Mrs. Poole's  Page 

Welcome to Mrs. Poole's web page.

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer and is as excited about the new school year as we are.  I am available to assist parents with scheduling prior to school starting by calling 756-3050 and leaving your name and a phone number where I may reach you.  Students will need to have up-to-date immunization certificates, eye exams, birth certificates, and social security numbers prior to being enrolled.

 Your child will attend a 40 minute classroom guidance class weekly.  I plan to discuss the following:

Counselor's Corner

What are School Counselors? 

A child’s future is affected by their positive experience in the elementary school for many years to come.  Frequently children may need assistance with the developmental challenges that range from separating from parents to making friends.  Children may also encounter trouble that can have a negative effect on their ability to learn, such as conflict, divorce, moving, or the loss of a loved one.  Therefore, counseling focuses on the social, emotional, and academic needs of students in a wide assortment of ways- 

1.     Individual Counseling

2.   Small Groups

3.   Classroom Instruction

4.   Consultation with parents and staff

5.   Referring outside agencies when necessary 

School counselors are a type of helper in your school.  We help kids with things like problem solving, understanding feelings, and making friends.

School Counselors...

• Work with individuals and groups
• Help identify needs of students
• Encourage better interpersonal relationships
• Promote positive attitudes and choices
• Aid teachers and parents in helping students
• Assist people in making use of community resources
• Coordinate efforts with other school programs
• Assist students with the process of growing up
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies

Here are some reasons a student might want to talk to the School Counselor:

• "I'm getting picked on at the bus stop and I don't know what to do about it."
• "My best friend isn't talking to me and it's making me really sad."
• "I want to show you what I just made in art. I'm very proud of it."
• "I'm new to this school, and I'm really scared!"
• "When am I going to get to be in a Friendship Group?"
• "I just want to talk to someone who won't laugh at me."
• "I did a lot better on my last math test, and I'm so excited to tell someone!"
• "Tim, Samantha and I had a problem at recess. Can you help us work it out?"

Here are some reasons parents might want to talk to the School Counselor:

• "Sarah doesn't want to go to school in the mornings."
• "I'm concerned because Allen keeps telling me that he doesn't have any friends. Do you think a Friendship Group might help?"
• "We recently had a death in the family, and I'm not sure how to tell my child."
• "Kevin has difficulty going to sleep at night and often has nightmares."
• "My wife and I have been divorced for two years, but we think our kids could really benefit from talking about it with other kids who are going through the same thing. We'd like to refer them for a Family Change Group.
• "Jason seems to get really frustrated doing his homework, and nothing I say seems to help."
• "I just wanted to thank you for inviting my daughter to participate in a New Student Group. She really enjoyed meeting some other kids were new to Lunt."

Here are some reasons teachers or administrators might want to talk to the School Counselor:

• "I need some ideas to help my students develop more positive relationships."
• "John just can't sit still in the classroom."
• "Sue is absent a lot."
• "Patrick is new to this school and needs some special attention."
• "I've noticed that Amanda seems distracted and anxious a lot lately."
• "Lisa is a great kid, but she's really shy and doesn't seem to be comfortable initiating friendships. I think she'd benefit from participating in a Friendship Group."

Appreciation to Hancock County Public Schools for the use of the above information. Retrieved from http://www.hancock.k12.ky.us/hcboe/default.htm

Testing Information

KY State CATS and CTBS Testing will be in the April 2008.
Some helpful hints parents might follow to ensure your child experiences success in school are:

1. Get a good night's sleep
2. Have a nutritious breakfast
3. Dress comfortable
4. Be prepared
5. Relax and take slow deep breaths
6. Follow all directions carefully mark answers neatly

Please try to make sure your child is here at school every day on time during the testing window and throughout the year.
Children are affected by problems they are not  able to control. This may prevent them from achieving to their academic  potential. Please encourage them to do their best daily!!!!

I AM HERE TO HELP THE STUDENTS OF I.E.S. 

Please feel free to contact me at any time during the year.  I will be glad to discuss any issue with you or your child.  I can be reached at 756-3050.

                                                                                                                             
Mrs. Eva Poole
IES Guidance Counselor
 

Please feel free to email me by clicking on the following link.