Elementary School Counselor News
February 2016
Hats off to School Counselors
Transition to Middle School Night
Sheila Handres, Delores Bright, Kathy Sherman and Katie Rose host a combined parent night at Chimney Lakes.
Transforming Thoughts
Shellisa Brown at Brentwood has a bulletin board to help students reframe or transform their thoughts.
Social Skills Groups at Timucuan
Lori Carter at Timucuan shared a resource for social skill instruction with small groups.
Write it Out! Positive thoughts for the best of outcomes for our 4th grade students today!
Thanks for Eliese Keith at Lake Forest for sharing!
Write it Down FSA writing song
Feedback from the January Workgroups
We continue to collaborate and work to improve our vertical teaming and transition opportunities. Thank you for your ideas and for following though with plans to help students and families. The picture below was made from your survey feedback following the vertical groups. We appreciate and value your input!
Make your own word art here: http://www.tagxedo.com/
Did I hear FREE resources?!
Peace First
Check out the FREE lessons for Prek-8th grade!!!
Articles on Social/Emotional Learning
Check out the articles linked below to read more about social emotional learning skills and programs.
As school counselors, we have the responsibility to help educate our students by supporting their social and emotional growth. How can you use some of these ideas to make a difference for your students?
Learning Soft Skills in Childhood
Teaching self-control and social skills is as important as academic skills.
Non-Academic Skills Are Key to Success
What are all of these terms and how do they differ?
Urban District Embracse Social-Emotional Learning
A system-wide SEL program.
Foundation for Young Adult Success
Don't miss the infographic.
Happy last day of February :-)
Heart Attack!
See you at the elementary update on March 2nd!
Future Newsletters
Keep sharing your ideas and pictures for future newsletters. We love hearing from you!