Counselor's Corner
Vogel Intermediate
Volume 2.0
Racquel Johnson, 6th grade racjohnson@conroeisd.net
Megan Rekart, 5th grade mrekart@conroeisd.net
Meet the Counselors!!
Hi! Welcome to our 2019 -2020 school year!! We are excited about this year and the great possibilities ahead!! This year Mrs. Johnson will be the 6th grade counselor and - new to our building - Mrs. Rekart will be our 5th grade counselor. We are here to help our Vogel students set clear goals while identifying ways to succeed in academic settings and in life. We take great joy in having the opportunity to work with students and families!
If you have not had a chance to complete the Needs Assessment Form, please click the links below. This gives us information on how to support our student's needs through resources, groups or daily check ins.
Click here below
Cultivating JOY in My Community
- Chat & Chew Parent Meetings- (Cyber Safety, Anxiety & ADHD,)
- Mom & Daughter J.O.Y. Camp
- Father & Son Man C.A.V.E.
- Montgomery County Food Bank - Mobile Food Pantry
- Matthew's Wish - Weekly Food Pantry
- Start With Hello - Tolerance & Inclusion
- The Woodlands United Methodist Church - Clothing Shop
- Moms Helping Moms - Clothing Shop
- Positivity Project - Character Motivation
- Assistance League of Montgomery County
2nd Annual Mother & Daughter J.O.Y. Camp
Vogel Intermediate 5th and 6th graders are invited to our 2nd Annual J.O.Y. Camp designed to
help build strong foundations of self-esteem and knowledge through engaging topics and meaningful conversations. We will offer opportunities for
- Mom and Daughter bonding activities
- A deeper understanding of JOY and how to apply it to pre-teen years and beyond
- Break – Out topics on Relationships, Health, Self-Awareness, Beauty, Nutrition, Fashion, Hobbies and how their Future can bring JOY!
There will be food, music, and fun with raffles throughout the night. Everyone who registers, will get a raffle ticket. We will have bonus raffle tickets for those that register early!!
We are asking that those who participate bring a $5 donation to participate. This will help with activities and supplies for the night! Please bring cash at the door or with returned form.
Click HERE to RSVP online.
Click HERE to print and return form to the school.
For questions, please contact Megan Rekart & Racquel Johnson at mrekart@conroeisd.net / racjohnson@conroeisd.net or 832-663-4300.
Friday, Sep 27, 2019, 06:00 PM
Vogel Intermediate School, Geffert Wright Drive, Oak Ridge North, TX, USA
Leadership Club
This year we will be sponsoring a Leadership Club. The leadership will be playing the role of Student Council on our campus. The role of this club will be to teach and encourage students to lead as model citizens. We will meet 2 times a month. The requirements are outlined in the attachment. Please encourage your natural leaders as well as students who need guidance with leading in the right direction. We also would like to encourage students who need to learn how develop leadership skills.
Cultivating JOY in My Self Care
Confidence in Dress Code
- Hand check
- Touch toes
- Sit down
We do have clothes to offer students that arrive out of dress code. For more questions about dress code, please see our school policy on dress code.
**We also have some resources for new clothing resources for our students. Please see your counselor to see if you qualify.
Positivity Project
This year we are implementing a program that will strengthen the character of our community. Students will participate in weekly focus lessons that will help jump start their mornings. We nee your support in holding our kids accountable! Here is a link with more details about Positivity Project. Try to have ongoing conversations about the weekly topics so they hear the same language from all angles.
Sticks and Stones Overruled by Words...
We have an increasing amount of students having unhealthy conversations or interactions with themselves and their peers. Please help redirect those conversations or interactions by changing the language and teaching the appropriate language. Some of the language exchanged between students eludes to self harm or hatred against others. We have to equip our kids with the right words to say. At our level we realize that our students have true frustrations from low self esteem, unstable friendships/relationships, academic struggles or the initial understanding of family dynamics.
Here is an article that explains how we can equip our kids with better options to express our angers and frustration. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13PNcyUHiu5gLHoCB5Mb_4Ht-hpkHnwMU/view?usp=sharing
**If you need additional resources, please contact your 5th or 6th grade counselor. You may also see the links below for after hour assistance as needed.
***Please note that if students are reported as using such language, we will take precautionary steps to get them the assistance necessary for the safety and security of all students involved.
Motivation Never Gets Old...
English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikHhgNH8YDz1x42jhDWYaFGSo5_9CyfE/view?usp=sharing
Spanish - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEhbwy_pDkimeXTNSP8zGRYVlrsr-xuq/view?usp=sharing
On Going Healthy Converstions...
6th grade and 5th grade monthly guidance groups are using a curriculum called WhyTry?/Resiliency to encourage students to be “On the Right Track” and teaching them how to apply “Resiliency” in a variety of ways. Here are some of the visual pieces that you can use to help extend the conversation with your kids. These analogies help kids change the language and change the climate of our youth.
Cyber Safety (Kids Presentation)Upcoming Dates
Marriage & Parenting
Flyer for Marriage & Parenting - Details