December - Counseling Corner Newsletter

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Counseling Corner Newsletter

DECEmber 2024

INDEX

DecemberCalendar

All About your Elementary School Counselors

School Counselor Services

Small Group Sign-Up

DecemberDrop-In Day

Year-at-a-Glance

Comet's Tech Closet

Virtual Calming Room

Virtual Recess

School Nurse

Community Links

Coffee Talks

FAQ's

PA Holiday Help & Assistance

Contact Info

CCA Clubs

Elementary School Counselors

Click each counselor's picture below to learn more about them!

Meggi Gianacopoulos

Jasmine Childs

Alysa Dempsey

Amanda Foxwell

Jodie Zangaro

Rachel Miller

Keisha Johnston

Click here for instructions on finding who your School Counselor is this school year!

How to find your School Counselor

Your CCA team comprises your teachers, principal, assistant principals, school counselors & more! Your team at CCA can be found under the Circle tab in Edio.

Find your team under the Circle tab at the top of the page

Log into your Edio account

Go to your Edio Profile

School Counselor Services

Virtual Recess

Individual Counseling

Drop-in Days

Small Group Counseling

Grief Group

Grief Group

Exploring Feelings Drop-in Day

Last Day before Break

Start of Kwanzaa

Christmas Day

Winter Break Dec 23rd-Jan 6th

Start of Hanukkah

New Year's Eve!

Exploring Feelings

Throughout the school year, our school counselors will host special monthly "Drop-In Days" with fun and helpful topics for you! This month's (December) topic will focus on Exploring Feelings and will be held on December 19th for all learners in grades K-5. In this session, we will identify different feelings and coping skills. While socializing with our peers and school counselors, we will practice recognizing the importance of understanding our feelings and those around us.

The session is from 11:50 AM to 12:20 PM. You can click the link below to sign up. Looking forward to our December "Drop-In Day!"

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Below is a preview of what the elementary counselors plan to do this school year. Please continue to read the monthly newsletter for more information!

• Drop-in Day Theme: Meet the School Counselor and Expectations

• Starting Strong - Resiliency Small Group

• Drop-in Day Theme: Bullying Prevention

• Fall Grief Group

• Healthy Friendship Small Group

• Drop-in Day Theme: Gratitude

• Drop-in Day Theme: Exploring Feelings

• Drop-in Day Theme: Conflict Resolution

• Coping Skills Small Group

• Drop-in Day Theme: Kindness

• Self-Control Small Group (K-2)

• Healthy Habits Small Group (3-5)

• Drop-in Day Theme(s):
• Growth Mindset (K-2)
• Test-Taking Skills (3-5)

• Anxiety Small Group

• Spring Grief Group

• Drop-in Day Theme: Career Exploration

• Finishing Strong - Resiliency Small Group

• Drop-in Day Theme: Personal Hygiene

• "Time to Shine" Talent Show

• Kindergarten Graduation

• 5th Grade Promotion

Current Small Group Offerings 👩‍🏫

About School Counseling Small Groups

Coping Skills Small Group

Grades K-2 and 3-5

Who:

K-2: Meggi Gianacopoulos and Alysa Dempsey 3-5:Jasmine Childs and Keisha Johnston

Group Facilitators:

All counseling small groups will be held at the same time - 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. We understand that this time is also lunchtime for learners. All learners are welcome to have lunch during meeting times. The length of small groups is once a week for approximately 6-7 weeks. The counselors listed as the "Group Facilitators" run those groups and are the contact persons for those groups.

What:

During this time, learners will have the opportunity to socialize with one another while participating in activities that will help them learn healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety and anger. Learners will also learn to recognize their own reactions and feelings in social setting. This small group will occur once a week for approximately seven (7) weeks.

When:

K-2: Tuesdays 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. 3-5: Wednesdays 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Grades K-2: January 14th Grades 3-5: January 15th

Start Date:

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Virtual Calming Room

Need a brain break? Welcome to CCA's Elementary School Counselor virtual calming room! Please use the link below to access several resources to help you fight stress and anxiety.

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Virtual Recess

Fun!

this school year, learners CAN choose FROM multiple different Recesses according to grade level. Recess will be from 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EXCEPT Ms. Zangaro's recess.please use the link below to sign your learner(s) up and ADD IT to their calendar(s).

Monday K-2 Recess with Mrs. Gianacopoulos 3-5 Recess with Mrs. Miller Wednesday K-2 Recess with Mrs. Foxwell 3-5 Recess with Mrs. Dempsey Thursday 3-5 Recess with Ms. Zangaro [3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.] Friday K-2 Recess with Ms. Childs 3-5 Recess with Mrs. Johnston

Click the link below to add recess to your learner's calendars for easier access.

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Comet's Tech Closet

CCA is pleased to announce the opening of the new Comet's Tech Closet - a first in the industry online technology ordering system for students and families to personalize their education. From monitors and keyboards to headsets, Comet has selected the best products and styles to provide CCA students with an exceptional learning experience, free of charge! Caretakers, please click on the link below to order new equipment.

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Coffee talk

Coffee Talk is a virtual resource for CCA caretakers and learning coaches hosted by our CCA family mentors. These fun and relaxed sessions share guidance, updates, and tips.

For more information

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When and where?

Throughout the school year, three sessions are offered every week in English: Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Thursdays 12-1 p.m. Se ofrece una sesión en español los martes de 10-11 a.m.

