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Wed 3 Feb 2010 As Counselors we believe… - in the uniqueness of children. - that they all have different talents and abilities and they approach the world in their own way. - our role is help them discover these talents while building confidence. - that each student is a valuable and worthwhile person. Wed 3 Feb 2010 The mission of the Eckstein Middle School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive program that addresses the academic, career, and social/personal development of all students. In partnership with parents, teachers, administrators, students, and the community, we strive to help students develop and demonstrate their talents and abilities to attain excellence. Through education, prevention, and intervention strategies, we encourage each student to reach their full potential and become successful members of society. Wed 20 Jan 2010 School Counselors Celebrate During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 1–5, 2010Posted by lchristensen under UncategorizedComments Off
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 1-5, 2010, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact that school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who “implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century,” according to Randy Dorn, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
In a proclamation, Superintendent Dorn cited school counselors for being actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; for working in a partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students’ social/personal, educational and career development; and working with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in guidance and counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.
“Every day, school counselors work with school counseling programs that address the personal/social, academic and career needs of all students,” said Pat Nailor, Ed.D., ASCA 2009–2010 president. “Their ultimate goal is to enable all students to achieve success in school and to become responsible and productive members of our society.”
More than 25,000 school counselors nationwide will be participating in the week’s festivities. Many school counselors will be hosting special events and activities to call attention to the myriad benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program.
As part of its celebration for National School Counseling Week, Eckstein Middle School will be honoring its counselors. Any parent or other community member with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact their grade level counselor. More general information can also be found on ASCA’s Web site, www.schoolcounselor.org
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. Founded in 1952, ASCA supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. The association provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more professional school counselors around the globe. Mon 16 Nov 2009 Summer Enrichment Program Scholarships Available!Posted by lchristensen under UncategorizedComments Off The Assistance League of Seattle® is offering summer scholarships to students enrolled in grades 6-11 in the Seattle public schools. The scholarships are for enrichment programs in areas such as music, art, science, mathematics, drama, leadership, debate, journalism, computer science and similar fields. Excluded from consideration are sports programs, foreign study/exchange programs, religious studies and private lessons. All eligible programs must take place in the United States. Maximum funding for students in grades 6 through 11 is $500. For applications, contact your grade level counselor. Deadline for receipt of Application Packet: FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010 Thu 15 Oct 2009 Wow! Free tutoring and language instruction online!Posted by lchristensen under UncategorizedComments Off This is a great resource for those with computer access (computer can’t be too outdated). Many students need this help and this service is clearly underutilized! Free online homework help: http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_homework
If you have a library card I recommend going on and trying it. It’s the best way to understand it in order to share the info. Just tell the tutor you want to try it out. If you don’t have a library card, it’s easy and all the info is on the SPL site.
There are also certain branches that offer live homework help and you will see the info under “homework”.
Language Instruction:
Wow! Want to learn a new language? I also just learned….there is free online language instruction through Seattle Public Library:
Wed 30 Sep 2009 The first free Guiding Good Choices parenting workshops of the school year start next week and spaces are still available. Please forward this information on to northeast Seattle parents/guardians of 4th – 8th grade students who may be interested.
October 6, 13, 20, 27 & November 3 University Family YMCA 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. FREE DINNER & CHILDCARE INCLUDED! To register, contact Lisa Steenson at the YMCA at 524-1400.
October 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5 Eckstein Middle School 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. To register, contact Reema Ziadeh at Eckstein at 252-5010.
Funding for Guiding Good Choices runs out in June 2010 so take advantage of these evidence-based, substance abuse prevention workshops now! If you have questions, please contact me.
