NIS Counselor Corner

At Church Story, we believe community means caring for one another. This Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for the opportunity to support families in need. On Sunday, November 15, we will provide complete fresh Thanksgiving Meals (ready to cook). We would also love the opportunity to pray for you and support you in any way possible. Please take a moment to complete this form so we can best serve your family.

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At NIS, we believe every student has a strength, every student can grow, and every positive moment deserves to be celebrated! Wildcat GLOW is an initiative designed to recognize students who demonstrate personal growth, leadership, ownership, and a winning attitude. This means celebrating more than just good grades or perfect behavior. We want to recognize students who show kindness, take responsibility for their actions, persevere through challenges, learn from mistakes, and make positive choices. Teachers and staff will have opportunities to nominate students who demonstrate these qualities, and selected students will be celebrated at the end of each nine weeks through special shout-outs, certificates, and other meaningful recognitions. Our goal is to make sure every student feels seen, valued, encouraged, and inspired to keep growing. Together, let's help every Wildcat GLOW! ✨🐾

This is a reminder that the last opportunity to request a withdrawal from a TAP class will be at the end of the current nine weeks, December 18th. Please take this time to discuss your child's placement and determine whether a change is needed.

Please note: Requests to drop a TAP class will not be considered after December 18th. No exceptions or additional withdrawal opportunities will be available after this deadline.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the NIS Counseling Department before the end of the nine weeks.

Thank you for your attention and support!

Lesson Objective:

Students will identify ways to demonstrate gratitude, kindness, and appreciation while developing positive friendships. Through interactive activities, group discussions, and reflection, students will practice empathy, communication, cooperation, and recognizing the positive qualities in others.

Lesson Overview:

During our Friendsgiving lesson, students will participate in a fun, interactive experience designed to strengthen social-emotional skills while celebrating the importance of friendship, gratitude, and positive relationships.

Students will engage in activities focused on:

• Practicing Gratitude: Reflecting on the people, experiences, and opportunities they are thankful for and discussing the importance of expressing appreciation.

  
  

• Building Positive Friendships: Exploring the qualities of a good friend, including trust, respect, honesty, encouragement, and kindness.

  
  

• Showing Kindness: Discussing real-life scenarios and identifying ways to include others, show compassion, and make everyone feel valued.

  
  

• Celebrating Each Other: Participating in interactive activities that encourage positive peer connections, recognize the strengths of others, and spread words of encouragement.

  
  

• Developing Social-Emotional Skills: Practicing communication, empathy, active listening, cooperation, and perspective-taking.

  
  

The Takeaway:

Friendsgiving is about more than sharing a meal or celebrating a holiday. It's about recognizing the people who make a difference in our lives, appreciating one another, and understanding that small acts of kindness can make a BIG impact!

Our hope is that students leave with a greater appreciation for their friendships and a reminder that everyone has something meaningful to contribute to our Wildcat family.

We are excited to invite students to participate in our Friendsgiving Lunch Bunch, a fun opportunity to celebrate gratitude, friendship, and kindness with peers! An announcement will be made during CTE, and interested students can pick up a permission slip from Mrs. White. Only 10 students will be selected per lunch period on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must return their completed permission slip, signed by a parent or guardian, to Mrs. White by November 12th to secure their spot.

Can't join us for lunch? No worries! All students will have an opportunity to participate in our November Friendsgiving Challenge, which will be available in Schoology. Everyone can join in spreading gratitude, kindness, and friendship throughout the month!

We look forward to celebrating our Wildcats! 🧡🍂

EVERY DAY COUNTS!

Parents & Families, Attendance Matters!

MISSED SCHOOL = MISSED LEARNING

Even one day can make a difference. Help your child make attendance a priority!

🏫 BE HERE.

Parents, YOU make a difference!

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure your child is present, prepared, and ready to learn every day!

Tomball ISD Attendance Information:

https://www.tomballisd.net/families/parent-portal/attendance-information

November is a great time to slow down, reconnect, and focus on what matters most, family, gratitude, and kindness.

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Family This Month

1. Practice Gratitude: Share one thing you're thankful for each day.

   
   

2. Make Time to Connect: Enjoy a family game night or dinner without distractions.

   
   

3. Spread Kindness: Find one small way to help someone in your community.

   
   

4. Check In: Ask your child, "What made you smile today?" and "What was challenging?"

   
   

5. Celebrate Progress: Recognize your child's effort, growth, and accomplishments.

   
   

   
   

The holiday season can bring added financial and emotional stress for families. If your family needs assistance with food, clothing, holiday resources, or other basic needs, please don't hesitate to reach out to the NIS Counseling Department. We are here to help connect families with available resources and support.

• Pastries for Patriots- November 11th
• Thanksgiving Break- Novemver 23rd-27th

School counseling provides students with a safe and supportive space to discuss concerns, develop coping and problem-solving skills, build positive relationships, and support their academic, social, and emotional growth.

School counseling is not therapy, psychological treatment, or a substitute for outside mental health services. School counselors do not provide long-term, intensive mental health treatment. When additional support is needed, families may be encouraged to seek services from an appropriate community mental health professional.

By providing consent, you authorize the school counselor to provide counseling support to your student as appropriate within the school setting. Consent may be withdrawn at any time by submitting a written request to the school counselor.

If you agree to provide counseling consent, please complete the form below and return it to Mrs. White (6th Grade Counselor). The form may be completed electronically and sent via email (shatarawhite@tomballisd.net) or you may send the form to school with your student.

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Any items donated from my Amazon Wishlist will be greatly appreciated. Candy, Chips, and other snack items can be purchased from HEB, Walmart, Costco, Target. These items wil be used as class rewards.

Mrs.White

Email: shatarawhite@tomballisd.net

Phone: 281-357-3020 Ext. 1426

Schoology: Parents, there will be an ORANGE FOLDER in your student's Counselor course for parent commuication. If you need your parent Schoology access code, please email me. Thank you!