The Counselor's Cloud
November
First Lady Michelle Obama addresses school counselors at ASCA annual conference
Please take a few moments to read the attached speech First Lady Michelle Obama shared with school counselors at the annual ASCA conference in Florida this year. It is a great reminder of the lives we touch every day as professional school counselors.
GCS welcomes new director of community health
Malia Melvin has joined the Student Support Services staff as the Director of Community Health. This is a new grant funded position supported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Carolina Division of Public Health. This position is responsible for supporting and creating linkages among existing school and community organizations, agencies, and partnerships to enhance the capacity within schools to promote and create opportunities for physical activity, quality physical education, supportive nutrition environments, and management of chronic health conditions. In addition, this position will gather, analyze and report empirical health data to assess the health needs of Gaston County Schools. This position will also be responsible for professional development supporting North Carolina Statutes regarding health education, physical activity, and nutrition and will observe and inform educators to ensure instruction and community programs are aligned with North Carolina health goals. We are happy to welcome her to our team!
Gaston County School Counselors Attend NCSCA Annual Conference in Greensboro
Helpful Resources
High School Counselors:
Presentation on PSAT:
https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/your-next-steps-using-results-video
FAFSA day for CFNC is February 28, 2015.
Elementary School Counselors:
Pam Dyson Play Therapy:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PamDysonPlayTherapy?feature=watch
Books That Heal Kids:
http://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com
Middle School Counselors:
Project AIM Materials:
http://www.effectiveinterventions.org/en/HighImpactPrevention/Interventions/AIM.aspx
November Birthdays
Tammy Hubbard November 7
Maria Cherry November 8
Lisa Young November 9
Jessica Agnello November 10
Acknowledgements
Mark your calendars for our next PLC meeting (Middle and High School Only)
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 02:30 PM
240 8th Avenue, Cramerton, NC, United States
Written By: Erin Stokes
Email: ebstokes@gaston.k12.nc.us
Phone: (704) 824-2381
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