Guidance Department
Recent ActivityInstructor: Katie Hlavacek & Jacquelyn Williams
School Counselors:
Katie Hlavacek (K, 2nd, and 4th grades)
Jacquelyn Williams (1st, 3rd, and 5th grades)
Katie Hlavacek (K, 2nd, and 4th grades)
Jacquelyn Williams (1st, 3rd, and 5th grades)
Department Announcements  Guidance at a glance: JanuaryPersonal Body Safety
Throughout the month fo January students will be instructed in ways to keep themselves safe, avoid situations of potential harm, and what to do should such a situation occur. If you wish to review the video that will be presented to your child or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's counselor at (843) 821-1165. Topic for November & December: Bullying & Conflict ResolutionTable Talk:
Conversation Starters from this Month's Guidance Lessons  Kindergarten:
How do you know when to be a Danger Ranger? What would a Problem Solver do if a friend on the playground doesn't want to play? First: How can you tell the difference between a Danger Ranger and a Tattle Tongue? Tell me about a time that you were a Problem Solver. Second: Tell me about two strategies you can use if you are being teased. Describe the difference between teasing and bullying. Third: Share about a time that you included your classmates in an activity this week. What is the best way to support a classmate who may be a target of bullying? Fourth: Why is "Power in Numbers" important as it pertains to bullying? Share about a time you could support or help someone who is being bullied. Fifth: Share about your experience as a passenger on the "O-Train." Give an example of ostracism. Check out the following website for more information on recognizing bullying and getting help:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/   ABC's of School CounselingAdvocate: Each day we strive to comprehensively(academically, personally, and socially) support our students. We do this through providing
-Individual Counseling -Group Counseling -Student Support Team (SST) Build Character: We will develop age appropriate lessons to foster, teach, and encourage the pillars of character; honesty, respect, responsibility, citizenship, caring, and fairness. We do this through providing -Monthly Classroom Guidance Lessons Collaborate: We want to be visible and an integral part of the Oakbrook Elementary School family. To ensure your students' best interests are put first we will actively work together with school administrators, teachers, and parents. We do this through providing -Parent and teacher consultations -Community Agency referrals |
Department Links  Discipline HelpThis site deals with handling misbehaviors at home and school. It is organized very well and offers other resources. Homework HelperThis site offers links to dozens of resources for your student such as online dictionaries, almanacs, news sources, etc.... Get homework done in record time with this helpful site! Kids Against BullyingThis interactive site allows students to learn helpful bully strategies through the use of games and fun activities. Pediatric NeurologyThis site contains helpful books for parents and educators of children with various disorders. The Gifted LearnerAn often overlooked population, gifted children can struggle, too. This website offers wonderful articles and resources for parents. Triple P ParentingThis site is a great resource for parenting tips and articles as well as behavior charts for home and school. Videos and Podcasts Discussion Topics |
