OMS School Counseling Newsletter
February 2026
A message from the school counselors
Dear Families and Caregivers,
January was a wonderful reminder of the power of kindness at Ottoson. During our schoolwide Kindness Week, the lobby came alive each day with activities that invited students to reflect on what kindness means to them and to express gratitude by writing thank-you notes to their teachers. In addition, every student received a personalized kind note from an Ottoson staff member during ASPIRE, reinforcing the message that each student is seen, valued, and supported. Our community also came together in a big way for the Arlington EATS food drive, collecting more than 700 items to support local families in need.
Looking ahead to February, our counselors will once again be holding Minute Meetings with students. Each student will have a one-on-one check-in with their counselor to talk about academic stress, social well-being, and anything else on their mind. This is also an important time of year as students begin selecting classes for next year. Any student with questions or who would like guidance about course selection is encouraged to make an appointment with their counselor.
Warmly,
The OMS Counselors
SPACE TRAINING: SUPPORTIVE PARENTING FOR ANXIOUS CHILDHOOD EMOTIONS (SPACE)
WORKSHOP
MARCH 4TH & 11TH AT 7-8:30
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Workshops are facilitated by Suzanne Hawkins, LICSW and
Jen Breneisen, LICSW and are a combination of
psychoeducation and coaching through the SPACE model.
Interested but unsure if SPACE is right? Take a few minutes to
watch our 35-minute SPACE video to learn more and see if this
approach feels like a good match.
