Counselor's Corner
November Edition
Counselor Greetings!
Can you believe it's already November? Some may say, it's finally November. I suppose it's all about perspective. No matter the month, I am happy you're here with us at BOMLA. We have another great month ahead of us full of learning and festivities.
As we move into the holiday season please remember that while we celebrate and rejoice, some grieve and retreat. Be kind to one another and reach out to those you love and care for.
Please remember that I am here to support our brothers through all challenges. Do not hesitate to reach out for support. Have a safe and joyous November!
- Mr. Mason Dover
PD for Parent's: Volunteering!
Each month I will provide a professional development meeting designed for parents. We will discuss topics on mental health, academic success, and college/career readiness. The goal of these lessons is to educate and inform parents so they can continue to be advocates for their students success.
This months PD for Parent's will be focused on the benefits of volunteering. The PD for Parent's segment will take place during Coffee with the Principal.
November Events!
UT Tyler Tour- 9th Grade- November 2nd, 2023
All 9th grade brothers will have the opportunity to attend a campus tour of UT Tyler in Tyler Texas. The trip will take place from 8:30AM-4:30PM on November 2nd, 2023. Brothers will be provided lunch on the UT Tyler campus. Uniforms are required with the exception of dress shoes. Brothers may wear tennis shoes in place of dress shoes.
Parent volunteers are welcome to join. We need six parent chaperones to safely monitor the students. Your support is appreciated. If willing to chaperone, please reach out to Mr. Tello at antello@dallasisd.org.
Texas A&M Commerce Tour- 8th Grade-November 8th, 2023
All 8th grade brothers will have the opportunity to attend a campus tour of Texas A&M Commerce in Commerce, Texas. The trip will take place from 9:00AM-4:30PM on November 2nd, 2023. Brothers will be provided lunch on the Texas A&M Commerce campus. Uniforms are required with the exception of dress shoes. Brothers may wear tennis shoes in place of dress shoes.
Parent volunteers are welcome to join. We need four parent chaperones to safely monitor the students. Your support is appreciated. If willing to chaperone, please reach out to Mr. Tello at antello@dallasisd.org.
Homeless Youth Awareness Month
If you or another BOMLA family member are experiencing housing difficulties, please reach out to Counselor Dover.
Small Group!
BOMLA Counseling Services offers various small groups throughout the year. Please see descriptions below and email Mr. Dover to enroll your student in a small group counseling session.
"Weighted Conversations" Small Group (9-12)
LGBTQ+ Support Group (6-12)
Youth who are LGBTQ+ may also be more likely to experience harassment from other youth and significant adults in their lives, and to be subjected to verbal, sexual, and physical abuse and other forms of trauma. Further, they are more likely to drop out of school and become homeless.
Finally, bullying and rejection by peers and family members due to a youth’s LGBTQ+ identity may exacerbate mental health challenges.
At BOMLA, all students will exist in an environment that is safe and accepting of their individuality. To support or LGBTQ+ identifying brothers, Mr. De La Torre will be offering a support group. In order to access the group brothers must have an individual group consent and MHS paperwork filed with the counseling services department.
The Fit Group (6th Grade)
Senior Small Group (12th Grade)
Be Project Healthy Relationships Small Group (6-12)
Classroom Guidance!
Each month, our amazing science team agrees to host the counselor for classroom guidance. Brothers are provided a 45 minute guidance lesson on various topics. This months topic is an Suicide Prevention.
Upon completion of the lesson brothers will master the following!
- Brothers will explore what emotions are and why they happen
- Brothers will identify healthy ways to manage emotions
- Brothers will reflect on healthy ways you can deal with your emotions and people you can go to for help
Health and Wellness!
The health and wellness of our brothers and families are of high importance to the counseling services team at BOMLA. We know that if our brothers basic needs are not met, they will struggle to meet our high expectations. Please click the images below for more information.
October Recap!
Red Ribbon Week!
It all started when we DRIPPED IN RED, then became overnight GENIUSES, only to MIX IT UP as we MISMATCHED, but then we were WINNING when TWINNING, and were in the game as TEAM PLAYERS, and became stronger than ever when we WORKED IT OUT, to end it all today as we all showed tremendous CHARACTER! A huge shout out to all BOMLA brothers, staff, and community members who pledged to live a drug free life.
Centenary College Tour!
The seniors had an absolutely fantastic time during their visit to Centenary College. Not only did they gain valuable insights into university programs, scholarships, and admission requirements, but they also had the delightful surprise of reconnecting with former BOMLA Brother Thomas Jordan, who is now a student at Centenary College. As if that wasn't enough, their day was made even better with an unexpected pit stop at Buckey's on the way home, earning them some extra bonus points for an unforgettable adventure.
Fall BOMLA College Fair
Our annual Fall college fair at BOMLA was a resounding success with a fantastic turnout. We were delighted to welcome representatives from prestigious universities such as the University of Texas and Purdue University to our event. If you couldn't make it this time, don't worry – we have another one coming up in the spring, so there will be more opportunities to explore exciting educational possibilities.
Career Day
2023-2024 Career Day was all that and then some. Our students brought their A-game with themed attire and dove headfirst into an enriching Career Day experience. We were privileged to host a dynamic keynote speaker, Arshay Cooper from Dallas United Crew, who left us inspired and motivated. A big shoutout to the 20+ organizations that wholeheartedly invested in our students during the Career Fair and three insightful career sessions led by industry leaders. Thank you, Dallas United Crew, for your electrifying presentation that kicked off our Career Day with a bang. Your partnership means the world to us!
Connect with Counselor Dover!
Mason Dover, M.Ed
Lead School Counselor
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
Dallas ISD
Email: mdover@dallasisd.org
Website: https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/16152
Location: 3030 Stag Road, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-749-2115