LMS Counseling Services
News & Helpful Links
8th Grade Exploratory Interest Form
8th Grade Exploratory Interest - Due Friday, May 10th
Dear Future 8th Graders,
We are sending out a survey to gauge interest in the following exploratory options:
ESports (Quarter-Long)
Yearbook (Semester-Long +)
This does NOT guarantee these classes will be offered. Rather, we are looking to see who would be interested in case we are able to add these classes to our schedule.
SOAR Leader Applications
24-25 SOAR Leader Application - Due Friday, May 3rd
We are looking for dedicated role models to help welcome new students to LMS next school year.
You must be able to attend the SOAR Leader training on Tuesday, August 6 and 6th grade orientation on Thursday, August 8. Any leader who misses required dates will not be eligible to continue as a SOAR Leader.
You can view these slides for more information.
24-25 Course Request Information
6th Grade Band Sign-Up (24-25 School Year)
Current 5th grade students interested in signing up for Band need to either complete the Google Form above OR turn a paper form into Central Elementary no later than Friday, May 3, 2024. Completing this form means that you and your child are committing to Band for the entire 24-25 school year.
No other course requests are needed for students entering 6th grade.
7th Grade Band Sign-Up (24-25 School Year)
Current 6th grade students interested in signing up for Band had the opportunity to sign up in late February. No experience is necessary to sign up for 7th grade Band.
No other course requests are needed for students entering 7th grade. If you missed the sign-up, but are still interested, please speak with your school counselor.
8th Grade Exploratory Sign-Up (24-25 School Year)
Current 7th grade students interested in signing up for Band or Spanish had the opportunity to sign up in late February. Students are only able to select one full year elective, so please select only your top priority if you're interested in both Band and Spanish.
NOTE: Spanish I is currently full with a waitlist for the 24-25 school year.
No other course requests are needed for students entering 8th grade. If you missed the sign-up, but are still interested, please speak with your school counselor.
Band Information
Students new to Band can click the link above for more information on selecting & ordering an instrument.
Counseling Department Update - January 2024
We are thrilled to welcome a SECOND counselor starting semester 2 of the 2023-2024 school year! Students will last names L-Z will now be assigned to Mrs. Roehrig. Her contact information and sign-up link are located below.
Jennifer Gambrel
A-K Counselor
Students with last names A-K can use the above link to sign up to meet with Mrs. Gambrel.
She will pull you from an exploratory class or SOAR Time at her earliest convenience.
This link should NOT be used for emergencies.
Contact Information
Email is often the fastest and easiest way to connect with me(810) 591-0705
Office Phone(248) 667-8337
Google Voice PhoneInstagram: lindenms_counseling
Tiffany Roehrig
L-Z Counselor
Students with last names L-Z can use the above link to sign up to meet with Mrs. Roehrig
She will pull you from an exploratory class or SOAR Time at her earliest convenience.
This link should NOT be used for emergencies.
Contact Information
Email is often the fastest and easiest way to connect with me(810) 591-0706
Office Phone
Wellness Resources
Greetings, Linden Eagles! Below, you will find some middle-school-friendly resources for students and parents in relation to mental health.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or worries.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gambrel & Mrs. Roehrig
Student Resources
Mental Health Apps
Apps can be a great resource to help students manage stress and utilize healthy coping strategies. Check out some of these awesome options!
Calm Harm: Helps you ride out the wave of self-harm until the urge fades. Calm Harm uses the following activities: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, Random and Breathe.
Mind Shift: Helps you learn how to relax and stresses the importance of changing how you think about anxiety
Headspace: Focuses on mindfulness and meditation
Calm: Uses guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing exercises, and relaxing music to help you cope with stress and anxiety
Pacifica: Provides a toolbox to deal with daily anxiety and stress
Happify: Helps you overcome negative thoughts & stress and build resilience
Role of the School Counselor
School counselors are specially trained educators who advocate for students and strive to prepare them for success in school and beyond through:
1. Academic Support
2. Social-Emotional Support
3. Career Development
Academic Support
Scheduling
Concerns with a class
Concerns with a teacher
Individual check-ins
Social-Emotional Support
Concern for a peer
Peer Conflict
Family Difficulties
Personal Concerns
Friends
Anxiety
Problem-Solving
Anything, really :)
Career Development
Discussing goals & opportunities
Scheduling students into the right classes