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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Changing Families Group

As part of the counseling program at Jacobson Elementary, I offer small groups for students to address their special needs. This new group will be focused on “Changing Families.” We will be addressing/discussing changes in students’ families and how these changes are affecting the students in school and at home. This group is open to all students who have dealt with any type of change in their family unit. This group’s focus will be on discussion with group members and developing positive relationships with all those involved. A special benefit of meeting in a small group is to allow students the opportunity to realize they are not alone in this situation and acknowledge that others are facing similar challenges.  Participation in any group can help with the growth of peer and family relationships.
The Changing Families group will meet once a week (lower grades one day, upper grades another day) before school. Group meetings will take place on opposite days of the walking program, so students will be able to take part in both activities. Changing Families group will meet in the counseling room from 7:50-8:10.
I will post a sign next to the walking program sign so students know what days they will be meeting with me. I would love for as many students to join this group as possible! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. If you would like your child to participate, please contact me by phone or email! I would love to have your student join.

 Have a great day!
Jill Dielschneider
jill.dielschneider@belmond-klemme.k12.ia.us
641-444-4300 ext. 325

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Parenting Class

Hello Jacobson Families! I hope you all are having a great week! I am busy getting ready for the holidays and enjoying every minute of it. The concert last Friday put on by Mrs. Pollitt was terrific. The kids should be very proud of their hard work -- I even caught myself singing some of the songs over the weekend...so catchy :).

I wanted to let you all know about a FREE Parenting Class that Jacobson Elementary will be hosting. This class is put on by a group from Webster City and is focused around finding positive solutions for families. The class is 6 weeks long and will help connect you with others that have the same questions about parenting and give you tools that will help you handle the challenging behaviors of your child/children.

Time: 6:15-8:15 PM
Cost: FREE
Where: Jacobson Elementary
Dates: January 4, January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, and February 8
(Child care and a meal will be provided to those that register!)

To register contact:
Michelle Walters, Parent Coordinator
515-832-1791 ext. 202
mwalters@hamiltoncountymhsb.org

As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I would love to talk with you!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

December Updates

Today we are starting our December Character Counts fundraiser - "Kaps" for Kids! Students (and staff) are invited to wear their favorite hat to school. All they have to do is bring some spare change, hand it to their teacher, and they get to enjoy wearing their favorite hat for the day. We will be doing this NEXT Wednesday as well. All of the money raised will help buy more hats and gloves for Jacobson's students so everyone can stay warm outside! There is also a can drive going on at both the elementary and Jr./Sr. High. Students and staff are encouraged to bring in canned foods/non-perishable items and place them under the tree at the front entrance of Jacobson. I already have seen lots of students participating! Way to go!

The students are busy preparing for the Holiday Concert on Friday - and boy are they working hard! It should be a great show. Today I start my "Grinch" lessons with the 3rd graders. We are going to listen to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and discuss the feelings that happen in the story. We have spent a lot of time working on recognizing other people's feelings and I thought this would be a great way to practice! It is interesting to see the Grinch transform over the course of the book/movie... it will be interesting to see the perspective of the students. I'm really looking forward to it.

I also have put a Grinch on my office door. Students are allowed to help the Grinch's heart "grow" by placing a heart on the Grinch when they see someone else do something nice. It will be fun to see all of the kind things our Jacobson students are doing for their classmates and friends during the holiday season!



Please let me know if I can help you with anything. I'd love to hear from you. :)

Jill Dielschneider
jill.dielschneider@belmond-klemme.k12.ia.us
641-444-4300 ext. 325

Monday, November 14, 2011

ABC's of Parenting

I came across this article the other day that I thought was interesting and straightforward. It gives fantastic ideas for interacting with your children! I thought I would share it with you all. I hope you all had a great weekend! School is off to a great start for the week. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments! :)

The ABC's of Parenting

By Leah Davies, M.Ed.

 
    1. Accept and value yourself and your child.
    2. Be consistent, honest, fair, and firm as you relate to your child.
    3. Concentrate on what you like about your child and comment on it.
    4. Develop interests of your own.
    5. Encourage your child to discuss ideas and goals, expressing the belief that he or she can do many things well.
    6. Forgive your child's mistakes, which are a natural part of learning.
    7. Gladly share your time, affection, and support.
    8. Help your child feel safe and secure.
    9. Interest your child in work by complimenting his or her efforts.
    10. Joyfully take pleasure in life.
    11. Keep harsh criticisms to yourself; avoid using "should" and "ought."
    12. Let your child experience the results of his or her behavior.
    13. Model by example those qualities you want your child to have.
    14. Negotiate privileges and responsibilities, avoid overindulgence.
    15. Offer some choices, allowing your child to make decisions.
    16. Problem-solve with your child, listening carefully to his or her thoughts and feelings.
    17. Quit blaming, shaming, and threatening.
    18. Respect your child's right to grow at his or her own rate without being pushed or compared to others.
    19. Share household tasks among all family members so that your child makes a contribution and feels a sense of belonging.
    20. Take time to read with your child, thus instilling a love of books and learning.
    21. Use a photo album to record pleasant family memories.
    22. Value honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness and caring.
    23. Weather trials together as a family.
    24. eXamine your attitude toward your child.
    25. Yield to professional advice concerning healthy living habits.
    26. Zestfully participate in a variety of family traditions and activities.

