Supply List
February 5, 2010
COLOR YOUR WORLD DAYS
To celebrate National School Counselors' Week, we will have a” beat the wintertime blahs days“ with "Color Your World" Days next week: Tuesday--blue and gold day, Wednesday--Hawaiian shirt day, and Thursday--hearts and flowers day, (in preparation for Valentines Day). We will also have a K-5 "mix it up at lunch” day on Wednesday, with students sitting with their birthday month buddies at lunchtime. Should be fun!
At WCS, our guidance counselor provides services to all students through classroom guidance lessons, group and individual counseling sessions, consultation to parents and staff, and coordination of student services, e.g. referral to community resources, and transition of our 8th graders to high school. We are pleased to have a USM guidance intern, Dana Ryder, with us throughout the second semester.
December 18, 2009
Holidays can be a time of joy, but too often they are a major source of stress for both children and parents. Here are a few suggestions to make the season more joyous:
* Keep schedules regular -- routines around meals and bedtime are comforting to both children and adults.
* Limit TV and computer time -- fast-paced commercials and video games cause children to
become overly active and lose control.
* Don't wait for the holidays to have fun -- if the seasonal baking doesn't get done, save it for another time of year.
* Set realistic holiday expectations for yourself -- make a list and then PRIORITIZE. When you get the most important things done first, it frequently leaves time for the rest.
* Listen to your kids' advice -- take a walk, read a magazine, sing a song, look at nature, chop wood, soak in the tub, run, sit by the fire, take a nap, talk to a friend, drink egg nog, do your nails, play a board game, do something crafty, scratch a lottery ticket, snack on chocolate, forgive yourself, play with the kids, go for a ride to see the lights, breathe!
One important area of the guidance curriculum is the topic of personal safety--which includes appropriate touching and appropriate language. Each year after the holidays, our guidance counselor takes the opportunity to address this topic in two consecutive classes. The lessons are clear, simple and very understandable at each developmental grade level. The objective of the first lesson is to teach students that if they are touched inappropriately or bothered verbally, they should do the following:
1. Say “stop” in a strong assertive voice.
2. Remove themselves from the situation as quickly and as safely as possible.
3. Report the incident to a trusted adult immediately.
The follow-up lesson reviews the first and strongly encourages communication with adults that will believe them. This includes parents, family members, friends and school personnel that they trust. Prior to class discussions is the perfect time for you to talk with your children about personal safety and harassment. Together, we can give our students the message that family and school are working as a team to keep them safe. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Buchan or the classroom teacher for further information.
October 16, 2009
Attention all parents and community members. The Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM) will be offering “Project Internet: Exploration and Safety” on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 6-7:30 at Georgetown Central School. This 2-hour workshop will help parents and other community members learn more about Internet safety and how to use popular online websites and services. Information and resources will be given for internet users of all ability levels and will include information to help protect children and adults while navigating the World Wide Web. Besides increased awareness, it will provide increased knowledge of how and to whom to report suspected computer crimes. There are a minimum number of attendees required for this presentation, so it is important to make your reservation by calling Georgetown School at 371-2160.
February 13, 2009
Attention parents of 8th graders: Mark your calendars! Morse High School counselors will be visiting 8th grade guidance classes on March 31(8-gold) and April 2 (8 blue) to discuss freshman year course of study, credits and graduation requirements. This will be followed by the a Parent Night at 6:30 on the evening of April 2. Here is an opportunity to meet staff and have a tour of Morse High School. The scheduling of 9th grade classes will take place here at Woolwich the morning of April 7, and parents will be able to discuss those choices with teachers during Parent Teacher conferences on April 9 and 10.
May 9, 2008
Attention parents of 7th graders. Your child will be bringing home a goldenrod colored sheet with the list of personal supplies that each needs for Bog Brook. NO ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IS INVITED. If you have not returned both the green and white printed permission slips, please remember your child cannot attend the overnight. Do so immediately!
Please drop off nonperishable food supplies as soon as possible. Please send in perishable items (salad, milk, juice etc.) on Wednesday, May 14, so we may assess what we need to purchase. Keep thinking good weather!
May 2, 2008
Attention parents of 7th graders. Your child has 2 permission slips that must be signed and returned on Monday, May 5, for the Bog Brook overnight. Please return the green full sheet and the white half sheet, clipping the information your child needs, leaving them stapled together.
If you have not volunteered to contribute to the supplies, we still need the promise of bags of salad, healthy cookies, trail mix for 60, four gallons of milk, 80 sturdy plates and salad bowls.
