Counselor's Corner

Every month, the counselor lessons align with our Journey of a Blue Devil competencies. This month we are focused on responsibility. When we define what responsibility is, we define it as acting with integrity and honesty. We want students to learn the importance of honoring their commitments and owning the outcome. This month, we will begin our managing emotions unit in our Second Step lessons. Students can demonstrate responsibility by managing their emotions, staying calm and making the right decision.

Want a fun winter coloring sheet? Click here!

December counselor lessons were focused on learning what empathy is and why having empathy is important. Empathy is one of our Journey of a Blue Devil competencies that we want all students to learn!

The second round of small groups has started. If you have any questions or are wanting to access resources that align with the small group lessons your child attends, please reach out to me via email.

Self-Control Worksheet

Responsibility Poem

Please note that parents can learn more about the Second Step Program at any time by setting up a parent account in just a few short steps.

1. Follow this link to create a parent account

2. Enter the activation key at https://www.secondstep.org/

3. Click under the lessons tab under the home link

Below are the following activation keys:

Kindergarten- SSPK FAMILY70

1st Grade-SSP1 FAMILY71

2nd Grade-SSP2 FAMILY72

3rd Grade-SSP3 FAMILY73

4th Grade-SSP4 FAMILY74

5th Grade-SSP5 FAMILY75

Looking for further resources to reinforce the topics from Second Step? Check these out!

Kindergarten Parent Resources

First Grade Parent Resources

Second Grade Parent Resources

Third Grade Parent Resources

Fourth Grade Parent Resources

Fifth Grade Parent Resources

Email: tbehringer@bcsoh.org
Location: Memorial Elementary
Phone: 330-273-0486 ext. #1525

My Hours: School Days 8:15am-3:45pm

Counselors do not maintain 24 hour access to e-mail accounts. In the event of a counseling emergency please call 911, the Medina County Crisis Center (330-725-9195) or The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988).

Additionally, you may find the following resource helpful: https://medinamentalhealth.com/crisis-intervention-2/

My job as a school counselor includes:

• Implementing a comprehensive school counseling program

• Tend to the student’s social, emotional, and academic needs

• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet the needs of every student

• Provide short-term individual counseling, small group counseling, and teach classroom guidance lessons that align with district standards

• Ensure that parents and staff have the necessary resources to best provide for our students

• Ensure that Section 504 Plans are being followed and reviewed