Somers Middle School

5th Grade Parent Night 14Somers Middle School

Counseling Department 2014-2015 Ellen Bieber6th Grade Counselor

Stephanie Kurchack7th Grade Counselor

Ellen Fabian8th Grade Counselor

The Role of the CounselorSupport Student Growth:Academic, Career Exploration, & Personal/Social The Role of the CounselorIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingClassroom LessonsTeam MeetingsParent MeetingsSource of Information and ReferralsParent & Counselor Communication

EmailPhone callsMeetingsParent Programs

Website:NewslettersLinksCalendarArticles Announcements

Parent & SMS Communication4 Report cardsOpen Parent PortalTeachers Websites

HW- On-Line AccessAssignment PadsStudy Buddy2nd day of being ill

Adolescent DevelopmentPhysical Puberty (lots of changes!!)Concerns about fitting in, looking and dressing like peersNoticing the opposite sex, crushesSocial Peer issues, values, character developmentGroup activities are most common (Everyone else is going)Technology Use and ExplorationEmotionalDevelopment of sense of self (self-absorbed)More emotional, moody, anxiousIdentity development, separation from familyImportant DatesApril 23 - 5th Grade Parent Night

May 8 & 9 - SMS Counselors Visit SISMay 29 & 30 - 5th Grade Classes Visit SMS

By Late July Student schedules posted

August Student Orientation SessionsCommon Questions & Concerns that your Child May Have:Will I get in trouble if I am late to class?How do I open my locker?What are teams? How much homework will I have?How do lunch and recess work?How do I speak to my school counselor?6th Grade Orientation DetailsAugust 12, 13, 14, or 2045 minute group sessions Students only

Students willReview their 6th grade schedulesTest out their lockersTour the buildingAsk questions & Receive Answers 6th Grade Orientation DetailsThese sessions are for students only.Students should only attend one session.Students should bring a pencil.If the student is unable to attend the orientation during the designated timeslot, please attend the make-up session.If the student is unable to attend the make-up session, please choose another session. If further information is needed, please call the Counseling Center at 276-2588

6th Grade Orientation 2014DateTimeLast NameAug. 12th 9-9:45 A-Cal10-10:45Car-Cu11-11:45D-Fa_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Aug. 13th 9-9:45Fe-Gu10-10:45H-Ka11-11:45Ke-L___________________________________________________________Aug. 14th 9-9:45Ma-Mo10-10:45Mu-Q11-11:45Ra-Ru___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Aug. 20th 9-9:45S-Te10-10:45To-Z11-11:45Make-up Session