Topic: Tattling vs. Reporting
-Students in K-2 will learn about the difference in telling/reporting and tattling. Students will be taught to identify between these two and encouraged to explore situations and decide if they are telling/ reporting or if they are tattling.
-In addition to this topic, Kindergarten students discuss private parts (anywhere a swimsuit covers).
Monday, September 22, 2014
Weeks of September 8th-12th and 15th -19th
Topic: Bullying/Calling others Names
-Students in K-2 will learn about what bullying is and what to do if they or a friend have someone call them names or pick on them. Students are encouraged to :
-Walk away
-Stand up for yourself. Use sentences with "I." Tell them how you feel.
-Include them
-Tell and adult
-Students in K-2 will learn about what bullying is and what to do if they or a friend have someone call them names or pick on them. Students are encouraged to :
-Walk away
-Stand up for yourself. Use sentences with "I." Tell them how you feel.
-Include them
-Tell and adult
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Weeks of August 25-29 and September 2-5
Topic: Feelings/Bucket Filling
Kindergarten will have a brief Introduction of Feelings and discuss what it means to be a Bucket Filler.
1st and 2nd Grade Classes will be studying and exploring feelings during their large group time over the next two weeks.
Look for a Feelings page to come home with each student in 1st and 2nd Grade.
Kindergarten students will be creating buckets for display at school.
Kindergarten will have a brief Introduction of Feelings and discuss what it means to be a Bucket Filler.
1st and 2nd Grade Classes will be studying and exploring feelings during their large group time over the next two weeks.
Look for a Feelings page to come home with each student in 1st and 2nd Grade.
Kindergarten students will be creating buckets for display at school.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Weeks of Aug 11-15 and 18-22
Topic: All About Me
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Classes will be studying all about me during their large group time over the next two weeks.
We will be discussing the things that make us who we are and set us apart from others.
Look for an All About Me page to come home with each student.
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Classes will be studying all about me during their large group time over the next two weeks.
We will be discussing the things that make us who we are and set us apart from others.
Look for an All About Me page to come home with each student.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year
Summer is coming to an end and it is almost time to begin an new school year! Open house will be Thursday, July 31st from 1-6 p.m. We are so looking forward to seeing you!!! Ms. Bush and Mrs. Johnson will be selling C.E.S. t-shirts that day to raise funds for the "Student of the Week" program and "gotcha" parties.
Ms. Bush is the primary counselor for the second grade and half of the first grade classes. Mrs. Johnson is the primary counselor for kindergarten and half of the first grade classes. Your child's class will come to see us every other week to discuss social skills and character education. Although your child will have a primary counselor, we will both be working together to achieve greatness for all of our students. We see many students individually or in small groups to assist with specific needs. One of our tools is a contract designed to help a child reach a specific goal. Our first goal this year is a great first week of school.
There are some things you can do to help your child. First, get prepared. Please come to open house and meet your child's teacher. Bring materials from the school supply list that day. Communicate with the teacher about where and how to get them home. Let us know about your concern for your child's academic and social needs.
Second, get organized. Reestablish moring and evening routies and start them a week before school begins. Discuss choices for breakfast, clothing, snacks, lunches, after school care and transportation before the first day. Encourage reading and math this week to prepare their minds for school.
Third, stay positive. The first days of school are stressful and tiring. Stay calm!! Remind your child they will be learning new and exciting things. Keep your focus on things that your child likes about school. If your child gets upset, recognize the feeling and try to talk out the concern. On the first day of school keep your good bye brief and upbeat. You can stop by the councelor's office on the way out or call us later to check on how your child is doing.
Last, review the day. After the first day review what works well and what needs to be changed. Reward them for helping make the adjustment back to school. We want to have a smooth transition from summer activities to school schedule as quickly as possible. If your child experiences difficulty, talk with your child's teacher or counselor. We may be able to help. The school's number is 285-0273. We are looking forward to a great year with your child at Coosada Elementary School!!
Ms. Bush is the primary counselor for the second grade and half of the first grade classes. Mrs. Johnson is the primary counselor for kindergarten and half of the first grade classes. Your child's class will come to see us every other week to discuss social skills and character education. Although your child will have a primary counselor, we will both be working together to achieve greatness for all of our students. We see many students individually or in small groups to assist with specific needs. One of our tools is a contract designed to help a child reach a specific goal. Our first goal this year is a great first week of school.
There are some things you can do to help your child. First, get prepared. Please come to open house and meet your child's teacher. Bring materials from the school supply list that day. Communicate with the teacher about where and how to get them home. Let us know about your concern for your child's academic and social needs.
Second, get organized. Reestablish moring and evening routies and start them a week before school begins. Discuss choices for breakfast, clothing, snacks, lunches, after school care and transportation before the first day. Encourage reading and math this week to prepare their minds for school.
