School Counseling Program
Core Essentials
Each month, students at WFES focus on a different character trait. Mrs. Hahn and I co-teach lessons on the character trait of the month, read a book which provides examples of that character trait, and encourage students to think of how they can emulate the trait in their daily lives in school and at home. The core essentials for the school year are listed below.
September 2013
Courage
October 2013
Honor
November 2013
Wisdom
December 2013
Joy
January 2013
Knowledge
February 2013
Courtesy
March 2013
Forgiveness
April 2013
Humility
May 2013
Endurance
Parent Updates
Peer Mentor Program
A peer mentor is a 5th grade student who was trained with the Steps to Respect Program during their 4th grade year. Peer mentors assist younger students with organization, reading, spelling, handwriting, math, keyboarding, social skills, and /or monitoring students practicing a new skill. Peer mentors work with younger students during 5th grade recess time. On occasion, they may work with students in the mornings from 9:05 - 9:15. Peer mentors may give Tiger Tickets to students that are displaying responsible and respectful behaviors in class and on the school bus. The mentor schedule is posted on the counseling office door and in the 5th grade classrooms.
Parent Resources
Click on the links below for further information.
Parent Further -Everyday Steps for Raising Successful Kids
*Resources for Families (New Resource from Search Institute)
Topics Include
Peer Pressure, Connecting to Community, Bullying and Violence, Family Communication
Discipline, Technology and Media, Health and Nutrition, Kids and Money, Underage Alcohol Use,
School Success, Underage Tobacco Use
MVParents.com
* Everyday parenting ideas for a positive approach to parenting.
http://www.teachingdegree.org/2012/11/30/cyberbullying-prevention-guide/
Raising Small Souls
http://raisingsmallsouls.com/
Kids Place
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
Nickelodon Online Safety
http://www.nick.com/blab/safety/index.jhtml
Netsmartz Online Safety
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm
A Book and a Hug
http://www.abookandahug.com/
Homework Help
IMPORTANT HOMEWORK SKILLS
1. Record assignments in a notebook that is used only for homework.
2. Designates a "Homework DROP SPOT" with your parents so they can review your completed homework with you. Then, make sure to put it in your backpack once it has been checked so it will be ready for you in the morning.
3. Designate a consistent time to do homework every day (schedule).
4. Do homework in the same place every day. Choose a place that is quiet, comfortable, clear or clutter, and well lit.
5. Gather all necessary tools (pencil, paper, eraser, books, dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) before starting homework by creating a "Homework Survival Kit".
6. Work neatly! Organize your work on the page. First impressions are important!
7. Do the harder part (least favorite) of your homework first when you are not tired.
8. Use a timer to judge when to take breaks.
9. Review strategies to use when you don't understand the work:
* take a break
* call a friend
* ask an adult
*do only the part you understand
10. Use manipulatives, when possible, to help solve for the unknown.
1. Record assignments in a notebook that is used only for homework.
2. Designates a "Homework DROP SPOT" with your parents so they can review your completed homework with you. Then, make sure to put it in your backpack once it has been checked so it will be ready for you in the morning.
3. Designate a consistent time to do homework every day (schedule).
4. Do homework in the same place every day. Choose a place that is quiet, comfortable, clear or clutter, and well lit.
5. Gather all necessary tools (pencil, paper, eraser, books, dictionary, thesaurus, etc.) before starting homework by creating a "Homework Survival Kit".
6. Work neatly! Organize your work on the page. First impressions are important!
7. Do the harder part (least favorite) of your homework first when you are not tired.
8. Use a timer to judge when to take breaks.
9. Review strategies to use when you don't understand the work:
* take a break
* call a friend
* ask an adult
*do only the part you understand
10. Use manipulatives, when possible, to help solve for the unknown.
May is Mental Health Month
May 6-12, 2013 is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
Please find a FREE resource kit for families at www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org
For fact sheets with information to help families better cope with stress and enhance well-being, click on http://www.nmha.org/go/may to download.