"In a World Where You Can Be Anything--BE KIND!"
Greetings!
I am Ms. Troutman---Feldwood Elementary's Professional School Counselor. This is my 16th year serving in this capacity and I absolutely love what I do! I thoroughly enjoy being a School Counselor because I get to work with students, faculty, parents and the community. I am honored to be of assistance to you this school year! What might a student talk about while in the counseling office?
-feelings about himself/herself -making friends/peer relationships -anger management/bullying -resolving conflicts/peer mediation -family issues/divorce/home changes -grief/fears/worries/stress -attitudes & behaviors -academic progress/study skills/career goals How does a student get to see me? -the student may ask to come to the counseling office -teacher or administrator referral -parent or guardian requests counseling services -a school friend may invite him/her to a counseling session We are all different, yet we are all alike. Our differences make the world beautiful!!
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My Vision:
The Counseling Department at Feldwood Elementary will provide programs that promote cohesiveness and foster positive relationships among students, parents, faculty and the community. We are committed to uplifting social growth, personal growth, career and academic achievement of our students in order for them to become life-long learners. My Mission: The mission of Feldwood Elementary School's Counseling Department is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program that provides support and services to students and their families by collaboratively promoting academic, social, emotional and career success. My Belief: Counselors are advocates for all students. We assist in meeting their needs academically, mentally, socially and emotionally. We believe that every student is capable of learning as long as differentiation is utilized to address various learning styles. Collaboration is vital in student success. Teachers, administration, parents, students and the community should work together to promote and encourage academics & positive behaviors! AUGUST:
-Open House--August 4, 2023 -1st Day of School--August 7, 2023 It's 9:00 AM...do you know where your children are? Every minute that your child spends in school matters! If your child misses just two days of school each month, he/she will be a half year behind by the time that he/she reaches the 4th grade! It is very difficult for children to catch up once they fall behind. In order for children to be successful, they must attend school daily and on time. Students who attend school regularly typically achieve better grades and exhibit great character traits such as responsibility and self-discipline. Thank you for ensuring that your child is in school and on time each day!
Have YOU filled a bucket today? If you don't know what that means, let me tell you! Filling a bucket means doing something kind for someone. For example, did you open the door for someone who had their hands full? Did you give a classmate a compliment? Did you use your manners with adults and kids? Did you share your pencils with the classmate who did not have one? These are mere examples of nice things that you can do on a daily basis to surround yourself in positivity. The more people do or say nice things for others, the more conflicts will decrease. When you do something nice for someone, it will be easy for them to return the favor. So again I ask you, HAVE YOU FILLED A BUCKET TODAY?
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