able to serve and provide support to you and your families. We both work together to provide needed support, resources, and strategies to be of help and assistance to you. This year Ms. Jeter will be serving grades (1st, 3rd, and 5th) and Mrs. Wamsley will be serving (K, 2nd, and 4th). Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to working with you and having an amazing year. Check out how to get in touch with us below!
Christa Jeter: jeterc@fortmillschools.org
Amy Wamsley: wamsleya@fortmillschools.org
Phone: (803) 548-8170
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Practice Calming Strategies
Give your child confidence and explain that they are more than a number or letter grade. Help them practice calming strategies such as: 1) Take 10 slow/deep breaths 2) Visualize a calm place where they are safe and happy 3) Remember to take time to do things that are fun and enjoyable.
Reassure Your Child
1) Remind your child that classroom assignments and tests are just a "snap shot" of their academic skills at the moment. The results (good or bad) do not define them or their overall ability.
2) Help them with healthy study habits.
3) Reassure them they are valued and loved no matter how they do on a test or classroom assignments.
4) Encourage them to do their best so that the can be proud of themselves!
5) Remind them that mistakes are proof that they are trying and learning. Some of our greatest inventions have come from mistakes! After all, we all are lifelong learners.