Archived

Slides

KSA PARENT GUIDE (5/18/22)

4/25/22 - Archived

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Advance Program Process

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School-Wide Expectations

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Family Resources related to current world events

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Student Support Team’s Roles

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Advance Program

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Gifted/Talented

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5/4/22 - Archived

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• Let’s talk Derby for a minute. In 2009, Mine That Bird had a 50-1 odds at winning the Derby. He was counted out before the

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race even started. No one (well, not many) thought he could make it to the finish line as the winner of the Kentucky Derby.

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But in May 2009 he shocked the world by demolishing all of the other contenders. Need a refresher of this historic race?

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Click here. The announcers said his winning was an impossible result; a spectacular upset! This school year

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parallels with the 2009 Derby winner. We had so much against us from the start of this school year. But we

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made it! We are approaching the finish line. Let’s finish strong!

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• Student Support Team’s (SST) Mid-Year Report

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Archived 4/18/22

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• Hosparus is having a community event for hope and healing on April 3 to

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celebrate the lives of people who have died by homicide, suicide, line of

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duty, overdose, accident, or Covid. For more information, click here.

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• March 29th 1-2:30 Operation Parent Webinar on Childhood Trauma
• To Register click here.

FAMILY RESOURCES

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How to talk with your child about the current world events:

• The Child Mind Institute has a resource for parents in Spanish and English on How to Help Children Cope with Troubling News. This would be a great resource to share with families.
• For All Levels: San Diego Education Office has an in depth curated list of resources for educators, families to discuss the events in Ukraine with students. This includes a section on social and emotional support, a section for military families and a section specifically for teachers.

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Winners of the Kindness Challenge

Anthony McLemore

Dolly Harland

APRIL 15, 2022

Current Happenings (page 1 of 2)

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• Student Support Team’s (SST) Mid-Year Report

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• Star Students in grades K-2 and 3-12

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• Next time Miss Christy visits classroom to deliver Core Counseling Curriculum (CCC) lessons:

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Mon, Mar 21 - 8:30 Jennifer (1st grade), 1:45 Samantha (3rd grade)

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Tues, Mar 22 - 8:30 Keswani (1st grade), 1:45 Andrew (3rd grade)

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Wed, Mar 23 - 8:30 Kathy (4th grade), 9:15 Susan (2nd grade), 1:45 Carrie (K)

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Thur, Mar 24 - 8:30 Nichele (2nd grade), 9:15 Tyler (5th grade), 1:45 Mayra (K)

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Mon, Mar 28, 8:30 Lauren (5th grade)

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Wed, Mar 30, 8:30 Randy (4th grade)

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• KSA (Kentucky Summative Assessments) for elementary

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grades 3-5 information:

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• Testing Window: May 5-26, 2022

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• Section/Length of each test: CHARTS

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• Spring Break: April 4-8, 2022

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Archived 4/12/22

Current Happenings (page 2 of 2)

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• How to talk to your child about current world events

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• NEW JCPS Gifted/Talented Parent Site

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• NEW JCPS Advance Program Parent Site

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• U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis further Exposed by Covid-19 Pandemic

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• Child Mind Institute - A series of free, evidence-based video and print resources that caregivers and educators can use to teach their kids critical mental health and coping skills. The project was born of an innovative partnership between the state of California and the Child Mind Institute.

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• Hosparus is having a community event for hope and healing on April 3 to celebrate the lives of people who have died by homicide, suicide, line of duty, overdose, accident, or Covid. For more information, click here.

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• SPLASH-Body Safety Guide for Young Children and Their Families
• How to Make a Family Media Use Plan

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Archived 4/12/22

3/23/22

• Advance Program Process
• Next Steps in the Advance Program process.

Advance Program vs. Gifted/Talented moved 3/11/22

Current Happenings

Advance Program Process

• Next Steps in the Advance Program process.

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STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM’S MID-YEAR REPORT - check this out to learn more about the support services delivered to students by our counseling team thus far this school year.

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STAR STUDENTS in grades K-2 and STAR STUDENTS in grades 3-12

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Next set of CCC (Core Counseling Curriculum) Lessons will be

Mar 21-24.

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Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA), formerly known as KPREP:

• Section/Length of each Test CHARTS.
• KSA Testing Window is TBD, but is normally the last 10 school days of the school year.

