Student Advocacy

April 2022

Advocacy Note

Hello!

It is hard to believe it is April! As we approach the end of the school year, we will have end of year testing. Many students feel anxious about testing. Although testing is important, we do not want students stressing about it. Please help us by reminding your student not to worry and just do the best they can. A deep breath before starting a test is a great help. Also, getting plenty of sleep the night before and a good breakfast the morning of testing will help students stay calm and regulate their emotions.

I am completing individual counseling lessons at all four school sites. In these lessons we work on self-advocating, self-regulation, self-awareness, and health/appropriate coping skills.

I have small counseling group lessons at the Elementary and Intermediate School. We work on social skills, impulse control, emotional regulation, and coping skills. If you would like your student included, please complete the small group consent under counseling forms in this newsletter.

I am completing whole class counseling lessons at the Junior High. Our sixth lesson is on Stress Management. This is my last whole group lesson for this school year.

If you are struggling with harmful thoughts, you can call this number 24/7. 800-273-8255 (Talk)

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

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Sleep helps us control our emotions!

Sleep is very important for growth, development, and emotions! A good night of rest helps students regulate their emotions! Emotions feel so much bigger when one is tired. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for sleep are below.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child-Need.aspx

Counseling Forms

We have small groups, work individually, and using whole class counselings lessons to meet the needs of all students. To help us learn more about how best to serve students, please complete the parent survey below for your student's location.

If you would like your student to be considered to participate in small group counseling, please complete the small group consent form.

If you need help with resources such as food and clothing, please completed the resource form.

We appreciate your input and support to best serve all students!

Small Group Consent

Elementary Parent Survey

Intermediate Parent Survey

Junior High Parent Survey

High School Parent Survey

Resource Form