Counselor Connection

Spring has Sprung!! The pollen has come and our weather is warmer! New things are blooming and sprouting! With that in mind, we are focusing on the Mindset of "Everything is Possible" this month. Students are encouraged to dream and to dream BIG!! We want to empower our students to believe that they can achieve their dreams! An important of this mindset is understanding that mistakes are okay. It is important to learn from them and then continue to move forward. Looking for ways that you can support these mindsets at home? Demonstrate goal setting and achievement! When you make a mistake, model the art of using that mistake as a learning opportunity.  April is also the Month of the Military Child! During this month, we take out some time to be intentional in appreciating our military students. To show our support and appreciation for our military students, we will have the following activities:  Mondays- Military Monday (Wear Red, White and/or Blue) Tuesdays-Purple Up for Mil...

February was full of exploration of our passions and interests. Students then connected their passions and interests to possible future career/jobs. Students were able to share their knowledge of careers and what having that career would be like. This month, we transition to being responsible.  Our Mindset for the month of March is "100% Accountable." This Mindset encourages students to be responsible. During this month, students will be encouraged to think for themselves and own their decision-making as well as the consequences that may accompany those choices. Students will also have the opportunity to examine limiting thoughts. Students will be explore how our fears can limit goals, dreams and aspirations. During Counselor Class time, students will think about a goal they want to set for themselves. Within our goal setting, we will also discuss making a plan and the steps needed in order to achieve goals. How can you support this Mindset at home? Discuss what it means to b...

The month of February is a one that is full of exciting events here at Langford! First our Mindset of the month is - Passion First. This Mindset provides students with the opportunity to think about the things that they are passionate about and how they feel when they are pursuing those things. For our fifth grade students that are pursuing Magnet programs for middle school, these students will have their virtual interviews this month! Fifth grade students have been working on their middle school transition lessons since November and we know that our Langford Labs are going to shine BRIGHT!! Supporting our Passion First mindset at home can be a lot of fun this month. Have conversations with your student about the things that they enjoy doing, then dig deeper and ask "why" they enjoy these things.  The first week in February is National School Counseling Week! During this week, we take time to consider the impact that School Counselors make within our schools. Students will pa...

 Even though this year has continued be one that is very unique, one thing that has not changed is the fact that we are STILL a family here at Langford! Our Mindset of the month is "We are Connected." We covered this Mindset earlier in the school year, however, we like to do a review of this when students return from winter break. During this month, we will remind students of our connection and how our actions can affect those around us. Students will also explore the meaning of community. During their Counselor Class time with me this month, students will collaborate with their peers to solve questions/puzzles posed to them. You can support this mindset at home by simply modeling kindness towards others, thinking before we act and understanding that we are connected!

Our Mindset for the month of December is "Live to Give!" This Mindset complements the month of December perfectly. As we are in the season of giving. Social-emotional lessons for the month will center around giving to others rather than receiving our gifts. In addition to having students explore giving versus receiving, students will be challenged to think about how they can make a difference. Lastly, we will address that it is okay to receive but that when we receive, we receive with grace and offer our most sincere thanks to those that have chosen to give to us.  How can you support our social emotional learning at home? As always, modeling this behavior and mindset is a great way to not only tell but show your students these mindsets! When we return to school in 2021, we will review our Mindset that We are Connected. The start of the new year is a perfect time to have a refresher lesson for students that we are all connected here at Langford as a family.  During our winter...

 The month of November will bring about change for this school year as we transition to Phase 2. Students that have opted to do so can/will return to he building on Nov. 4th. Students can expect to receive both face to face social emotional support services, as well as, virtual social-emotional support  from the School Counselor during Phase 2. Students that are in the building will receive a monthly classroom visit from the school counselor and students that are virtual will also receive these lessons if they are logged on during Counselor Class time. Students can also visit Mrs. Davis' Google Classroom to view the monthly social emotional lesson and a daily activity/discussion with their peers.  The Mindset for the month of November is "Attitude of Gratitude!" How fitting! We are thankful for the health and safety of our students, their families and our staff. Students will focus on the attitude of gratitude during this month by having discussions focused around things ...

 This month we will be observing anti-bullying activities. Our activities will be a little different than our traditional "in building" observations, however, we are encouraging our students to participate at home. During our anti-bullying activities, we will be reviewing the district's policy on bullying. How can you support your child at home during these activities? By supporting school related activities during these observations and having conversations about bullying. Information and activities for students regarding their social-emotional well-being are issued and discussed in the School Counselor's Google classroom. If your child does not have this classroom code, please feel free to contact me and I can send the code via email. You can click in the "classroom" below for additional resources.  Contact Information- lasdavis@richland2.org