Phone: 910-371-0601
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor Degree Health and Physical Education Master Degree School Counseling
Mrs. Kimberly Young
Hello, my name is Kim Young and I am the School Counselor at Belville Elementary, helping all students with issues that may be affecting their academics, career and personal/social interactions. I have been a School Counselor for 20+ years and, before that, was a Physical Education teacher.
As the School Counselor at Belville Elementary, I can help students with:
*Promoting positive attitudes among students toward self, family, peers, and community.
*Developing and delivering classroom guidance lessons that teach skills for problem solving, resolving conflicts, manners, and respecting others.
*Providing support during a personal crisis
*Attendance issues
*Coordinating referrals to outside agencies
*Helping to create a safe and positive learning experience.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
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Here is a list of ideas and links for you to do and enjoy!
Breathe- As we discuss in guidance, this is a great mindful/coping skill for us all to us and practice. Inhale 1,2,3,4,5, Hold 1,2,3,4,5, Exhale 1,2,3,4,5 Blowing bubbles outside with controlled breathing.
Coloring
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - tense up muscles and slowly release them
Set Goals - clean your room, pick up yard, unload dishwasher, no fighting with siblings, help with laundry, play board/card games as a family, etc.
Start Journaling write or draw about your daily activiies to share when you get back to school.
Exercise
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2YBT7HYqCbbvzu3kKZ3wnw
Sanford Harmony - Online toolkit for families to help with Social Emotional Learning
https://www.sanfordharmony.org/harmony-at-home/
Calm App - Stories and Music to listen to - Exercises - etc. just scroll until you see something interesting and helpful!
How Students Can See The Counselor:
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Individual Counseling
Students in grade 3-5 are able to fill out a self-referral form and place it in the counselor's mailbox or complete an online referral form from the Counselors Google Classroom page. All students may also meet with the counselor if their parents, teacher, or administrative staff refer them to see the counselor.
Small Group Counseling
Students in grades K-5 will complete a Universal Screener for SEL. Students can also be referred by a parent, teacher, or administrator.
Classroom Guidance/Large Group Counseling
Students in K-5 will have class lessons to help support social, emotional, academic, and career development.
Online Referral Form to See a Counselor
Attendance
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Missing School is Missing Out!
Try to schedule appointments and family trips outside of school hours.
If your child asks to stay home, remind him/her of what they will miss, such as their reading group or PE class.
Did You Know?
- Missing school as early as Kindergarten can cause children to fall behind.
- Missing 10% (18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Missing a day or two every few weeks can cause students to fall behind.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down to help the child to catch up.
- http://www.attendanceworks.org/
Useful Links
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Virtual Calming Room
Please use the link to explore different calming activities and strategies.