Counselor Corner

May updates from Ms. Schulenberg

You can find all previous newsletters

 and more information on my website

Ms. Schulenberg's website

Counselor Class Lessons

• I go into each classroom throughout the year to deliver bully prevention lessons and more based on need.

*Click here to view my May class lessons.

Local Summer Camps and Programs – Summer is right around the corner!  Registration is already open for many programs, and spots fill up fast! Here are some ideas for fun and educational summer camps and programs: Local Summer Opportunities.

Learning Resources

• Anxiety: The change of season/weather, anticipation of summer, and middle school (for 5^th graders), and standardized testing, can cause anxiety for a lot of students. Here are some resources to help!
  • A Yale University program helps train parents with different ways to respond to a child’s behavior. Learn More
  • Here is a coping resource list for kids dealing with anxiety and anger management. 
  • Read this article: Help Ward Off Anxiety with this Daily Routine
  • Here is another resource list with apps, books, and websites to help your child cope with their anxiety: Anxiety Resources
• Executive Functioning and attention challenges:
  • Seth Perler’s: What is Executive Functioning? https://sethperler.com/executive-function-quick/
  • It's one thing to read about learning and attention issues. It's another thing to see them through your student's eyes. Use this tool to better understand your student's world. Try a Simulation

Parenting Websites:

• ParentMap: https://www.parentmap.com/ - resources and ideas on health, education, food and home, parenting, family media, and camps. Check out the calendar for fun, local events to enjoy with the family!
• Parenttoolkit: https://www.parenttoolkit.com/ - resources on academics, social emotional wellbeing, health and wellness, and student growth benchmarks.