Spring Back is right around the corner! April 4-8, 2022

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• DEADLINE to submit an APPEAL for the Advance Program is Fri, Feb 25. Click HERE for more details about this process. Click HERE for learn about the overall Advance Program process.

Moved to Archived Slides on 3/9/22

March 2-8, 2022

ADVANCE PROGRAM PROCESS

• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in the Advance Program process.
• If you would like to APPEAL, click HERE for directions for making an APPEAL. Deadline to submit Appeal Google Forms to the district is Fri, Feb 25.

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• STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM’S MID-YEAR REPORT - check this out to learn more about the support services delivered to students by our counseling team thus far this school year.

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• STAR STUDENTS in grades K-2 and STAR STUDENTS in grades 3-12

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• Next set of CCC (Core Counseling Curriculum) Lessos will be Mar 21-22.

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FAMILY RESOURCES

How to talk with your child about the current world events:

• The Child Mind Institute has a resource for parents in Spanish and English on How to Help Children Cope with Troubling News. This would be a great resource to share with families.
• For All Levels: San Diego Education Office has an in depth curated list of resources for educators, families to discuss the events in Ukraine with students. This includes a section on social and emotional support, a section for military families and a section specifically for teachers.

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FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 1

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• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in the Advance Program process.
• If you would like to APPEAL, click HERE for directions for making an APPEAL. Deadline to submit Appeal Google Forms to the district is Fri, Feb 25.
• STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM’S MID-YEAR REPORT - check this out to learn more about the support services delivered to students by our counseling team thus far this school year.
• STAR STUDENTS in grades K-2 and STAR STUDENTS in grades 3-12
• Next set of CCC Lessons (Core Counseling Curriculum) will be Mar 21-22.
• THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

February 16-22, 2022

• Miss Christy’s Core Counseling (CCC) Lessons - February’s Schedule
• Lesson Topic: Random Acts of Kindness
• CCC Lesson for grades K-2 and CCC Lesson for grades 3-5
• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in the Advance Program process. More detailed info click HERE.
• Deadline to return Advance Program Permission form to Miss Christy is this Fri, Feb 4. Several parents have not yet returned their signed permission form for the Advance Program back to Miss Christy. This permission form is required for your child to participate in the Advance Program next school year.
• Deadline to return Gifted/Talented Permission form to Miss Christy is this Fri, Feb 4.
• Deadline to submit Appeal Google forms to the Advance Program district office is Feb 25. Click HERE for directions for submitting an Appeal for Advance Program.
• STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM’S MID-YEAR REPORT - check this out to learn more about the support services delivered to students by our team thus far this school year.

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February 9-16, 2022

• National School Counseling Week is February 7-11, 2022. Click HERE for more information.
• Miss Christy’s Core Counseling (CCC) Lessons - February’s Schedule
• Lesson Topic: Random Acts of Kindness
• CCC Lesson for grades K-2 and CCC Lesson for grades 3-5
• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in the Advance Program process. More detailed info click HERE.
• Deadline to return Advance Program Permission form to Miss Christy is this Fri, Feb 4. Several parents have not yet returned their signed permission form for the Advance Program back to Miss Christy. This permission form is required for your child to participate in the Advance Program next school year.
• Deadline to return Gifted/Talented Permission form to Miss Christy is this Fri, Feb 4.
• Deadline to submit Appeal Google forms to the Advance Program district office is Feb 25. Click HERE for directions for submitting an Appeal for Advance Program.
• ACCESS for ELs testing for all students identified as English Learners begins in January 2022 - contact Miss Christy for more information.
• Highly recommend the Disney movie, “Encanto”. Why watch this movie?
• STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM’S MID-YEAR REPORT - check this out to learn more about the support services delivered to students by our team thus far this school year.

