New Ideas
Not all students are comfortable with walking up to a trusted adult and asking to talk, but that shouldn't prevent them from the opportunity. I am finishing up two School Counselor Mailboxes to be posted around the school as another means of communication. By leaving me a note with their name and classroom teacher, I will work to make sure that students always have that opportunity to talk.
Development & Trainings
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a professional development course provided by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). I was joined by four other MAE staff members as a means to continue to learn how to best support military students and their families as they transition both in and out of our school community. I took a lot of new information and ideas away, and look forward to making positive changes moving forward!
Base Buddies Update
Base Buddies has had six successful meetings since it started up just before Winter Break! We have already seen new students join and some students leave the group, but it has remained relatively small until now. If your student has a parent or guardian who is deployed or will be deploying soon, please reach out to myself or the front office for a permission form and more information on our new student group.
In Conclusion...
To learn a little more about me and what my role at Michael Anderson looks like, head back to the MAE website, click on Counseling under the Academics tab, and read the first edition of Counselor's Corner. In an effort to keep you informed of the School Counseling Happenings and ways that I am reaching students, staff, and families, I will update and make this newsletter available 3x/year (Fall, Winter, Spring). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via email or phone, or set a time to stop by for a conversation to guarantee my attendance!
Email: ssammons@mlsd.org
Website: anderson.mlsd.org
Phone: 509-565-3606