April 18, 2008
Parent chaperons are needed for the overnight trip to Bog Brook on May 15 and 16. Please contact Mrs. Buchan at 443-9739 x204 or via e-mail babuchan@u47.k12.me.us (Don't let your child talk you out of it! It's loads of fun for adults too.)
March 28, 2008
It’s election time! This week our students voted for their favorite books in Maine’s two statewide reading programs . The 1st-3rd grade students participated in the Chickadee Award which is a picture book award program for children. Our 4th-8th graders were able to vote for their favorite Maine Student Book Award selection; any student who had read at least 3 titles from the list of 40+ was eligible to participate. Ask your child what book he or she voted for...and why! Stay tuned...the winner will be announced in April.
January 25, 2008
Attention parents of 6th graders. You will be receiving a letter from your child, explaining the Project Alert Program. This 11 week program will be co-facilitated by Sagadahoc Deputy Sheriff Carl Fleck and Mrs. Buchan. This drug prevention/resistance program is in it 8th year at WCS.
January 11, 2008
There are presently 4 openings in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters YMCA program in Bath offering an after school mentoring program to middle school-aged children. Meetings are held at the Y every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00. The program pairs caring adult mentors and children in a one-to-one friendship to enjoy a variety of activities offered at the Y, including the use of the fitness room, climbing wall, basketball, racket ball courts, playing board games, creating arts and crafts projects or just hanging out together and talking. Applications are available just outside the Guidance Office or from Mrs. Buchan.
December 21, 2007
One important area of the guidance curriculum is the topic of personal safety--which includes appropriate touching and appropriate language. Each year after the holidays, our guidance counselor takes the opportunity to address this topic in two consecutive classes. The lessons are clear, simple and very understandable at each developmental grade level. The objective of the first lesson is to teach students that if they are touched inappropriately or bothered verbally, they should do the following:
1. Say “stop” in a strong assertive voice.
2. Remove themselves from the situation as quickly and as safely as possible.
3. Report the incident to a trusted adult immediately.
The follow-up lesson reviews the first and strongly encourages communication with adults that will believe them. This includes parents, family members, friends and school personnel that they trust.
Prior to class discussions is the perfect time for you to talk with your children about personal safety and harassment. Together, we can give our students the message that family and school are working as a team to keep them safe. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Buchan or the classroom teacher for further information.
December 14, 2007
Prior to the holiday season, all classes K-7 address one topic, "Holiday Stress." There is much we love about this season, but family get-togethers, days off, spending, giving, and weather can add to a down side of the season. This hustle and bustle quite naturally leads to stress. Therefore, we should be prepared for it with some well-known stress reducers. Students' favorite coping strategies have been brainstormed during this lesson and can be enjoyed by child and adult alike: take a walk, read, talk it out, call a friend, hydrate with water, be creative, look at old photographs, do a crossword puzzle. Putting the holidays in perspective and NOT believing that they are perfectly "Hallmark" is a healthy mindset.
It is our hope that you will enjoy this vacation time with your children, and keep the stress to a minimum! Happy Holidays!
HELP!
Just a reminder that there is no middle school supervision after 3:00 unless your child's coach has scheduled a practice at that time. Students must go home at the end of the school day and come back for late practices or late games. Thanks for your cooperation.
October 12, 2007S
Help a Kid in School Union 47
We know how important it is for every child to have some kid of after school activity. The research is very clear: Students who engage in at least one quality after school activity are 4 times more likely to be on the honor roll. Research says that the hours of 3 to 7 p.m. are the most dangerousî hours for kids. This is the time that kids who are not in structured activities get involved with drugs, crime and early sexuality.
In support of hard working parents who often have to be at work long after their children come home, our schools have been able to create a small scholarship fund, “Help a Kid in School Union 47”. Thanks to the generosity of members of our business community and by private donations, this fund will pay for some quality after school activities for kids who need it most. We hope to pay for tuition for after school programs and may be able to work out transportation arrangements.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Harrington, your building’s contact for the Help a Kid Committee. You will be sent a short application form. Please return it to your building representative so that it may be forwarded to our Central Office for processing. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Harrington, at 443-9739, or email her at bharrington@u47.k12.me.us Thank you!
