COUNSELOR'S CORNERN e w s l e t t e r

I n s i d e t h e I s s u e

MEET THECOUNSELORS

Find our who the counselors areon the Benold campus and how

you get a hold of them

Q&AFind out the answers to some of

the most frequently askedquestions.

WHAT'S GOING ONTHIS NINE WEEKS

The 1st nine weeks will go byquickly with all the fun going on

here at Benold.

WHAT'S GOING ON???Alright! Y'all hold your horses! Like every year thebeginning is always fast and furious. Here on thecounseling front we are busy making sure that your childknows who we are, what we do, and how and why they geta hold of us. We also want parents to know those things aswell, so please read the "Meet" section and find out how toreach us. Our focus this year is to get in front of the kidsmore. We want our 6th graders to continue to buildpositive social skills, as well as our 7th & 8th graders. Wewould also like our 7th & 8th graders to understand highschool credits. Our 8th graders will learn how to buildtheir high school schedules and understand pathways andendorsements on a whole new level!

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Our incoming 6th graders trying to save Fred.

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WHAT'S GOING ON MEET MRS. JOHNSON

Hi! I am Jasmine Johnson! This is mysecond year as the school counselorhere at Benold. I service students lastnames beginning with A - L. Originallyfrom the Houston area, my husbandand I attended college at Texas StateUniversity - in San Marcos. Myhusband; Jim; my son, and I enjoybeing outside and anywhere near water. We have only lived in Georgetown for acouple of years but could not imagineourselves being anywhere else! Myhusband works in the community andour son attends a Georgetown ISDschool - so we are very invested inGeorgetown. This is my thirteenth yearin education. Before becoming a schoolcounselor, I was a 2nd & 3rd gradeteacher and an instructional coach. Myfavorite thing about being a schoolcounselor is that I get to interact withevery student in the school. I also lovethat everyday is different - you neverknow what you are going to get! Someof my favorite things are: the beach,traveling, reading, being with friendsand family, Mexican food, gardening,running, Dr. Pepper and Peanut M&Ms.I look forward to another great year andworking with your student in whateverway it takes to help them be successfulhere at Benold!

Contact:

Johnsonj3@georgetownisd.org512-943-5090 ext. 6927

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SEPTEMBERSuicide Prevention Presentation by the counselors in

classes

Needs Assessment/Survey

Team building activity during advisory

Pre-AP drop window: September 5th - 26th

AUGUST

Counselors will introduce themselves during class periods to inform

students about who the counselors are and how and why to see a

counselor.

First five days of the school year students may request a schedule change

if the following occurs:

Error in Schedule

Student failed a prerequisite course

Change in program/level

Level changes as recommended by teachers and counselor and with

parental knowledge and principal approval

OCTOBERPSAT presentation for 8th graders

Presentation by Amy Briggs: Digital Citizenship

8th guidance lessons - Planning for high school: 4X4's

Red Ribbon Week - October 28 - November 1

Please keep a look out for more detailed information about

upcoming events.

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Q&A

Q: Who do I contact to set up a 504 meeting?A: You will contact Ms. Pierce at 512-943-5090 orpiercee@georgetownisd.org Q: Who do I contact if I need to set up an ARD?A: You would contact Ms. Hendricks at 512-943-5090 orhendricksj@georgetownisd.org Q: What is Skyward?A: Skyward is a great tool for parents and students tokeep track of grades, assignments, lunch account, email ateacher, etc. Your student will have a user name andpassword and will be expected to check their gradesweekly. Q: My child will be absent, what do I do?A: You will call attandance clerk, Ms. Kleen at 512-943-5097 or kleend@georgetownisd.org. If you do notcontact Ms. Kleen, then you can expect a call. Q: Middle school is so different than elementary. Whatdo I need to know?A: Yes! Middle school is different than elementary school. The most important thing to know, is that your child isexpected to more responsible in completing and turningin assignments. Help your child be setting up a system -whether it is a planner, calendar, a folder, so they knowhow to stay organized and when deadlines are coming. Q: My child would liked to be involved in a club or someextracurricular activity. How do they get involved?A: They need to look for flyers in the hallways, cafeteria,and listen during announcements for ways to getinvolved; there are many great activities to get involved. Q: If I have a concern about my child's grades, class work,or etc. Who do I contact?A: First, contact your child's teachers. They are with yourchild daily and can speak to what they see and give you abetter idea of what is happening in the class. Often,speaking with a teacher helps resolve any issues yourchild may be experiencing.

MEET MS.ENTREKIN

I am Angela Entrekin. This is my fifthyear as the school counselor here at

Benold. I service students last namesbeginning with M-Z. I grew up in a

military family. I have lived inGeorgetown for twenty-one years, so itreally is home. I have three great kids;Angie (17), Dave (13), and Joe (11).

This is my eighteenth year ineducation. Before becoming a school

counselor, I was a substitute, aparaprofessional, and taught middleand high school. My favorite thing

about being a school counselor is that Iget to form relationships with studentson a different level than as a teacher.Some of my favorite things are: thetraveling, reading, being with friends

and family, cooking (and eating),coffee, Diet Coke, Payday bars,

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and salt& vinegar chips. I have high hopes fora wonderful year for all of us. Pleaselet me know if there is anything I can

do to help you.

Contact:

entrekina@georgetownisd.org512-943-5090 ext. 6913