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Meet Your School Counselors!
Meet Your School Counselors!
Counseling Referrals
Counseling Referrals
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 ----->
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.
Upcoming Opportunities!
Upcoming Opportunities!
We’re excited to host our second Principal Coffee Chat of the school year on January 13 & 14 from 8:15–9:00 AM. This time, our school counselors will be joining us!
We invite parents of students with ADHD or similar learning needs to come connect, share experiences, and support one another. Our counselors will help guide the conversation and share helpful resources to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
We hope this becomes a space where families can build community, find support, and feel connected. We look forward to seeing you there!
A Joyful December: National Stress-Free Holidays Month
A Joyful December: National Stress-Free Holidays Month
Dear TCA Community,
The holidays are upon us—a time for joy, connection, and creating meaningful memories with loved ones. It’s also a season that can bring its own pressures, like planning visits, managing gift budgets, and organizing events. With everything on your plate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
While traditions and celebrations are meaningful, it’s just as important to care for your mental well-being. National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month reminds us to be mindful of stress and take steps toward self-care. Here are a few tips to help make your holidays more manageable and joyful:
Modify traditions if needed. It’s okay to adjust traditions if they feel overwhelming. Your mental health takes priority.
Learn the power of saying "no." If a commitment feels too much, give yourself permission to decline.
Plan ahead. Use a calendar to stay organized and avoid last-minute tasks that can create unnecessary stress.
Share your feelings. Talk to someone you trust if you're feeling anxious or missing a loved one. You are not alone.
Take time for self-care. Make sure to rest and recharge, even as you care for others.
If you’d like professional support, Care Solace is available to help connect you or your loved ones to mental health services. This is a complimentary, confidential service provided by The Classical Academies.
Access Support:
Call: 888-515-0595 (Multilingual support 24/7/365)
Visit: caresolace.com/classicalacademies, search for a provider or click “Book Appointment” for assistance via video chat, phone, or email.
For immediate support:
Call 911 and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response.
Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
Call or chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ support): www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Wishing you a peaceful and stress-free holiday season filled with joy and meaningful moments.
-Your Counseling Team 🎄
Character Trait of the Unit!
Character Trait of the Unit!
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 🐻
Gratitude at Home: Simple Ways to Practice!
Gratitude at Home: Simple Ways to Practice!
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!
PreK-5th_Grade_Gratitude_Instructions__English_and_Spanish_.pdf6th-12th_Grade_Gratitude_Instructions__English_and_Spanish_.pdfNovember_Dinner_Conversation_Starters.pdfPage updated
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