Sweetser Services
We are pleased to announce the presence (availability) of Sweetser Child and Family Community Services at Woolwich Central School for the third year. Michael Deming is a licensed marriage and family therapist, who is our school-based clinician. Having these services in the school eases the burden for parents of transporting their children to and from counseling sessions before, during or after school. Referrals to the program can be made by parents, by teachers or requested by students. Michael's work includes therapeutic one-on-one sessions with students here or at home, and communication and collaboration with parents and school staff. Also included in his work is referral to child case management and 65M clinical and behavioral services (formerly Home Based Counseling) or out patient services. Private insurance is often accepted for school-based counseling but if MaineCare or Katie Beckett is required, Sweetser Intake will assist families with that application process.
For additional information or to make a referral to this program, please contact Mrs. Buchan.
eptember 14, 2007
We are accepting nominations from parents for Littles in the WCS Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. Seventh and eighth graders volunteer their time to spend with their littles weekly. It is run by the Bath Brunswick Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. We are presently investigating the possibility of two sessions, one at 8:15 on the late start Wednesday and one after school, from 3-4 also on Wednesday. Having two session would allow more students to participate. If your K or first grade student would be interested in this program and you can provide reliable transportation for your child, please send a note to Mrs. Buchan, indicating the morning or afternoon program and where to reach you during the day.
The YMCA in Bath has partnered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and will be offering an after school mentoring program. This program will be held at the Y every Tuesday from 3-4. The "Big Fun with Fitness" Mentoring Program pairs caring adult mentors and children in a one-on-one friendship to enjoy a variety of activities offered at the Y, including fitness room, climbing wall, basketball and racket ball courts, playing board games or just hanging out together and talking. There will be an Open House at the YMCA in Bath on Tuesday, September 18 2007 from 6--7pm. For more information call Connie at 729-7736.
FAMILIES CAN! (keeping our families strong through parenting classes and support) has numerous programs available in the next few months. A yellow flyer is posted in the front hall of the school, and more information is available at 442-7963 x 213.
We are pleased to announce for the third year, the availability of Sweetser Child and Family Community Services at Woolwich Central School. Michael Demming , social worker, who will be our school-based clinician. Having these services in the school eases the burden for parents of transporting their children to and from counseling sessions before, during or after school. Referrals to the program can be made by parents, or suggested by teachers. Mr. Demming ‘s work includes therapeutic one-on-one sessions with students here or at home, and communication and collaboration with parents and school staff. Private insurance is most often accepted for school-based counseling, but if yours does not cover our program, Sweetser Intake will assist families with another application process. Mrs. Buchan is available on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to provide you with additional information or to help with your referral.
September 7, 2007
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character and sense of personal worth. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of children's lives. Early identification and intervention of children's academic and personal/social needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement. The knowledge, attitudes and skills that students acquire in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development during these elementary years in our guidance programming serve as a strong foundation for future success.
This fall, Woolwich celebrates its 20th year of guidance services. Although reduced in time to three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, I will attempt to maintain the content of classroom lessons and address the needs of your children in a comprehensive and timely manner.
During the year, I will meet with grades K-6 homerooms on a bi-weekly basis, Grade 7 weekly in the fall semester and Grade 8 weekly in the spring semester. This is my opportunity to meet all students and present to them age-appropriate topics based on the Union 47 guidance framework and the Career and Life Development content area of the Maine Learning Results. We encourage your children to talk to you about the lessons and the skills that they have learned. Individual and small group sessions will be available for students as time allows. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns.
June 15, 2007
COLOR YOUR WORLD DAYS
To celebrate National School Counselors' Week, we will have a” beat the wintertime blahs days“ with "Color Your World" Days next week: Tuesday--blue and gold day, Wednesday--Hawaiian shirt day, and Thursday--hearts and flowers day, (in preparation for Valentines Day). We will also have a K-5 "mix it up at lunch” day on Wednesday, with students sitting with their birthday month buddies at lunchtime. Should be fun!
At WCS, our guidance counselor provides services to all students through classroom guidance lessons, group and individual counseling sessions, consultation to parents and staff, and coordination of student services, e.g. referral to community resources, and transition of our 8th graders to high school. We are pleased to have a USM guidance intern, Dana Ryder, with us throughout the second semester.
December 18, 2009
Holidays can be a time of joy, but too often they are a major source of stress for both children and parents. Here are a few suggestions to make the season more joyous:
* Keep schedules regular -- routines around meals and bedtime are comforting to both children and adults.
* Limit TV and computer time -- fast-paced commercials and video games cause children to
become overly active and lose control.
* Don't wait for the holidays to have fun -- if the seasonal baking doesn't get done, save it for another time of year.
