Double Churches Elementary
School Counseling Program

Welcome to the Wildcat Counseling Corner!

An online resource to help learners increase academic and social emotional skills in order to achieve success in their future careers

DCE school counseling program VISION STATEMENT:
DCES wildcats will feel known and valued as they gain academic and social emotional skills to help them achieve success in their careers.

DCE school counseling program MISSION STATEMENT:
To implement a comprehensive counseling program for PK – 5th grade learners that is designed to help all develop educational and social emotional strengths, as well as career knowledge, in order to become responsible and productive citizens

As an employee of the Muscogee County School District, my school counseling work is guided by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success and Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA) guidelines, as well as the Georgia Department of Education's elementary curriculum standards. For more Information regarding MCSD School Counseling Services, ASCA, and GSCA can be found at the following links:

MCSD
https://muscogee.k12.ga.us/
https://muscogee.k12.ga.us/c/Divisions/StudentServices/SchoolCounselingServices

ASCA
www.schoolcounselor.org

GSCA
www.gaschoolcounselor.org
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  • Columbus, Georgia, United States
  • 1213 Double Churches Road
The DCE Pawcast

The DCE Pawcast

7/31/2025

Check out the DCE Pawcast produced by Rickeya Ware and hosted by Lauren Hall. Episodes will feature helpful information from the school counselor about events, coping skills, and insight into elementary school happenings.

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School counseling services are aimed at the more effective education and socialization of learner within the school community. These services are not intended as a substitute for psychological counseling, diagnosis, or medication when needed.

Confidentiality
In order to build trust with the child, the school counselor will keep information confidential with some possible exceptions. The school counselor is required by law to share information with others in certain circumstances:
*Presenting a serious danger to self or another person
*Evidence or disclosure of abuse or neglect
*Threats to school security
*Legal subpoena

The school counselor will make the child aware of these limits of confidentiality and will inform the child if/when it is necessary to share information with others. If you would like the counselor to share information with a third party, such as a community counselor, psychiatrist, social services worker, or pediatrician, you will need to sign an additional release of information form.

Click on the link below in order to schedule a conference with the school counselor: https://forms.gle/u9DrNNbxNbjNxqe68Read More


  • Category: Parent Conference
  • Service Length: 30 Minutes
  • Address: Online or by phone (Map)
  • Price:Free

 
CHARACTER WORDS & AFFIRMATIONS
MCSD shares monthly character words and affirmations with all schools in effort to build our learners into people of character and compassion. 

At DCE, we teach these character traits each month and also recognize learners who demonstrate them. Each "Wildcat of the Month" is a learner who is selected because they exude the qualities of these character traits.
  •  3/30/2026 07:45 AM - 4/3/2026 07:45 AM
  • Online Event

Spring break is April 3rd - 7th.

  •  4/20/2026 07:45 AM - 5/1/2026 07:45 AM
  •   1213 Double Churches Road, Columbus, GA, USA

GMAS online assessments will be administered to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade learners during these 2 weeks.

  •  5/21/2026 02:15 PM - 5/21/2026 02:15 PM
  •  3/2/2026 07:45 AM - 3/6/2026 07:45 AM

Celebrate literacy all week during Read Across America Week!

  •  2/16/2026 07:45 AM - 2/16/2026 07:45 AM
  • Online Event
  •  2/9/2026 07:45 AM - 2/12/2026 07:45 AM
  • Online Event
  •  1/26/2026 07:45 AM - 1/30/2026 07:45 AM
  • Online Event
  •  1/19/2026 07:45 AM - 1/19/2026 07:45 AM
  • Online Event

No school for staff and students.

  •  12/22/2025 07:45 AM - 1/2/2026 07:45 AM
  • Online Event

Winter break is Dec. 23rd - Jan. 6th.

  •  11/24/2025 07:45 AM - 11/28/2025 07:45 AM
  • Online Event

Thanksgiving break Nov. 25th - 29th. No school for staff and students.

