COUNSELING CORNER
March 4th, 2024
Monthly Lessons
April
- K-1st: Kindness... Empathy
- 2nd Grade: 2nd Grade- Career Lesson (Arts, A/V Technology & Communications, Health Science, Architecture & Construction)
- 3rd Grade: Communication/Conflict Resolution: I-Statements
- 4th Grade: Communication/Conflict Resolution: De-escalating strategies when dealing with unkind peers
May
- Kindergarten- 1st Grade: Summer Safety
- 2nd Grade: Level Up! 3rd Grade Ready!!
- 3rd - 4th Grade: What I Learned, What I Loved & What I want next year
- 5th Grade: Transition to Middle School
3rd Grade Conflict Resalution with I-Statements
4th Grade Conflict Resalution Tool Box
K- 1st Grade Kindness is cooler
5th Grade Carrer Fair
Career Clusters 2nd Grade
K-1 Getting along & Friendships
Georgia Milestones
Top 10 Test Taking Tips
- Avoid absences on test days, if at all possible.
- Go to bed early the night before the test.
- Avoid using technology, like cell phones, video games, watching tv, etc. before going to bed so your mind can slow down and truly rest.
- Eat a healthy breakfast on test day. Choose foods like fruits, breads, and eggs.
- Wear layers of clothes in case the room you test in is cold (or too warm).
- Arrive on time. You don't want to be rushed on test day.
- Try to relax. Take some deep slow breaths before you begin the test.
- Skip questions you don't know the answers to right away but be sure to return to those questions to at least take a guess before submitting your test.
- Check over your work. Use your time wisely.
- Once you have submitted your test, relax and, if possible, do something fun to unwind.
5th Grade Student Led-Career Fair on May 13th 8:00am-10:20am
Shine Bright Mentoring
In addition, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the remarkable job our fifth-grade mentors have done in guiding and supporting classrooms with younger grades. They have truly been exceptional role models and leaders, and their dedication has had a significant impact on our school community.
Our fifth-grade mentors have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, maturity, and unwavering dedication. Their genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of their mentees is truly inspiring. They have embraced their roles with enthusiasm and have become indispensable members of our school community.
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to the parents of all our Shine Bright Mentors for raising such remarkable individuals. Your support and encouragement have undoubtedly played a crucial role in their growth and success as mentors. Together, we are creating a supportive and nurturing educational environment for all our students.
To our rising 6th Grades we are so PROUD of You.
As the 2023-2024 School Year wraps up and we prepare for Summer Sun
The end of the school year often comes with many emotions in children; they may experience a broad range of emotions at the close of the school year, from the excitement of no more homework to the grief, loss, and boredom of being away from friends and overall decreased socialization. Parents are instrumental in supporting children with healthy transitions from having a routine at school to unstructured summertime days. Parents can incorporate protective factors into daily routines that may increase their child’s resilience.
As parent's ourselves, we were always looking for something to provide our own children to provide structure during the summer. Things run better when everyone knows the schedule and routine. Many parents are concerned that their child will lose skills over the summer; some things I like to provide or help with are:
Stay Engaged This Summer
- Don’t delay! Establish a summer routine immediately; for example, get crafty and make a summer schedule as a checklist, or provide the visuals to make them!
- Provide a list of fun activities in your town to do (field trip ideas, public library events, volunteering, camps, etc.)
- Make a list of educational websites used in the classroom during the school year to practice skills.
- Provide materials to work on over the summer (worksheets, books, etc.)
- Compile a list of life skills activities families can work on over the summer with step-by-step instructions (washing the dishes, getting dressed, putting away laundry, etc.)
- Read up! Coordinate your child’s summer reading list and set a schedule to keep him focused and learning throughout the summer.
Tips For Parents for the End of the Year
- Last day of school fun. Plan something different on the home-front, like a donut party send-off at the bus stop. After school, as kids get off the bus, parents can man squirt guns and start a good old-fashioned water fight.
- Ease any anxiety. If your child is making a significant grade transition next year, talk to the teacher and your child about ways to prep and have proper expectations.
- Contact list. Encourage kids to get contact info for friends they will want to keep in touch with over summer break.
- .Keepsake memories. Have your child write down favorite moments from the year and store them in a scrapbook.
- Beat the Blues. The end of the year can also bring on some serious blues. Keep the positive up and be the best parent supporter you can be!