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Welcome to Middle School!
Today was our last visit from the fourth grade classes. The fifth graders have done a really excellent job acting as either a Lunch Buddy or Tour Guide for the elementary students. Each day we had visitors,they eagerly came to my room to make sure we had made them a
Want Advice? Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen
I’ve been hearing this song a lot on the radio lately. May and June are always a time for lots of words of wisdom to be passed around. While this song was first written as a newspaper article for the Chicago Tribune, it received much popularity after being turned into
Middle School Counselors Should Learn About College Admissions
Middle School Counselors should learn the ins and outs of college admissions. Just because we are not writing letters of recommendation to colleges, knowing what colleges are looking for, understanding financial aid, and understanding the different majors and career paths, are all important in helping middle school students and their
Going To ASCA. . .Let’s Tweet Up!
I’m so excited about going to ASCA’s National Conference this summer. Not only do I get to present, but I will be a first time attendee. I can’t wait to sharpen my skills, learn new things, and meet all my online acquaintances. For those of you who are attending, I
Said No Teacher (or School Counselor) Ever
Today was a quick day. Students in the morning and staff development in the afternoon. I thought I would share with everyone some highlights from our superintendent’s presentation. Here is a video that is just too funny for words.What wasn’t added in the video is what is said by no
The Career Game
I don’t get the chance to do career planning with every student, but I do offer it as an option for small groups. I know that there a ton of online career exploration programs, but sometimes, it is nice to have a student workbook. Rick Trow’s Career Game is just
A Fresh Lens
Our school is being mentored by another school in NY as part of a grant project. It has been a great learning experience for everyone who was involved but today was the icing on the cake. I got to spend the day at their school. A group of us left
Borrowed Lesson Series. . .Transition to Middle School
Our Latest Lesson Leader is Sierra Bishop, middle school counselor. Sierra has put together a great program for the soon-to-be sixth graders in her district. I visit the 5th graders in May with some live examples of students that survived the transition (current 6th graders) They help me review
Cookies, Planes and Counseling
Everyone has bad days. But some cookies, a few paper planes, and a little counseling can make a big difference in turning that bad day around.It started with 2 students who came to me stressed, upset, and really down. Everything seemed to be going wrong. I’m sure you can relate.
Now That Testing Is Over. . .I Mustache You A Question (Part 2)
Bulletin Board is done. Here it is. (In real life the faces are not blurry)Super easy because it is just pictures of the kids from Friday. Besides, what kid doesn’t love to see pictures of him/herself? I combined their photos from Friday with the most common answers they told me
Now That Testing Is Over, I “Mustache” You A Question (Part 1)
Well, Tommy and Sally weren’t too happy when they came in to work today and saw popcorn all over the floor. . .especially since there isn’t any left for them. . .but none-the-less, today was fun. (Tommy and Sally are our night custodians) Today was the last day of the
