Counselor Connection

May 2023

Food Drive May 15th-19th for Strongsville Food Bank

It is coming! It is almost here! The Muraski Elementary Food Drive! Next week each grade will compete against each other to see who can collect the most food for the Strongsville Food Bank. Start looking at home for non-perishable food to donate. All donations are welcome, but ravioli, cereal, tuna fish, canned vegetables and fruit are especially needed this time of the year. The winning grade will receive extra recess, a popsicle party AND the TROPHY!

Warning Signs

The following signs may indicate the need for professional assistance or evaluation:

Decline in school performance
Poor grades despite strong efforts
Regular worry or anxiety
Repeated refusal to go to school or take part in normal children’s activities
Hyperactivity or fidgeting
Persistent nightmares
Persistent disobedience or aggression
Frequent temper tantrums
Depression, sadness or irritability

Learn More about Specific Health Conditions and Childrent

ADHD - attentional problems
Autism - developmental delay
Bipolar Disorder - depression and high energy
Conduct Disorder - behavioral problems
Depression - sadness
Grief - coping with loss
Psychosis - hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
Suicide - thoughts of death/dying
Substance use - drinking and using drugs

Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents: Making Joint Custody Work After a Divorce or Separation

Co-parenting is rarely easy, but with these tips you can remain calm, stay consistent, and avoid conflict with your ex to make joint custody work.

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Extra Second Step Practice for Over the Summer!

Brain Builder videos are the same game-like activities that start each lesson.
Extension activities provide opportunities to practice each unit’s skills through art, movement, and play.
Songs can help students remember concepts from each unit.

Denise Schlueter

School Counselor

Muraski Elementary School

M-F 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Email: dschlueter@scsmustangs.org
Location: 20270 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-268-5972