Third, stay positive. The first days of school are stressful and tiring. Stay calm!! Remind your child they will be learning new and exciting things. Keep your focus on things that your child likes about school. If your child gets upset, recognize the feeling and try to talk out the concern. On the first day of school keep your good bye brief and upbeat. You can stop by the councelor's office on the way out or call us later to check on how your child is doing.
Last, review the day. After the first day review what works well and what needs to be changed. Reward them for helping make the adjustment back to school. We want to have a smooth transition from summer activities to school schedule as quickly as possible. If your child experiences difficulty, talk with your child's teacher or counselor. We may be able to help. The school's number is 285-0273. We are looking forward to a great year with your child at Coosada Elementary School!!
Friday, August 30, 2013
New Beginning--making decision September 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS--making decisions September 2013
Wow!! We have made it through the first two weeks of school. Beginning school means lots of decisions and lots of changes. Someone needs to make decisions of what to do to get everything done for a student's day. Many decisions have limited life time impact, such as, "what are we going to eat for dinner?" Other's decisions leave long impressions, such as, "what should I say if a friend is unkind?"
Children learn to make good decisions not only by what you teach and but especially by what you do. Bad decisions are usually made quickly and without thought of the consequences. They are often made when we are tired, frustrated, stressed and or emotional. These keep us from thinking through the whole situation and prevent us from make the best choice. Sometime we just need to
S.T.O.P! S=Stop and breath. T=Think about the situation. O=Options, what are my choices? P=Process what just occurred. Sometime when decisions are needed we would like to "sleep on it."
But this fact paced world needs quality quick responses.
Good decision making need prior planning. Thinking ahead makes it less stressful when changes are needed. For example if you have a flat tire on the way to school: Who needs to be notified? Who can you call to help? Do you have their numbers in my phone? Will my phone be charged?
Children need to hear you model your thinking. Talk with them about making decisions about their potential problems. Ask them how they would solve the problem of losing their lunch money, forgetting their homework, feeling sick, or telling someone they were unkind. Planning ahead can mean that they made great choices!!
The counselor are ready to help with any situation. This fall we will talk about making good choices and handling difficult situation. We welcome your calls.
Wow!! We have made it through the first two weeks of school. Beginning school means lots of decisions and lots of changes. Someone needs to make decisions of what to do to get everything done for a student's day. Many decisions have limited life time impact, such as, "what are we going to eat for dinner?" Other's decisions leave long impressions, such as, "what should I say if a friend is unkind?"
Children learn to make good decisions not only by what you teach and but especially by what you do. Bad decisions are usually made quickly and without thought of the consequences. They are often made when we are tired, frustrated, stressed and or emotional. These keep us from thinking through the whole situation and prevent us from make the best choice. Sometime we just need to
S.T.O.P! S=Stop and breath. T=Think about the situation. O=Options, what are my choices? P=Process what just occurred. Sometime when decisions are needed we would like to "sleep on it."
But this fact paced world needs quality quick responses.
Good decision making need prior planning. Thinking ahead makes it less stressful when changes are needed. For example if you have a flat tire on the way to school: Who needs to be notified? Who can you call to help? Do you have their numbers in my phone? Will my phone be charged?
Children need to hear you model your thinking. Talk with them about making decisions about their potential problems. Ask them how they would solve the problem of losing their lunch money, forgetting their homework, feeling sick, or telling someone they were unkind. Planning ahead can mean that they made great choices!!
The counselor are ready to help with any situation. This fall we will talk about making good choices and handling difficult situation. We welcome your calls.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Red Ribbon Week
Coosada Elementary School
October 22-26, 2012
Monday, October 22
Red Ribbon Day: Wear red and get a red ribbon.
Tuesday, October 23
Sock it to Drugs: Wear silly socks (or mismatched socks).
Follow your Dreams! Don’t do drugs! Wear Pajamas
Wednesday, October 24
It’s a Jungle out there! Wear camouflage or animal prints
Spot me being Drug Free! Wear polka dots
Thursday, October 25
Team Up Against Drugs: Wear your CES, SEHS or team
shirts. Drugs make you blue: Wear blue jeans.
Pep Rally in Gym with Stanhope’s Cheerleaders, Band and
Senior Football players in the gym at 1:30.
Friday, October 26
Costume Parade. Dress up in age appropriate costume.
Please do not dress students in costumes that display
violence or may be seen as scary. Do not send play guns,
swords, etc. The purpose of the day is for students to
understand and enjoy make believe. The students will
parade through the halls of the other grades beginning at
8:15 with Kindergarten.
Wednesday, October 31 Pink Out! Wear pink! No costumes!
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