A Warm "Welcome Back"!

Hello all!
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It's that exciting time again, when students "level up" in a new school year - which will offer many learning opportunities. 

Being in a school environment provides social and emotional growth - and develops the "whole child".

Kids learn at school to be respectful, kind, and to work well with others in a community. They can learn how to self-regulate their emotions, and to practice self-care. They can demonstrate leadership, and share and model what they know. Children are great teachers!

New this year, students will have social-emotional learning lessons weekly in a class called "Wellness". They will use the coursebook "Discovering the Leader in Me" (from our "7 Habits of Happy Kids" program) to go on a social-emotional learning adventure! 

If your student needs a backpack, school supplies, or any other type of support (including emotional/mental health), please reach out to me at elisabeth.gardner@washk12.org, or call the school to connect with me. Also, check out our "Resources" tab on this website.

Looking forward to a wonderful year together! Be well!

Your school counselor,
Elisabeth Gardner

A COUNSELOR'S ROLE

CHAMPION
​ STUDENT WELLNESS

Counselors believe a "whole child" approach to education integrates academic learning and life experiences. Foremost, we are advocates for student wellness.

CONTRIBUTE
​ TO A CARING CLIMATE

​Counselors make proactive efforts to create a physically and emotionally safe school environment. We promote inclusion and honor diversity. ​ ​

COLLABORATE
​ & CONNECT

Counselors actively team with students, caregivers, and educators. We listen to and share perspectives with all stakeholders to facilitate positive outcomes.

CELEBRATE
GROWTH & SUCCESS

Counselors believe "learners are leaders". Students realize their full potential by building on their strengths, and practicing "The 7 Habits of Happy Kids".

THOUGHT TO SHARE

"The most certain way to succeed is
​always to try just one more time."

Thomas Edison