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February 2 - 8, 2022

• Miss Christy’s Core Counseling (CCC) Lessons - January’s CCC Lesson Schedule.
• Lesson Topic: FRIENDSHIP
• CCC Lesson for grades K-2 and CCC Lesson for grades 3-5
• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in the Advance Program process. More detailed info click HERE.
• Deadline to return Advance Program Permission form to Miss Christy is this Fri, Feb 4.
• Deadline to return Gifted/Talented Permission form to Miss Christy is this Fri, Feb 4.
• Deadline to submit Appeal Google forms to the Advance Program district office is Feb 25. Click HERE for directions for submitting an Appeal for Advance Program.
• ACCESS for ELs testing for all students identified as English Learners begins in January 2022 - contact Miss Christy for more information.
• We are currently running two Small Group Counseling sessions, called the Healthy Friendship Group, with some of our 4th grade girls. If you are interested in your child participating in another Small Group Counseling experience with me, please contact me at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us. There are various topics offered to students in a small group setting, including divorce, anger management, study skills, anxiety, grief/loss, making/keeping friends, self-esteem, social skills, etc. Topics are based on student needs.
• Highly recommend the Disney movie, “Encanto”. Why watch this movie?
• National School Counseling week is February 7-11^th.

January 26-Feb 1, 2022

• Welcome back to IN-PERSON instruction!!! We missed you!!!
• Miss Christy’s Core Counseling (CCC) Lessons - January’s CCC Lesson Schedule.
• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in your being identified as an Advance Program Student. More detailed info click HERE .
• ACCESS for ELs testing for all students identified as English Learners begins in January 2022 - contact Miss Christy for more information.
• We are currently running two Small Group Counseling sessions, called the Friendship Group, with some of our 4th grade girls. If you are interested in your child participating in another Small Group Counseling experience with me, please contact me at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us. There are various topics offered to students in a small group setting, including divorce, anger management, study skills, anxiety, grief/loss, making/keeping friends, self-esteem, social skills, etc. Topics are based on student needs.

January 5-19, 2022

What’s Happening in Elementary World?

• NTI from Jan 11-14, 2022
• Miss Christy’s Core Counseling (CCC) Lessons - January’s CCC Lesson Schedule.
• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal.
• Next Steps in your being identified as an Advance Program Student.
• ACCESS for ELs testing for all students identified as English Learners begins in January 2022 - contact Miss Christy for more information.
• Gifted/Talented Progress Reports will be posted in Parent Portal on Jan 10, 2021 with Report Cards.
• We are currently running two Small Group Counseling sessions, called the Friendship Group, with some of our 4th grade girls. If you are interested in your child participating in another Small Group Counseling experience with me, please contact me at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us . There are various topics offered to students in a small group setting, including divorce, anger management, study skills, anxiety, grief/loss, making/keeping friends, self-esteem, social skills, etc. Topics are based on the needs of our students.

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KEEP CALM

Your School Counselor

CAN

HELP

Reminders from

Miss Christy

Miss Christy’s Core Counseling Curriculum Lessons

Word of the Month: KINDNESS

CCC Lesson for Dec

CCC Lesson Schedule for Dec

KINDNESS TREE - coming soon!

What’s Happening in Elementary World?

• Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) scores are now posted in Parent Portal
• Next Steps in your being identified as an Advance Program Student
• ACCESS for ELs testing for all students identified as English Learners begins in January 2022 - contact Miss Christy for more information
• Gifted/Talented Progress Reports will be posted in Parent Portal on Jan 10, 2021 with Report Cards
• Winter Break for all students: Dec 20-Jan 3

KEEP CALM

Your School Counselor

CAN

HELP

Congratulations to the following students who were Recommended for the Advance Program!!!

Millie Bean - 3rd grade

Ma’kenzie Bobbitt - 3rd grade

Cullen Boles - 7th grade

Kerrick Boles - 7th grade

Ava Bosley - 8th grade

Terrance Brown - 3rd grade

Matteo Chan Craft - 3rd grade

James Conkin - 3rd grade

Everett Cox - 3rd grade

Matteo Creevy - 3rd grade

Luca Creevy - 5th grade

Kyndall Croomes - 7th grade

Devin Dewitt - 7th grade

Talya Elfalan - 3rd grade

Alexandra Foushee - 3rd grade

Isabella Garcia Lora - 3rd grade

Miles Goodner - 3rd grade

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Tyce Griffin - 3rd grade

Emma Hedges - 3rd grade

Tatum Marlow - 3rd grade

Aaron McLemore - 3rd grade

Jude McMurtrey - 3rd grade

Kiean Miah - 3rd grade

Annalise Mitchell - 3rd grade

Abualgasim Mohammed - 5th grade

Dexter Newbold - 3rd grade

Nina Reilly - 3rd grade

Lyric Rice - 4th grade

Kadence Scott - 7th grade

Dylan Stivers - 3rd grade

Nathan Storts - 3rd grade

Annabelle Trinh - 3rd grade

Annabelle Valsan - 3rd grade

Rafael Wall - 3rd grade

Ella Williams - 3rd grade

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Student Excellence Award Recognitions

