Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
We know that sometimes students need a little extra support — and that’s okay! If you have concerns about your child or feel they could benefit from talking with the school counselor, you can complete the referral form below.
Students may be referred for things like:
Friendship or peer challenges
Big feelings such as worry, sadness, or frustration
Family changes or transitions
Trouble focusing or staying motivated
Building confidence or managing emotions
Our goal is to work together with families and teachers to make sure every student feels supported, understood, and ready to do their best at school.
We’re excited to start our Unit 3 Small Group on Executive Functioning! This group helps students build important skills like organization, focus, planning, and self-control in fun, engaging ways.
If you are interested in signing up your student for either group, please click the link below!
Tis the Season for Gratitude!
For unit 3, our focus is on Gratitude, choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives. When students take time to listen, help, and include others, they make our school a more caring and connected community 🐻
1. Gratitude Journal (Family Edition)
Each night, everyone writes or draws one thing they’re grateful for. Younger kids can draw instead of write.
2. The “Thank-You Box”
Keep a small box where family members drop notes of appreciation for each other. Read them together every Sunday.
3. Rose–Bud–Thorn Check-In
During dinner or bedtime:
Rose = something good from today
Bud = something you’re looking forward to
Thorn = something hard
This builds reflection + gratitude.
4. Gratitude Photo Hunt
Have kids take or draw pictures of things that make them feel happy—pets, toys, nature, food, people. Create a collage or slideshow.
5. Acts of Kindness Challenge
Pick a kindness goal of the day (help a sibling, clean without being asked, compliment someone). At night, talk about how it felt to be kind.
6. Gratitude Wall
Use sticky notes to build a growing wall of things everyone is thankful for. It becomes a visual reminder of good things.
7. “Thankful Storytime”
After reading a bedtime story, ask:
“What part of this story made you feel thankful?”
or
“Which character showed gratitude?”
8. Gratitude at Mealtime
Once a day, go around the table and share one good moment or one person you’re thankful for.
9. Gratitude Art
Kids create drawings of things they love. Hang them up somewhere visible.
10. Call or Text Someone Just to Say Thank You
Practice expressing appreciation to family members, friends, or teachers.
Additional Resources for our Families!