  •  11/10/2025 07:45 AM - 11/10/2025 07:45 AM
  • Online Event

No school for staff and students.

  •  10/27/2025 07:45 AM - 10/31/2025 07:45 AM
  • Location: To Be Announced

Help us celebrate healthy choices as we recognize Red Ribbon Week!

  •  10/10/2025 08:00 AM - 10/13/2025 08:00 AM

Check your email and ConnectEd messages for details about the verification process based on your student(s)' grade level(s).

  •  10/9/2025 12:00 AM - 10/9/2025 12:00 AM
  • Online Event

Teacher planning day - no school for students.

  •  9/19/2025 12:00 AM - 9/19/2025 12:00 AM
  • Online Event

Virtual learning day for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. No school for PK, K, 1st, and 2nd grade students.

  •  9/1/2025 12:00 AM - 9/1/2025 12:00 AM
  • Online Event

No school for staff and students.

  •  8/29/2025 07:45 AM - 8/29/2025 07:45 AM
  •   1213 Double Churches Road, Columbus, GA, USA

College Colors Day is held annually nationwide. Sport your favorite college's colors on this day.

  •  8/4/2025 12:00 AM - 8/4/2025 12:00 AM
  •   1213 Double Churches Road, Columbus, GA, USA

August 8, 2024 is the first official day of school for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

Fifth graders, this is your year! It's time to start thinking about middle school and beyond. I'll post information about middle school programs, including magnet testing dates, athletic and club opportunities here. Be sure to check back here regularly for any updates. Let your teacher or I know if you have any questions. Sad to see you go, but grateful to see you grow! Love, Mrs. Hall Go here for MCSD middle school magnet applications:  https://apps.muscogee.k12.ga.us/Magnet/Programs

Aaron Cohn Middle School

Aaron Cohn Middle School

Aaron Cohn Middle School has students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Arnold Magnet Academy

Arnold Magnet Academy

Arnold Magnet Academy has students in grades 6th - 8th.

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Baker Middle School

Baker Middle School

Baker Middle School has students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Blackmon Road Middle School

Blackmon Road Middle School

BRMS has students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Double Churches Middle School

Double Churches Middle School

DCMS has students in grades 6th through 8th.

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East Columbus Magnet Academy

East Columbus Magnet Academy

ECMA is a magnet school for students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Eddy Middle School

Eddy Middle School

Eddy Middle School has students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Fort Middle School

Fort Middle School

Fort Middle School has students in grades 6th through 8th. It is a service learning academy.

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Midland Middle School

Midland Middle School

Midland Middle has students in grades 6th through 8th.

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Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts hosts students in 6th through 12th grades.

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Richards Middle School

Richards Middle School

Richards Middle School is an Internation Baccalaureate School for students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Rothschild Leadership Academy

Rothschild Leadership Academy

Rothschild Leadership Academy has students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Veterans Memorial Middle School

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Veterans Memorial Middle School hosts students in 6th through 8th grades.

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Back to School

Back to School

Welcome back Wildcats! Check out the video links below with some back to school fun!

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What is Coronavirus?

What is Coronavirus?

Check out this video for students explaining more about Coronavirus:

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Health and safety tips for kids

Health and safety tips for kids

Check out these videos with information about how to keep yourself healthy and safe this school year.

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What is a School Counselor?

What is a School Counselor?

Meet your school counselor, Lauren Hall, and learn a little about what a school counselor does.

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PBIS standard: KINDNESS

PBIS standard: KINDNESS

Kindness is one of DCE's PBIS expectations. Check out these lessons focusing on kindness offered by CBS reporter Steve Hartman on the CBS evening news.

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PBIS standard RESPECT

PBIS standard RESPECT

Respect is giving attention and showing care to others. We show respect to our classmates by taking turns talking. We show respect to our teachers and parents by listening as they speak, and using manners to show that we care about them.

