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Core Essentials Value for March: Humility
Check out the items below to find out more about activities and events organized and promoted through the Double Creek Elementary school counseling program. From awareness campaigns and classroom visits to collaborating with community partners and keeping up with current counseling related trends, school counselors work hard to make positive things happen for students.
March Core Essentials: HUMILITY
(03/02/26) HUMILITY isn’t so much about being modest as it is about
focusing more on others and less on your own wants or needs. It’s a reminder to be
generous with your attention and care for others. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what HUMILITY means.
February Core Essentials: RESPECT
(01/30/26) RESPECT is about showing others they are important by what you say and do. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what RESPECT means.
Communities in Schools Food Giveaway MAR 11
01/22/26) Communities In Schools is coordinating a Spring Break food giveaway for the Jarrell community on March 12 at the Double Creek Elementary School cafeteria from 4:00 to 5:30. Contact Mr. Lane, CIS site coordinator, for more information.
Grade 5 to Participate in Schoolinks Interest Inventory
(01/21/26) Plans are underway for Grade 5 students to complete the SchooLinks career interest inventory. This inventory is designed to help students learn more about themselves and how their preferences relate to possible career matches for the future. SchooLinks is a college and career readiness platform that has been adopted by JISD to assist Grade 5-12 students with career exploration and post-secondary planning.
Grade 5 Middle School Course Selection Nights
(01/15/26) A middle school course selection parent night will be held Wednesday, FEB 4 at 6 PM in the Jarrell Middle School cafeteria for current DCES Grade 5 parents. Please note that some students are assigned to Jarrell Ranch Middle School. The course selection parent night for JRMS is scheduled for FEB 5 at 6:00 pm in the JRMS cafeteria. Middle school counselors will be speaking to Grade 5 students during the school day on Friday, JAN 30 at which time students will receive a course selection "worksheet". Official MS course selection forms will be distributed at the FEB 4 and 5 parent nights.
January Core Essentials: COMMITMENT
(12/15/25) Welcome to 2026! We’re starting off the year with COMMITMENT— making a plan and putting it into practice. This month, we’ll think about what we need to stay
committed to, and make a plan to make it happen. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what COMMITMENT means.
Adopt-A-School Soldiers Visit on NOV 21
(12/2/25) Our Ft. Hood Adopt-A-School soldiers were on hand NOV 21 for Thanksgiving dinner at DCES. They spent time visiting with students and then served as judges for the 2025-26 building level National Career Development Week poster contest. Results of the poster contest will be announced at the next Cougar Character Awards on JAN 9.
December Core Essentials: JOY
(11/19/25) Joy is about finding a way to be happy even when things don't go your way. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what JOY means.
Food Giveaway Hosted by CIS on NOV 20
(11/11/25) Communities In Schools is coordinating a Thanksgiving food give-away for the Jarrell community on November 20 at the Double Creek Elementary School cafeteria from 4:00 to 5:30. Contact Mr. Lane, CIS site coordinator, for more information.
NCDA Poster/Poetry Contest 2025
(11/03/25) November is National Career Development Month. Students and staff are encouraged to create a poster or poetry entry expressing your interpretation of the theme "The Evolution of Work: Careers in the Past, Present and Future." Grades K-2 and 3-5 winners will receive an award and there will be a prize drawing for any teachers/staff who submit at least 3 student entries to Ms. Lake by noon on NOV 21.
For more details, access NCDA Poster/Poetry Contest and be sure to listen for special morning announcements the week of November 17-21
DCES Celebrates Red Ribbon Week in Style
(11/03/25) DCES staff and students went all out in dressing up for Red Ribbon Week theme days. Media club provided daily Red Ribbon messages during morning announcements and the annual prize drawing saw 35 lucky students go home with a special Red Ribbon Week backpack, frisbee and beach ball.
Red Ribbon Daily Announcements
November Core Essentials: Trust
(10/29/25) Trust is about putting your confidence in someone you can depend on. The more someone proves they’re dependable, the more trust you have in them. Trust grows when people show they can be relied on over time. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what TRUST means.
Gifted & Talented (GT) Nominations Being Accepted
(10/24/25) Nominations are being accepted for identification and access to Jarrell ISD gifted and talented education programming. Access the links below for more specifics about the program and to nominate a student.
Parent Introductory Letter Jarrell ISD Gifted & Talented Education
Fire Safety Demonstration OCT 10 a Huge Hit!
(10/14/25) Members of Jarrell Fire and Rescue were on hand recently to discuss fire safety with DCES Grade 3 students. In addition to learning about fire safety practices, students got to experience a fire truck with all its equipment up close. The inflatable house evacuation simulator was a highlight of the demonstration.
Ft. Hood Adopt-A-School Solders Visit DCES OCT 8
(10/14/25) Soldiers from our Ft. Hood Adopt-A-School unit were on hand to participate with students in PE, art, music, science lab and library classes. We appreciate our Adopt-A-School unit so much!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
(10/06/25) Bullying Awareness Month is a timely reminder for organizations to take action at the local level to foster safe and supportive environments. Bullying—whether through hostile comments, discriminatory actions, or other forms of intimidation—should never be tolerated. Access stopbullying.gov for more information and resources.
