Counseling Newsletter
Decebmer 2018
Important Dates
12/13 - Student Early Dismissal & Blood Drive
12/17 - Winter Concert
12/21 - Early Dismissal for all! Happy Holidays!!
12/22 - 1/1/19 - Holiday Recess
Grade 6 Information
The second Trimester has begun! As first term grades are finalized Mrs. Barber-Devine will be meeting with students of academic concern to get them on the right track for the second trimester. All 6th-grade students will have had individual meetings with Mrs. Barber-Devine to review their adjustment to middle school, grades, and social connections. Students who may be struggling in those areas will have follow up meetings.
Developmental Guidance lessons will continue in the classroom focusing on empathy, teasing, and bullying.
Grade 7 Information
December already!! With Trimester 1 over and grades being finalized, Mrs. Funaro will begin meeting with any new students of academic concern as well as continue to meet with those still struggling. This month's Guidance lesson will focus on empathy, respect, tolerance, and acceptance of individual differences. Students will understand that empathy is essential in preventing teasing and bullying. Happy Holidays!
Grade 8 Information
Please keep high school application deadlines in mind! Wilcox applications are due to Guidance by December 14th . You need to register for the test. See Wilcox website for details. LHHS Agricultural Science and Technology Center applications are due to Guidance by January 4. Other applications will be due two weeks prior to deadlines. Mrs. DeHaan will also be meeting with students of academic concerns.
GOOD TO KNOW INFORMATION
ECA
Any Sheehan-bound 8th-grade students interested in taking ECA classes (Educational Center for the Art) in the areas of creative writing, dance, visual arts, music or theater, please see Mrs. DeHaan in guidance for more information. There is an application process for these off-campus classes. Click here for more information.
Monthly Focus - Understanding Middle School Friendships
Trying to understand friendships in the middle school can be difficult not only for middle-schoolers but also for parents. As parents, it is so hard to watch our children hurt and struggle with where they fit in. Check out this article on understanding tween friendships.
Holidays and Stress
Usually, we associate the holidays with happiness and cheer. Often the holidays can be very stressful for many reasons. This article gives tips for helping to minimize the stress that accompanies the festivities. Hoping your holidays are full of joy!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! See you in 2019!!
School Counselors
Grade 6 - Mrs. Barber-Devine
Grade 7 - Mrs. Funaro
Grade 8 - Mrs. DeHaan
Email: contact@wallingfordschools.org
Website: wallingford.k12.ct.us
Location: Moran Middle School
Phone: (203)741-2907
Twitter: @MoranCounseling