Counselor's Corner
McCall Elementary: May
Greetings
Can you believe we are approaching the end of the school year? It has been a joy watching your children learn and grow. Will you please take a moment to anonymously submit the Google Form linked below to help us plan for next year? It is 9 questions. Thank you in advance!
As we wrap up the semester, I am ready and willing to help you and your child in any way that I can. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I have included my contact information at the bottom of this newsletter.
Important Dates
April 24: Student holiday (staff work day)
April 27: 5th grade Science STAAR
May 3: 4th & 5th grade Math STAAR
May 4: 3rd grade Math STAAR
May 19: Field Day
May 26: Last day of school & early release for students at 12:00 noon
Parent Education & Engagement Program (PEEP)
Guidance Lessons
Spring Semester:
- January: CCMR lessons about goal setting and college/career/military awareness. In 5th grade, we explored on campustours.com.
- January/February: Empathy
- February: Friendship & Kindness
- February/March: Kindness/getting along with others (K-2nd); Test Strategies/anti-test anxiety book (3-4); avoiding rumors (5th)
- March: Growth Mindset
- March/April: Personal Safety
- April: Communication Skills
Fall Semester:
- August 29-September 9: Introduction to the Role of the School Counselor
- September 12-September 23: Zones of Regulation - Emotions & Coping Skills
- September 26-October 7: Conflict Resolution/Problem-Solving Skills with Kelso's Choices (see wheel below)
- October 12-21: Bully Prevention - 3 Rs: "Recognize, Refuse, Report" and being an UPstander
- October 24-November 4: Healthy Choices/Red Ribbon Week Lessons
- November 7-November 18:
1st Grade: tattling versus reporting with A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
2nd Grade: anger management with Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes
3rd Grade: anger management with Everyone Feels Angry Sometimes
4th Grade: digital citizenship with Cell Phoney
5th Grade: respectful friendships and communication with Trouble Talk
- November 28-December 9:
1st Grade: sportsmanship with Winners Don't Whine and Whinners Don't Win!
2nd Grade: teamwork and sharing with Teamwork Isn't My Thing and I Don't Like to Share
3rd Grade: self-concept with Is There an App for That?
4th Grade: teasing that crosses the line with Just Kidding
5th Grade: (5th grade camp)
Ask your child what he or she learned when Miss Colquitt visited his or her class!
Topics to talk about with your child to promote awareness about his or her future:
- Celebrate your child's strengths and share your strengths with your child.
Topic: Engaging in Self Discover & Reflection
- Strengthen the positive traits and talents of your child by engaging in challenging summer activities and providing positive affirmations.
McCall School Counseling Department Vision & Mission
School Counseling Department Vision
The students of McCall Elementary will be caring and resilient individuals.
Our students will be engaged lifelong learners and will be upstanding and contributing citizens.
Our students will be independent problem solvers.
School Counseling Department Mission
The mission of the school counseling program at McCall Elementary is to advocate and build relationships with all students and support social/emotional, academic, and college/career readiness development through the implementation of a data driven comprehensive counseling program.
School Counselor Contact
Email: rebecca.colquitt@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/Page/7471
Phone: (469) 752-4515