OMS School Counseling Newsletter
March 2026
A message from the school counselors
Dear Families and Caregivers,
February may have been a short month—with three weeks of school and a well-earned week of vacation—but it was still an important time for connection and planning in the Ottoson Counseling Department. We hope all of our families had a restful and enjoyable break.
During the month, our counselors held “Minute Meetings” with every student. These individual check-ins gave us the opportunity to assess stress levels related to both social experiences and academics, and to ensure students feel supported in all aspects of school life. We also worked closely with students to thoughtfully select courses for next year, helping them make choices that reflect their strengths, interests, and goals.
This month, we will have a school wide assembly to continue kindness and prevent bullying. In addition, we will begin the careful process of building teams for the upcoming school year. We strive to create balanced, supportive learning environments that meet students’ academic and social needs so that each child is positioned to thrive.
Warmly,
The OMS Counselors
SPACE TRAINING: SUPPORTIVE PARENTING FOR ANXIOUS CHILDHOOD EMOTIONS (SPACE)
WORKSHOP
MARCH 4TH & 11TH AT 7-8:30
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Workshops are facilitated by Suzanne Hawkins, LICSW and
Jen Breneisen, LICSW and are a combination of
psychoeducation and coaching through the SPACE model.
Interested but unsure if SPACE is right? Take a few minutes to
watch our 35-minute SPACE video to learn more and see if this
approach feels like a good match.