* Set realistic holiday expectations for yourself -- make a list and then PRIORITIZE. When you get the most important things done first, it frequently leaves time for the rest.
* Listen to your kids' advice -- take a walk, read a magazine, sing a song, look at nature, chop wood, soak in the tub, run, sit by the fire, take a nap, talk to a friend, drink egg nog, do your nails, play a board game, do something crafty, scratch a lottery ticket, snack on chocolate, forgive yourself, play with the kids, go for a ride to see the lights, breathe!
One important area of the guidance curriculum is the topic of personal safety--which includes appropriate touching and appropriate language. Each year after the holidays, our guidance counselor takes the opportunity to address this topic in two consecutive classes. The lessons are clear, simple and very understandable at each developmental grade level. The objective of the first lesson is to teach students that if they are touched inappropriately or bothered verbally, they should do the following:
1. Say “stop” in a strong assertive voice.
2. Remove themselves from the situation as quickly and as safely as possible.
3. Report the incident to a trusted adult immediately.
The follow-up lesson reviews the first and strongly encourages communication with adults that will believe them. This includes parents, family members, friends and school personnel that they trust. Prior to class discussions is the perfect time for you to talk with your children about personal safety and harassment. Together, we can give our students the message that family and school are working as a team to keep them safe. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Buchan or the classroom teacher for further information.
October 16, 2009
Attention all parents and community members. The Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM) will be offering “Project Internet: Exploration and Safety” on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 6-7:30 at Georgetown Central School. This 2-hour workshop will help parents and other community members learn more about Internet safety and how to use popular online websites and services. Information and resources will be given for internet users of all ability levels and will include information to help protect children and adults while navigating the World Wide Web. Besides increased awareness, it will provide increased knowledge of how and to whom to report suspected computer crimes. There are a minimum number of attendees required for this presentation, so it is important to make your reservation by calling Georgetown School at 371-2160.
February 13, 2009
Attention parents of 8th graders: Mark your calendars! Morse High School counselors will be visiting 8th grade guidance classes on March 31(8-gold) and April 2 (8 blue) to discuss freshman year course of study, credits and graduation requirements. This will be followed by the a Parent Night at 6:30 on the evening of April 2. Here is an opportunity to meet staff and have a tour of Morse High School. The scheduling of 9th grade classes will take place here at Woolwich the morning of April 7, and parents will be able to discuss those choices with teachers during Parent Teacher conferences on April 9 and 10.
May 9, 2008
Attention parents of 7th graders. Your child will be bringing home a goldenrod colored sheet with the list of personal supplies that each needs for Bog Brook. NO ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IS INVITED. If you have not returned both the green and white printed permission slips, please remember your child cannot attend the overnight. Do so immediately!
Please drop off nonperishable food supplies as soon as possible. Please send in perishable items (salad, milk, juice etc.) on Wednesday, May 14, so we may assess what we need to purchase. Keep thinking good weather!
May 2, 2008
Attention parents of 7th graders. Your child has 2 permission slips that must be signed and returned on Monday, May 5, for the Bog Brook overnight. Please return the green full sheet and the white half sheet, clipping the information your child needs, leaving them stapled together.
If you have not volunteered to contribute to the supplies, we still need the promise of bags of salad, healthy cookies, trail mix for 60, four gallons of milk, 80 sturdy plates and salad bowls.
April 18, 2008
Parent chaperons are needed for the overnight trip to Bog Brook on May 15 and 16. Please contact Mrs. Buchan at 443-9739 x204 or via e-mail babuchan@u47.k12.me.us (Don't let your child talk you out of it! It's loads of fun for adults too.)
March 28, 2008
It’s election time! This week our students voted for their favorite books in Maine’s two statewide reading programs . The 1st-3rd grade students participated in the Chickadee Award which is a picture book award program for children. Our 4th-8th graders were able to vote for their favorite Maine Student Book Award selection; any student who had read at least 3 titles from the list of 40+ was eligible to participate. Ask your child what book he or she voted for...and why! Stay tuned...the winner will be announced in April.
January 25, 2008
Attention parents of 6th graders. You will be receiving a letter from your child, explaining the Project Alert Program. This 11 week program will be co-facilitated by Sagadahoc Deputy Sheriff Carl Fleck and Mrs. Buchan. This drug prevention/resistance program is in it 8th year at WCS.
