STAMP OUT BULLYING at Margaretta Elementary!
On Tuesday, September 20, we will be hosting an Anti Bullying Program for grades 3-5 entitled, “Stamp out Bullying”, brought to us by Dr. Jay Banks.
S - stay away from bullies
T - tell someone
A - avoid bad situations
M - make friends
P - project confidence
We are hoping that this high energy presentation will help empower our students to better handle bullying situations, whether as victims or as bystanders. For more information, please contact Mrs. Wiley or visit the program website at www.jaybanks.com.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Heather Wiley, M.Ed.
Margaretta Elementary School Counselor
hwiley@margaretta.k12.oh.us
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What should I do if I would like my child to visit with the school counselor?
Call Mrs. Wiley at school or via email hwiley@margaretta.k12.oh.us. Please note: For academic concerns, please consult with your child’s teacher first. If further assistance is needed, contact Mrs. Wiley.
Q: What would school counseling services be like for my child?
Depending on his/her need, your child would first visit with me 1-2 times in my office. I would get to know your child, we would talk about why he/she is there and would also use games and other activities as appropriate to your child’s emotional need. Goals are set with your child to improve upon and these goals would be communicated with you.
Should your child need further assistance than 1-2 visits, then a regular appointment time would be set up weekly, or bi-weekly, for your child to visit my office. These visits do happen during classes, but this is generally not a problem. Students can make up any work missed during a visit with Mrs. Wiley.
Q: My child is concerned others will make fun of him/her for visiting a counselor. What should I do?
The students know who I am because I visit their classrooms on a regular basis. This helps them to become familiar to me and to what I do. Many students visit me with concerns, so your child should not feel alone.
Q: What if I would like my child to receive private counseling outside of school?
Mrs. Wiley has information on local agencies if this is what you prefer.
Q: I am concerned about bullying at school. What is being done to address the problem of bullying?
Mrs. Wiley visits the elementary classrooms twice a month to address several topics, including bullying prevention and support. If you have a specific concern, please contact Mrs. Wiley for more information.
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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
October 2009
Additional Support and Prevention of Bullying (PDF)
September 2009
Welcome! (PDF)
School Counselor FAQs (PDF)
February 2009
Coping with Peer Struggles (PDF)
December 2008
Tolerance and Choice (PDF)
November 2008
Family Togetherness (PDF)
October 2008
Bullying Awareness (PDF)
September 2008
Welcome Letter (PDF)
SUGGESTED LINKS
Grief Support - Stein Hospice is offering support groups for bereaved children. If you are interested please contact Hope Seavers at 625-5269 for more information.
www.steinhospice.com
Counseling and Support Groups
www.firelands.com
General Parent and Child Concerns
www.kidshealth.org
ADHD Support
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