WMS Counselors' Corner

October 2024

Welcome Back, WMS!

We have been enjoying welcoming your students to Walpole Middle School, meeting new students, and working to build a connected community! These Counselors' Corner Newsletters will be brought to you at the end of each month. They will include helpful articles, images, links to webinars, and a monthly social-emotional learning calendar.

We hope you enjoy.

The Team

Ms. Gingras, 6th Grade School Counselor

Supports with: Academic 504s, Scheduling, Individual and Group Counseling, Private/Vocational School Applications

Ms. Giunta, 7th Grade School Counselor

Supports with: Academic 504s, Scheduling, Individual and Group Counseling, Private/Vocational School Applications

Ms. Cayer, 8th Grade School Counselor

Supports with: Academic 504s, Scheduling, Individual and Group Counseling, Private/Vocational School Applications

Ms. Bodenrader, Adjustment Counselor

Supports with: Individual and Group Counseling

Ms. Scales, Adjustment Counselor

Supports with: Individual and Group Counseling

Ms. Gentile, Partnership Program Clinician

Supports with: Individual and Group Counseling

Ms. Mazzoni, School Psychologist

Supports with: Individual Counseling, Special Education Testing

Ms. Goorha, School Psychologist

Supports with: Individual Counseling, Special Education Testing

Willow, Therapy Pup

Willow is our Walpole Middle School Therapy Dog! She was trained at Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) in Walpole and currently lives with Ms. Giunta. She is at school most Mondays-Thursdays and loves being there for our students (and staff)!

Awareness Month

October is ADHD Awareness Month! The 2024 ADHD Awareness Month theme in the United States is “Awareness is Key!” Please click this link to learn about: Myths/Facts of ADHD, Expert Video and Podcasts, and FAQ's about ADHD. We know that many of our students at WMS here experience living with ADHD and work each day to support them as they navigate their school days. As we build awareness, we can build strategies to support those around us.