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Welcome to the Counselor’s Corner at Blue Bell Elementary School. Please accept my warmest wishes and greetings for the 2007-2008 school year. And for those families new to Blue Bell, I ‘d like to take his opportunity to introduce myself. As the School Counselor, I will be involved in many aspects of your child’s education here. You may be familiar with the quote, originally attributed to author and philosopher Greg Anderson, which reminds us to “Focus on the journey, not the destination. I am not acquainted enough with Mr. Anderson’s personal life to know if has children. But for each of you, as caring parents of school aged children living in this wonderful community, I offer this recognition of the practical: the last few days of summer and start of school focus more on getting to the destination and finishing the activity than appreciating the pure joy of the experience. There are just too many places to go and things to do; or to buy; or to schedule. So as we begin our ten-month sprint to June, let’s take time to enjoy our families and know as a school we are here to support you. We are the Blue Bell Family. |
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I very much enjoy
working in partnership with parents and teachers for the benefit of Blue
Bell students. During the
school year I work with students individually, in small groups, and in
the classroom. For more
information, please see the link to the Elementary Guidance Program,
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Curriculum The Wissahickon Elementary Guidance Curriculum reflects state and national counseling standards. The Curriculum centers on three domains – Academic, Career, and Personal/Social. |
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Classroom
Guidance Guidance lessons are presented in the classroom at each grade level throughout the year – approximately 10 lessons for each class. They cover a variety of areas as outlined in the Wissahickon Guidance Program. For a lost of grade-level guidance topics, click the Wissahickon Guidance Curriculum.
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Groups Groups will be offered throughout the school year during the school day. My goal is to bring children together to share, support and learn. Children feel comfortable sharing with their peers and appreciate that someone their own age has, or is dealing with similar situations. Groups are structured on an as-needed basis. Typical topics include social skills, self esteem, anger management peer pressure and family changes. Signed permission by parent or guardian is required for participation.
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Individual
Counseling I am available to your child on a short-term individual basis. Appointments can be made by calling the Guidance Office or your child or child’s teacher can contact me directly. |
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Child
Study Teams The process consists of assessment and intervention procedures that are used to ensure that students receive an effective instructional program as well as other school services to meet their learning needs. For more information, please refer to the Child Study WIN Brochure. |
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Additional
Student Support Activities at Blue Bell S.O.A.P.
Student Orientation Assistance Program – This program is for peer
tutoring. Students in
grades four and five tutor those in Kindergarten, grades one, two and
three during recess period. M.A.R.K.
Manners Academics Respect Kindness – This school wide behavior program
is designed to create a kind, peaceful and respectful community where
students and staff feel safe and secure. Caught You Being
Good – Is a program to
support students by recognizing them when they are observed, or reported
acting in a kind, respectful way. Anti-Bullying
Program – Bullying behavior
is not accepted at Blue Bell. We have a no-tolerance policy.
When they feel they are being bullied, children refer peers by
completing a form and placing it in a Bullying Box.
Mrs. Fagan and I meet with those children. W.O.W. Awards – Each month, we have a different theme based on caring, respect, responsibility, citizenship, fairness and trustworthiness. Monthly activities are distributed to teachers around each theme. Sharon RaivetzBlue Bell Counselor |
