AES School Counseling 2025-2026
School Theme: Under the Sea
Thank you for visiting my webpage! This is my eleventh year in Lumberton and my seventeenth year as a School Counselor. I am the School Counselor, Anti-Bullying Specialist, and 504 designee at AES.
Each day I work to support the social and emotional growth and learning of your children. I provide a variety of services to the children, parents, teachers, and staff at our school. Please do not hesitate to utilize my counseling services which include but are not limited to: individual counseling, small group counseling and classroom guidance lessons (Social Emotional Learning - SEL). I am very excited to work with our families and students throughout the year!
Please contact me with any questions you may have regarding the counseling program at AES. If you would like more information or have any questions, please get in touch with me either by email: kpease@lumberton.k12.nj.us or phone at 609-518-0030 ext. 2007. The district has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our students, staff and family members. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health services. The website can be accessed here: https://caresolace.com/site/lumberton. Additional resources for parents/families can be found under the parent tab (virtual calming room and mental health resources) and an HIB parent resource page on the district main page.
The start of school can be filled with lots of emotions and I know some of our students can feel a little overwhelmed and anxious (parents too). Here are a few tips and recommendations to help:
Make a fun goodbye ritual in the morning/model a positive goodbye
Practice a dry run going to school to get more familiar
Have a predictable routine
Send in a family picture with your child
Let them see your excitement about going to school
Read books about connections
Validate their feelings
Also, two of my favorite books to read with kids having a difficult transition are: The Kissing Hand and The Invisible String. These are wonderful stories about the power of connection. Here are a few more tips to try to prepare your kids for the big first day of school!
10 Ways to Prepare for the 1st day
Let's have a great year filled with lots of learning, making lasting memories and tons of fun!
Kim Pease
