Counseling Newsletter
Bernice Ayer Middle School / May 2024 / Vol. 1, Issue 10
Happy May, Breakers!
And happy last month of school! As we close out the year, we have a few announcements for you all. This will be our last newsletter of this school year; you'll hear from us again when we start back up with our back to school newsletter in August. We hope you are finishing the school year strong and look forward to seeing you again next year after a fun, relaxing summer break! 🌞
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month
Events this month:
- AANHPI Classroom Activity
- AANHPI Night Market Experience
Further Learning Resources
1. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center: Explore exhibits, collections, and educational resources dedicated to AANHPI history and culture. Smithsonian APA
2. PBS Asian Americans Series: Watch the documentary series that chronicles the history and experiences of Asian Americans in the United States. PBS Asian Americans
3. National Park Service AANHPI Heritage Sites: Discover historic sites and landmarks significant to AANHPI communities across the country. NPS AANHPI Heritage
4. Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS): Learn about the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in politics and public service. APAICS
5. AANHPI Data: Explore demographic data and research reports on AANHPI communities in the United States. AANHPI Data
6. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American LibGuide: Access a curated list of books, articles, and multimedia resources on AANHPI history and culture. APA LibGuide
7. Teaching Tolerance: Find classroom resources and lesson plans for teaching about AANHPI Heritage Month. Teaching Tolerance
Student of the Month: May
May's student of the month character trait is MOTIVATION. Motivation is not giving up. It is persistence and tenacity, the effort required to do something and keep doing it till the end, even if it's hard. For example, the end of the school year is becoming difficult, but I stay motivated by reminding myself that working hard will pay off for my future.
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston S. Churchill
Quarter 4 Breaker Breakfast
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, at 8:10 AM in the MPR
Theme: Act Respectfully
Here are the behaviors we're looking for in our student nominees:
- Raising their hand / Not blurting out
- Focusing on the teacher with eyes & body
- Ignoring distractions & remaining quiet
If you are nominated by your teacher, you will receive an invitation the week prior to the breakfast, so be on the lookout for that!
Summer Groups for Students
The Wellness and Prevention Center is offering several groups this summer that you may be interested in, including a young men's group, a social group, a creative arts group, and a wellness workshop. All flyers below are in English and Spanish:
Upcoming Parenting Workshops
Oh, Behave (05/22)
- Open to parents of all ES, MS, & HS students
- English & Spanish sessions available
Counseling Referral Form
Office Hours
Office Hours: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Students can come and see us:
- Outside of class: students can drop in before school, at break, or during lunch!
- During class: students must get a hall pass from their classroom teacher or receive a call slip from their counselor
- Emergency: Tell a trusted adult right away
Counselor Contact Information
Ms. Bordelon: Last names A-K
Ms. Wu: Last names L-Z
📧 rewu@capousd.org
Mrs. Tilley: Support Counselor
📧 aktilley@capousd.org
BAMS Counseling Office
Website: BAMS Counselors' Corner
Location: BAMS Front Office
Phone: (949) 366-9607