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The role of the elementary school counselor

Mrs. Pellettier is our Elementary School Counselor. She is available to address the personal, social, emotional, and academic needs of all students in grades K-5. Mrs. Pellettier works closely with the administration, staff, and parents to help our students feel confident, responsible, and productive. She counsels, consults, and collaborates with teachers and families to provide strategies to improve academic or behavioral concerns.

Classroom Guidance

Mrs. Pellettier goes into each elementary class every week and teaches students about Character Education. Class discussions and activities pertain to traits such as respect, responsibility, honesty, cooperation, etc. Other topics covered during our weekly meetings include Empathy, Conflict Resolution, and Anger Management. Also, at some point during the school year Mrs. Pellettier completes career and college awareness activities with the students.

Group Counseling Programs

Banana Splits is a support program for children who have experienced changes in their family structure because of death, divorce/separation, or remarriage of parents. Family permission is necessary to participate in the group, which meets every other week during the school day according to grade level.

Individual Counseling

Counseling services are available to help students develop appropriate skills or manage an issue concerning school, self, peers, adults, and family. Indian Lake’s Elementary Guidance and Counseling objective is focused on prevention, providing goals that are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. Parents and teachers can recommend counseling for students. Permission slips are required for on-going counseling sessions.

Crisis Counseling

Counseling is available to all students who need support when facing difficult challenges or overwhelming situations. No problem is too small or too big!

Link to Special Education Procedural Safeguard Notice for Parents:

Procedural Safeguard Notice

Link to VESID:

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/


Ms. Pellettier


(K-5 Guidance Counselor and CSE Chairperson).



Sites to address Social/Emotional/Physical Issues:

www.kidshealth.org
Provides articles, animation, games and health resources for parents, children and teens. It covers topics for children on dealing with feelings, bullying, dealing with divorce, staying healthy, etc.

www.totallystressedout.com Teaches students how to take care of their mind and body so that they can relax and enjoy life. May also be beneficial for parents.

www.4girls.gov
Covers body image, fitness, nutrition, relationships and more for girls ages 10-16.

www.bam.gov
BAM (Body and Mind) focuses on important topics like stress and physical fitness for ages 9-13.

Academic Intervention Sites for Parents and Children

www.schwablearning.org
Overall guide for understanding children’s development, identifying possible learning difficulties, and managing difficulties at home and school. Topics include Child Development, Learning Disabilities, Reading Basics, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Social/Emotional/Psychological Issues.

www.ldonline.org
World’s leading website on Learning Disabilities and ADHD.

http://www.ed.gov/parents/
Features dozens of fun activities parents can use to build language skills of young children (infant through age 6). Includes a reading checklist, typical language accomplishments for different age groups, suggestions for books, and resources for children with reading problems or learning disabilities.

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