Student Advocacy

August 2021

Advocacy Note

Hello! I am excited to take the role of Student Advocate this school year. I would like to tell you a little about me. I graduated from OU with a M.Ed in Licensed Professional Counseling. I have worked as a therapist in an agency and also worked as a school counselor. I have two children at Purcell Schools and they keep me busy with activities after school. I love Purcell Schools! I see great things happening here that really put our students first! I am excited to be part of a district that cares so deeply and works so hard to see every student succeed.

I believe in teaching self-advocacy and self-regulation; one way this is achieved is through self-awareness. I will encourage students to listen to their bodies, and learn signs of strong emotions. I will teach students how to use healthy and appropriate coping skills in-the-moment to regulate their emotions, bodies, and thoughts. I will be working in all school locations. We are hoping to form small groups, work individually, and use whole class counselings lessons to meet the needs of all students. To help us learn more about how best to serve students, please complete the parent survey below for your student's location. We appreciate your input and support to best serve all students!

Parent Survey

PES - Elementary Parent Survey

PIS - Intermediate Parent Survey

PJHS - Junior High Parent Survey

PHS - High School Parent Survey

Please contact me if you have any questions or concern.

Contact me on Bloomz!

text @T23TPU to 1-858-256-6691 or join class T23TPU in the Bloomz app

You can also contact your site School Counselor for all needs.

Rebecca Franco

Purcell Elementary School

School Counselor

francor@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 203

Amy Norman

Purcell Intermediate School

School Counselor

wells-normana@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 303

Michelle Hall

Purcell Junior High School

School Counselor

hallm@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 403

Melissa Feroli

Purcell High School

School Counselor

ferolim@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 503

Sara Nichols

Purcell Public Schools

Counselor/Student Advocate

nicholss@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 311

UPCOMING EVENTS!

September 6th - Labor Day - No School
September 14th - Careers Day
October 1st - Professional Development Day - No School
October 14th, 15th &18th - Fall Break - No School
October 25-29th - Red Ribbon Week
November 1st-5th - District Food Drive Week
November 11th - Veterans' Day
November 22nd-26th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 30th-January 2nd - Christmas Break - No School
January 3rd - Professional Development Day - No School
January 4th - 2nd Semester Begins
January 17th - Martin Luther King Junior Day - No School
February 14th - Professional Development Day - No School
February 15th-18th - District Kindness Week / Acts of Kindness
March 11th-18th - Spring Break - No School
May 13th - Last Day of School

Sleep helps us control our emotions!

Sleep is very important for growth, development, and emotions! A good night of rest helps students regulate their emotions! Emotions feel so much bigger when one is tired. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for sleep are below.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child-Need.aspx