School Counseling Corner
March Newsletter | 2021-2022
Brown Elementary School
Brown Bobcats and Families,
Can you sense the buzzing of excitement in the air? A new season of spring is ready to emerge and capture our attention with fresh blooms of vibrant colors.
One way to join in on the party of spring is by gardening vegetables and flowers. Gardening is an excellent personal coping strategy that helps to calm the body and mind. A well thought-out gardening project can also help to bring families together, especially when it yields yummy results to your tummy. Start in a corner of your yard with either a few pots of herbs or a small plot of land with veggies and/or flowers; plant something you love. It will do your heart, mind and soul well.
Bee safe, bee happy, and bee healthy,
Ms. Von Berckefeldt (Ms. V)
Brown Elementary School Counselor
Holi - The Festival of Color
March 17-18, 2022 - Come and learn about the fun and exciting "Festival of Color - Holi" that Hindus and non-Hindus celebrate all around the world!
Click here to learn more about "Holi for Kids":
- Videos
- Music
- Arts and Crafts
- and much more!
Dr. Seuss Week
Click here to learn how you can participate in the celebrations!
SPOTLIGHT: Multicultural and Social Awareness
In the month of March we are recognizing the following groups, cultures and/or causes:
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (United States)
- Irish-American Heritage Month (United States)
- Greek-American Heritage Month (United States)
- Women’s History Month (United States)
- 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day (International)
- 3/19 Holi (Hindu)
- 3/21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Click here for book recommendations for kids
Students, be sure and check out the School Counseling Google Classroom to access the SPOTLIGHT Virtual Library for March.
THE MASTERPIECE
Victor M. | 2nd Grade
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Kamryn W. | 6th Grade
HEARTS
Liliana S. | 1st Grade
Art
Click on the link below anytime you need a creative outlet.
Quick Draw <----- click here for my favorite
Social Media and Online Safety Tips
Parents and Guardians,
On a daily basis, many students as young as 4th grade inform educators that they are on social media or other online platforms (i.e., gaming) and interact with strangers who they would consider their "friends".
I will continue to post videos here to help raise social media and online safety awareness for parents and guardians. Please consider having these safety talks regularly with your child.
"Share with Care" [video below] on Social Media and Online Safety.
Tools for Teachers
Then check out the Class Equity website that helps you digitally manage classroom jobs.
Brown Elementary School Counseling
School Counselor
Ms. Von Berckefeldt (Ms. V)
Contact hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
(during student instructional days)
(209) 565-0179
© 2021-2023 Julie Von Berckefeldt
Email: jvonberckefeldt@turlock.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.turlock.k12.ca.us/brown
Location: 1400 Georgetown Ave, Turlock, CA, USA
Phone: 209 634-7231
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 1-209-558-4600, National Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (en espanol 1-800-628-9454), text "Hello" to the Crisis Hotline 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room / hospital.
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Confidentiality Disclosure: Virtual services via email, audio, and video conferencing are not secure for personal issues and pose confidentiality issues.