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PBIS standard PERSEVERANCE

PBIS standard PERSEVERANCE

Persevere is one of DCE's PBIS 3 standards. It means that you have the power to keep trying to do something in spite of difficulties. Listen as "After the Fall" by Dan Santat is read aloud. This story is a re-imagining of Humpty Dumpty's nursery rhyme and a lesson on perseverance.

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TOLERANCE

TOLERANCE

Tolerance is the ability to be patient with others. Listen to Cole as he explains how important it is to accept others differences, and even possible to be proud of and celebrate our "quirks".

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Tolerance

Tolerance

Listen as "The Ugly Dumpling" and "The Ugly Duckling" are read aloud. Then compare and contrast the two stories. How are they alike? How are they different? What does it mean to show tolerance to others?

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Tolerance

Tolerance

Tolerance is the consideration and respect for the individual differences, views, and beliefs of other people.

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Patience

Patience

Learning new things can be challenging for a lot of people. Patience is a character trait that can help us manage frustrations around us.

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Listening skills

Listening skills

Listen as we discuss the importance of good listening skills.

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Feeling words

Feeling words

We all have feelings. Sometimes, it's hard to put our feelings into words though. Listen to this song and story that tell us more about feeling words.

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Communication

Communication

Communication with others needs good listening skills and good expressive skills. Check out this quick lesson on identifying feelings and using an I message to talk to express how you feel to other people.

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Grow Happy

Grow Happy

Feelings may come and go, but they can also be grown! Listen as "Grow Happy" by John Lasser is read aloud.

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Persevere with Piper

Persevere with Piper

Perseverance is one of our school's PBIS standards. We've read about how Humpty Dumpty got back up again in our last lesson on perseverance. Let's take another look at how trying again is the only way to succeed while watching "Piper".

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Got worries?

Got worries?

Sometimes worries get in the way when we need to persevere. Check out this quick lesson for some ideas on how to handle worries:

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Worries I can and cannot control

Worries I can and cannot control

We learned more about worries in yesterday's focused lesson. Today, we'll talk more about which worries to focus on and which ones to say goodbye to! Check out this video on worries you can and cannot control.

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Grief

Grief

Here we focus on one feeling - grief. With so much changing around us and school looking very different than we imagined, we may experience some grief and sadness. Here's a quick lesson for students in grades 3 - 5 on grief and some ways to cope with it.

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Diligence

Diligence

The character word for the month of September is DILIGENCE, which means working hard in a steady and continuing manner and sticking with a project or plan. This is where it is helpful to learn problem solving skills. Some problems can be challenging. But they don't have to be the end of our story. With a problem solving/persevering attitude, we can turn our problems into new opportunities. Listen as turkey runs away from a problem, but learns some new skills along the way.

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Emotions

Emotions

Let's talk about emotions, or feelings. We all have them and they change a lot. Knowing what they feel like, look like, and sound like can help us deal with them as we grow.

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Focus on feeling GRUMPY

Focus on feeling GRUMPY

We're focusing on different emotions, or feelings, all week. Today we're learning about feeling grumpy.

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Focus on feeling SAD

Focus on feeling SAD

We're focusing on emotions this week. Today's let's talk about what it means to feel sad and what we can do to help ourselves until we feel better.

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Focus on feeling JEALOUS

Focus on feeling JEALOUS

This week we're learning about different emotions. Today let's learn more about what it means to feel jealous.

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Focus on feeling ANXIOUS

Focus on feeling ANXIOUS

This week we are learning about different emotions. Today let's learn more about what it means to feel anxious or worried, and what we can do when we feel this way.

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Focus on feeling MAD

Focus on feeling MAD

We're continuing to learn about emotions and today we will focus on anger. What does it mean to be angry? What does it feel like? What can you do about it?

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Focus on feeling SCARED

Focus on feeling SCARED

We've been learning about different emotions and today, we will focus on fear, or feeling scared. What makes you feel scared?

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Focus on feeling CONFIDENT

Focus on feeling CONFIDENT

We've been learning about different emotions. Today let's focus on the feeling of confidence. What does it mean to feel confident? What makes you feel confident? Is too much confidence a bad thing?

