2026-2027

🍁 October in the Counseling Corner!

Helping Our Eagles Grow Kind Hearts & Make Healthy Choices

Happy October, Eagle Families! 🦅

Fall is in the air, and we have an exciting month of learning ahead in our school counseling program!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and our S.O.A.R. classroom lessons will focus on kindness, respect, managing emotions, responsibility, and making healthy choices.

Whether we're learning to handle BIG feelings, solve friendship problems, or see things from someone else's perspective, our goal is to help every Eagle develop the skills to be kind, confident, and caring!

🦅 What's Happening in S.O.A.R. This Month?

Our Eagles are learning important life skills through engaging stories, discussions, and hands-on activities!

Our Little Eagles (Pre-K & Kindergarten)

Our youngest learners are practicing sharing, taking turns, self-control, honesty, and understanding the difference between small and big problems. We're helping them discover that even little Eagles can make BIG choices!

First & Second Grade

Students are learning to express their feelings appropriately, make thoughtful decisions, recognize the size of a problem, and understand when to seek help from a trusted adult. We're also exploring how our words and actions affect others.

Third & Fourth Grade

We're tackling BIG emotions and respectful behavior! Third graders are learning what happens when we "flip our lids" and how to calm ourselves when feelings become overwhelming. Fourth graders are exploring how their choices and behaviors affect the people around them.

Fifth Grade

Our oldest Eagles are focusing on respect and perspective-taking. We're learning that two people can see the same situation differently and that understanding another person's point of view is an important part of building positive relationships.

All grade levels will also participate in lessons about making safe, healthy choices!

🧡 October Is Bullying Prevention Month!

At Troutville Elementary, we want every student to feel safe, included, respected, and valued.

This month, we're encouraging students to remember that kindness is more than just being nice. It's choosing to include others, speaking up when someone needs help, and treating people with respect, even when we disagree.

A little kindness can make a BIG difference!

❤️ Red Ribbon Week: October 23–31

Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.

During Red Ribbon Week, we'll celebrate the importance of making healthy decisions and being a positive influence on others.

Students will learn that they don't need a cape to be a hero! Every time they make a healthy choice, show kindness, or help a friend, they're making a difference.

🏡 Bring S.O.A.R. Home!

Want to keep the learning going? Try asking your child:

• What is one kind thing you did for someone today?

• What can you do when your feelings get really BIG?

• How do you know when a problem is something you can solve yourself or when you need adult help?

• Why is it important to understand someone else's point of view?

• What is one healthy choice you made today?

You might be surprised by the wonderful conversations these simple questions can start!

💙 A Little Note from Mrs. Saville

One of my favorite things about being a school counselor is watching our Eagles grow, not just academically, but as friends, problem-solvers, and caring members of our school family.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your child's journey and for reinforcing these important skills at home.

Together, we're helping every Eagle SOAR! 🦅

Mrs. Saville
School Counselor
Troutville Elementary School