How to contact the counselor... Caley Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District Students: Ask your parents Ask your teacher Put a counselor form in Mrs. Micucci’s mailbox in the office Parents: Call (610) 205-3689 E-mail: [email protected] Stop by the office Visit the counselor’s website at www.umasd.org/caley/ under guidance services to learn more about the program Caley Elementary counseling program aligns with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model for Comprehensive School Counseling To inspire excellence... in every student, every day. Caley Elementary School 725 Caley Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (610) 205-3689 Fax: (610) 205-3699 Website: www.umasd.org/caley School Counseling Services Barbara Micucci School Counselor Our Mission SMALL GROUPS Small groups are based on need. Some possible group topics could be: The mission of Upper Merion Area School District’s guidance program is to ensure that all students will be lifelong learners with competencies required to make successful transitions from the elementary level through the middle and high school and then on to higher education and to a career of choice. The guidance program is a developmental program which is a proactive and comprehensive model focusing on the three specific areas identified by the National Standards which are: academics, personal/social, and career/technical. My School Counselor is someone who: I can trust I can turn to for help and support Visits my classroom to teach guidance lessons throughout the year Talks with my parents The H.U.G.S. group – Helping Us Grow Strong F.I.S.H. – Families in Separate Homes What does a school counselor do? School counselors… Work with individuals and School Success Group – organization and homework skills Don’t Worry Be Happy – a group for kids who worry In the counselor’s office kids can… ¾ Talk about things that are important ¾ Learn how to make friends and solve conflicts ¾ Play games that teach about feelings ¾ Use puppets to help talk ¾ Calm down and learn how to handle stress small groups Help identify needs of students Encourage better interpersonal relationships Promote positive attitudes and choices Provide preventative services Teach developmentally appropriate classroom guidance lessons Meet with parents Collaborate with teachers Talk, read books, play games, or draw pictures with children who need to talk Hold parent workshops on relevant topics North Star artwork on this brochure copyright by Peter Reynolds/FableVision at www.fablevision.com