Orientation for Incoming 6th Graders is August 21!

Dear Scotts Ridge Families- 

Welcome to the start of your child's middle school experience & 6th grade year!  I will be supporting your students as they begin their middle school journey!   It is going to be an incredible year filled with many firsts, successes, celebrations and hopefully very few disappointments.  

It is my pleasure & honor to begin my 19th year as a School Counselor. Over the years, I have found working with families and students to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. I consider myself fortunate to be engaged in a career that I have passion for and allows me to connect in a meaningful way with adolescents. It is my goal to help every child feel appreciated and honored for the unique individuals that they are and understand that what they do and say in the world matters. I try to instill the same philosophy at home with my own three children as well! It's not uncommon for a parent to leave me a voice mail or send an email saying "I'm not sure if I should bother you with this..." I want to assure you that I not only would like your input, I need it! After all, no one knows your child as well as you do and that knowledge can be invaluable for planning the work I do with them. I love being able to collaborate with families and parents to help each and every child strive for their goals. School Counselors can offer a variety of services such as short-term individual counseling, check-ins, skill-based Workshops, student advocacy, developmental guidance, family consultation, collaboration with teachers, case management, and restorative practices.

I’m thrilled to continue my work with the 8th-grade class this year and continue on their middle school journey as they prepare for the high school. Please do not hesitate to call or email me if there is anything I can do to assist your child. I hope that it’s a great start to the school year for your family, and I look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Warmly,

Elizabeth Reynolds, MA, NCC, LPC

School Counselor

Scotts Ridge Middle School