"What is Bullying?" VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ffzIhWoi5ac
RED RIBBON WEEK Set for OCT 27-31
(10/02/25) The theme for Red Ribbon Week this year is "Life Is a Puzzle. Solve It Drug Free". Access https://www.redribbon.org/ to learn more about this national awareness campaign to promote substance misuse prevention and healthy lifestyle choices and to access resources and activities for students and families. Access theme days information at the link below:
2025 THEME DAYS FLYER (English and Spanish)
Vaping Prevention Presentations Grades 4-5
(10/01/25) Vaping and e-cigarette use is a growing concern among elementary school age children. Presentations utilizing Catch My Breath materials for Grades 4 and 5 will be conducted in the coming weeks to educate students about the dangers and social implications of vaping as well as strategies to help them make healthy choices. Catch My Breath is an evidence-based program developed through the University of Texas Health Science Center. Access https://catch.org/program/vaping-prevention/ or https://www.bevapefree.org/students/ to learn more.
Start with Hello Week: Thank you for Participating!
(10/01/25) Students at DCES enthusiastically participated in START WITH HELLO WEEK September 22-26. Everyone was encouraged to wear name tags and introduce themselves to someone new. They wore green to show their support for the START With Hello message of being kind and helping to make sure that no one feels left out. Media Club provided a daily message during morning announcements. Students also had a chance to learn some "Hello" words from around the world!
October Core Essentials: Knowledge
(09/25/25) KNOWLEDGE is about learning something new so you can be better at whatever you do. What do you want to learn more about this month? Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what it means to be knowledgeable.
Safety Patrol is Rockin' It!
(09/17/25) Grade 5 student volunteers recently completed Safety Patrol training and have started assisting at the car line with morning arrival. This first group of student Safety Patrol volunteers will be performing their duties until the end of 1st quarter. A new group of trained student volunteers will take over for 2nd quarter. Thank you Safety Patrol for setting a great example for fellow students. Your service and dedication to DCES is greatly appreciated!
Let's Welcome Ms. McNeill!
(09/17/25) DCES welcomes our Seeds of Hope intern for 2025-26, Ms. Stephanie McNeill. For more information about accessing clinical counseling services on campus, contact Ms. Lake, DCES school counselor.
Free and Reduced Meals Applications Available!
(09/17/25) At DCES, we are committed to helping all students succeed. One important way to do that is to ensure that all of our students receive resources for which they are eligible, but we need your help. In order to determine eligibility to receive free and reduced meals, we must receive a completed application. Please take a few minutes to review the information and complete the application at this link: Jarrell ISD Free and Reduced Lunch Information
Start with Hello Week SEPT 22-26
(09/02/25) Start with Hello Week is a time to focus on creating a culture of kindness and belonging among our staff and students at DCES. It is also a time to show gratitude to others by filling their bucket with kindness, thanking adults that help keep us safe, and showing appreciation to friends or buddies.
MONDAY - “HEY DAY!” NAMETAGS AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO SOMEONE NEW DAY!
TUESDAY - RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY!
WEDNESDAY - LET'S All WEAR GREEN!
THURSDAY - SAY HELLO AROUND THE WORLD DAY!
FRIDAY - GET TO KNOW SOMEOME WITH "TABLE TALK" TODAY!
Extra-Specials Rotation SEPT 2
(08/29/25) Ms. Lake will be visiting PK-5 classrooms to speak with students about having more a successful school experience by identifying their feelings, thinking about possible coping strategies, and then taking action to practice those strategies. One coping strategy that Grades 3-5 students practiced involved creating a plan for school success like the one at the following link:
September Core Essentials: COURAGE
(08/29/25) COURAGE means being brave enough to do what you should do, even when you’re afraid. Courage isn’t just about big, loud actions. It’s also about showing up, even when things are tough, and trying again. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on what it means to have courage.
Informed Parental Consent Requirement
(08/13/25) As part of our comprehensive school counseling and support services program, students may have access to a certified school counselor and/or school-based support staff. These services align with the Texas Education Code (TEC §33.005), the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, and the new SB 12 (2025), which requires parent or guardian permission for students to receive the same counseling and social services support we've traditionally provided. Learn more about our school counseling program via our Counseling Services webpage or by contacting our school counselor, Ms. Lake, with any questions or concerns. Please access and submit the informed consent form below to avoid possible delay in services for your child.
Como parte de nuestro programa integral de servicios de consejería y apoyo escolar, los estudiantes pueden tener acceso a un consejero escolar certificado o a personal de apoyo escolar. Estos servicios cumplen con el Código de Educación de Texas (TEC §33.005), el Modelo de Texas para Programas Integrales de Consejería Escolar y la nueva ley SB 12 (2025), que exige la autorización de los padres o tutores para que los estudiantes reciban el mismo apoyo de consejería y servicios sociales que tradicionalmente hemos brindado. Para obtener más información sobre nuestro programa de consejería escolar, visite nuestra página web de Servicios de Consejería o comuníquese con nuestra consejera escolar, la Sra. Lake, si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Por favor, acceda y envíe el formulario de consentimiento informado a continuación para evitar posibles retrasos en los servicios para su hijo/a.
August Core Essentials: The Big 3
(07/29/25) To start the school year, we've got 3 big ideas that we think are important: 1) Treat others right, 2) make smart decisions and 3) maximize your potential. Look and listen for regularly conducted activities in classrooms, library displays, special morning announcements and social media posts all month long to help us focus on our Big 3 Ideas.
2025-26: It's Going to Another Be a Great Year!
(07/28/25) Welcome to the Double Creek Elementary School counseling webpage! We want to encourage ALL of our staff, students and families to utilize services made available through the school counseling program. Through out the the year, school counselors facilitate a variety of activities to support students' personal, social, academic and career development and to provide easily accessible and up-to-date school counseling related information. We hope you find this webpage helpful, and we look forward to working with you and your child to help ensure their experience at DCES is a positive one. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out!
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