September Wrap Up

It is very hard to believe that the month of September has come to an end. This month has been a very busy month for me but I have really enjoyed it. I had the opportunity to work with all of the 6th graders during an hour of classroom guidance. The focus of the lesson was for students to learn not only about the services of the guidance office, but also to learn how talking to the counselor can help with the stress that can get in the way of being a successful student.We also did an activity that helped students begin to know each other a little better.

I have also met with all of the "new to Valleywood"  7th and 8th grade students. I enjoyed the experience and believe that the new students attending our school are going to be a very positive addition to the school.
As I look toward October, another busy month awaits all of us. The MEAP test will be a large part of the focus for the month.

The Counseling Office continues to register new students everyday. This past week I was in the 6th grade science classes meeting all of the new 6th grade students. The sixth grade students are doing a fine job making the adjustment to middle school. I look forward to our next opportunity for a classroom Guidance Lesson.

The first day of school is always very busy and very exciting for everyone. That was yesterday. Today a few students enrolled, but everything seems to be going very well. At the beginning of the school year I always think of the Chinese Proverb "the longest journey begins with the first step".
I'm looking forward to the "journey" this year.