Students who earned a

PERFECT SCORE

on the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) taken as a qualifier for the Advance Program

Past

Star Students

2021-22

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Next slides

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Star Students

Grades K-2 April 15, 2022

Star Students

Star Students

Grades 3-12 April 15, 2022

Star Students

Star Students

Grades 3-12 April 15, 2022

Star Students

Star Students

Safety Patrol

2021-22

Star Students

March 31, 2022 K-2

Star Students

March 31, 2022 3-12

STAR STUDENTS

March 25, 2022

K-2

K-2

STAR STUDENTS

March 25, 2022

3-12

3-12

3-12

3-12

Star Students

March 25, 2022

Star Students

March 25, 2022

3-12

3-12

Star Students

March 18, 2022

Star Students

March 18, 2022

March 4, 2022

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Star Students: K-2

March 4, 2022

March 4, 2022

Star Students: 3-12

March 4, 2022

February 18, 2022

Grades K-2

February 18, 2022

Grades 3-12

Star Students - January 21, 2022 - Grades K-2

NTI Edition

Star Students - January 21, 2022 - Grades 3-5

NTI Edition

Star Students

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January 14, 2022

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NTI Edition

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K-2

For Safety Patrol:

Brooklyn Sims

Star Students

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January 14, 2022

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NTI Edition

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3-5

December 17, 2021 Star Students Grades K-2

December 17, 2021 Star Students Grades 3-12

Grades K-2

Grades 6-12

STAR STUDENTS

JANUARY 28, 2022

Grades K-2

STAR STUDENTS

JANUARY 28, 2022

Grades 3-5

Dec 3, 2021 Star Students Grades K-2

Dec 3, 2021 Star Students Grades 3-12

Grades 3-12

November 23, 2021

Grades K-2

November 23, 2021

Grades K-2 November 5, 2021

Grades 3-12 November 5, 2021

Grades K-2

Oct 29, 2021

Oct 29, 2021

Grades 3-12

Star

Students

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Grades K-2

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October 22, 2021

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Star Students

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Grades 3-12

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October 22, 2021

Star Students (K-2) 10/15/21

Star Students (grade 3-12) 10/15/21

STAR STUDENTS

October 8, 2021 Grades K-2

Maceo Freeman, Leah Dyke, Christopher Lowe, Lolo Coulter, Bhidi Tiwari, Baker Campbell

STAR STUDENTS

October 8, 2021 Grades 3-12

Bella Lora Garcia, Gabby Eckstein, Journey Guyton, Gianna Taylor, Betsy Lyttle, Tess Poteet Berndt, Charlotte Meely, Ionna Barbour, Abigail Bowles, Dayton Evans, Sophia Langford, Kimberly Henderson, Zala Anthony

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STUDENTS

September 24, 2021

K-2

3-5

Taylor Downs, Jayla Dougherty, Camara Douglas, Judah Smith, Lucas Toye, and Olivia Peer

McKenzie Carey, Avi Mitchell, Lucy Etter, Cherish Springborn, Cade Wilson, Makaila Ashby, Ariana Burnside, and Ruby Guelda

Star

Students

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September 17, 2021

S t a r S t u d e n t s

September 10, 2021

STAR STUDENTS

Sept 3, 2021

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Aug 20, 2021 STAR STUDENTS

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Grades K-2

Aug 20, 2021

Star Students

Grades 3-5

Core Curriculum Counseling

(CCC) Lessons

Monthly Classroom Visits

2021-22

Aug/Sept 2021-22

Oct 2021-22

Nov 2021-22

Dec 2021-22

Jan 2021-22

Feb 2021-22

Mar 2021-22

Apr 2021-22

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LESSON 1:

Meet the Elementary School Counselor

GAME SHOW

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Miss Christy

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August 2021

Score Sheet

True or False?

