Counselor Corner
January 2021
I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy! I understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, and I hope that we are all finding ways to bring joy and comfort to our lives.
The Great Kindness Challenge is the week of January 25 - January 29, and I would love for all of our students to participate! More information is below!
I have been continuing my virtual lessons using the Second Step program. In our K - 5 classes, we have been learning about assertiveness, empathy, and reviewing our listening skills. We also have been listening to stories about gratitude and big emotions. In grades 6 - 8, we worked on bullying awareness, stress management, and self-care. We have started learning about how our decision-making can be impacted by emotions, and what we can do to to recognize the signals our bodies give us when we begin to feel overwhelmed.
Please remember that I am here to support the students however I can. I am available to meet via zoom if a student needs help or just wants to talk! Don't hesitate to reach out if I can support you in any way. Email is the best way to reach me while we are fully remote.
Please continue to read below for some information that I hope you will find useful! My website is updated regularly as well. You will find my virtual office there, which is updated regularly with links to resources and lessons.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Stiles
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Great Kindness Challenge
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
Help for Families
What Can You Control?
Signs of Depression During COVID
Dealing with Big Feelings
Grades 6 - 8 will begin the year by focusing on mindsets & goals. We will learn more about developing a growth-mindset, building empathy, creating action plans, and goal-setting!
Grades K - 5 will begin with a focus on respect, assertiveness, empathy, and positive self-talk!