ZES Counselor Corner
November 2016
Spotlight on Students
Holiday Food Drive
In preparation for the food drive, I am collecting boxes to wrap and provide for each of you. If you have extra boxes that are a good size, please consider allowing me to use them for the food drive. I promise to return them to you once we're done.
October Character Trait Recipients
Small Group Counseling
I will be offering the following groups: Building Resiliency, Social Skills (Friendships), Testing Taking (test anxiety management), MAN UP (Managing Aggression and Non-Sense under Pressure) and Diamonds & Pearls.
*MAN UP and Diamonds and Pearls are for 5th grade students only.
After receiving teacher recommendations, I will send consent letters home to parents. Students will not be allowed to participate in groups without parent consent.
Please reach out if you have questions or would like additional information about any of these groups.
Feed the Bin
Several of you have requested bins. Please know that I am trying hard to get you bins. As soon as I am able to do so, I will deliver them to you. Until that time, please don't let the absence of a bin keep you from recycling.
Teacher High Five Board
In the spirit of recognizing all of the wonderful things you all do and the positive character that you demonstrate, I am creating a High Five staff board. This will provide each and everyone of you the opportunity to praise each other.
The High Five board is located in my office beside the cabinet. Next to the board will be a plastic bucket with High Five paper squares and pens. On each High Five paper square will be a list of character traits. Select the appropriate character trait based on the staff member's action, write a positive message and pin it to the board. Please be sure to include both the staff member's and your names. High Fives will be removed from the board every other week and one name will be drawn to receive a small prize. High Fives will then be given to the teacher being praised.
You can start giving High Fives as early as Monday November 7, 2016.
Conswalia Chambers-Banks
Zebulon Gifted and Talented Elementary School
Email: cchambers-banks@wcpss.net
Phone: (919) 404-3680