Dana Gillilan

Week of May 19 - 23

I hope all of you have an enjoyable summer, and I'll see you in August!

Week of May 12-16

This was the last week of classroom guidance lessons for the school year.   Fourth grade students reviewed their personal and academic goals that were set earlier in the year, and discussed future goals.   Students also discussed guidance lessons that were taught this year, and suggested ideas for fifth grade lessons.

Week of May 5 - 9

First grade students learned about jobs and careers this week.  They enjoyed listening to a story called "Pig Pig Gets a Job" by David McPhail.   Students also participated in an activity in which they matched pictures of careers with items that the person might use as part of their work.  At the conclusion of the lesson, first graders had the opportunity to work with a partner and share career information that they learned with the class.

Weeks of April 21-25 and April 28-May 2

During these 2 weeks, I will be assisting with the CRCT.  I will begin teaching classroom guidance lessons, again, during the week of May 5.

Week of April 14-18

I hope you had an enjoyable Spring Break!

This week during fourth grade guidance lessons, we reviewed some test taking strategies in preparation for the CRCT next week.  Students participated in a game to help them learn useful tips for taking different types of tests.

Week of April 7 - 11

I hope you have a wonderful Spring Break!  Enjoy the time with your family and friends!

Week of March 31 - April 4

During first grade guidance lessons this week, students learned some ways to be better test takers, in preparation for the upcoming CRCT. 

March 24-28

During fourth grade guidance lessons this week, we reviewed the Child Lures Safety Program.  Students discussed examples of common lures and how kids can make safe and smart decisions.

Week of March 17-21

In first grade this week, we discussed ways to make safe choices around strangers.  Students watched a video that showed common ways that children can be lured into dangerous situations.  We discussed the situations and talked about ideas for making safer choices. 

Week of March 10-14, 2008

During fourth grade classroom guidance lessons, students learned ideas for finding common interests and strengthening friendships.  Students had the opportunity to partner with another classmate, interview them, and discuss similarities and differences.