June 2022

• Goodbye bunches

• Transition  Assembly  support (link)

• Goodbye Summer and end of the year announcement

Dear AISL families,

As promised during today's assembly, please find some activity options to engage with this summer!  These are especially helpful if you find yourselves indoors and are looking for something to do as a family or for your child to have a voice and choice in selecting activities to manage their own self-care.   Activities are available for Pre-K to adults.  

Most of the students are familiar with the resources, and have asked me to share with you!

• Make Art (popular option Weave Silk, Bomomo)

• Dance

• Exercise

• Practice mindfulness/meditation

• Healthy cooking 

• Animal (virtual live zoos)

• Puzzles and games

• Sounds and Music

• Visit a museum(virtually)

• Visual relaxation

• Yoga

Additional things to do:

• Curated AISL Core Value read aloud Book list options

• Khan Academy Get Ready Math,   Reading and Language Arts free online courses

Please consider gathering pictures over the summer holiday break for sharing with the AISL community when we return in the new academic year as per tradition.  

May you always be happy, peaceful, and safe. Until we meet again.  

During the summer break, I may not be able to access my e-mail regularly, but please do reach out as needed to dabukazam@aislagos.org

Warm regards, Ms. D.

May 2022

• Celebrate Courage! 

• Courage curriculum options and "I can" statements

• Lessons delivered based on Student/ Teacher input

• Link to curated book list on Courage

• Grief message to parents / Teachers- Mr Allen Ogedengbe

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below-

• Announcement sent May 31

Dear AISL families,

I hope you are doing well! I just can't believe that we have less than 10 days of school left!! The year sure has gone by so fast! 

I'm sharing this announcement as a reminder for families who plan on leaving AISL.  Please make sure to follow the procedures listed on pg 5 of the EC/ES Transition guidebook.    

In order to maintain consistency, quality, and confidentiality, AISL uses an internal teacher reference form that is kept with me in a confidential file.    All reference requests for departing students need to be made ten days before the teachers leave for the summer holiday break.  

Please do let me know if you have any questions about transition by contacting me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org 

Thank you in advance!

Warm regards,

D.

March 2022

• Celebrate Integrity!

• Link to curriculum options for integrity including "I can" statements

• Lessons delivered based on Student/ Teacher input

• Curated book list- Integrity.

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Issue  9, March 28, 2022 EC / ES Counselor's newsletter

• Link to read-aloud podcast of newsletter.  Below is the full article. Here is the link to the to the EC/ES Counselor Corner  March Newsletter.

• Link to curated book list on Integrity.

• Link to "9 ways to grow your child's integrity at home"

• If you have any questions or need support with transition please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org  (Here is the Link to School Counselor's transition guide for new and departing EC/ES families)

February 2022

• Child Protection Lesson # 3 and home links for parents

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Issue  8, February 2022 EC / ES Counselor's newsletter

• Link to the read-aloud podcast of the newsletter. Here is the link to the to the EC/ES Counselor Corner newsletter issue 8.

• Home links to Child Protection Lesson # 3 "Safe and Un Safe Touches"

• Food for thought Articles:

  • "Educate your child about good touch and bad touch" The Statesman, Feb.11, 2022

  • "Your kid may need more hugs, experts say. But there are right and wrong ways to give them." CNN Health, Feb. 11, 2022

  • "Why You Should Never Make Your Child Hug Anyone, Parenting" Very Well Family, April 2021

• Friday March 25 Dress in red to celebrate AISL's core value- Integrity

• If you have any questions, or need support with transition please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org  (Here is the Link to School Counselor's transition guide for new and departing EC/ES families).

• Additional note and resources (February 24, 2022)

  • Ukraine / Russia toolkit for families and educators

• Helping Your Students Cope With a Violent World: Edutopia article features strategies for helping children make sense with historical perspective, feel empowered, and inspire them to feel hopeful.

• How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.

• Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.

• • Disaster and Trauma response in Children (By age)

January 2022

• Celebrate Responsibility!

• Link to responsibility lesson options including "I can" statements 

• Lessons delivered based on Student/ Teacher input

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• Curated book list

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Issue 7, January 20200 EC / ES Counselor's newsletter

• Link to read-aloud podcast of newsletter. Here is the link to the newsletter.

• Link to School Counselor's transition guide for new EC/ES families.

• Friday, January 28- Dress in Green to celebrate AISL's core value- responsibility

• Link to curated books for kids on responsibility and more... (update from Jan 26, 2022)

• Link to article "Teaching responsibility to your children" (update from Jan 26, 2022)

• If you have any questions or need support with transition please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org

December 2021

• Child Protection Lesson # 2 and home links for parents

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Issue  6, December 2021 EC / ES Counselor's newsletter

• Link to read-aloud podcast of newsletter below.  Here is the link to the newsletter.

• If you have any questions, or need support with transition please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org 

• Child protection lesson # 2  homelink

• Article: "Saying goodbye and saying it well"

• Resource for the break:

  • PBS holidays for parents linked here

  • www.virtualselfcare.org

  • curated read aloud books linked here

November 2021

• Celebrate  Empathy!

• Link to Empathy lesson options  and "I can" statements

• Lessons delivered based on Student/ Teacher input

• Curated book list

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Elementary School

Issue 4- November 2021

• Here is the link to the full newsletter and the read-aloud podcast for the ES Counselor's corner issue 4.

