Mapleton Elementary Counselors

Mrs. Newbold Email: hali.newbold@nebo.edu
Mrs. Walker Email: mackenzie.walker@nebo.edu

Website: https://mapleton.nebo.edu/

Phone: (801) 489-2850

• Mrs. Walker: Mondays/Wednesdays & every other Friday
• Mrs. Newbold: Tuesdays/Thursdays & every other Friday
• One of us is here everyday for whatever you may need! (Schedules may vary)

Each month the Counselors have the opportunity to teach a lesson in all the grades on the Mapleton Elementary Character Trait of the month! For October the Character Trait we focused on was Growth Mindset. Students learned the power of "yet" and the importance of not giving up when things get challenging. The 2nd and 4th grade classes were given their own "Yet" craft that they could color and return to Mrs. Walker for a prize! Students also get to earn a Growth Mindset sticker at the end of this month. For November the Character Trait we will be focusing on is Gratitude!

Our K-1st graders were introduced to the "Little Spot" curriculum this month! The "Spots" teach us about the various emotions we feel, how to identify those emotions, and what to do when we feel big or uncomfortable emotions. These characters are a tool we use in school to help students become the best they can be in the classroom and at home. For more information on the Little Spot curriculum, you can visit the author's website at: www.dianealber.com

Our purpose as Elementary School Counselors is to foster a supportive and nurturing environment for students, and to help address academic, social, and emotional needs. By creating a safe space for students to express themselves, we help students build self-esteem, resilience, and a love for learning, ultimately laying a strong foundation for their future academic and personal success.

School Counseling Services Provided:

• Individual & Group Counseling
• Classroom Guidance & Social-Emotional Learning
• Academic Support
• Behavioral Support
• Social Skills Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Referral Services

If you are interested in School Counseling services for your Mapleton Elementary student, please complete this Parent Referral Form: https://forms.gle/vEcHm6MCeAS7NGnw7

You can also reach out to us directly if needed! (See our contact info at the top of the page).

School Counselors typically provide short-term, solution-focused counseling. We may recommend referring to outside counseling resources if something more long-term or intensive is needed.

Safe UT is an amazing resource that students and families can use when in need of mental health support or during a crisis. You can access Safe UT through their website at https://safeut.org/ or by downloading the Safe UT app for free through Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Safe UT also provides 24 hour support via phone: 833-372-3388.