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Focus on feeling COURAGE

Focus on feeling COURAGE

Let's talk about courage. What is it? What does it look and feel like to you?

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Focus on feeling LOVE

Focus on feeling LOVE

Today let's talk about the feeling of love. What is love? What does it feel like? How do you show love to others?

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Being mindful can be tricky. It is the ability to focus only on what is happening right NOW. Mindfulness helps us worry less, focus more, and enjoy what's happening around us as it happens. Let's practice together.

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Mindfulness continued

Mindfulness continued

We continue learning about mindfulness with a new story.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to give all of our attention to something. It means we slow down in order to really pay attention to what is happening around us and what we are doing. Let's practice some mindfulness together today.

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Grounding

Grounding

Grounding is a calming tool that helps when you're feeling anxious by bringing your mind's focus on the present. But you can use it anytime your mind being too full of thoughts, to help you feel more mindful and present.

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Grounding and Shielding for Mindfulness

Grounding and Shielding for Mindfulness

Try some other strategies to help you focus on the present, or practice mindfulness.

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Personal Space Camp

Personal Space Camp

Personal space is the area around your body that is needed to help you feel safe and comfortable around others. Let's practice giving ourselves and others personal space.

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Empathy

Empathy

The character word for the month of October is empathy. Let's learn more!

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Empathy continued

Empathy continued

We continue our discussion on empathy. Check out the read aloud below.

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More Empathy

More Empathy

Listen as our next story in the series discussion on empathy is read aloud. See below.

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Worries

Worries

Check out this quick read aloud on worries.

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Too Much

Too Much

Have you ever loved something so much that you spent too much time doing it? Have you ever like a food so much that you ate too much? Listen as we learn about how too much is not always a good thing.

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The Present

The Present

This award winning short film is called "The Present". It reminds us how important it is to focus on the gifts we have and enjoy the people (and animals) around us in the present. Check it out!

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Arnie the Doughnut

Arnie the Doughnut

Have you ever felt like you were "just" something? Arnie felt like he was "just" a doughnut until he met a friend who taught him that the possibilities are endless! Check out "Arnie the Doughnut", by Laurie Keller.

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Different

Different

Different is good. But we don't always treat people and things that are different as though we value them. As kids, eating different foods can be scary. In the cafeteria, different foods can be the subject of teasing. Check out "Carla's Sandwich" and brainstorm your own ways that you can be different.

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Election Day is coming!

Election Day is coming!

Listen as "The Night Before Election Day" by Natasha Wing is read aloud.

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Election Day and Voting

Election Day and Voting

It's time for people who are 18 years and older to vote. What does voting mean? Check out this video to learn more about voting.

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Gratitude

Gratitude

Gratitude is an attitude of appreciation. Let's practice gratitude during the month of Thanksgiving and list the people, things, and opportunities we are most grateful for.

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My Gratitude Jar

My Gratitude Jar

Gratitude is an attitude, but it's also a practice. Practice gratitude today by making a list of all that you are thankful for. Listen as "My Gratitude Jar" by Kristin Wiens is read aloud. Try making your own gratitude jar.

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Thankfulness

Thankfulness

Listen as Splat the Cat learns how to be thankful.

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Mindful Minute

Mindful Minute

Take a moment to practice your mindfulness, while also thinking about what you are grateful for.

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Veterans' Day is coming

Veterans' Day is coming

Let's learn more about our veterans and how the USA celebrates them!

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Thankful

Thankful

Listen as "Thankful" by Eileen Spinelli is read aloud.

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World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day is soon! Let's celebrate by doing as many acts of kindness as we can today.

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Problem Solving Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Thanksgiving is days away. We've discussed the importance of being thankful this holiday season. Let's talk some more about how to persevere. Persevere is one of DCE's PBIS standards. It means to keep trying. Problem solving skills can help us persevere. We use problem solving skills when we brainstorm different answers or look for new ways to solve our problems.

