Dear Parents,
HOW CAN YOUR COUNSELOR HELP YOU?
My name is Lisa Ann Hall and I am the guidance counselor at Nancy Elementary School. Many of you may not have had guidance counselor when you were in school. For those of you who did, there is a good possibility that guidance counselors have different functions than they did 10 or 20 years ago.
First and foremost, it is my responsibility to help your child get the best possible education. A good education includes not only learning to read, write, and do math, but learning good social skills. This means, among other things, learning how to get along with other children, making good decisions, controlling anger, accepting responsibility, and being aware of strengths and weaknesses. Many of these skills are taught at home. It is my intent to supplement learning that takes place at home with small-group and classroom guidance.
I am aloso in the buidling to help students who are facing particular difficulties. Such family disruptions as an illness, death, or divorce may affect children at school. If your family is experienceing anything out of the ordinary, please let me know. If I am aware of any special problems your child might be facing, I can observe your child and help both of you with difficulties that might surface.
One of my major functions is to be of help to parents. If you have a particular concern about your child, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the matter.
It is important to remember that school personnel and parents working together is a winning combination for children. All children deserve to be winners. Together, we can help your child realize this goal.
If I can be of any help to you, please cal (606-636-6338). If I am not available, plese leave a message. I will return your call as soon as possible.
Yours truly,
Lisa Ann Hall
NES Counselor
Parents and students,
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. You can help prevent child abuse by teaching your child self-protection skills.
-Make sure your child knows how to stay safe in public places.
-Teach your child about good/bad touches.
-Tell your child to say "No", get away, and tell an adult right away if anyone tries to touch him or her.
-Abusers often tell their victims to keep it a "secret." Make sure your child understands that it's OK to tell these kinds of "secrets".
April 21st through May 2nd is the Kentucky Core Content Test. Remember to ask your child how they did each day and encourage them to do their very best.