My Home Away From Home...OFFICE!

My book shelves are full!

The goal this year is to work in my office more. Many times, I live in the principal's office (not for bad reasons). Although, I love working with my principal I don't get a lot of my own projects done. I love using my space and bringing students into my colorful world. This summer, I changed up my office to better fit my needs and I'm happy with the results. It seems that I'm filling my empty spaces (which isn't a lot). Most counselors are in small office or closets. My space is big enough for me and my counseling items.  I love seeing the eyes of the kids when they come into my office for the first time (their eyes get huge). I hold my small groups, one-on-one meetings, and meet with parents in my fun space. A couple of times I don't have students in my office is for guidance lessons (too small) and when I have to deal with discipline. I explain to students that my room is for students making good choices.

New CHARACTER poster!

Introducing the School Counselor

'Whoo Can Help You'

I created a fun bulletin board for the beginning of the year! I had lots of help making the owl, tree branches, and leaves. Thank you Beth Bultemeier!!! I wanted to share because it's too cute not to.  I had this up for Back to School Night for students and parents to see. 

Most 4th and 5th graders knew who I was but our 3rd graders were brand new to the building. I did a lesson in all 3rd grade classrooms. During the lesson, I introduced myself and my duties at New Haven Intermediate. I read the book "Mrs. Joyce gives the best high-fives". Students shared with me what their counselor at their last school did.  I talked with students about items I will teach them about this year. Last part of the lesson was showing the 3rd graders my special forms. I have a "I need to see the counselor form" and a bullying form. I explained the appropriate use of forms. It's been a great start of the year and I'm so excited to get back into classrooms!!!

New Adventure...

Book Club

I received a WONDERFUL gift today! My fabulous librarian delivered books at my door. She donated 5 sets of chapter books. I expressed earlier in the year how I wanted to start a book club. Our school had extra scholastic dollars and I was rewarded with BOOKS. I'm hoping to start the group in October and I'm excited to do something different with kids.

 I will update soon!!!