HGMS Counseling Connection
October 2017
Welcome!
Activities are well underway in the counseling office such as Small Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Cookies with the Counselor, Gladiators Guiding Gladiators Mentoring Program, Peer Mediation, the PSA Character Education Program, Gladiators of Good Character Awards, and much more! Please read below to find out more information about upcoming activities such as the PSAT and Red Ribbon Week!
David's Law
National Bully Prevention Month
Blue Shirt Day 2017
Meet the Counseling Department
Julie Minnis
Email: julie.minnis@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-8428
Twitter: @JulieMinnisHGMS
Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre
Email: nanette.valdez-yzaguirre@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-8425
Twitter: @nvyzaguirre
Adrianna Nieto
Email: adrianna.nieto@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-8427
Twitter: @AdriannaNieto23
PSAT
8th Grade Students Only
October is National Bully Prevention Month
The Counseling Office has many activities planned this month to bring awareness to Bully Prevention and promote kindness throughout our campus!
Red Ribbon Week (October 23-27)
Monday: Fairness/ Team Up Against Drugs (Team Jersey)
Tuesday: Responsibility/ Wear Red Day
Wednesday: Caring/ Drugs are Double Trouble (Twin Day)
Thursday: Respect/ Too Smart to Do Drugs (Wear Your Favorite "Nerdy" Attire)
Friday: Trustworthiness/ Say No to Drugs (Spirit Shirt)
Kindness Club
Gladiators Guiding Gladiators Mentor Program
Small Group Counseling
Peer Mediation
Cookies with the Counselor
Parent Orientation Preview
September Counseling Facts & Figures
17 Small Groups
327 Responsive Service Counselling Sessions
23 Individual Planning Counseling Sessions
170 Parent Consultations
16 New Registrations
Upcoming Counseling Events
October 11th PSAT (8th Grade)
October 12th 8th Grade Drug Awareness Guidance Lesson
October 13th Declaration of RespectOctober 17th 6th grade Drug Awareness Guidance Lesson
October 19th 7th Grade Drug Awareness Guidance Lesson
October 20th Gladiator Games/ Red Ribbon Rally
October 25th Unity Day