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Positive Problem Solving

Positive Problem Solving

Here are some positive problem solving tips:

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Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It

Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It

Listen as "Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It" by Carey Armstrong-Ellis is read aloud.

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Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

A conflict is a problem, often a disagreement between people. When we have conflicts, it's important to learn some ways to resolve them.

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Showing Respect - No Interrupting

Showing Respect - No Interrupting

Have you ever tried telling a story and someone kept interrupting you? How did you feel? Interrupting is when someone talks while someone else is talking. It's not a nice habit and can frustrate us all.

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Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

Having a growth mindset starts with building confidence. Today, we focus on all that we CAN do. Listen as "The Koala Who Could" by Rachel bright is read aloud.

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Growth Mindset continued

Growth Mindset continued

We continue our discussion of growth mindset. Check out "Bubble Gum Brain" by Julia Cook.

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Grow, Brainy, Grow!

Grow, Brainy, Grow!

Let's listen to another story about how marvelous your brain is! Check out "Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain" by Dr. JoAnn Deak.

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The Power of YET!

The Power of YET!

We're finishing up our week's conversation on growth mindset by highlighting the power of the word YET.

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Giving

Giving

Tis the season to be giving! This time of year can be exciting for several reasons. We like to spend time with friends and family. We like to get presents. But it's also important to remember how much joy GIVING to others can bring them and ourselves.

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A Little Spot of Giving

A Little Spot of Giving

Check out Diane Alber's "A Little Spot of Giving" and share it with your family. How can you give to others this year?

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Giving is Better Than Getting

Giving is Better Than Getting

Giving to others in even the smallest of ways can bring us joy, too. Check out this great story about the power of giving to others.

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Generosity

Generosity

Generosity is another word for giving. Check out this read aloud about generosity:

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Generosity continued

Generosity continued

Kindness (not money) makes the world go round. Generosity is an attitude of kindness and focuses on the needs of others. Listen to ways that some kids have shown generosity to those around them.

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Holidays Around the World - Christmas

Holidays Around the World - Christmas

Christmas is celebrated in some parts of the world each year on December 25th. Check out the video at the link to learn more about Christmas.

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Holidays Around the World - All About Hannukah!

Holidays Around the World - All About Hannukah!

There are lots of different holidays that people celebrate. Today we're going to learn more about Hannukah. Check out the video and story at the link.

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Holidays Around the World - All About Kwanzaa

Holidays Around the World - All About Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa begins each year on December 26th. Check out the video and story at the link to learn more.

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Holidays Around the World - All About Diwali!

Holidays Around the World - All About Diwali!

Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. Check out this video by National Geographic to learn more about Diwali is celebrated around the world.

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Diversity

Diversity

We've learned about many different holidays this week and each highlights how interesting and diverse our world and its celebrations can be. Like our celebrations are different, so are we, and so are snowflakes. In fact, there are no 2 snowflakes that are exactly alike - each one is unique, just like us. Listen as a story about snowflakes is read aloud, then try making your own snowflakes using the coloring pages and templates attached.

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Holiday Fun

Holiday Fun

Enjoy a fun holiday story by Wendy Silvano, called Turkey Claus.

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S'more holiday fun

S'more holiday fun

Hoping you have a wonderful holiday break. Stay safe and rest well!

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New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

A resolution is another word for a goal, or something you would like to do. As we start the new year, it's a great time to set goals you would like to accomplish in 2022. Listen to Squirrel's New Year's Resolution read aloud and think about your own resolutions for 2021.

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What is a goal?

What is a goal?

What is a goal and why are they so important? Keep clicking to learn more.

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SMART goals

SMART goals

Setting goals sounds easy enough, but making sure that they get done is a bit harder. Check out this information on how to set goals that are more likely to be finished.

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Setting Goals and Setting Worries Aside

Setting Goals and Setting Worries Aside

Setting goals is the first step toward achieving them. But sometimes, worries can get in the way. Listen as Hector's Favorite Place by Jo Rooks is read aloud. We'll also learn some strategies to help worries step aside.

