Dear Parents,

We are excited to begin another school year with your children. This year, we have made one significant change in the Counseling Department: We are dividing our caseloads by grade level, with Thalia being the primary school counselor for grades K, 2, and 4 and Veronica for grades 1, 3, and 5. Please keep that in mind when contacting a counselor to discuss your child(ren). 

As School Counselors, we are interested in the overall health and well-being of your children. One main concern we share is the time children (and their adults) spend on devices. We are not the only ones! There is a movement towards banning social media for children, due in part to the negative impact it has on mental health. As part of the work of the PBIS Committee we lead, we created an Unplugged Dragon site where you can find many suggestions for ways to spend time outdoors, as a family, and in the community. Please consider starting the 52 Hike Challenge, trying the  Let Grow Experience, or tracking your time outside with a coloring sheet tracker from 1000 Hours Outside. Let this school year be one of adventure, exploration, and independence.  

Stay Well,

Veronica and Thalia