Counselor’s Corner, March 2025
Dear St. John Families,
As we head into the last trimester of the year, I’m excited to begin my third round of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) groups! SEL groups are a key support I offer for students in K-5th grade. Groups focus on a variety of skills, including emotional regulation and coping skills, friendship and social skills, and executive functioning skills related to academic success. Groups are formed with 4-6 same-grade peers and meet weekly for 30 minutes during the school day for 10 weeks. Please fill out this online form by Friday, March 21 if you would like your child to participate in a group. Groups will begin the week of April 7.
As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything I can do to support your student or family! You can reach me at cshaw@st-johnschool.org.
Ms. Shaw
March Resources
- Help your child start the third and final trimester of the year with a growth mindset! Focus on progress rather than perfection, and remind your child that challenges are opportunities to learn and grow. Learn more about fostering a growth mindset here.
- On April 3, PNW Parent Education is hosting a webinar with Dr. Lisa Damour titled, “Beyond All or Nothing: A Pragmatic Approach to Social Technologies.” In this talk, Dr. Damour will discuss how to set healthy boundaries around social technologies for kids and teens. Learn more and register here.
- Looking for ways to teach your child how to handle their big feelings? Check out this helpful guide from mental health counselor Janine Halloran of Coping Skills for Kids.
