School Counseling Corner
February Newsletter | 2021-2022
Brown Elementary School
To: Brown Bobcats and Families,
Sending Love to All.
Some of the highlights in this month's newsletter:
- Self-Care Tips for Kids
- SPOTLIGHT: Multicultural and Social Awareness
- February Character Trait: Kindness
- Brown Artists of the Month for February
- Parents/Guardians: 1) 7 Types of Rest; 2) Social Media Safety
From: Ms. Von Berckefeldt (Ms. V)
Brown Elementary School Counselor
Self-Care for Kids
Kids big and small can learn self-care tips to help their today-self and future-self thrive.
Self-Care interactive lessons are being sent to students this month through the School Counseling Google Classroom:
- K-6th: Self-Care with CARE BEARS
- 3rd-6th graders: Self-Care Assessment and Tracker
Happy Self-Care!
Ms. V
Chinese New Year is February 1st
The Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) is Feb. 1st, but for many people around the world the celebrations begin Jan. 31st and continue until Feb. 15th.
Learn more about this important holiday:
- The meaning behind each of 16 Days of Celebrations
- Festivals
- Foods, Arts & Crafts
- And much more
SPOTLIGHT: Multicultural and Social Awareness
In the month of February we are recognizing the following Group, Culture or Cause:
- Black History Month (Culture: United States)
- Chinese (Lunar) New Year - Feb 1st (Culture: International)
- Groundhog Day - Feb. 2nd (Culture: United States)
- Valentine's Day - Feb. 14th (Culture: International)
- Presidents’ Day - Feb. 21st (Culture: United States)
Students, check out the SPOTLIGHT Virtual Library in the School Counseling Google Classroom to find stories related to the groups, cultures or causes listed above.
Social/Emotional Support
College/Career Support
Knowitall.org helps kids discover and explore the types of jobs there are in a Hospital:
- Job Play activities
- Work Zone
- Watch Real People at Work in a Hospital
Kindness Week is Feb. 7th-11th
Ask your teacher about Kindness Week and check out the School Counseling Google Classroom for more about The Kindness Challenge.
(click on the video below)
BRIDESMAID
Emily T. | 5th Grade
WINTER WONDERLAND
Sayed A. | 2nd Grade
SNOWMAN
Derrick A. | 6Th Grade
Art & Kids
Click on the link below anytime you need a creative outlet.
Quick Draw <----- click here for my favorite
Adults Need Self-Care too!
Parents/Guardians:
Being a parent/guardian requires a lot of energy and focus. Self-care can help adults stay in their optimal mental, emotional and physical space.
I recently came upon this new and very interesting information about the "7 Types of Rest" that I think most adults could benefit from - myself especially!
Click on the following video to learn more about the "7 Types of Rest" by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Social Media Safety Tips That Parents Need To Know
Check out this website to stay on top of the latest social media safety concerns and tips for kids by Common Sense Media.
Quick Tip: Some social media apps offer a family safety mode that allow parent/child accounts to be paired. Check out this video to learn how to pair parent and child TikTok accounts.
NEW! Brown Elementary School Counseling
School Counselor
Ms. Von Berckefeldt (Ms. V)
Contact hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
(during student instructional days)
(209) 565-0179
© 2021-2023 Julie Von Berckefeldt
Email: jvonberckefeldt@turlock.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.turlock.k12.ca.us/brown
Location: 1400 Georgetown Ave, Turlock, CA, USA
Phone: 209 634-7231
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 1-209-558-4600, National Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (en espanol 1-800-628-9454), text "Hello" to the Crisis Hotline 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room / hospital.
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Confidentiality Disclosure: Virtual services via email, audio, and video conferencing are not secure for personal issues and pose confidentiality issues.