Challenger's Counselor Corner

Dear Scobee Families,

What a wonderful start to our school year! While we're still waiting for that cooler weather to arrive, I'm so grateful to be on this journey with you and your student.

Over these first weeks, I've been visiting classrooms and leading guidance lessons with your children. I hope you've heard about the learning taking place! Your younger student may have brought home a coloring page of me. I'm excited that students are exploring the Kelso Wheel as a tool to solve small problems both at school and at home.

I have been working and supporting individual students in managing their feelings, delivering guidance lessons, and facilitating small group sessions.

Please remember that I'm here to help and support you are your student (s).

NISD Decision of Respect

• What it is: An annual event where students (grades K–12) and staff across all NISD campuses sign certificates and large posters pledging to treat peers and themselves with kindness and mutual respect.




• The Pledge: Participants commit to being caring individuals who help stop bullying, listen to students in need, and work together to maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.







• Leadership Support: Members of the NISD Board of Trustees and district leadership sign their own declarations annually to show visible support for the programs led by the district's Guidance and Counseling Department.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. I want to encourage everyone to wear something ORANGE on October 21st. It can be sneakers, a hair bow, a T-Shirt, or even some orange pants. Let's show that we are UNITED and WE stand together against bullying.

I'm excited to announce that Scobee Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 26-30. This annual observance honors the memory of fallen DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena and serves as the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program.

During this week, our school community will focus on the importance of making healthy choices to support and develop a strong brain and body. I want to invite all students, staff, and families to participate in activities and discussions that promote a drug-free lifestyle and overall wellness.

I look forward to a meaningful week of celebration and education together.

Please click on the flyer or scan the QR code below to access more information on Career Day. If you or someone you know is willing to present to our students, then please fill out the Interest Form. Thank you!

Your help is greatly appreciated for January 28th. I would be so grateful if you would help to donate breakfast items, help with Career Day check in, or help with donating goodie bags. Please click on the Volunteers Needed image to sign up to contribute. Thank you!

Students may visit for a variety of reasons, including:

• Resolving conflicts with peers
• Processing concerns about grades
• Managing homesickness or separation anxiety
• Working through big emotions in a calm, supportive environment
• Discussing personal concerns or challenges

Your consent is required before I can provide any "basic" counseling services to your child. If you have not already submitted consent during online registration, please stop by my office to complete a consent form.

Thank you for entrusting me with supporting your child's emotional and social well-being.

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I will be able to help you. Please reach out to me and I can send in a referral to our Threads Closet.