Caretakers and learning coaches are welcome to choose one or attend all sessions throughout the week because each session differs depending on those who attend. The warm experience of understanding and support remains in every session

CCA COmmunity Links

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CCA School Calendar

CCA Clubs

Important Dates

Smiles Mobile Dentist

CCA School Store

Evening Support Room (ESR)

Setting up your Virtual Workspace

CCA Field Trips (Virtual and in-Person)

School nurse

School Health Requirements:

K/1st and 3rd - DENTAL EXAM *K/1ST - PHYSICAL EXAM EVERY GRADE - HEALTH SCREENING (Height, Weight, Vision & Hearing) A submitted after-visit summary from a well-child visit can be used for a health screening. Otherwise, CCA school nurses are available to conduct health screenings on picture days (fall & spring) ~If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to one of our CCA School Nurses~

Click HERE on monday's at 1 p.m. for school nurse open office hour

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Reach a school nurse anytime at: schoolnurse@ccaeducate.me Christine Huff CSN : 412-530-1340 x 23161 Justine Conway LPN : 484-656-7741 x 12211 Karen Marchione BSN : 717-710-3300 x 11982 Fax: 717-307-3320 ATTENTION SCHOOL NURSE A CCA School Nurse will respond to all messages in a timely fashion.

*Smile Mobile Dentist will be at the following Family Service Centers on the following dates: *Allentown FSC - December 9th *Capital Campus FSC - December 16th *Andreas FSC - December 20th

Click on the gifts below for pennsylvania holiday help & assistance

6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions regarding curriculum, school work, supplies, student struggles, and absences?

Who do I contact with technology issues?

How can I excuse my students' absence(s)?

What If my child is interested in participating in sports and other extracurricular activities?

Who do I contact to make changes in Edio?

Does CCA follow the Common Core State Standards?

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Contact information

Keisha Johnston

Jasmine Childs

• Email: jchilds@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (717) 710-3300, ext. 11545

• Email: kjohnston@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (484) 325-5618, ext. 25019

Click the link above to visit The elementary counselor's edio page!

Alysa Dempsey

Rachel Miller

• Email: rmiller@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (484) 325-5618, ext. 25137

• Email: aldempsey@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (570) 383-8711, ext. 15904

Jodie Zangaro

Amanda Foxwell

• Email: afoxwell@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (717) 850-3828, ext. 33129

• Email: jzangaro@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (412) 530-1340, ext. 23218

Meggi Gianacopoulos

• Email: mgianacopoulos@ccaeducate.me
• Phone: (570) 483-2830, ext. 15206

CCA Clubs

Students and families can view and register for a variety of clubs through edio. To view the available clubs and to register, please complete the following steps: 1. Log in to your edio account; 2. Click on “Community” in the left menu; 3. Click on the “Clubs” tab; 4. View and learn about what club(s) fit with your child’s grade level, interests, and schedule; 5. When you have determined the club(s) in which your child will participate, click on “Join Club”; 6. Enter the information requested and then click on “Add Selected”. Once you have submitted your child’s club requests, they will be reviewed by the club adviser for final approval. Note: when your child self-registers for a club, an email will be sent to your edio webmail for approval before it is forwarded to the club adviser for final approval. Do you have suggestions or ideas for new clubs? Beginning October 21, we will begin accepting new club recommendations via the following link: All suggestions will be considered; however, we cannot guarantee if and/or when the new club will be implemented. Clubs offered at CCA change from year to year to reflect our learners’ changing interests. If you have any questions about a club, please contact the club adviser, whose contact information is located in the information section of the club in edio.

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Small Group Counseling

The elementary school counselors run small groups with 6 to 10 students* on various topics as an intervention for certain students. Small groups allow students to relate, learn, and develop positive relationships with other students who may be struggling with the same issues. Past small group topics included self-regulation, coping skills, self-esteem, and grief.

Please be sure to continue to read the monthly counselors' newsletter for future announcements on groups

*The number of learners in group may vary

Drop-in Days

Throughout the school year, the counselors will facilitate "Drop-in Days" that can be added to your learner's Edio calendars during small group times.

These drop-in days will be large group lessons on social, emotional, and career readiness topics.

Attendance

A learner is marked “Present” each school day they log in to edio between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. EST. Learners who do not log in to edio on a school day receive an unexcused absence.

Help your student(s) stay on track this school year by ensuring they log in every school day! If they miss a login, please log in to your edio caretaker account to submit an absence excuse! Click the link below to watch a short video on how to log in to edio and submit an absence excuse. If you cannot log in or are having technical difficulties, please call CCA’s Tech Support Center at 833-204-2221 for assistance.

Individual Counseling

Students and caretakers can contact their counselor anytime with personal, social, or career questions! We can provide a variety of tools to help students achieve their goals. We can provide brief, short-term counseling (5-6 sessions). If therapeutic services are needed, we can refer to outside services.

Please contact your child(ren's) teachers. They will be more than happy to assist!

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Virtual Recess

This time is for learners to socialize with each other in a controlled and monitored setting. There will be time for learners to chat with each other and participate in games or activities facilitated by one of the School Counselors, according to grade. It is a time for learners to have fun, socialize, and practice social skills. Recess will begin the 1st week of October

Monday K-2 Recess with Mrs. Gianacopoulos 3-5 Recess with Mrs. Miller Wednesday K-2 Recess with Mrs. Foxwell 3-5 Recess with Mrs. Dempsey Thursday 3-5 Recess with Ms. Zangaro Friday K-2 Recess with Ms. Childs 3-5 Recess with Mrs. Johnston