Upcoming Events:

Ohio Achievemnent Tests: April 26th- April 29th, 2010.

Brochures are in counselor's office from the University of Akron: Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults during the summer. If you need more information or to register you can call: 1-800-978-9596.

I hope all of you will have a wonderful and safe Spring break and blessed Easter!

What does a Counselor Do?

School Counselor are committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as they relate to career awareness and development.

School Counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal, and social growth of their children.

School Counselors works very closely with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves.

School Counselors help identify and work with community resources to help students and their families.

Lastly, a school counselor does not discipline children at all, but tries to problem solve with the students to come up with a solution to the problem.

That is just some things of what a school counselor does.

Small Groups

Once again the primary purpose of small group counseling is for student to express difficulties they may have in dealing with relationships, personal concerns, communicating with others, or any issues they may be experiencing.
These groups again are offered to all students every other week on Tuesday or Thursday during lunch or recess time.
The groups are:
Girl Power Group
Social Skills
Anger Managment
Anxiety Group
Self-Esteem
Test-Taking Strategies( will be offered two weeks before the Ohio Achievement Tests)

Counselor's Corner

I want to thank everyone again who participated in the 1st annual Leukemia/Lymphoma Society's Youth Program at Leighton Schools during the week of February 23rd-February 26th, 2010. The total amount collected was $650.00, and that was only for three days. Congratulations to all!
The top class winners who collected the most money in each grade were:
3rd Grade- Sabatino
4th Grade- Parker
5th Grade- Samelko

These classrooms will receive a pizza party!

Character Trait:

H- have respect for yourself and others.

O- Our actions and words reflect who we are.

N- Never stoop to an easy falsehood.

E- Expect and give honesty. Be a good example.

S- Standing up for truth is courageous and ontagious.

T- Truth is the right thing to do. Always be trustworthy.

Y- You can do it.

Thanks to Everyone!

I want to thank everyone who participated in our coin collecting for the Leukemia/Lumphoma Society's School and Youth Program. The school collected in only three days $650.00 total. That was fantastic!

Congratulations to everyone, and too the top 3 classrooms that collected the most money.

3rd Grade: Sabatino

4th Grade: Parker

5th Grade: Samelko

Each of these classrooms will receive a pizza party for collecting the most money.

Thanks Again!

Small Groups

Small groups have started since Feb. 2010. Groups meet every other Tuesday or Thursday during lunch or at recess time.

Groups are:

Girl Power Group ( for all grade levels)

Anger Management

Anxiety Groups

Social Skills

Self-Esteem Groups

Test-Taking Strategies ( will be offered during April)

Counselor March Newsletter

Wanted to let you know that the students in Mrs. Gareau/Mrs. Pelka's class are starting a bully club. They had an exciting meeting last Wednesday, March 17th, 2010during lunchtime to discuss bullying.
First guest speaker was Officer Don Johnson, who discussed ways for them to handle bullying issues. They have started posting bullying signs so the students can show ways of how to stop the bullying.

Counselor's Corner

Wanted to let you know that the students in Mrs. Gareau/ Pelka's class are starting a bully club. This is very exciting, and they can't wait to begin.
Meeting will start on Wednesday's during their recess time . So please take notice of all of the bully signs that they have created by the 4th grade hallway.

Super Job!

Other small groups:

Social Skills group

Anxiety group:

• working on various relaxation techniques

Meeting times:

• March 4th, 2010
• March 18th
• April 1st
• April 15th
• May 6th
• May 20th

Self-Esteem Group:

• Focus on helping children identify ways in which they are likeable and capable.
• Meeting times- same as the anxiety group

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at ( 330) 954-2236. I will be providing you with progress by our third session. Thanks, Cynthia

Counselor Corner

March Activities:
Small groups started the last week of February and will meet every other week:
Girl Power Group ( 3rd Grade , 4th and 5th grade)

• The group is about power, leadership, and having confidence within themselves not through their friends.
• Activities throughout each session.

Meeting times: ( groups with same schedule will be Girl Power Group, and Social Skills)

• March 2nd, 2010
• March 16th
• April 6th
• April 20th
• May 4th
• May 18th - last session

Leighton School Counselor Corner

I want to thank everyone for collecting coins on behalf of the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society's School and Youth Program. The school collected $650.00 total, in just 4 days. That was fantastic!
Congratulations to the following classrooms who will receive a pizza party for collecting the most money.
3rd Grade- Sabatino
4th Grade- Parker
5th Grade- Samelko