WHEC & WREC
Counselor's Corner
Welcome to Wyomissing Hills and West Reading Elementary's Counseling website with Mrs. Cheslock, Miss Stem, and Ms. Kramer!
We will post updates on THIS page! Stop by for counseling resources, activities, challenges, and more!
Social Media & Mental Health
Is Social Media Good or Bad for our Mental Health?
May 26, 2022
In 2022, the average person checks their phone 344 times a day, which is once every 4 minutes!
June 2022 Social Media and Mental Health Newsletter.pdfWhat's Your Parenting Superpower?
May 2022 Newsletter Parenting Superpowers.pdfMay 10, 2022
Parenting can be hard and stressful. We often find ourselves being stretched beyond what we thought possible, but did you know you have natural superpowers within you?
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of the parents." - Jane D. Hull
The Facts Around Bullying
April 3, 2022
April 2022 Newsletter Bullying.pdf
WASD is providing FREE individualized coaching to any parent who needs additional support.
March 8, 2022
March 2022 Newsletter Spring Into Action.pdfLVHN Mindfulness.pdfMarch 1, 2022
Mindfulness for Children
March 15th, March 22nd,
March 29th, and April 5th from 6:30-7:15pm (Virtual)
Acts of Kindness
February 4, 2022
Scientific studies have shown that the act of kindness has a positive effect on the immune system and increases production of serotonin in the brain.
February 2022 Acts of Kindness Newsletter .pdfThe Holidays: Stress, Mental Health, and How to Cope
November 29, 2021
December 2021 Holiday Stress Newsletter.pdfMental Health Series:
Principle-based Parenting
October 25, 2021
These strategies will improve connection and happiness while decreasing delinquency and depression.
Parent will learn about:
Parenting styles
Behavioral control
Psychological control
Identity Formation
To register, please visit:
https://cookcenter.info/WyoAreaNov16
Strengthening Families Program
September 27, 2021
This fall, the Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) will be offering a family education program called Strengthening Families Program for families with children ages 10-14 in Berks County.
All materials are delivered to families homes and sessions are held twice a week. One night for youth, one night for parents and families for seven weeks. The entire program is FREE!
Participating families will receive a $50 grocery store gift card weekly.
To register or to learn more, please visit: https://cocaberks.org/program/sfp-10-14/
Welcome Mrs. lerario!
September 6, 2021
Mrs. L will be joining WHEC as our new Student Assistance Program (SAP) Specialist. She will also run support groups for our 1st - 4th grade students. Permission slips will be coming home soon.
We wish Mrs. Line, our former SAP Specialist, the best of luck in her new position! You will surely be missed at WHEC.
WHEC Construction
August 17, 2021
As our building is under construction, the WHEC School Counselors' offices have temporarily moved.
Families: please note that Mrs. Cheslock and Miss Stem's phone extensions have also been changed.
Mrs. Cheslock - x4205
Miss Stem - x4109
Kindergarten RegistratioN
June 14, 2021
The Wyomissing Area School District is excited to announce our annual Kindergarten Orientation/Registration for the 2021-22 school year!
Children who reside in the district and who will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2021, may attend one of the nine sessions. A parent and eligible kindergarten child must attend one session.
Enjoy Your Summer!
June 6, 2021
Looking for some activities to do over the summer? Check out our new page on the Counselor's Corner website!