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The elementary school counseling program provides multiple services for every student, including classroom lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling, and other programs and resources.
The elementary school counseling program provides multiple services for every student, including classroom lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling, and other programs and resources.
Classroom Lessons:
Classroom Lessons:
🌟As students navigate life and experiences, they face various choices and challenges. At the elementary school level, children receive one of their first contacts with different concepts and skills; such as friendships, responsibility, self-management, and communication that will be essential to their future social, educational and adult lives. Classroom guidance activities in grades 5K-4 are developmentally-based around the above listed life skills. The lessons are designed to help students develop tolerance/acceptance of others, recognizing feelings, develop a positive self-esteem, and more. classroom Guidance lessons will be built around the Wisconsin Social Emotional Learning Competencies, specifically focused on the areas of Emotional Development (understand and manage one’s emotions), Self-Concept (develop positive self-identity and recognize self as a learner) and Social Competence (establish and maintain positive relationships). Each month, lessons will center around topics related to those competencies.
🌟Our universal Guidance curriculum platform is called Wayfinder. This will be used to supplement our classroom Guidance classes and as a part of our student services interventions. Wayfinder helps students build confidence, adaptability and purpose to create the foundation they need to “chart their own course in life.” The 6 core skills for academics and life that are aligned with the competencies mentioned above will be the backbones of our instruction and include: 🌟purpose (your decisions and interactions with the world are guided by a deep connection to your values), 🌟self-awareness (you understand yourself on many levels, from how you function to what nourishes and sustains you), 🌟adaptability (you are willing to try again when you make mistakes and are comfortable navigating uncertain situations with flexibility and openness), 🌟empathy (you are in tune with the feelings and needs of others and willing to act for a common good), 🌟collaboration (you are a relationship-builder who actively partners with others and facilitates belonging efforts across communities), and 🌟agency (you understand the value of your voice and seek opportunities to support and advance your communities).
Specific areas to be covered include: bullying, peer pressure, self-esteem, decision-making, working together, conflict resolution, feelings management, relationships, differences among people, personal safety, career exploration utilizing Xello software and other areas. Lessons focus specifically on social-emotional learning standards of self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Small Groups:
Small Groups:
These learning opportunities are available for students throughout the school year. Small groups center on self-regulation, emotion-regulation, conflict resolution, social skills/relationships (peer and family), and grief support.
Individual Counseling:
Individual Counseling:
This one-on-one interaction provides children an opportunity to understand and talk about their feelings and concerns in a non-threatening atmosphere. Students may be referred for individual counseling sessions as needed by parents/guardians and school staff. Please feel free to refer your student if you feel they would benefit from this service.
Other services:
Other services:
Parent and Community Resources
The Bloomer Community Mentor Program
BES S.P.A.R.K.S. Student Council
Peer Mediation
Big Buddy Program
Parent and Community Resources
Parent and Community Resources
Pamphlets, books, and other hard-copy resources are available for parents/guardians to checkout in Ms. T's office. You may email her at jenny.tarnowski@bloomer.k12.wi.us or call her at 715-568-2800 ext. 1005 to set up a time to select any resources you may need. The student support tools page and resources page on this website also include multiple resources for parents/guardians, for a multitude of topics. If you are in need of extra resources that aren't included on the website or Ms. T's office, you can reach out to her to collaborate on finding extra supports.
The Bloomer Community Mentor Program
The Bloomer Community Mentor Program
What is the Bloomer Community Mentor Program?
The Boomer Community Mentor Program is a school/community partnership which matches caring, committed, responsible adult volunteers one-on-one with students in grades 4-year old Kindergarten through 12th grade. These students are individuals who need support to succeed in school and in their social relationships. A mentor is anyone from the community who likes working with children. Mentors represent all kinds of jobs, hobbies, interests, education, and ages.
How Does it Work?
Students are selected for involvement in this program by teacher, counselor, or parent recommendation. Parental permission is sought and granted before a mentor-student relationship begins. Mentors are recruited from the community, screened, trained, and matched with students. Each mentor-student pair meets once a week at the school during school days and school hours for 30 minutes per week. Mentors and students then enjoy each other and their time together!
If you would like additional information about the mentor program, an application for the program, to suggest the name of someone who would make a good mentor, donate to the program or have someone speak to your business/organization about the program, you may email or call Jenny Tarnowski at 715-568-2800 ext. 1005 or jenny.tarnowski@bloomer.k12.wi.us.