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Visualization

Visualization

Visualization is a strategy that can improve your reading comprehension, but also help you accomplish your goals. Try it out!

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Positive self talk

Positive self talk

You can be your own cheerleader by using positive self talk. Try it out!

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What is your word?

What is your word?

Listen as "One Word for Kids" by Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon is read aloud. Then come up with your ONE WORD to guide your goals for 2021.

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Internet Safety

Internet Safety

Virtual learning means our time on the internet is increasing. Listen as internet safety tips are shared.

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Digital Footprints

Digital Footprints

The internet is a great tool to sue for learning, entertainment, and social connection. But it's also a tool that has to be used responsibly. Check out this video on the importance of protecting your digital footprint.

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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying

Bullying can happen in a lot of settings, but especially on the internet and through the use of text messages and social media platforms. When bullying occurs like this, it's called cyberbullying. Let's learn more about cyberbullying.

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Internet Safety Rules for Kids

Internet Safety Rules for Kids

There is so much to do online, but a lot of rules to follow, too. Check out this video that simplifies internet safety rules for you to consider as you "surf" the internet.

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Mindful Minute

Mindful Minute

Let's take a minute to practice mindfulness and help the day, week, or month start off on the right foot.

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Groundhog Day - When Things Don't Go According to Plan

Groundhog Day - When Things Don't Go According to Plan

Groundhog Day is celebrated each year on Feb. 2nd.

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Black History Month

Black History Month

February is Black History month. Let's celebrate diversity by learning more about some of our global community's people who are making a difference.

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Focus on Maya Angelou

Focus on Maya Angelou

Listen as a story about Maya Angelou is read aloud.

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Focus on Frederick Douglas

Focus on Frederick Douglas

Listen to learn more about Frederick Douglas, a man known across the nation, but also a man with connections to Columbus, GA.

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Focus on Mae Jemison

Focus on Mae Jemison

Let's learn more about astronaut Mae Jemison.

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Focus on Jackie Robinson

Focus on Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson is an amazing man! He endured mistreatment for years, and despite it all went on to become one of baseball's greatest players. Let's learn more!

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Focus on George Washington Carver

Focus on George Washington Carver

Let's learn more about one of America's greatest inventors - Dr. George Washington Carver.

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Focus on Ruby Bridges

Focus on Ruby Bridges

Let's learn more about the Ruby Bridges. She was only a child when her name became well known, but she showed immense courage and paved the way for other kids.

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Focus on Katherine Johnson

Focus on Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson is one of NASA's greatest human computers. Her work was vital to exploring space and the moon. Let's learn more about how she left her mark on the universe.

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Focus on Michelle Obama

Focus on Michelle Obama

Let's learn more about the United States' first 1st lady of color, Michelle Obama.

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Focus on Colin Powell

Focus on Colin Powell

Colin Powell is one of the United States' most decorated soldiers. He served the USA in a lot of important and courageous ways. Let's learn more!

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Focus on The Buffalo Soldiers

Focus on The Buffalo Soldiers

The Buffalo Soldiers were a group of African American men who served bravely in the military and changed the course of history. Let's learn more!

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Focus on Hank Aaron

Focus on Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron was an amazing baseball player and advocate for equal rights for all players in the game. Let's learn more about the legacy he helped create.

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Focus on Simone Biles

Focus on Simone Biles

Simone Biles is an extraordinary athlete and has made history. Let's learn more.

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Focus on Oprah Winfrey

Focus on Oprah Winfrey

Oprah is a change maker in may ways. Let's learn more.

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Focus on Thurgood Marshall

Focus on Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall made history as the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Let's learn more about his work!

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Focus on Harriet Tubman

Focus on Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was a famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. She helped usher more than 300 slaves to freedom.

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Focus on Rosa Parks

Focus on Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks stood up for civil rights when she stayed seated on the bus. Let's learn more about this brave woman's life and her efforts to peacefully change laws.

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When I Grow Up...

When I Grow Up...

We begin our lessons on career exploration this month. Let's learn more!