The school counselor only helps students with special needs.

True or False?

I have to see the school counselor when I get in trouble.

True or False?

The school counselor sees kids in groups and individually.

True or False?

The school counselor can help me if I am feeling sick.

True or False?

The school counselor helps kids study for tests.

True or False?

The school counselor can help when I feel angry.

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True or False?

The school counselor can help me with family problems.

True or False?

The school counselor can help me make new friends.

True or False?

The school counselor may talk to my teacher.

True or False?

The school counselor may talk to my parents.

True or False?

If I tell the school counselor a secret, she will keep it ALL the time.

True or False?

If I tell my school counselor that someone is getting hurt or I am getting hurt, she will tell my parents.

True or False?

The school counselor sees every kid individually.

True or False?

The school counselor sees some students in groups.

True or False?

The school counselor chooses to see kids based on who she likes the best.

True or False?

It is okay to ask to see the school counselor if I am having a problem.

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Robin Cash

• Works with middle/high school students
• Testing coordinator for middle/high school students
• Scheduling
• College applications
• Scholarships
• Graduation
• Social/emotional expert
• Just to name a few

Bear HUGS Counseling Suite

(Helping Us Grow Stronger)

Who is the Counseling Clerk? What does this person do?

Who is the Middle/High School Counselor? What does this person do?

Who is the Mental Health Practitioner? What does this person do?

Who is the Family Resource Center Coordinator? What does this person do?

Who is the ECE Implementation Coach? What does this person do?

Bonus points

Krista Just

• Helps all members of the counseling office
• Directs students/staff/parents to the appropriate counselor
• Sets up meetings
• First person people see in the counseling office
• Manages the counseling office
• Just to name a few

Damon Cobble

• Individual/group counseling services
• Works with higher-need mental health students
• Connects with parents to connect school to home
• Provides therapeutic services in school setting
• Works closely with school counselors
• And more...

Elona Mack

• Works at Brown Tues and Thur
• Works at Central HS Mon, Wed, and Fri
• Works with families to provide outside services to families in need of help
• Works closely with outside agencies
• Works closely with school counselors
• And more...

Ramandan Hill

• Works at Brown and Male HS
• Works with ECE students/parents and all teachers/staff
• ECE = Exceptional Child Education (special education)
• IEP = Individual Educational Plan
• Helps to ensure full implementation of a student’s IEP
• And more...

Brown School Principal & Asst Principals

Dr. Angela Parsons, Principal Shawn Wilson, ES AP

Dr. Brian Garrett, MS/HS AP

Who is the Elementary School Counselor? What does this person do?

Lil Nuggett

Gypsy

Love Music!!!

Bambi

Shadow

Love the ocean!!!

K-2 Student Needs Assessment Survey

(students will do paper/pen for K-2)

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Carrie’s class

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3-5 Student Needs Assessment Survey

(students will need Chromebooks to complete after you post into your Google Classroom)

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Core Curriculum

Counseling (CCC) Lesson 2:

Needs Assessment Survey &

Growth Mindset

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What is Growth Mindset?

Having a growth mindset means you believe your brain is a muscle.

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Just like when you exercise your other muscles they grow, if you exercise your brain it will grow.

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People with a growth mindset believe that they can learn new, challenging things if they keep trying and don’t give up.

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The Power of “YET”

I can’t type “YET”.

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I can’t write well “YET”.

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I don’t know my multiplication tables “YET”.

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I can’t read well “YET”.

Growth Mindset Video

Video: Growth Mindset

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Video: Famous Failures

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Video: You can Learn Anything

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Video: Courage of Famous Failures (4:05)

Think, Pair, Share

What did you think about the video?

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How do you have a growth mindset?

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Do you think your brain grows when you try difficult things?

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“Is this a growth mindset?” Game

Listen to the following statements. If they sound like something someone with a growth mindset would say, stand up and flex your muscles. If they sound like something someone without a growth mindset would say sit down.

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Growth mindset = stand up

Fixed mindset = sit down

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Growth Mindset Sort

Sort and match the papers to change a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

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Example: “I will never understand multiplication.” --> “Multiplication is hard but if I keep practicing I will get it.”

