We are so excited for the new school year and cannot wait for all that is in store for WMS. We will be sending out a quarterly newsletter to keep you informed about the activities of the Counseling Program this school year and encourage students to get involved and get connected with their Counselor. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year!

A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral component of our mission. Comprehensive school counseling programs are driven by student data and based on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program guidelines.

Guidance - Counselors visit classrooms 4 times per year to deliver lessons based on the Great 8 skills

Responsive Services - Individual and small group counseling support

Individual Planning - 504, course selection process, behavior plans, goal setting, etc...

System Support - Support to staff and Parents: newsletters, website information, College Corner, Trainings for Staff, Mentoring Program for Students, Open House, Community Outreach, School Counseling Advisory Council, and much MORE!

Please know that we are always here to assist you. Seeing one another face to face is ideal, and working with students directly is the best part of our job! That said, we are prepared to start seeing students in-person who are in need of emotional and social support. All students are welcomed to come in to visit with a counselor throughout the school day.

WMS Lead Counselor -Mrs. Kelechi Bradley

View Welcome Message From Mrs. Bradley

kelechi.bradley@humbleisd.net

281-641-5225

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In an effort to provide more support, we are asking parents to take a minute to fill out the form below so that we will have a better understanding of your child's learning needs. Please indicate the type of support your child needs to be more successful at WMS. We will use this data to develop lessons, parent meeting and etc to better support both our students and parents.

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The WMS Counselors are now available to all students for in-person counseling appointments. We welcome students who are studying both face to face or virtually. **Virtual students can come in and meet with us in person as long as they are accompanied by a guardian. Guardians will be allowed to sit in a comfortable waiting area while student visit with their counselor. Virtual students will only be allowed in the counseling center.

WMS Counseling Team

6th Grade Appointment

7th Grade Appointment

8th Grade Appointment

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All of the Advisory guidance lessons are aligned with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Program guidelines for school counselors. The lessons are based on the Great 8 Skills which are our district’s guidance program that focuses on the whole child so that each individual is healthy, safe, supported, challenged and engaged. Learning and practicing the Great 8: Super Powers for Daily Life helps our students create and connect to their own successful future story. The lessons also include dynamic metaphors from the WhyTry Curriculum.

Each nine weeks we are focusing on a different Great 8 Skill:

1. Optimistic Thinking - Growth Mindset
2. Self-Management
3. Relationship Skills
4. Goal Directed Behavior

The WMS Counseling Team will meet with all students by grade level each quarter to complete college and career lesson in Naviance. We will send students and parents invitations to attend lessons each quarter.

The Naviance College, Career and Life Readiness (CCLR) Framework® builds essential mindsets and skillsets for long-term student success that drive continuous student engagement and better outcomes. It provides a blueprint for success after graduation.

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We are excited for the year ahead. Although, these are strange and unprecedented times we are here to support you through this journey as always. Please be sure to reach out to your counselor or assistant principal at any time if you have any questions or concerns.

~WMS Counseling Team

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The WMS Counselors will be available via Zoom this Tuesday at 10AM to chat with new WMS parents and students. We will talk all things WMS and Counseling! You will be allowed to ask questions at the end of every session. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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This is a gentle reminder that your child's grade level Assistant Principal and Counselor will host Parent Grade Level Meeting this Thursday. We would love it if you could attend.

Click here to list any questions or concerns that you would like for us to discuss at the

Parent Grade Level Meeting this Thursday.

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Returning the School During COVID-10
Dr. Megan Mooney, PLLC

Join the Community Learning Center and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Megan Mooney, PLLC, via ZOOM on Tuesday, September 22, for a discussion on helpful tips on how parents can support their student's mental health and how best to navigate their feelings during school re-openings.

6 to 7 p.m. via ZOOM

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You are never alone. If you need support outside of normal school hours, please do not hesitate to reach out to someone. Save this number in your phone in case you need to talk to someone.

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Are you having trouble accessing HAC? Click on the link below, fill out the form and someone will assist you with getting into your MyHumble account.

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Do you have questions/concerns about Schoology? Click on the link below, fill out the form and someone will assist you with answering any questions/concerns about Schoology.

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Are you looking for information about returning back to school? Stay informed by visiting the Humble ISD website with updated information about returning to school.

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Back to School 2020
Check the comprehensive Fall 2020 Overview to learn more about what Humble ISD is doing to provide the best environment for our In Person, Online, and Online+ UIL students.

Guardians may use the Learning Location Form to change their choice of instructional setting for their children.

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If you child is in need of school supplies. please reach out to the grade level counselor. We will try to assist families as needed to make sure students have what they need to be successful at Woodcreek Middle School.

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Here is a list of great resources for families who are in need of food assistance. Please review the flyer below and reach out to an Humble Area Food Pantry if your family needs assistance.

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Looking for stress relief ideas or relaxation resources? The Humble ISD Relaxation Retreat is great for students and parents. You can find calming music, breathing exercises, coloring pages, and much more. You can find the Relaxation Retreat at this link:

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COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEEN

Parents often say getting their child to talk to them is like pulling teeth. Sometimes the hardest part is to just listen to what your child is saying without interrupting, offering advice, or passing judgement. Below are some helpful tips for being an effective listener.

1. Concentrate - Focus on what is being said. Turn off the TV, radio, phones, etc. to minimize the distractions.

2. Limit Your Own Talking - You can’t talk and listen at the same time.

3. Don’t Interrupt - Let your child finish their thoughts.

4. Turn Off Your Own Worries - Don’t let your own worries prevent you from focusing on what your child is trying to communicate.

5. Listen For Ideas - Not Just Words - Don’t get lost in the details of the story. Listen for the main ideas of the story and try to understand why those ideas are important to your child.

6. Listen For The Themes In The Examples That Are Given - Your child may describe several examples of their feeling. Try to connect the different examples together by listening for the common themes within the examples.

7. Don’t Jump To Conclusions - Don’t assume you know what you child is trying to communicate. Let them finish their thoughts.

8. Ask Questions To Clarify Meaning - If you get mixed messages or don’t understand the intended communication, ask questions.

9. Paraphrase - After your child has finished talking, paraphrase what you heard. This will help ensure that you have understood the intended communication.

10. Summarize - If you have understood your child, you should be able to summarize their intended communication within a single sentence. If it takes more than this, you have probably missed the meaning they were trying to communicate.