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Hello Parents & Students, and Welcome to 5th Grade at LMS!
Each week, students will engage in one class period of "Lion Life" taught by the 5th Grade School Counselor, Mr. Nyhuis.
Lion Life was created to help 5th graders transition smoothly from ACS to LMS, instill a quality relationship with their counselor through meaningful conversation, cover Social-Emotional Learning topics, and help prepare them to transition to 6th grade. Our hope is to instill the importance of learning about Mental Health alongside general academic classes. Lessons include:
Introduction to School Counselor and LMS
Study & Organizational Skills
Bullying & Conflict Resolution
Internet Safety
Coping Mechanisms/Ways to Handle Stress
Mindfulness
Confidence & Self-Esteem Building
Emotional Regulation
Flexible Thinking
Developing Support Networks
Goal Setting
Setting Healthy Friendship Boundaries
Respecting Differences (Cultural, Ability, Gender, etc)
Career Development for 5th grade (interests, values, strengths, goals)
Preparation for 6th grade- Locks, switching classes, increase in academic workload, additional responsibility)
As the year goes on, we evaluate the needs of our students on an ongoing basis and tailor conversations to address any trends or concerns. Lion Life is a great way for students to learn the importance of being a community member at LMS that upholds our core values, while also developing a better sense of self as they emerge as middle schoolers.
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