January 11, 2008
There are presently 4 openings in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters YMCA program in Bath offering an after school mentoring program to middle school-aged children. Meetings are held at the Y every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00. The program pairs caring adult mentors and children in a one-to-one friendship to enjoy a variety of activities offered at the Y, including the use of the fitness room, climbing wall, basketball, racket ball courts, playing board games, creating arts and crafts projects or just hanging out together and talking. Applications are available just outside the Guidance Office or from Mrs. Buchan.
December 21, 2007
One important area of the guidance curriculum is the topic of personal safety--which includes appropriate touching and appropriate language. Each year after the holidays, our guidance counselor takes the opportunity to address this topic in two consecutive classes. The lessons are clear, simple and very understandable at each developmental grade level. The objective of the first lesson is to teach students that if they are touched inappropriately or bothered verbally, they should do the following:
1. Say “stop” in a strong assertive voice.
2. Remove themselves from the situation as quickly and as safely as possible.
3. Report the incident to a trusted adult immediately.
The follow-up lesson reviews the first and strongly encourages communication with adults that will believe them. This includes parents, family members, friends and school personnel that they trust.
Prior to class discussions is the perfect time for you to talk with your children about personal safety and harassment. Together, we can give our students the message that family and school are working as a team to keep them safe. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Buchan or the classroom teacher for further information.
December 14, 2007
Prior to the holiday season, all classes K-7 address one topic, "Holiday Stress." There is much we love about this season, but family get-togethers, days off, spending, giving, and weather can add to a down side of the season. This hustle and bustle quite naturally leads to stress. Therefore, we should be prepared for it with some well-known stress reducers. Students' favorite coping strategies have been brainstormed during this lesson and can be enjoyed by child and adult alike: take a walk, read, talk it out, call a friend, hydrate with water, be creative, look at old photographs, do a crossword puzzle. Putting the holidays in perspective and NOT believing that they are perfectly "Hallmark" is a healthy mindset.
It is our hope that you will enjoy this vacation time with your children, and keep the stress to a minimum! Happy Holidays!
HELP!
Just a reminder that there is no middle school supervision after 3:00 unless your child's coach has scheduled a practice at that time. Students must go home at the end of the school day and come back for late practices or late games. Thanks for your cooperation.
October 12, 2007S
Help a Kid in School Union 47
We know how important it is for every child to have some kid of after school activity. The research is very clear: Students who engage in at least one quality after school activity are 4 times more likely to be on the honor roll. Research says that the hours of 3 to 7 p.m. are the most dangerousî hours for kids. This is the time that kids who are not in structured activities get involved with drugs, crime and early sexuality.
In support of hard working parents who often have to be at work long after their children come home, our schools have been able to create a small scholarship fund, “Help a Kid in School Union 47”. Thanks to the generosity of members of our business community and by private donations, this fund will pay for some quality after school activities for kids who need it most. We hope to pay for tuition for after school programs and may be able to work out transportation arrangements.
If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Harrington, your building’s contact for the Help a Kid Committee. You will be sent a short application form. Please return it to your building representative so that it may be forwarded to our Central Office for processing. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Harrington, at 443-9739, or email her at bharrington@u47.k12.me.us Thank you!
Sweetser Services
We are pleased to announce the presence (availability) of Sweetser Child and Family Community Services at Woolwich Central School for the third year. Michael Deming is a licensed marriage and family therapist, who is our school-based clinician. Having these services in the school eases the burden for parents of transporting their children to and from counseling sessions before, during or after school. Referrals to the program can be made by parents, by teachers or requested by students. Michael's work includes therapeutic one-on-one sessions with students here or at home, and communication and collaboration with parents and school staff. Also included in his work is referral to child case management and 65M clinical and behavioral services (formerly Home Based Counseling) or out patient services. Private insurance is often accepted for school-based counseling but if MaineCare or Katie Beckett is required, Sweetser Intake will assist families with that application process.
For additional information or to make a referral to this program, please contact Mrs. Buchan.
eptember 14, 2007
We are accepting nominations from parents for Littles in the WCS Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. Seventh and eighth graders volunteer their time to spend with their littles weekly. It is run by the Bath Brunswick Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. We are presently investigating the possibility of two sessions, one at 8:15 on the late start Wednesday and one after school, from 3-4 also on Wednesday. Having two session would allow more students to participate. If your K or first grade student would be interested in this program and you can provide reliable transportation for your child, please send a note to Mrs. Buchan, indicating the morning or afternoon program and where to reach you during the day.
