Jenny Tarnowski, School Counselor
Bloomer Elementary School, Room 005
715-568-2800 ext. 1005
jenny.tarnowski@bloomer.k12.wi.us
Website https://sites.google.com/view/bes-student-service-page/home
“Savor the moments…your child will travel this path just once…”
Welcome back to another wonderful school year at BES! I hope your summer months were filled with smiles, laughter and memories made! Inside these walls children and adults are learning and growing together. We make a stellar team! ☺ Thank you for your support of and dedication to the success of our kiddos!
During the 2023-2024 school year, classroom Guidance lessons will be built around the Wisconsin Social Emotional Learning Competencies, specifically focused on the areas of Emotional Development (understand and manage one’s emotions), Self-Concept (develop positive self-identity and recognize self as a learner) and Social Competence (establish and maintain positive relationships). Each month, lessons will center around topics related to those competencies. To kick off the school year, students will learn ways to focus attention, use organization strategies, set goals, work cooperatively with others, demonstrate listening skills and more! We will read stories, participate in various activities and play some games to help us be successful in school and beyond! ☺
Throughout the school year, the Counseling department will be offering small group learning opportunities focusing on various topics, including social skills, peer relationships, managing intense emotions, etc. If you would like your child to participate, please contact me for more information. Individual counseling appointments may also be requested at any time. Please reach out if there is any issue you would like me to discuss with your child to offer extra support. During these weekly times with me, I can be a trusted friend who listens and helps students with self-esteem, understanding and managing emotions, conflict resolution, family change, being new to our school, friendships, grief and loss and more. ☺
The Blackhawk Education Foundation has generously donated school supplies to our school! This incredible gesture of thoughtfulness is appreciated and we are thankful to have their assistance. Additional donated supplies are available in the School Counseling office. Students needing assistance obtaining required supplies throughout the school year are welcome to any items they need. ☺ Various hygiene products are also available in the Counseling office for students and families.
**The School Counseling department offers many resources for parents, covering a wide range of topics. Featured resources this month include: Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety or School Refusal by Andrew R. Eisen, PhD & Linda B. Engler, PhD, How To Get Kids To Say YES! Using The Secret Four Color Languages To Get Kids To Listen by Ella, Liz & Keith Schreiter, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, a workbook by Dr. Laura Markham, Parenting Toolbox 125 Activities Therapists Use To Manage Emotions, Increase Positive Behaviors & Reduce Meltdowns by Dr. Lisa Weed Phifer and Moving Past Perfect: How Perfectionism May Be Holding Back Your Kids (and You!) and What You Can Do About It by Thomas S. Greenspon, PhD. Please stop in and take a look! Resources are available for check-out!
My goal for this school year is that we unite to challenge and inspire “our” children, help them achieve the belief they are capable of anything and do all we can to provide them a safe, enriching, nurturing environment to learn and grow!
The Dalai Lama said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible!” Sounds about right to me! Remember, it’s ALWAYS a GREAT day to BE A BlackHAWK (Help All With Kindness)! Be BlackHAWK proud! ☺ Enjoy the school year! Happy Fall! ☺
BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE
IT’S THE BLACKHAWK WAY!