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Career Exploration

Career Exploration

Listen as "Career Day" by Anne Rockwell is read aloud.

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More about Careers

More about Careers

There are several career clusters, each with careers that have traits in common, to explore as you think about your future. Let's learn more!

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Focus on Career Clusters

Focus on Career Clusters

Check out these videos that detail all 16 career clusters.

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Take a Career Quiz

Take a Career Quiz

Take this quick quiz to see what career clusters may fit your personality best.

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Mindful Minute

Mindful Minute

Take a moment this morning to set the tone of your week. Let's focus on the feeling of HOPE. Check out the video below. Grab your tissues just in case :)

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Career Interest Inventory

Career Interest Inventory

Check out the attached Career Interest Inventory and see which cluster of careers you may be well suited for.

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Focus on Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Career Cluster

Focus on Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Career Cluster

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster.

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Focus on Architecture and Construction

Focus on Architecture and Construction

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster!

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Focus on Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

Focus on Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster!

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Focus on Business Management and Administration Career Cluster

Focus on Business Management and Administration Career Cluster

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster!

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Focus on Education and Training Career Cluster

Focus on Education and Training Career Cluster

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster!

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St. Patrick's Day fun!

St. Patrick's Day fun!

Today is St. Patrick's Day! Wear your green and consider yourself lucky for many reasons. Write all the ways you're lucky down for a practice in gratitude. Listen as this story about luck is read aloud.

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Focus on the Finance Career Cluster

Focus on the Finance Career Cluster

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster!

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Focus on Government and Public Administration Career Cluster

Focus on Government and Public Administration Career Cluster

Let's learn more about careers in this cluster!

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Focus on Health Science Career Cluster

Focus on Health Science Career Cluster

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Focus on Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster

Focus on Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster

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Focus on Human Services Career Cluster

Focus on Human Services Career Cluster

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Focus on Information Technology Career Cluster

Focus on Information Technology Career Cluster

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Focus on Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster

Focus on Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster

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Mindful Minute

Mindful Minute

Sometimes it take a minute to rest and reset so that you can focus on your goals and get ready to finish out your school year with hope and enthusiasm.

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Focus on Manufacturing Career Cluster

Focus on Manufacturing Career Cluster

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Focus on Marketing Career Cluster

Focus on Marketing Career Cluster

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Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster

Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Career Cluster

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Focus on Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster

Focus on Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster

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Mindful Moment

Mindful Moment

Take a moment to practice mindfulness as you start this new week.

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PBIS standard - KINDNESS

PBIS standard - KINDNESS

Kindness is one of DCE's 3 PBIS behaviors. Listen as some other kids describe kindness.

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Test taking tips

Test taking tips

The Georgia Milestones test is around the corner. Let's listen as some test taking tips are shared.

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Tips for Multiple Choice Tests

Tips for Multiple Choice Tests

GMAS is coming in May. There are some great strategies to help you with multiple choice tests. Listen to hear more.

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GMAS test practice online

GMAS test practice online

You can practice taking the GMAS online. See the link in the lesson.

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Character word of the month = Positive Attitude

Character word of the month = Positive Attitude

We are focusing on having a positive attitude all month. Let's learn more about optimism.

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The Power of Positivity

The Power of Positivity

Watch this episode of Brain Games and see the power of positivity.

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Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a feeling of excitement and interest in a goal. It's a large part of having a positive attitude.

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Enthusiasm with Clark the Shark

Enthusiasm with Clark the Shark

Listen as "Clark the Shark" by Bruce Hale is read aloud.

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Military Child Month

Military Child Month

April is the month of the military child. Columbus, GA is very close to Fort Moore, so we have a lot of students whose parents serve in the United States Army nearby. Let's learn more about the branches of the U. S. Military and all the ways that many of our country can serve.

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Military Child Month

Military Child Month

Listen to this song about the lives our military families lead.

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My Hero Mom

My Hero Mom

Dads and moms can serve in the U. S. Military. Listen as this story about a military mom is read aloud.

