Lucille Carlisle

Happy Holidays!

Have a wonderful holiday break!  Enjoy your time off with family and friends.  I look forward to seeing you in 2012!

Classroom Guidance

During the month of December, the students learned about bullying type behaviors.  This topic was covered  across the grade levels.  Bullying can take many forms such as kicking, teasing, name calling, excluding from a group, and sending mean notes and e-mails.  The good news is that bullying can be stopped when it's reported and addressed by adults.  The following books can be used to help younger children understand the problems associated with bullying:  Herbie's Troubles by Carol Chapman and How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph Bruchac & James Bruchac.  Older children might enjoy reading Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig.  This book teaches children about the power of words and how far reaching their consequences can be. 

Also, the  the 3rd and 4th grade students were introduced to jobs and careers.  They learned that it is never too early to start developing an awareness of personal abilities, skills, decision making, and goal setting.  The preparation for a future career starts in elementary school.  Work and study habits matter!

November Update

During the month of November, the first grade students learned about bossiness and the problems that it creates.  Nothing destroys a friendship faster than telling friends what they can and cannot do. The students also learned about appropriate and inappropriate behaviors in the classroom.  The primary focus was on respect and interrupting others.

In grades 3 and 4, the following topics were covered:

Peer pressure

Stress & anxiety 

Bullying

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our students and families!   Enjoy your holiday break.

Holiday Assistance

"Shop with a Buccaneer" information was sent home with eligible students earlier this week (November 14th - 18th).  Permission slips and information sheets are due on or before November 30th.  They should be returned to your child's teacher.    This event will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011.  Your child will need to arrive at Allatoona High School cafeteria  by 8:15 A.M.   Breakfast and lunch will be provided for every registered child.  All children should be picked up by 1:45 P.M.

October Update

During the month of October, the first graders learned how to stop and think before reacting to a negative situation.  This is an essential skill for problem solving and conflict resolution.  The lesson was centered around a delightful story called They Didn't Use Their Heads by JoAnn Stover.  This book would make an excellent addition to your home library.

In third grade, the students learned how to set personal and educational goals.  Many of them have already set some goals they would like to accomplish by the end of the year. 

The fourth grade students learned how their words can hurt people and that spreading rumors can destroy friendships and reputations.  They listened to a story called Mr. Peabody's Apples that was written by Madonna.   In this story, the author does a great job of explaining how easy individuals can start a rumor about someone based on what  they believe to be true about them.  This is a must read for anyone dealing with rumor issues.

Also, later this month all students in grades 1, 3, and 4 will receive a lesson on drugs and alcohol awareness during Red Ribbon Week.  Remind your children to say, "No" to drugs.

Be sure to look for the next update at the end of November!

 

Effective Study Habits

1.  Study difficult subjects first.

2.  Beware of your best time of the day.  Many people learn best in daylight hours rather than later in the evening.

3.  Take a break bewteen assignments.

4.  Use a regular study area.

5.  Don't get too comfortable .  Easy chairs, the bed or a sofa are dangerous places to study.

6.  Avoid noise distractions.

7.  Avoid the phone, ipod, and other electronics while studying.

 

August/September Update

Classroom guidance is off to a great start!   In first grade, the students learned about responsibility, and classroom expectations.  The third graders compared and contrasted the similarities and differences between third and fourth grade. The fourth grade students learned about goal setting (personal and educational).  They also wrote down some of the  goals they wanted to accomplish by the end of the year.

 

Welcome Back!

Welcome back Bullard students!  Hopefully, you had an awesome summer vacation and was able to spend some quality time with your famiIy and friends.  I am so excited about being your counselor this year and look forward to working with students in first, third, and fourth grade. 

 If you are new to Bullard this year, please stop by and introduce yourself to me.    My office is located in the counseling suite in room # 058.  The best way to contact me during the day is via e-mail at lucille.carlisle@cobbk12.org.  If you need to schedule an appointment, you can reach me by phone at 678-594-8720 ext. 234. 

I can't wait to see you on Friday at Sneak-A-Peek!

 

 

Counselors Are the Guiding Light

Welcome to Mrs. Carlisle's web blog!

Please take a few minutes to check it out.

 

The Counseling Department

The focus of the counseling program is developmental and threefold: educational, preventive and need-based.  A variety of skills are taught during bi-weekly lessons .  Listed below are some of the topics covered through the counseling program:

Organization/study skills

Conflict management

Friendship

Peer pressure

Problem solving

Decision making

Anger management

Stranger safety

Bullying

Social skills

  In addition to classroom lessons, counselors meet with individual students as needed.  Small group counseling is also offered throughout the school year.   Individual and group counseling is scheduled on an as needed basis.

 Small Support Groups

Small groups are designed to provide additional support to students.  Children may be referred to a small support group by a teacher, parent, counselor or administrator.  Parental permission is required for small group participation. 

Individual Counseling

Students can meet with a counselor for individual counseling.  Individual counseling is solution-focused and designed to assist students in problem solving for a specific issue.  Students can self refer to meet with a counselor.  They can also be referred by a parent, teacher or administrator.    Students are not required to have parent permission to meet with a counselor for an individual session.  However, parents will be notified if a pattern of wanting to talk with the counselor is observed.  Counseling is a voluntary and confidential service available to all students.

Reasons A Child May Want to Meet with A Counselor:

Academic or social concerns

A loss of a family member or pet

Decision making and problem-solving skills

Self-esteem issues

Encouragement

Making adjustment

Changes in the family

Support in making a successful adjustment to school

Friendship issues