October Counselor's Corner
Rachel Franco- Van Raub Elementary
Wrapping up our Great 8 Social Emotional Skill- Optimistic Thinking!
Optimistic Thinking Awards Assembly: October 16th
Gifted and Talented
If you would like to nominate your child to test for GT this year please email me their name, teacher, and grade. I will be sending out testing dates soon! I encourage you to discuss this possibility with your child's teacher to make sure your child is ready. I highly recommend that you attend the meeting below to get a better understanding of what GT is and how our program works in BISD.
Kendall County Sheriff's Office
D.E.A. San Antonio
K-9!
If you can't access the link: Here are the spirit days
Monday, Oct. 28 America Day! Wear your favorite patriotic attire to help kick off Red Ribbon week and keep America drug free!
Tuesday, Oct. 29 Team Day! Wear your favorite jersey to school to team up for a drug free life!
Wednesday, Oct. 30 Pink out day! Let's fight drugs like we fight cancer!
Thursday, Oct. 31 Show Great Character Day! Dress up as your favorite book character for the character parade! More info on this will be sent home.
Friday, Nov. 1 Fun in the Sun Friday! Wear your favorite tropical themed attire and "Lei" off drugs!
Self- Regulation~ Our next social emotional skill!
Learning to solve problems!
Knowing what we can control and what we can't!
Taking ownership!
What is Self- Management?
Definition: A person’s success in controlling his/ her emotions and behaviors, especially in new and challenging situations.
The Why: If we don’t learn to manage ourselves, others will do it for us. Self-managers have more opportunity, freedom, and self-respect.
Key Concepts:
Humans can only control themselves.
Behavior is a choice based on one’s perceptions about what happens in the outside world.
Emotions come and go, and I can let them pass.
Mind, Body, and Spirit work together.
Brains can grow new pathways.
Movement helps me manage my emotions and behavior.
My response is my responsibility.
I have my own brain - I make my own choices.
Books to read to your child
No, David! By: David Shannon
Moody Cow Mediates By: Kerry Lee MacLean
My Mouth is a Volcano! By: Julia Cook
Counseling Lesson dates for October
October 28th- Nov. 1- 4th grade