Counselor’s Corner

Is it possible that another school year has flown by?  I do wish you and your families a happy and safe summer together. We will see you in August! Below are a few end of the year items:

Little Girls Can Be Mean Parent Discussion

The first parent meeting to discuss the book Little Girls Can Be Mean by Michele Anthony took place on May 31. Those present thought it would be good to offer a series of meetings in the fall to continue discussing sections of the book. Please add the book to your summer reading list! Teachers are reading it as well. Together we can increase our understanding of dynamics and strategies to empower all of our girls to manage social situations successfully.

Virtue of the Month

The balloon cut-outs from our Virtue of the Month wall have been taken down and distributed to students. Congratulations to all recipients. The Character Education Committee will continue this program next year.

Mix It Up at Lunch

On May 16, lunch time for students in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 was just as lively as ever. What was different was the mix of students who were discussing summer plans, favorite memories of the year, hobbies and interests, and thoughts about next year.  Some of the comments heard were: “It was fun to sit with kids from other grades” and “I learned the names of students I’ve never talked to before.”

Mix It up at Lunch has been an annual event in schools across the nation promoted by the organization Teaching Tolerance. We plan to host these lunches again next year as a community building effort.

Parenting Resources

Please see the Thursday folder for information from JSSA on helping children through school transitions.

The Parent Encouragement Program is offering an array of summer classes. Go to www.PEPParent.org and click on classes and workshops to view their summer schedule.

Happy Summer!