October Newsletter

 

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Setting Goals

Once you have mastered the art of "goal setting", you can use this skill throughout your whole life.  This is something that you can help your child develop by following these easy steps:

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Get Ready - Mentally prepare by setting a deadline and thinking of what you want to do, and what you need to do in order to achieve it.

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Organize - Layout all of the things you need to do in order to make your goal happen.

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Ask for help - Find people and things that can help you get closer to your goal.

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Launch - Get moving! Start working on everything you need to do.

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Summarize - Look back on what you've done and think of anything else you could do or could have done better.

Sit down with your child and review these steps when creating goals that he/she wants to achieve. Once you've modeled the process, they can feel confident going through the process by themselves.

Source:
WingsForKids.org

Camp Good Hope

Camp Good Hope is an excellent opportunity for children ages 5-18 to receive grief support in a safe and caring environment.  Please contact Hospice of Citrus County, or your child's grade level guidance counselor for more information. 
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Common Core

By now, you may have heard the term "Common Core State Standards".  Besides wondering what they are, you may also be wondering how you can help reinforce these standards at home with your child. 

First of all...what are they?
(Source: http://www.corestandards.org/)

"The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy."

Did you know that these standards have been adopted in 45 states, and 3 US territories?  Click HERE to see exactly where these standards have been incorporated.

There are a multitude of resources where you can learn about these standards, as well as help work with your child at home on them. 
Here are a few favorite articles and resources:
The Times and the Common Core Standards
A Trial Run For School Standards That Encourage Deeper Thought
http://www.sccresa.org/toolsforschools/commoncore/

Conscious Discipline

Attention parents:

The Official 2012-2013 "Welcome"

Hello!  Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year!  We are all still settling in, and getting used to some of the changes here at IMS!  Team Guidance has experienced a shift, we have all rotated a grade level!  The counselors/grade levels are as follows:

Ms. Hooker - 6th grade
Mrs. Skoblicki (Scoma) - 7th grade
Mrs. Anderson - 8th grade

The summer was very hectic (and interesting), as we took on scheduling, and our new "Skyward" system!  We are all very excited for a fresh start - 2012-2013 already seems like it is going to be a great year! 

We wanted to share these "Just for Parents" newsletters, that are posted on the Florida Department of Education's webpage.  To view the newsletters that includes “live” links to other helpful resources, please click on the link below.
Click HERE!

We hope you have a great school year!
-Team Guidance :)



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It's Summer Time!

Team guidance is busy preparing for the 2012-2013 school year....AND enjoying some summer vacation of course!!!  See you all soon!  :)