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Lesson 3: The Key to Happiness

GRATITUDE

Choice Boards

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A Story about Gratitude

Gratitude Scavenger Hunt

Gratitude Calendar

Activities

Mindfulness Activity Would You Rather...?

Today’s

Activity

November: GRATITUDE

What makes you happy?

Activity (K-1)

Watch video: My Gratitude Jar

What are you grateful for?

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Make classroom Gratitude Chain

• Draw what you are grateful for at home and/or school on your cut-out heart

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Hang up Gratitude Chain in or outside of the classroom to remind you

You get back what you give.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cpV_dnN_I

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You make your own happiness.

Happiness is a choice.

Don’t let anyone steal your joy.

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3-5

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Spread Happiness:

Make Someone’s Day with a Post-it Note

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3-5

The Science of Happiness

(Cut 5:07-5:34)

An Experiment of Gratitude

3-5

Feelings Lesson

Grades 4-5

Nov 2021

Feelings

Lesson Link

Feelings Lesson

Grades 2-3

Nov 2021

Feelings

Lesson Link

Lesson 4:

KINDNESS - A Wrinkled Heart

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Materials Needed:

• red/pink paper - cut out big heart (Christy)
• red/pink paper - cut out smaller hearts for students
• Youtube video: A Wrinkled Heart (K-2)
• Youtube video: Umbrella (3-5)

Lesson:

• Show students the heart
• Ask students to give examples of unkind actions - fold heart each time
• Ask students to give examples of kind actions - unfold heart each time
• Explain that wrinkles never completely disappear - as we experience kindness and forgiveness, our hearts open back up. The wrinkled heart symbolizes that even after we apologize for our unkind words/actions, they still leave a negative impression on that person’s heart.
• Video: A Wrinkled Heart

Activity:

• Give each student a heart and ask them to write different ways they can be kind to others
• Collect hearts to create THE KINDNESS TREE

Story Time

A Wrinkled Heart

Story Time

Umbrella

Activity (2-5)

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cpV_dnN_I

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“Post-It” Activity

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(Additional activity - if time permits)

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Watch The Science of Happiness (Cut 5:07-5:34)

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Write letter to someone you care about, thanking them, and read it to them. How did it make you feel?

Post

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Suicide Prevention Parent Information

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Bullying Prevention Resources

Aug-Oct 6, 2021

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS FOR BROWN SCHOOL PARENTS:

• Subscribe & carefully read Brown Essentials Weekly Newsletter - best way to stay up-to-date on all school happenings.
• Carefully read the Elementary Counselor section of the Newsletter each week for updated information related to Elementary level.
• Get your Teacher(s) Supply List - if you need assistance with purchasing supplies, please reach out to Miss Christy or Elona Mack,our Family Resource Center Coordinator.
• Review with your child Brown’s School-Wide Expectations.
• Create a private area at home, away from distractions for your child to do school work.
• Limit child’s time online - encourage going outside to play and get free air.
• Create a schedule at home to help your child establish predictable routines that will ease anxiety.
• Practice cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution at home.
• Practice morning routine starting a week prior to the first day of school.
• Practice wearing a mask since this will be expected in the school.
• ES students should wear comfortable shoes because they will be going outside to play.
• Let the teacher know if your child has a 504 Plan or IEP.
• Be familiar with the school’s morning dropoff and afternoon pickup procedures.
• Attend Back to School Orientations.
• Prepare to provide transportation to and from school since Brown does not provide transportation.
• Submit all required health records/immunizations to Stacey Powell, our Records’ Clerk.
• For Kindergarten parents only: complete Brigance required paperwork at the Kindergarten Camp day and return to Miss Christy before you leave.
• Know how to contact your child’s teacher(s) - always contact your child’s teachers first if problems/concerns arise before reaching out to the counselor, assistant principal, or principal. Most issues can be resolved by working directly with the teacher(s).
• Email Miss Christy with any questions or concerns about Back-to-School at christy.teague@jefferson.kyschools.us

Keeping Kids Safe during the Holiday moved to Archive 1/9/22

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Learning Opportunities over Winter Break moved to Archive 1/9/22

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Suicide Prevention Parent Information moved to Archive 2/21/22

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Bullying Prevention Resources moved to Archive 2/21/22