Elementary School Counselors...

1. Elementary School Counselors help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development, so they not only achieve success in school, but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

2. Elementary School Counselors... Serve the needs of ALL elementary students by working with students, families, staff, administrators and community agencies. Whole School Leadership and Promotion: Perry Browne: "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" Project Adventure Gibson Primary: "Little Twister" Safe and Caring Schools Be a "Bucket Filler" Philosophy!

3. Elementary School Counselors assist students with… • School Responsibility Skills • Attendance issues • School adjustment issues • Following school rules and routines • Study skills (using time wisely, completing assignments, staying on task)

4. Elementary School Counselors assist students with: • Decision-Making Skills • Personal safety • Anger management • Conflict resolution • Making wise choices-stop, think, choose • Leadership skills: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

5. Elementary School Counselors assist students with: • Social and Interpersonal Skills • Communication skills (listening and following directions) • Self-expression in an appropriate manner • Cooperation skills • Friendship skills

6. Elementary School Counselors assist students with: • Personal or Family Relationships • Changing family issues • Death or loss issues • Stress management • Self-Esteem development • (Sense of security, identity, belonging, purpose • and personal competency)

7. Elementary School Counselor help families by: • Attending parent-teacher conferences • Recommending parenting strategies and resources • Sharing information about their child's abilities, behaviors, strengths, concerns • Providing referrals to community agencies • Encouraging student attendance, positive adjustment and participation

8. Elementary School Counselors help educators by: • Observing in the classroom • Assisting with behavior charts or behavior intervention plans • Providing classroom programs to address current issues • Documenting data and information relevant to student success • Referring students and families for community agencies

9. Gibson Primary School: "Little Twister" Safe and Caring Schools Gibson School Pledge I promise to do my best. I promise to be responsible. I promise to cooperate with others. I promise to treat everyone with respect.

10. Elementary School Counselors help students become responsible learners: Follow school rules Listen and follow directions Show self-control Do your homework Show courtesy and compassion Complete quality work on time

11. Perry Browne School Counselors encourage Leadership Skills with the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” Habit 1: Be Proactive • I am a responsible person. • I take initiative. • I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. • I do not blame others for my wrong actions. • I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

12. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind • I plan ahead and set goals. • I do things that have meaning and make a difference. • I am an important part of my classroom and contribute • to my school’s mission and vision, and look for ways to • be a good citizen.

13. Habit 3: Put First Things First • I spend my time on things that are most important. • This means I say no to things I know I should not do. • I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. • I am disciplined and organized.

14. Habit 4: Think Win-Win • I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. • I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. • When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

15. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood • I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. • I try to see things from their viewpoints. • I listen to others without interrupting. • I am confident in voicing my ideas. • I look people in the eyes when talking.

16. Habit 6: Synergize • I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. • I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. • I work well in groups. • I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone. • I am humble.

17. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw • I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. • I spend time with family and friends. • I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. • I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.

18. What did you learn from your school counselor? • “Treat everyone with respect” Kennedy • “Let others work and learn without being disturbed” Trinity • "To be helpful" Cherokee • "I am capable" Makayla • "Cooperation" Dustin • "Stop, think and choose" Christopher

19. All Kids Have Feelings By: Perry Browne Students Participating in School Counseling

20. What we know about feelings: • All kids have feelings. • Adults have feelings too. • Animals have feelings, but we’re not sure about fish. • Some feelings are fun to have. • Some feelings are not fun to have. • We can learn good ways to deal with our feelings.

21. I felt happy when I heard my name on the announcements at school. I felt happy when I got Leader of the Month. I felt happy when my Mom came home from rehab. I felt happy when I baked cookies. I felt happy when my brother came home from college. I felt happy when I got my new dog. Happy

22. I was excited when I went to the fair. I was excited when I went to Water Safari. I was excited when I went to a fancy restaurant (Pizza Hut). I was excited when my dad came home from Iraq. I was excited when I went to the mall. I was excited when it was Christmas time. Excited

23. I felt sad when my aunt died of cancer. I felt sad when my dad had to go to jail. I felt sad when my dog died. She was 18 in human years. I think that is 108 in dog years. I felt sad when my cousin died in a car accident. She was also my best friend. I felt sad when my mom left in the middle of the night without even saying goodbye. Sad

24. I was worried when my sister was in the hospital. I was worried when I missed the bus. I was worried when I found out my dad was not really my dad. I was worried when I couldn’t find my friend at Bowman Lake and then my Dad was worried because he couldn’t find me. I am worried that I might be moving far away. I was worried when my cat didn’t come home. I was worried when my mom got drunk and said she was going to kill herself. Worried

25. I was scared when my parents were fighting. I was scared when I was three and I almost skied off a cliff! I was scared when I was all alone in my house. I was scared when I went on a really fast roller coaster. I was scared when my step-father’s dog bit me in the face. I am scared to play outside because there are a lot of sex offenders on my street. Scared

26. I was shocked when I heard that my Grandma was dying. I was shocked when I found out we had to move from our big house to a small trailer. I was shocked when I saw my puppy get hit by a car. Shocked

27. I was disappointed when I got a failing grade. I was disappointed when my sister got spoiled and I didn’t. I was disappointed when my dad didn’t come to visit me when he said he would. I was disappointed when my mom didn’t call me on my birthday. Disappointed

28. I was upset when my mom had to have surgery. I was upset when the police came to my house. I was upset when I couldn’t visit my father because he didn’t pay child support. I was upset when I thought that no one cared about me. Upset

29. I felt excellent when I helped my mom clean her bedroom. I felt excellent when I got a 100 on my math test. I feel excellent when my dog cuddles up with me. I felt excellent when I earned my medal for 100 Book Challenge. Excellent

30. What we have learned about feelings: • All feelings are okay. It’s what we do with them that counts. • We can choose to express feelings in ways that don’t hurt anyone. • It is good to talk about feelings and to solve problems. • It is nice when friends try to cheer you up when you are crying. • It is okay to feel happy in school even if things are not going well at home.

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32. Elementary Student Support Services "Working together for School Success" Gibson School Counselors: Mrs. Elaina van der Sommen 334-1600 ext. 4071 Mrs. Susan LaFever 334-1600 ext. 4082 Perry Browne School Counselors: Mrs. Sheila Naar 334-1600 ext. 3086 Mrs. Liz Pizzuto 334-1600 ext. 3010 The mission of the Student Support Services program is to assist students in developing the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to succeed as productive citizens.