Mrs. Souza's Counseling Site
Krey families, students and staff it is that time of year for us to end our current school year! I am so proud of your student/s and all the work they have put in to make this a successful school year. I have enjoyed my time with your student/s either in their classroom, at the front gates or in my counseling room and I am excited to see them again, next year! I truly hope you all have a safe and happy summer break - I look forward to seeing you again! Sincerely, Mrs. Souza
Hello Krey Coyotes! Welcome to the 2022/2023 school year! I look forward to seeing you all again, and meeting new students at the front gates and in the classrooms. I will be going into classrooms this week to introduce myself to each class and will start some class activity and/or discussion in the next two-three weeks. Parents/Guardians- please call or email me if you have any questions regarding counseling support for your student(s) this school year.
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Welcome back Krey Coyotes! Spring Break went by so fast and now it's time to finish the year off strong with only 2 full months left of school!
This month, students are getting presentations on this month's theme: "Be Honest". Students are learning what it means to them to be honest, what they value in honesty and what the benefits are.
Feel free to watch the video students are watching here
During March, some 4th and 5th Graders are getting a presentation on "How to be A Good Student" when speaking about organization skills, healthy habits, self care and postsecondary options!
2 week Spring Break came quick! Hoping that everyone has a good one.
This February, students are getting classrooms presentations on this month's theme, "Be a Friend". Students are learning what it means to be a friend, what values they think are important in friends and the benefits of friendship.
In addition, some students are getting presentations on some important rules to remember about the playground, how to use manners at recess and 4 easy steps to use when there is conflict outside.
Feel free to watch the conflict resolution/playground manners videos students are watching.
As we transition into the New Year and say goodbye to 2022 and Winter Break, students are getting classroom presentations on this month's theme "Be Positive". Students are learning what it means and how to change their negative thoughts, the benefits of being positive and how to be positive. Feel free to watch the TedxYouth video that the older grades are watching here
In addition, some students are getting presentations on some important rules to remember about the playground, how to use manners at recess and 4 easy steps to use when there is conflict outside.
Group Counseling and individual check-ins are also continuing.
In December, grades TK-5th are getting classroom presentations on this month's theme "Be Considerate". Students are learning what it means to be considerate and think about their environment (and what they can do to help) as well as the thoughts and feelings of others (perspective taking and putting themselves in other people's shoes). Group Counseling and individual check-ins are also continuing.
In November, Grades TK-5th are getting classroom lessons on this month's theme, "Be Thankful". Students are learning what it means to be thankful, why it is important to be thankful and becoming aware of what they are thankful for in their lives. The younger grades are listening to the read-aloud of "A Little Thankful SPOT" by Diane Alber. In addition, some older grade classrooms are getting presentations on "Social Filters"- when to say things out loud and when to only think them in our head if they are going to hurt somebody's feelings or are inappropriate.
Feel free to listen to the read-aloud here
In October Grades TK-5th received classroom lessons on this month's theme, "Be Respectful". Important conversations were had on what it means to be respectful, how it makes us feel when we are respected/ give respect and how to give respect at school, home and to teachers. Group counseling sessions also began for those a part of them and individual check-ins are still happening!
This month is a hot one - please remember to put your student's name on their water bottle and remind them to refill it at our water stations. This month, I am completing our Social Thinkers presentations with TK-3rd Grade. Our 4th and 5th grade classes will get presentations on our school theme for this month of "Be Supportive". Our students are becoming very efficient at self-calming with deep breathing - ask them to show you! Take care and have a great month, Mrs. Souza
August has been a busy month!!! Students seem very happy to be back at school and staff are so supportive of students and their success at Krey. I have been going into TK-2nd Grade classrooms to present our districts 'Social Thinkers' curriculum and in 3rd Grade with 'Social Problem Solvers'. I am so proud of students participation when I am presenting! Some 4th. and 5th. grade classes were able to participate in a presentation for this months theme - BE RESPONSIBLE. We are able to practice calming breaths before my presentations and the younger grades love to be caught "actively listening" while I am speaking.
Stay hydrated and cool!