August Counselor Corner

Hoffmann Elementary

August Counselor Corner Hoffmann Elementary

August Counselor Corner

Your Hoffmann Counselors are so excited about this 2024-2025 school year! We are here to support every student and family as we transition back into school. The beginning of the school year is filled with so much joy and excitement, but can also be filled with worry, anxiousness, and nerves. No matter what your child is going through, we will be here to help them every step of the way. Please continue to look out for our monthly newsletters that will include tools, tips, and resources for families! We look forward to seeing everyone around the halls!

Meet Your Hoffmann Counselors!

Mrs. Willow

Hello! This is my 9th year as a Professional School Counselor. I have a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Sam Houston State University, and a Master of Education in Counseling from Lamar University. My husband and I have 2 children and 2 dogs. I am so excited to be working with PK , 1st, 3rd, 5th Grade this year. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns that you may have. This is going to be a great year!

jennifer.willow@nisd.net

210-397-8375

Ms. Garcia

Hello Hoffmann Hawks! This is my 13th year as a Professional School Counselor, and my 26th year in Education. I received my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters in Counseling from Texas A&M Kingsville University. I am super excited to continue working with Hoffmann students and families. This year I will be working with Pre-K , Kinder, 2nd, 4th Grades. I look forward to having a great school year and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

melinda.garcia@nisd.net

210-397-8376


Guidance Lessons

We are excited to start back in the classrooms teaching Guidance September 4th. We spend about 30 minutes every week and a half in classrooms teaching different lessons. Some examples of things we talk to the kids about during our guidance time is: Positive Thinking, Growth Mindset, Goal Setting, Careers, Friendship, Bullying, etc. We will read stories, play games, and do fun activities that the kids can take with them. We always encourage kiddos to talk with parents about what they learned during guidance.


September Guidance Topics We Will Be Covering:

Howdy Lesson (Introducing the role of the Counselor)

Kelso's Choices (How to be a problem solver)

Lockdown Superhero (Learning about ways to stay safe during a Lockdown/Lockdown drill)

Small Group Counseling

We are gearing up for our Fall Small Group Counseling sessions. We will meet with a group of students for 30 min (15-20 min for Kinder) 6x throughout the Fall semester. The topics for Small Group Counseling:

Kinder: Positive Choices, Friendship

1st-5th: Coping Skills, Friendship, Self Esteem


If you are interested in having your child participate in Fall small group Counseling, please send us an email, or let your child's teacher know. We will forming our groups, and sending permission slips home mid September.

Presenters Needed! CAREER DAY!

We will be having our annual Career Day Friday, November 1st! If you , or someone you know, is interested in presenting about your Career to our students, please reach out to the Counselors. We will be sending our Career Day flyers home in a few weeks.

Mindfulness Practice

Try these different mindfulness activities with your child at home to help calm any nerves and worry they might be feeling.
The Best Tees - Bubble Breath
Breathe With Me - Guided Breathing Meditation for Kids
Candle and Flower Breathing - Mindful and Calming Breathing Technique

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