Counselor's Corner
November 2021
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As the holiday season approaches, we give thanks for parents -- like you -- who pour their hearts into their children. We see you and we are grateful for you!
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
This month, the school counseling program will be focusing on conflict resolution, gratefulness, and I Statements. We will continue to provide daily classroom lessons to all students during our SEAL (social, emotional, and academic learning) classes.
Lanet Clark
(405) 726-4236
PreK-2nd Grade Counselor
Krystal Williams
krystal.williams@edmondschools.net
(405) 726-4203
3rd-5th Grade Counselor
Fall Into Healthy Habits
We had so much fun learning about healthy habits during Red Ribbon Week this year!
Here are some highlights from the week :)
Tie Dye Day :)
Throwback...90s Day
More 90s Fun
Stand Tall, Stand Out!
All About the 90s
Our teachers love the 90s!
Share the Warmth
Please consider dropping a pair of new (or gently used) coats, socks, gloves, or hat in the vestibule of our front office. There will be a box to place your items inside.
We will begin accepting donations November 15-19.
Haskell Holiday Assistance
Our Haskell Holiday Assistance Program is for Haskell families in need of help with providing gifts for their children for the holidays! I'm proud to say that our families and staff have always done a GREAT job of assistancing families who may just need a little help during the holiday season. Thank you for your continued support of this program!
Please look for flyers to be coming with your student with information on how to become a sponsor or request assistance :) All forms are due by November 11th!
Important Dates
Kindness Club Meeting
(4th Grade Only):
November 1st
Assistance Forms Due:
November 11th
Thanksgiving Break:
November 22-26
UCO President's Christmas Party (1st Grade Only):
December 2nd
Counselor Referrals
How does a student see the counselor?
- Self referral
- Teacher referral
- Parent referral
- Administrative referral
*Please notify the counselors if your student has experienced a significant loss (death, divorce/separation, foster care/adoption, military deployment, deportation, or incarceration) and needs to be apart of a Calm Waters Grief Support Group*
Connected Conversations
At Charles Haskell, we use the tenants from the Conscious Discipline program developed by Dr. Becky Bailey, to guide the social-emotional development of our students. This program is rooted in current brain research. Its focus is relationship-based teaching while building a classroom community. The ultimate goal is developing connections and creating a safe and caring environment for learning and growing.
Use Teachable Moments
Use natural consequences instead of fault seeking when possible. These strategies move kids from an emotional state to problem solving.
Assertiveness Rocks!
Instead of: I think it's about time for bed, don't you?
Try: It's time for bed now. Let's go choose your bedtime story.
Routines=Sanity
Once routines are established, kids know what is expected and they develop a sense of safety and security. Think MAP!
M= Model your procedures and expectations
A= Add visuals (a chart for chores, bedtime routines, etc.)
P= Practice, practice, practice
Parent Resource
A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Child Deal With Conflict
By Sean Moore
As a parent, it can be difficult to hear that your child is dealing with conflict at school. We often want to rescue our children from that kind of hurt and frustration. However, it turns out that kids who know how to manage conflict are happier, tend to have healthier friendships, and learn better at school. Parents can help kids manage conflict by creating a safe environment at home which allows them to express themselves openly and honestly without fear of a negative or emotional reaction, help them to manage their feelings, and help them to problem solve ways to handle the conflict. For information and strategies on helping kids deal with conflict,