Counselors Corner
Hello Russell families,
As we inch closer to summer I want to congratulate all the students here at Russell for such an amazing year. As a school we want to wish the 5th grade class the best of luck in middle school. This is a big transition for many students. With this change it can bring on anxiety, stress and even fear about the uncertainty of this big shift to a new school. Please help remind your 5th graders that it is normal to feel this way when presented with such a big change. I want to thank all of the wonderful families here at Russell. I feel very lucky that I get to be part of such an incredible community.
The life skills for June are celebrations, transitions and change. It is important that we acknowledge and celebrate these milestones in our children's lives. We can help our students understand that transitions are a normal part of life.
Celebrations Transitions Change
Sincerely,
Chris Gifford
Russell School Counselor