Inga Inga Manskopf, Community Coordinator Prevention WINS/NE Seattle Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking
Visit our website: www.PreventionWorksInSeattle.org Fri 5 Jun 2009 Fri 5 Jun 2009 Parenting Support / Classes in the Eckstein AreaPosted by lchristensen under Family SupportComments Off The following are a list of agency resources that Eckstein counselors want to make you aware of that offer parenting classes and support services. You will need to contact the individual agencies for specific offerings. P PARENTING SUPPORT / CLASSES AND RESOURCES IN THE ECKSTEIN AREA
Breakthrough Parent Institute 9500 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 205 Seattle, WA 98115 206-992-2831
Center for Human Services 17018 15th Ave. NE Shoreline, WA 98155 206-362-7282
Changes – Parent Support Network (formerly Tough Love) PO Box 33211 Seattle, WA 98133 1-888-468-2620 www.cpsn.org
Children’s Home Society of Washinton 3300 NE 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115 206-695-3200 or 206-364-7930 www.chswpiro.org
Family Works Resource Center 1501 NE 45th Street Seattle, WA 98103-6708 206-694-6727
North Seattle Family Center 3200 NE 125th Street Seattle, WA 98125 206-364-7930
Guiding Good Choices – parenting classes www.preventionworksinseattle.org
Northshore Youth and Family Services 10309 NE 18th Street Bothell, WA 98011 425-485-6541
Parent Place 18820 Aurora Ave. N. Suite 201 Shoreline, WA 98133-3900 206-542-3421
Puget Sound Adlerian Center 8349 38th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 206-527-2566
Ryther Child Center 2400 NE 95th Street Seattle, WA 98115 206-525-5050
SPECIAL ISSUES – GRIEF
Safe Crossings – Grief Support Services for Children and Teens in Schools Providence Hospice of Seattle 206-749-7723 Beverly.goldsmith@providence.org
The Healing Center – A Grief Support Community 6409 1/2 Roosevelt Way NE Seatttle, WA 98115 206-523-1206 www.healingcenterseattle.org
MISC. SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT
Seattle Milk Fund (for shoex and backpack vouchers) 1130 N. Northgate Way Seattle, WA 98133 206-526-7944 www.seattlemilkfund.org
For all types of community services and referrals call: 2-1-1 Community Information Line (Crisis Clinic) 206-461-3200 Wed 20 May 2009 Do you know who your kids friends are …online? Do they?Posted by lchristensen under Family SupportComments Off Nowadays, with the popularity of social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook, kids have found it easy and attractive to create an online presence – sometimes without their parents knowing about it. The internet is a very exciting, attractive and accessible place, but it can be very dangerous too. With one in five kids being sexually solicited online every year*, careful monitoring of your child’s online activities is as important anything else you do to protect them. Social networking sites are a favorite of cyber predators who know how to use the innocent information kids share to turn a cyber relationship into a dangerous real world encounter. Kids are often ignorant and trusting when they communicate online and frequently share information that can be used against them. If you think your child is going to use the internet for social purposes, and many try, there are a few rules that make it a safer place:
1. Your child should never give out unnecessary personal information. This includes their last name, address, city, school, phone number, email address, age or photos. Online photo sharing can lead to many problems! Also social networking accounts should always be set as ‘private’. 2. They should not give out any of the above information about any of their friends or family and insist their friends do the same. You should check their friend’s web pages as well and tell their parents if you have concerns such as too much information or if they are not set as ‘private’.. 3. Create an internet safety plan and contract with your child which includes what to do if they are sexually solicited online, are contacted by someone that they do not know, or are communicated with in anyway that makes them feel uncomfortable. This plan should be signed and posted near the computer. 4. Have an understanding that their computer activities are not private from you and that you should have access to all their online communication. Additionally they are NEVER allowed to erase the ‘history’ on the computer – that is only done by you and suspension of computer use would result if they do. This helps you to know if the sites they are visiting are appropriate and safe. This is easy to do. Use search sites like Google to check if they have an online site. 5. Remember that computer use (outside of work done for school) is a privilege. Screen time should be limited and should not at the expense of other activities. It can and should be taken away if it is not handled responsibly. 6. Don’t make computer risks too easy. The computer your child uses should always be located in a very visible common area of your house and never in their bedroom. Frequently check what they are doing online and talk to them about what they are doing there. 7. If you suspect online danger, report it immediately to the police.
Here are some online resources for kids and parents: ‘Don’t Believe The Type!’ The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website that provides guidance for safer online use - http://tcs.cybertipline.com/ Washington State Attorney General – site provides kids with tips for safe surfing the web http://www.atg.wa.gov/safetynet/kids1.shtml Together we can all do our part to keep our kids safe online! - The Eckstein Counseling Department
*Center for Crimes Against Children, 2000 Tue 30 Sep 2008
Please direct any suggestions or comments to Larry Christensen at lchristensen@seattleschools.org. Check back often. |
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