• Parent forum recording:  Link to the Parent forum Child Protection zoom recording.

• Link to Common Sense age-based media reviews for parents. Here are links to overview  information by age:  age 0-2 ;  age 2-4; age 5-7; age 8-9; age 10-12

• Link to Cyberbullying Grade 5 survey results and analysis

• Upcoming Events: 

  • November 9th- Parent forum- "The power of choice to resolve conflict"

  • TBA November 16th-  Parent forum- ""Raising Healthy (Digital) Citizens"

  • November 19th- Dress in Blue to celebrate Empathy and Universal Children's day

• Curated read-aloud books on identity/ self-esteem linked on ES Counselor Corner's home page (scroll down to the slide show).

• If you have any questions, please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org

EC summary of newsletter below:

Issue  4 November 5, 2021 EC Counselor's newsletter

• Here is the link to the full newsletter and read-aloud podcast to the ES Counselor's corner issue 4.

• Parent forum recording:  Link to the Parent forum Child Protection zoom recording.

• Link to Common Sense age-based media reviews for parents. Here are links to overview  information by age:  age 0-2 ;  age 2-4; age 5-7; age 8-9; age 10-12

• Upcoming Events:

  • November 9th- Parent forum- "The power of choice to resolve conflict"

  • TBA November 16th-  Parent forum- ""Raising Healthy (Digital) Citizens"

  • November 19th- Dress in Blue to celebrate Empathy and Universal Children's day

• Curated read-aloud books on identity/ self-esteem linked on ES Counselor Corner's home page (scroll down to the slide show).

• If you have any questions, please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org

October 2021

• Link to Child Protection Curriculum & Home links sent to parents

• Curated book list

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Elementary School

Issue 3- October 15, 2021

• Click here for the full ES Counselor Corner newsletter. Here is the link to the read aloud podcast of issue 3.

• Upcoming Events: 

  • Tuesday, October 26th- Parent Forum- Child Protection at AISL

  • Friday, October 29th-  Student Council's Book.O.Ween

• Please find the child protection  home links by grade level to reinforce what  your child is learning at school. 

• Stuck at home? Not sure what to do?  Find www.virtualselfcare.org

• Curated read-aloud books on identity/ self-esteem linked on ES Counselor Corner's home page (scroll down to the slide show).

• November 19th- Dress in blue day to celebrate Empathy and Universal Children's Day

EC summary of newsletter below:

• Click here for the full ES Counselor Corner newsletter. Here is the link to the read aloud podcast of issue 3

• Upcoming Events:

  • Tuesday, October 26th- Parent Forum- Child Protection at AISL

  • Friday, October 29th-  Student Council's Book.O.Ween

• Please find the child protection home links by grade level to reinforce what  your child is learning at school.

• Stuck at home? Not sure what to do?  Find www.virtualselfcare.org

• Curated read-aloud books on identity/ self-esteem linked on ES Counselor Corner's home page (scroll down to the slide show).

• November 19th- Dress in blue day to celebrate Empathy and Universal Children's Day

September 2021

• Celebrate Respect by dressing in yellow

• Curriculum options link   and "I can" statements

• Curated book list

• Lessons delivered based on teacher/ student input

• Ongoing- child protection staff training; CIS accreditation support; JEDI support (Common language; Common language glossary;  data; data analysis/ recommendation)

• EC/ ES Newsletters are summarized below

Elementary School

Issue 1 (KG-5) - September 10, 2021

• Welcome back! Click here to read the full ES Counselor Corner newsletter.

• Podcast "read aloud" of the ES Counselor Corner newsletter issue 1

• Article "10 simple ways to raise a respectful child" (Read aloud link)

• Celebrate Respect

• Announcements: Dot Day; dress up in yellow day September 24th.

• Self-care resources: www.virtualselfcare.org

Issue 2 (KG-G5)- September 27th, 2021

• Link to newsletter

• Podcast "read aloud" of newsletter issue 2.

• Curated read-aloud books on identity/ self-esteem linked on home page (scroll down to the slide show).

• Nigerian Culture Day

• October- Child Protection Lesson 1 / Digital citizenship (individual grade level updates to be shared after lesson is delivered)

• November 19th- Dress in blue day to celebrate Empathy and Universal Children's Day

EC summary of newsletter below:

Week 1: Introductions, mindfulness, & respect by noticing your feelings and how they impact your body. Click here to learn more.

Week 2-4:  review the newsletter/podcast for details about activities from the past two weeks and an overview of upcoming activities.  Click here to learn more. 

August 2021

• Whole School Child Protection Training

  • All faculty 

  • IA'sAdditional staff members

  • Link to Child Protection guidebooks

• Kelso's Choices training for specialist teachers

• Teacher lesson sign-up list

• Respect sample lesson options link

• Welcome back message to parents:

Dear AISL Community,

Welcome to the updated ES Counselor's Corner website!

I'm so glad to be back from a year long sabbatical!  This year, I will be serving PS-G5!   This website will continuously be updated as the year progresses.  It includes an archived section,  newsletters and resources to keep you up-to-date.

For more information about the services offered at ES Counseling, and how to contact me directly please visit this section of the ES Counselor's Corner. 

Warm regards,

Diana Abukazam (Ms. D.)

Ps. Feeling stressed?!  Visit the calm room below (slide 2) or www.virtualselfcare.org to find easy to access self care resources.