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Somers Middle School

Somers Middle School . 5 th Grade Parent Night ‘14. Counseling Department 2014-2015. Ellen Bieber 6 th Grade Counselor Stephanie Kurchack 7 th Grade Counselor Ellen Fabian 8 th Grade Counselor. The Role of the Counselor. Support Student Growth: Academic, Career Exploration,

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Somers Middle School

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  1. Somers Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night ‘14

  2. Counseling Department 2014-2015 Ellen Bieber 6th Grade Counselor Stephanie Kurchack 7th Grade Counselor Ellen Fabian 8th Grade Counselor

  3. The Role of the Counselor Support Student Growth: Academic, Career Exploration, & Personal/Social

  4. The Role of the Counselor • Individual Counseling • Group Counseling • Classroom Lessons • Team Meetings • Parent Meetings • Source of Information and Referrals

  5. Parent & Counselor Communication • Email • Phone calls • Meetings • Parent Programs • Website: • Newsletters • Links • Calendar • Articles • Announcements

  6. Parent & SMS Communication • 4 Report cards • Open Parent Portal • Teachers’ Websites • HW- On-Line Access • Assignment Pads • Study Buddy • 2nd day of being ill

  7. Adolescent Development • Physical • Puberty (lots of changes!!) • Concerns about fitting in, looking and dressing like peers • Noticing the opposite sex, crushes • Social • Peer issues, values, character development • Group activities are most common (“Everyone else is going…”) • Technology Use and Exploration • Emotional • Development of sense of self (“self-absorbed”) • More emotional, moody, anxious • Identity development, separation from family

  8. Important Dates • April 23 - 5th Grade Parent Night • May 8 & 9 - SMS Counselors Visit SIS • May 29 & 30 - 5th Grade Classes Visit SMS • By Late July– Student schedules posted • August – Student Orientation Sessions

  9. Common Questions & Concerns that your Child May Have: • Will I get in trouble if I am late to class? • How do I open my locker? • What are teams? • How much homework will I have? • How do lunch and recess work? • How do I speak to my school counselor?

  10. 6th Grade Orientation Details August 12, 13, 14, or 20 • 45 minute group sessions • Students only • Students will… • Review their 6th grade schedules • Test out their lockers • Tour the building • Ask questions & Receive Answers 

  11. 6th Grade Orientation Details • These sessions are for students only. • Students should only attend one session. • Students should bring a pencil. • If the student is unable to attend the orientation during the designated timeslot, please attend the make-up session. • If the student is unable to attend the make-up session, please choose another session. • If further information is needed, please call the Counseling Center at 276-2588

  12. 6th Grade Orientation 2014 Date Time Last Name Aug. 12th 9-9:45 A-Cal 10-10:45 Car-Cu 11-11:45 D-Fa _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 13th 9-9:45 Fe-Gu 10-10:45 H-Ka 11-11:45 Ke-L ___________________________________________________________ Aug.14th 9-9:45 Ma-Mo 10-10:45 Mu-Q 11-11:45 Ra-Ru ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 20th 9-9:45 S-Te 10-10:45 To-Z 11-11:45 Make-up Session

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