Counseling Corner
November 9-13
School Wide Announcements!
Our yearbook is in need of some photos of students wearing sports apparel for yearbook. Could be family photos, everyone in their favorite team apparel, etc. Please email photos to wsm.yearbook@ogusd.org
Congratulations to Cristal Maldonado for winning the yearbook cover design contest!! Thank you to everyone who submitted a drawing. There were so many great designs to vote on. Those that did not win will be featured inside the yearbook.
Thank you Ms. Katz and Leadership for your Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Hannah P, Joseph K, and Camila R you all won Water Bottles!
************* 6th Grade Material Tuesday the 10th: Pick Up 11:30-1:30pm *******************
Future Material Pick Ups: 8th Grade- Wednesday November 18th 12:45-2:15pm in front of the school.
Counseling News!
Social Zoom Time! Thank you for the kids that are attending. The more the merrier! Or if you have an idea for a group you would like to create and invite others to participate in please let me know! I am open to ideas and suggestions.
Open Office Hour Time with Mrs. Andersen:
Link in Google Classroom
Lunch on Monday's 12:00-12:45
MONDAY- November 9th
Daily Gratitude: What Website or Blog are you grateful for?
Willowside SCHOOL VOTING DAY! Willowside Cougar Election Information is shared in your classrooms. Don't forget to vote! Great job to our excellent candidates this year for doing a great job at a distance!
Tuesday-November 10th
Don't Forget: 6th Grade Material Pick Up 11:30-1:30pm
Daily Gratitude Day 10-What time of day are your grateful for?
Remind your parents we have a virtual Parent Night tonight on Anxiety 6:00-8:00.
This is for the adults in your life. More information is in Peachjar Announcements.
Wednesday-November 11th
Gratitude: What tradition are you grateful for?
Thursday-Color Your Strengths
Color Your Strengths
Sometimes you may feel prone to dwelling on personal shortcomings — or what you think are your weaknesses… an unproductive habit, to say the least. Focusing more on strengths, on the other hand, can make you feel better about yourself, happier, and more hopeful.
Think of traits you’re proud of and those that others compliment: honesty, creativity, compassion, humor, or specific skills.
Draw a pie chart. Make each slice represent a strength you’ve identified, and color it in:
- make the size of each “strength slice” proportionate to how much you apply it daily
- Your strengths could be organizational abilities, creativity, cooking, athleticism, communication skills, and generosity
In a study of people who identified and used their strengths over the course of 1 week, most felt happier immediately after
Gratitude: What gadget are you grateful for?
Friday November 13
Friday Fun Day!
Today is the end of our trimester! Well done everyone! I am impressed by your extra hard work!
Here are templates to make a Thankful or Gratitude Tree!
Gratitude Tree Template
Templates from Highlightsalongtheway.com
Tree Template
Thankful Template
Gratitude of the Day: What is something Old that you are thankful for?
Willowside Middle School
Email: kandersen@ogusd.org
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Phone: (707) 542-3322