WFMS Counseling & Student Services
1800 S. Main Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: (919) 554-8440 ext. 22440 Fax: (919) 670-4223
WELCOME TO WAKE FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING & STUDENT SERVICES
Wake Forest Middle School Student Services strives to work collaboratively with students, their families, staff, and the community to promote student growth in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development.
WELCOME TO THE COUNSELOR'S CORNER! HERE WE WILL POST IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT UPCOMING OFFICE HOURS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS.
Charlotte Purnell-6th Grade cpurnell@wcpss.net
JAMIE GORDON-7TH GRADE
JBGORDON@WCPSS.NET
Rhonda Pertell -8TH gRADE
RPERTELL@WCPSS.NET
Sixth Graders -
During the 6th grade year, we will be learning about social awareness in order to improve our social and emotional learning skills. Social awareness is to understand the social world around us and making decisions to respond appropriately. It involves everything from understanding social expectations in various situations and reading social cues to developing empathy and perspective-taking.
Here are just a few skills we will be learning about
Understanding social expectations
Being a good sport
Showing manners
Understanding nonverbal social cues
Understanding and showing respect
Disagreeing respectfully with others
Learning to perspective-take
Being sensitive to the needs of others
Showing empathy
Being kind and compassionate
Here are some questions and topics you may want to discuss i the next coming weeks.
Why is it important to think about how others feel?
How can you show empathy towards others?
Shat manners have you used today?
How can you be respectful when you disagree with someone?
Why are kindness and compassion important qualities?
I am excited to join the Wake Forest Middle School team as the new seventh grade counselor this year. I will collaborate with students to foster a positive sense of self and well-being, assist them in discovering their strengths, and help them to maximize their potential as learners and citizens of their communities. I also look forward to teaming up with families and caregivers, as they support our students. Seventh grade is a time to continue to build skills learned in sixth grade that will further students' success as learners and friends. I will work with them individually, in small groups, and in classroom lessons to support their needs as unique individuals. The following are examples of topics that may be covered in these various settings:
engaging in healthy relationships
respect for self and others
study skills and organization
taking care of oneself
building positive habits
developing coping strategies
managing one's emotions
Please reach out to me at jbgordon@wcpss.net!
As your School Counselor, I will work hard with you to improve your learning and expand on the importance of college and career readiness. My hope for you for the coming year is that I will see you return to closer-to-normal learning experiences that includes full-time, in-class instruction, and recreational and social activities.
Together, we will work hard, have fun, explore challenges, and learn new material in preparation for your upcoming high school years. I have high expectations for each of you with your success as my utmost priority. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns throughout the school year. I am available to you between the hours of 7:00 am - 3:00pm. You can also reach me by e‐mail at rpertell@wcpss.net. I am looking forward to a successful year, and I hope you are too! Thank you in advance for your support as we are embarking on the best school year ever at Wake Forest Middle School!!!
Please continue to have conversations with your child regarding their emotions and how they are dealing with any current situations.
How do I know if my child has an anxiety problems Mindfulness Activities for children
Guided meditation for teenagers
