Introducing the School Counselors and S.E.L.F. program
We are so happy to become a part of the Abraham Lincoln Family! We know the transition to new school counselors may come with challenges and many changes but we are excited to make connections with your students and families.
Katlyn Faucher (Fo-Shay) – K-2 Counselor
Students may come home singing my “catch phrase” which is “Hey Hey Mrs. Fo-Shay” in order for them to remember my name. This will be my 8th year in the school district and I am currently pregnant with my second child. My first child’s name is Abe which the students could not believe on the first day of school! Our family enjoys swinging on our front porch swing, enjoying family and friends, and being outside! Although I am the school counselor for k-2, I have been spending time in the lunchroom trying to get to know all the students. Some of your students had me for summer school during the LEGO FUN class a few years ago.
Amanda Covert – 3-5 Counselor
Amanda is currently home rocking a baby boy named Jace who is soaking up all of his mama’s cuddles until she returns to work. This will be Amanda’s 10th year in the school district. When she is not busy with Jace she enjoys going for walks, reading, baking and of course spending time with family and friends.
Linda Moser – Long-Term Substitute for Amanda Covert
It is great to be back at Abe! I spent most of my teaching career here and call this school my second home! I tried retirement, but found out I missed the students too much, so now I sub in the district, which is what I am doing for Mrs. Covert until Nov. 20th. My children are all grown and live in other places and I have 6 grandchildren who I love to spend time with. You might see me in the neighborhood with my German Shepherd, Rue. We love walking and the outdoors!
S.E.L.F. (Social Emotional Learning Foundations)
Find your student’s grade level below to see what we are learning about in SELF class through our second step digital program.
Kindergarten – Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Your child is learning behaviors and habits to help them succeed at school and in life. Kindergartners learn that paying attention means watching, listening, and thinking carefully. They also learn why it’s important to pay attention: to learn and to stay safe, such as during lessons at school or when helping to cook a meal at home. They discover that mistakes are a part of learning, and that it’s important to practice and keep trying in order to get better at something. Toward the end of the unit, kindergartners practice saying kind words, like “Keep going, you can do it!” while learning a new skill—snapping their fingers—to encourage themselves and their classmates.
1st Grade – Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
First graders discover that paying attention helps them learn and stay safe in different situations, such as on the playground or while crossing the street with an adult. They learn that distractions are things that take your attention away and ways to refocus their attention if they get distracted— for example, by reminding themselves to focus or moving to a different spot. Toward the end of the unit, they learn two new skills: the “hand jive” dance and drawing Pepito, a character from the Second Step program. While learning these skills, they practice using helpful thoughts, like “Keep going!” to encourage themselves.
2nd Grade – Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Your child is learning ways to improve when they’re learning a new skill and ways to keep going when they make a mistake or face a challenge. Second graders share what they can do to help themselves learn new skills—for example, asking for help, practicing, and trying hard. They also learn that mistakes can help us figure out what’s not working, so we can make changes, try again, and do better the next time. Toward the end of the unit, students practice identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts (“I can’t do this”) into helpful thoughts (“I can’t do it yet!”).
3rd Grade– Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Your child is learning about the importance of practice and how it changes the brain. Third graders see how trying repeatedly and making mistakes help their brain form and strengthen connections so that their skills improve. Later in the unit, students create their own plans to get
better at something they’ve chosen. Their plans describe how they’ll practice, as well as what
they can do it if they feel like they’re not making progress. For example, your child’s plan might include a different way to practice or the name of someone who could give them advice.
4th Grade – Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Your child is learning how to set and work toward a goal. Fourth graders practice goal-setting and planning as a class. First, they select a goal that is specific, challenging, and doable. For example, they may set a goal to organize some part of the classroom and keep it tidy for two weeks. Next, fourth graders make a plan that includes actions they’ll take, any materials they’ll need, and what they’ll do if they need help. Students learn how to adjust their plan as needed, and they reflect on their experience so they can do even better the next time they set a goal.
5th Grade– Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Your child is learning a multi=step process to help them set and work toward a goal that is personally motivating to them. Fifth graders gain experience choosing a goal, creating a plan, checking their progress along the way, and reflecting on the process to gain insights for the future. They learn that a goal that’s right for one person may not be right for another and that they can adjust a plan to keep moving forward when they run into something that blocks their progress.
