"The school counseling core curriculum consists of a planned, written instructional program that is comprehensive in scope, preventative in nature, and developmental in design." (ASCA, 2012, p. 85).  

              

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Attendance.  Coming to school every day AND arriving to school on time cannot be over-emphasized.  Studies have indicated that chronic absences have a negative impact on learning.  Students miss important instruction time and lag academically when they are chronically absent.  If a student is sick (fever of 101 or higher) he/she should not come to school. Several  activities and reward incentives will be implemented throughout the school year to encourage students to come to school every day. 

 

We also need to make sure our students arrive to school on time.

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National Attendance Awareness Month.  Schools across the country are participating in activities to encourage the habit of not only coming to school every day, but also arriving to school on time.

 

Attendance Superheroes Week is August 30th - September 3rdd.

 

Monday - Cape Day (Wear your favorite cape)

You are "capable" to arrive to school on time every day!

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Tuesday - Incredibles or wear red

It's "incredible" how much we learn when we come to school every day!

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Wednesday - Superheroes

Save the day by scheduling appointments after school!

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Thursday - Joker or wear green or purple

Missing school is no joke!

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Friday - College Sports Day (College colors)

Building Strong Attendance habits from elementary to college makes you a superhero!

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Unity Day is October 20, 2021- Be a Buddy Not a Bully

We can all join together and wear orange on October 20th to show we are united against bullying.

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October 25-29, 2021 - National Red Ribbon Week 

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Monday - Love Yourself.  Be Drug Free!  (wear Red)

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Tuesday -  Don't let Drugs pollute your mind! (Wear Green)

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Wednesday - These Paws Don't Touch Drugs! (Wear MCE Spirit Wear)

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Thursday - Sporting the Drug Free Lifestyle.  (Wear your favorite sports team colors.)

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Friday -  Kids with strong character say "no" to drugs.  (Dress as your favorite storybook character.  Please follow school dress code.)

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STEAM Career Week - March 28 - April 1, 2022

This week is full of activities for students to learn about the world of work.  We began a new tradition last year.  Our fourth grade students complete a career project, which includes a short video bout the  fathe career each student selects.  These videos will be presented in the library during specials.  Additionally, awards for each stdate is tentative due to COVID-19.  Career exploration activities are provided through classroom instruction prior to our annual STEAM Career Fair. 

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Month of the Military Child 

Each year, April is set aside as a military child appreciation month, officially know as the Month of the Military Child. With its start in the mid-1980s, the Pentagon and other military support organizations and agencies use the month to recognize military kids for their sacrifice and bravery on the home front. 

 

During the week of April 11-15, 2022, MCE will celebrate our military students by dressing up each day.

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Monday - Go Army!  Wear green or camo.

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Tuesday - Remembering Everyone Deployed.  Wear red.

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Wednesday - Go Air Force! Navy!  Wear blue.

 

Thursday - Go Marines!  Go Coast Guard!  Go Reserves! 

                  Wear red, white & blue.  

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Friday - Purple Up! for military kids.  Purple is the color for military kids because when you mix the colors of each military branch and the Coast Guard, you get the color purple.

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                     Direct Services to Students

Throughout the school year, school counseling services are delivered to students through classroom instruction, small group instruction and individual counseling (short-term).

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Classroom Instruction 

 is delivered through classroom lessons because it reaches

all students at Mulberry Creek.  Classroom lessons are provided once a month to 27 classrooms during Specials in the Media Center.

 

Small Group Instruction

Small group instruction provides a supportive environment for students experiencing commonly shared concerns, such as: study skills, self-esteem, friendship, grief, family changes, or social skills.  Programs for small groups will be identified through school data and/or needs assessments, parent or teacher referrals. These groups will be offered at various times during the school year for students.​  A parent permission form will be sent home to inform the parent about the group and to obtain permission for their child to participate.

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Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is available for students anytime throughout the school year.  Referrals are made by parents, teachers, administrators and students themselves regarding a variety of concerns, such as divorce, behavior, friendships, anger management, etc. 

 

Parents/Guardians may contact Dr. Harnois, by phone, email or sending a note through your child's teacher.  Additionally, the counselor is greeting parents and students every morning at the front school entrance, so please feel free to say "hello".

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