BES S.P.A.R.K.S. Student Council
BES S.P.A.R.K.S. Student Council
What is S.P.A.R.K.S. Student Council?
S.P.A.R.K.S. stands for: Students Promoting Acceptance, Respect, Kindness, and Service. Our elementary school student council is made up of 4th grade students who are recommended by teachers and staff that meet certain criteria and complete the application. The S.P.A.R.K.S. student council is designed to give students the opportunity to have a voice in the happenings within our school community, as well as help connect our school with our larger-scale surroundings. S.P.A.R.K.S. promotes leadership, organization, and high standards of conduct for our members. Each member of the S.P.A.R.K.S. student council is asked to attend regular monthly meetings, participate in activities or committees related to events they sponsor, attend various events, perform a weekly service job within the school and be a role model for other students. Monthly meetings are held outside of school hours, while most S.P.A.R.K.S.-sponsored events are held during the school day. Events in the past have included a Bake Sale, Penny Harvest, Food Drive, and more.
Peer Mediation
Peer Mediation
What is Bloomer Elementary School's Peer Mediation Program?
Peer Mediation is a violence prevention program intended to enhance the climate in a school. S.P.A.R.K.S. Student Council members have been trained as peer mediators. They have been trained in specific strategies of conflict management to help students problem-solve. Peer Mediation is intended to clarify the nature of a dispute. Peer Mediation is available for ALL students to resolve their issues with one another from harassment to exclusion and teasing to gossip.
Peer mediators DO NOT solve problems for students. Instead, they help students think of ways to resolve problems themselves in a peaceful manner. Emphasis is on listening and understanding the perspective of others. Peer mediators act as facilitators, not as police officers or judges. Peer mediators remain neutral and do not take sides. They treat all people and problems with respect, listen to both sides, keep discussions confidential (unless intervention is needed), help disputing parties reach a solution and help find positive solutions to problems. Peer Mediation teaches children skills to problem-solve on their own. Concepts used in Peer Mediation can also be carried over and used on the bus, in the lunchroom and even at home to help with sibling squabbles!
Peer Mediation is POSITIVE! Across the country, schools that utilize this program report decreases in suspensions, reduced tensions and improved school climate!
*BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS: gain problem solving, critical thinking & communication skills, learn a collaborative style of conflict resolution and develop leadership skills, assume personal responsibility and enhance self-esteem
*BENEFITS FOR STAFF: reduces tension, improves climate, provides alternatives to standard disciplinary procedures and creates more time for instruction
*BENEFITS FOR SCHOOL: decreases violence, empowers students to resolve conflicts and reduces time spent on discipline
*BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES & COMMUNITY: resolves home conflicts more effectively, builds life & employment skills and reduces conflict and violence by teaching understanding
How Does it Work?
Students in any grade (4K through 4th) may voluntarily sign up to attend Peer Mediation to assist them in resolving a conflict. Staff may also refer students for participation in a Peer Mediation session. A Peer Mediation Resolution Agreement is signed by all parties and either the School Counselor or the Peer Mediators follow-up with the students involved.
Big Buddy Program
Big Buddy Program
What is the Bloomer Elementary School Big Buddy Program?
The Big Buddy Program or "Big Buddies" is a program offered by the elementary school, in partnership with Bloomer High School. In the Big Buddies program high school juniors and seniors come to the elementary school once a week for 30 minutes to spend time with a student in grades 4K through 4th grade. A "big" buddy is matched with a "little" buddy and the pair continues their relationship for the duration of the school year. Big buddies undergo a training prior to being matched with their little. During their time together, buddies work on school work, play on a playground, play a game, visit, etc.
This program is set up to make connections between individuals. From both standpoints, each buddy has the potential to gain valuable confidence, self-esteem, social skills, problem-solving skills, and experience a positive relationship through communication and interaction. Essentially, the Big Buddy Program is designed to provide a little extra academic and social support to students.
How Does it Work?
Elementary students who are recommended by a teacher, parent/guardian, and/or counselor may qualify for the program. Once parent/guardian permission is acquired, the student may start the program. If you would like to recommend your child for the program or have any questions you may call or email Jenny Tarnowski at 715-568-2800 ext. 1005 or jenny.tarnowski@bloomer.k12.wi.us.
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