February 2025 School Counselor Newsletter

This month, we are excited to begin our 6th Why Try? lesson, titled "Jumping Hurdles." In this lesson, students will learn a valuable process for solving problems they may face in their daily lives. While new challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming or scary, we will emphasize that everyone has the ability to overcome difficult situations.


Our focus will be on recognizing the hurdles we encounter and creating strategies to overcome them. We’ll explore the importance of making mistakes, trying again, and persevering—reminding ourselves that we are capable of doing hard things.


To support this lesson, we will read the following stories: Dr. De Soto, One Grain of Rice, and Owen. These stories will help students understand how determination and problem-solving can lead to success.


We are looking forward to guiding our students in developing resilience and confidence as they learn to face and overcome life's challenges!


Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!

Mrs. Bailey - School Counselor

(435) 436-8291 | cbailey@nsanpete.org

April 2026 School Counselor Newsletter

By Brittany Stubbs • April 21, 2026
This month our students will have the following lessons: Kindergarten: Rhino learns to be polite - which teaches about the importance of having good manners. Sloth gets busy - which explains the problem of being lazy and how we need to stay motivated. 1st–5th Grades: Habit 6: “Synergize (teamwork)” The Big Bad Badgers - which teaches about teamwork. Sophie and The Perfect Poem - which talks about working together and finding the good in others. 6th Grade: We will be focusing on the following leadership skills: Realistic Goals and Positive Mental Dialogue. These skills are necessary to be a self motivated leader and connect with those we are working with. Parent Tip Strong family connections and communication skills set the stage for healthy friendships. What you can do: -Build in screen-free family connection time (games/meals). -Practice problem-solving together: "What are some ways we can fix this?" -Encourage open conversations and active listening. Upcoming Dates March 30–April 7: Spring Break April 17th: Jump Rope Contest Finals April 20th-April 24th: Teacher Appreciation Week April 23rd: Family Night "Math Games" @6pm

March 2026 School Counselor Newsletter

March 3, 2026
This month our students will have the following lessons: Kindergarten: We will read Llama Stops Teasing, which teaches how hurtful teasing can be and how much better it is to be kind to one another; and Monkey Needs to Listen, which teaches the importance of listening to instructions in order to be successful. 1st–5th Grades: This month we will learn about Habit 5: “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.” We will read the following stories to help students learn this habit: Jumper and the Lost Butterfly Net and Sammy and the Pecan Pie. 6th Grade: We will focus on the following leadership skills: Kindness & Respect and Volunteering. Both of these skills are necessary to be a strong leader and to build positive connections with others. Parent Tip Kids who recognize their strengths and emotions feel more secure and motivated. Ways you can help: -Reflect on the day with your child by asking, “What made you feel proud today?” -Encourage them to try something new and praise effort, not just success. -Celebrate their unique talents. Upcoming Dates March 2: Curiosity Fair walk-through (8:45–10:15 AM) March 16: No school for students March 19: Books and Bingo Family Night March 23–27: Jump Rope Qualifiers March 30–April 6: Spring Break

April 2025 School Counselor Newsletter

By Brittany Stubbs • April 9, 2025
As we return from Spring Break, it's a reminder that we’re in the final stretch of the school year. In April and May, we will complete the last two lessons of the "Why Try" Program. Lesson 9, Plugging In, focuses on connecting with others when we feel stuck or need help—whether it’s parents, caregivers, friends, teachers, or mentors. Students will learn that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our featured books are Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and Stone Soup. Lesson 10, The Wall, encourages students to see the big picture and ties together the concepts from the entire program, helping them build opportunity, freedom, and self-respect. The books we’ll read are The Treasure, The Red Lemon, and Seven Blind Mice. Family Night is Tuesday, April 22nd, at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!