School Counselor Mission Statement: As professional school counselors our mission is to facilitate, support, develop, and promote students to be quality citizens, life long learners, effective communicators, practical problem solvers, and integrative thinkers. We hope to accomplish this by supporting the school's academic mission while collaborating with other professionals and educational staff. Educating all students to pursue excellence academically, socially, and personally raises the standards and career goals for all. Roles of the School Social Worker Prevention services Too Good For Violence Curriculum Direct Service Individual and Group services Consultation/Staff Development Advocacy Assessment and Intervention Assistance with outside services Program consultation, development, and coordination RTI Behavior Education Program   COMING EVENTS April 17th: 6th graders coming to talk with the 5th graders about what it is like in Middle School April 20th — April 24th: School Vacation May 11th, 12th, and 14th: Step Up days for the 5th graders. It is their chance to "preview" 6th grade for a half-day     Helpful Sites: www.schoolcounselor.org www.kidshealth.org www.kidport.com www.nimh.nig.gov Parent Resources:  www.gettingschoolready.org www.parent-institute.com www2.scholastic.com www.teachersandfamilies.com