The YMCA in Bath has partnered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and will be offering an after school mentoring program. This program will be held at the Y every Tuesday from 3-4. The "Big Fun with Fitness" Mentoring Program pairs caring adult mentors and children in a one-on-one friendship to enjoy a variety of activities offered at the Y, including fitness room, climbing wall, basketball and racket ball courts, playing board games or just hanging out together and talking. There will be an Open House at the YMCA in Bath on Tuesday, September 18 2007 from 6--7pm. For more information call Connie at 729-7736.
FAMILIES CAN! (keeping our families strong through parenting classes and support) has numerous programs available in the next few months. A yellow flyer is posted in the front hall of the school, and more information is available at 442-7963 x 213.
We are pleased to announce for the third year, the availability of Sweetser Child and Family Community Services at Woolwich Central School. Michael Demming , social worker, who will be our school-based clinician. Having these services in the school eases the burden for parents of transporting their children to and from counseling sessions before, during or after school. Referrals to the program can be made by parents, or suggested by teachers. Mr. Demming ‘s work includes therapeutic one-on-one sessions with students here or at home, and communication and collaboration with parents and school staff. Private insurance is most often accepted for school-based counseling, but if yours does not cover our program, Sweetser Intake will assist families with another application process. Mrs. Buchan is available on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to provide you with additional information or to help with your referral.
September 7, 2007
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop decision-making, communication and life skills, as well as character and sense of personal worth. It is also a time when students develop and acquire attitudes toward school, self, peers, social groups and family. Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of children's lives. Early identification and intervention of children's academic and personal/social needs is essential in removing barriers to learning and in promoting academic achievement. The knowledge, attitudes and skills that students acquire in the areas of academic, career and personal/social development during these elementary years in our guidance programming serve as a strong foundation for future success.
This fall, Woolwich celebrates its 20th year of guidance services. Although reduced in time to three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, I will attempt to maintain the content of classroom lessons and address the needs of your children in a comprehensive and timely manner.
During the year, I will meet with grades K-6 homerooms on a bi-weekly basis, Grade 7 weekly in the fall semester and Grade 8 weekly in the spring semester. This is my opportunity to meet all students and present to them age-appropriate topics based on the Union 47 guidance framework and the Career and Life Development content area of the Maine Learning Results. We encourage your children to talk to you about the lessons and the skills that they have learned. Individual and small group sessions will be available for students as time allows. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions or concerns.
June 15, 2007
Students Can Enjoy Their Summer And Be
Productive, Too!
Summer is traditionally a time for students to relax and enjoy what they’ve accomplished over the past year. But laying around doing nothing gets boring after a week or two. We compiled some tips to help your students put their summer to good use.
1. Volunteer work is a great way for students to gain valuable life experiences and build transferable job skills, like leadership skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills and organizational skills.
2. Summer is a great time for students of all ages to get a part-time job; not only does it give students experience in the work place, it allows them to feel responsible, earn (and save) some money.
3. Summer is also a great time for students grades 6-8 to schedule a job-shadowing opportunity. Job-shadowing gives students the chance to work with a professional for a week or two and learn more about a career.
4. Reading is always time well spent. Not only is reading a great escape, but it helps students keep their minds “in shape.”
5. Searching for colleges even as young as grades 7 and 8 can be exciting at www.EducationPlanner.org. Students can use the ‘Selecting’ module to explore colleges they may be interested in attending.
6. Most importantly, summer is the time to spend quality time with parents. Make time in each day to check in with your kids.
Summer is traditionally a time for students to relax and enjoy what they’ve accomplished over the past year. But laying around doing nothing gets boring after a week or two. We compiled some tips to help your students put their summer to good use.
1. Volunteer work is a great way for students to gain valuable life experiences and build transferable job skills, like leadership skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills and organizational skills.
2. Summer is a great time for students of all ages to get a part-time job; not only does it give students experience in the work place, it allows them to feel responsible, earn (and save) some money.
3. Summer is also a great time for students grades 6-8 to schedule a job-shadowing opportunity. Job-shadowing gives students the chance to work with a professional for a week or two and learn more about a career.
4. Reading is always time well spent. Not only is reading a great escape, but it helps students keep their minds “in shape.”
5. Searching for colleges even as young as grades 7 and 8 can be exciting at www.EducationPlanner.org. Students can use the ‘Selecting’ module to explore colleges they may be interested in attending.
6. Most importantly, summer is the time to spend quality time with parents. Make time in each day to check in with your kids.