6th Grade Academy Counselor Corner

• • In September, all JCTMS Students received a crucial Lesson on Suicide Prevention, a topic of utmost importance in our school community. This initiative aimed to equip our students with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and address potential mental health concerns.
  • October, being National Bullying Prevention Month, the 6th-grade academy took a significant pledge to uphold a ZERO BULLYING ZONE at JCTMS. This initiative, along with educating students on the difference between peer conflict and bullying, instilled a sense of security and confidence in our school's environment.
  • During Red Ribbon Week (10/27-10/31), students had the opportunity to learn about the truth about drugs. How to say NO to vapes, NO to edibles, NO to pills, and ALL Substances.
  • November-January, all 6th Grade Students will complete their Individual Learning Plan, which brings together their academic achievements, extracurricular experiences, and career exploration activities to create a concrete plan for success.
  • Project Alpha Boys Conference will be held on 11/07/25 (2:30-9:00 pm) for all registered males. The reminder letter will go home next week.
  • Upcoming Counselor Lessons & Groups:

    • Digital Citizenship & social media-Exploring both the positive and negative impacts of online behavior, and how to leave a respectful digital footprint.

    • Healthy Relationships- Understanding the foundations of respectful, supportive, and safe connections with peers and adults.

    • Small girl groups focusing on the following: Identity, Hygiene/ Positive Body Image, Friend Groups, Positive Affirmations, Peer pressure, and Self-esteem

• • The goal of Unity Day is to bring students, parents, educators, and the community across the nation together to emphasize that bullying is not acceptable and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community.
  • On October 22nd, our school wore orange to show that we are together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
  • Orange is a color commonly associated with the month of October and the autumn season. It is also a color that is associated with safety and visibility. It is a warm, inviting color that makes an impactful statement.

Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is an annual alcohol, tobacco, drug, and violence prevention campaign in the United States that takes place in October. It began in 1985 as a tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was murdered while on duty. The campaign is the nation's most significant and longest-running drug awareness and prevention program. Its purpose is to educate and promote awareness about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use, and to prevent violence. This is a nationwide program that involves communities, schools, and parents in drug prevention efforts. Students are encouraged to show their support to stay drug-free throughout the week.

Parent Resources and Webinars: For Parents — Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes

Operation Parent – Empowering Parents with Evidence‑Based Resources

Ms. Cook comes to us after previously serving as the Program Manager for the Shawnee Transformation Youth Coalition, a substance prevention initiative focused on youth ages 12 to 17. In this role, she led youth in conducting compliance checks, facilitating peer-to-peer workshops, organizing focus groups and town hall meetings, and implementing parent workshops to educate families about youth substance prevention.

Ms. Cook's start date will be November 4th. Please reach out and welcome her with open arms! We are so excited to have her on our team!

Parents and Guardians if you are not connected to your child's Infinite Campus to track grades and progress, PLEASE get connected ASAP! Parent Portal allows you to track your child's academic progress and develop a partnership with your child's teachers. Infinite Campus is also convenient way to monitor your child's attendance, assignments, daily grades and class schedule. Please click the below to set up your account.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/parent-portal

Parents, please make sure that you are checking grades in infinite Campus weekly. Also make sure your child is completing all assignments and checking for missing work in the google classroom. If you have questions, contact the classroom teacher. Please see information below for additional support at school and in the community.

• Extended School Services: Information was sent directly to families if their student need to attend
• Ms. Broyles (6th Black Math teacher) offers math tutoring after school to 6th Grade Academy Students paula.broyles@jefferson.kyschools.us, email her you have questions
• Free tutoring and mentorship (www.educationaljustice.org)
• St. Georges Community Scholar Institute (www.stgeorgesky.org)
• Sowing Seeds with Faith https://www.sowingseedswithfaith.org
• Reading and Math Tutor Kumon (www.Kumon.com)
• Online Tutoring (www.FEVtutor.com)
• Louisville Urban League (www.lul.org)

The fall musical "The Lion King"

Please come out and support our scholars!

Cast A: Nov. 13th & 14th, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Cast B: Nov. 20 & 21, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

This is Nala the service dog with "Wags". W.A.G.S. will visit JCTMS every other Thursdays, Nala will be in the library, and some teachers will sign up their classroom for a visit with Nala for a 30-minute time slot.

Mental Health Support is offered for our students at JCTMS. We have a school-based Mental Health Practitioner, Ms. O'Neal, and some outside providers who will provide school-based therapy during the day. If you would like your child to have school-based services, please complete the form below.

Lastly, if you would like additional outside therapy resources, please visit https://www.caresolace.org/services/families or www.psychologytoday.com or you can contact Ms. O'Neal for a referral monique.oneal@jefferson.kyschools.us

Mrs. Aisha Walker, 6th Grade Academy Counselor

aisha.walker@jefferson.kyschools.us

Twitter: @counselorwalker

Ring Central Phone/Text: 502.830.0760