Counselor's Corner November 2024

Ellison Elementary

A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart

Ellison families,

As we enter November, we reflect on the importance of spending quality time with those we care about and expressing gratitude. Whether we're creating new memories or honoring cherished traditions, this season offers a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the connections in our lives. Let’s take this time to celebrate what matters most to us all!

As your school counselors, we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with your children. They brighten our days! We appreciate your support, and more importantly, we are thankful for the trust you place in us. It is a true privilege to be part of their lives.

As always, we are here to help; feel free to reach out via phone or email—our contact information is provided at the bottom of this newsletter.

Warmest regards,

❤️Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Sills❤️

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

November is Generation Texas Month

November 1 Career Day

November 4 First Military Kid's Club meeting at 7:15am

November 5 Student Holiday / Staff Workday

November 11 Veteran's Day Ceremony

Novembers 18 Rawlinson MS Counselor and Administrator come visit Ellison's future Patriots.

November 18 Magnet School Applications Open (CLICK HERE for more information)

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break

The Importance of Expressing Gratitude

Gratitude is important for our physical, emotional, and social well-being. According to Harvard Health Publishing, gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Best of all, practicing gratitude is easy, fast, and filled with many benefits.

Create a Gratitude Jar

An easy way to appreciate and acknowledge the good things in your life is to create a gratitude jar. It will help you feel more positive, and it will help you feel happier.

Creating a gratitude jar is a great way to practice a habit of thankfulness and it only takes a few seconds a day. Plus, writing down what you are thankful for is more powerful than just thinking about it, and seeing the slips of paper in your jar grow is a physical reminder that life is wonderful.

To make your own gratitude jar, click on the link below.

Click to Learn How to Make your Own Gratitude Jar

Gratitude Challenge

Make gratitude a part of your daily routine. It will help you feel happier, healthier, and improve your overall well-being. Use the 28 day challenge below to start practicing gratitude.

The Thankful Book by Todd Parr

This is a fun book that reminds us to be grateful for the everyday things in our lives that are important to us.

Thankful by The Juicebox Jukebox

This fun and catchy song reminds us that we have many reasons to be thankful!

Attention 5th Grade Parents!

It is time to start thinking about your child's transition to middle school. Please use the "Ellison's Middle School Information" Smore to find out about important deadlines and events. This newsletter is a live document that will be updated throughout the school year, so make sure to keep going back to find updated information. CLICK HERE or on the picture to access the newsletter.

Attention Military Families!

We are having our first Military Kid's Club on November 4 at 7:15am. Only students with a signed permission slip may attend. If you have any questions, you can contact your child's counselor or complete the form below and send it in with your child.