Friday, October 21, 2011

RED RIBBON WEEK!

Jacobson Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week – October 24-28!
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated as a reminder to stay Drug Free. Students are invited to dress up to celebrate. All of the days follow a “Drug Free” theme. Students have also decorated paper bags that will be used to bag groceries at the local grocery stores. Other events to celebrate Red Ribbon Week will take place next week as well. 5th and 6th grade students are invited to enter a poem into the poetry contest. All poems are due next Tuesday, October 25. There will be an assembly for 4th-6th grade on Thursday, October 27 at 2:45 in the gym, with two college athletes speaking about their choice to stay drug free, and how it has helped them get to where they are today.
If you have any questions regarding Red Ribbon Week please feel free to call or email me! Have a great weekend, everyone! :)
Monday:             Stay in the Game.  Play drug free (wear team shirts, Broncos, college, pro etc., sports)
Tuesday:              I will BEE drug free (wear stripes, maybe make headbands with antennas?)
Wednesday:        My Future is Bright, I’m drug free (wear sunglasses)
Thursday:            Be a hero every day, be Drug Free  (wear superhero clothes, camouflage, or patriotic colors–red, white, or blue)
Friday:                 My extreme commitment is: I’m living Drug Free! (wear bright colors, tape a large “X” on front or back of shirt)

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Guidance Lessons

I have been going into classrooms to work with the students. These lessons are focused around developing the personal/social, academic, and career domains. Today I worked with third graders to discuss bullying. We started off by drawing what a bully might look like - this was a great learning experience for the students as they realized all of their bullies they drew looked different. This allowed for us to discuss thT bullies can come in al shapes, sizes, and ages. This led into us talking about what bullying is, the different things that bullying include, and what to do if you are being bullied or if the students see someone being bullied. The other topics we have discussed are listed below.

Kindergarten (with Mr. Johnson)
Respect - treating others how they want to be treated
Anger management - learning how to respond to situations without hitting

First grade (with Mr. Johnson)
Sharing

Second grade
Caring/giving - We read the giving tree and talked about how we can. Be caring and giving to others. The kids came up with some great ideas and their ideas are displayed in my office door on their own giving tree!

Third Grade
We have discussed being a good kid of character and bullying, as talked about above.

Fourth Grade
We will discuss bullying to begin the year off.

Fifth grade
We have talked about cyberbullying.

Sixth grade
We will discuss bullying and responsibility to begin the year.

Thanks!

Friday, September 9, 2011

What do School Counselors do?



I often get asked, so what do you do? The question is better phrased, “How are students different because of the counseling program?”
A huge priority in my opinion, as educators is to encourage students to become excited about learning, and in return take responsibility for their own learning. However, when things are standing in the way of a child’s learning, he or she will be unable to fully benefit from the learning experience. My job is to help students overcome those barriers that are standing in their way from becoming successful learners in the classroom. I also am responsible in ensuring that every student benefits from the counseling program.
            This can be done in a variety of ways – as the goal of a counseling program today is to benefit ALL students. Counselors today can provide services to students through large-group guidance lessons, small group sessions, and individual sessions. Collaboration with teachers and parents is a huge component as well! As a counselor, I try to focus on the academic, career, and personal/social needs of the student. All of the topics I address will help the student become more prepared for the future both as a student and as a community member.
A school counseling program today is driven by standards – just like in an academic classroom. Using data also helps to decide what is working – and what’s not. While all things can’t be measured with pen and paper, there are other forms of assessment as well. A counseling program should be proactive and preventive, so students are equipped with the knowledge they will need in the future. I will act as an advocate for students to make sure that their best interests are being met at all times.
While all of the above is true… and that is how a counseling program is set up… the number ONE priority for me, as a counselor and at-risk coordinator, is to make sure that every student feels welcomed and comfortable at school.

“Our task…is not to fix the blame for the past, but to fix the cause for the future.”
-JFK
 
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