Counselor Corner
September 2021
I am so excited to begin another school year here at Green!
It has been wonderful to be able to see all of the students in the building every day. They have been doing a spectacular job adjusting back to the full day schedule, and I can't wait to see all of their amazing accomplishments this year!
This year, I will continue to provide students with Second Step lessons focusing on social-emotional learning. For grades K - 5, we will focus on growth mindset/goal-setting, managing strong emotions, empathy and kindness, and problem-solving. Our students in grades 6 - 8 will learn more about mindsets and goals, recognizing bullying and harassment, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
We have a lot of exciting events planned and resources to offer, so please continue to read below for more information!
Please remember that I am here to support the students however I can. I am available to meet if a student needs help or just wants to talk! Don't hesitate to reach out if I can support you in any way.
My website is updated regularly with links to resources and information!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Stiles
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Sussex County Technical School - Tech Trek
Positive School Climate Summit
For more than 20 years, The Center for Prevention and Counseling has been hosting an in-person Middle School Summit. The event will be virtual again this year, which means that every 7th and 8th grade student will be able to participate! It will take place the week of October 18 - 22. The Summit makes a positive and lasting difference, as students learn the leadership skills and techniques to make their school safe and inclusive. Through the keynote presentations, messages from high school mentors as well as skits from middle school participants, students are empowered to better understand the theme of “Together We Can Make A Difference” as our school works to reduce bullying, increase leadership, empathy, resilience and positive school climate.
I will be gathering more resources from the Center for Prevention and Counseling to share with all students, so that together we can continue to cultivate a positive school climate!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We plan to recognize the month in a number of ways. We will kick off the month with our Week of Respect from October 4 - 8, making sure that each day provides the students and staff with an opportunity to help create a positive atmosphere at home and at school. More information about the Week of Respect will be sent home soon. Throughout the month, Mrs. Stiles will present the Bullying Prevention Unit of the Second Step program to students, helping them learn how to recognize, report, and refuse bullying when they see it. Finally, the inspiring presenters at the Virtual Middle School Summit will share important messages of inclusivity, kindness, and hope.
Parents play a key role in helping to prevent and respond to bullying. For more information about what you can do to be part of the solution, go to stopbullying.gov for valuable resources.