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A Deployment Story by Sesame Street

A Deployment Story by Sesame Street

Watch as the Sesame Street friends discuss deployment.

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Hero Dad

Hero Dad

Listen as "Hero Dad" by Melinda Hardin is read aloud.

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Georgia Milestones Pep Rally

Georgia Milestones Pep Rally

Check out the video from our virtual GMAS pep rally!

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You are YOU-nique

You are YOU-nique

Never forget that you are one of a kind and "you-nique". Listen and sing along!

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The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule

The golden rule is one that we all need to follow - treat others the way you want to be treated.

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The last day of school

The last day of school

The last day of school is at the end of May. It's sad to say goodbye to our teachers and classmates, but also exciting to think about all that summer has in store.

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Making summer plans

Making summer plans

Summer is only days away! What do you want to do to make your break an unbelievable one?

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The Night Before Summer Vacation

The Night Before Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is coming soon!

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The wonders of summer

The wonders of summer

Summer is hot, but also a great time to enjoy some of your favorite things!

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Summer Days and Nights

Summer Days and Nights

Listen as this story of summer is read aloud.

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One Hot Summer Day

One Hot Summer Day

Listen as a story of summer is read aloud.

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Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips

Summer is coming quickly. Make sure to keep yourself safe!

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Water Safety

Water Safety

Stay safe around water this summer!

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Beach Safety Tips

Beach Safety Tips

If you visit a lake or beach this summer, make sure to stay safe.

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Sun Safety for Kids

Sun Safety for Kids

It's hot in the summer in the south. Make sure to stay safe in the sun this year!

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Heat Safety Tips

Heat Safety Tips

Summer days are long, sunny, and HOT. Stay cool this summer by following these heat safety tips.

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Last day of school!

Last day of school!

Summer is practically here! Listen as "On the First Day of Summer Vacation" by Tish Rabe is read aloud.

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Check out the video guide for how to practice using the tools available on the GMAS at ​Georgia Experience Online​​​
Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Student Support Team (SST)

Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Student Support Team (SST)

MTSS is a tiered approach to providing interventions for all students based on their individual language, learning, and behavior needs. Research based interventions are provided and progress monitoring data is collected to determine their efficacy along the way. SST is the team of teachers, staff, and parents that gather to discuss and develop a personalized learning plan (PLP) that supports student growth. For more information about MTSS/SST at DCE, contact Angeanette Snell, Academic Dean & SST Chair. Snell.Angeanette.C@muscogee.k12.ga.us

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Section 504

Section 504

Section 504 is a portion of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that affords accommodations for students with a documented disability. For more information about Section 504, contact Joy Ross, 504 Chair. Ross.Joy.F@muscogee.k12.ga.us

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Special Education and IEP

Special Education and IEP

Students who qualify for special education services will have an individualized education plan, or IEP. For more information about special education services at DCE, contact Joy Ross. Ross.Joy.F@muscogee.k12.ga.us

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Hospital Homebound Services

Hospital Homebound Services

Hospital Homebound services are offered to eligible students who are unable to attend school regularly due to a medical condition. For more information about MCSD Hospital Homebound Services, contact Lauren Hall, counselor. Hall.Lauren.P@muscogee.k12.ga.us

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Gifted Education Program

Gifted Education Program

The gifted education program for elementary schools is housed at St. Elmo School. For more information about gifted services for students at DCE, contact Lauren Hall or Bethany Montgomery. Hall.Lauren.P@muscogee.k12.ga.us Montgomery.Bethany.P@muscogee.k12.ga.us

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English Language Learning is designed for students whose first and primary language is not English. The goal of the program is to provide language instruction that supports overall student learning and academic growth within the classroom setting. For more information about MCSD's ESOL program, contact Lauren Loughman. Loughman.Lauren.L@muscogee.k12.ga.us

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Social Emotional Learning for the Socially DIstanced

Social Emotional Learning for the Socially DIstanced

Check out my current Donors Choose project which aims to provide social emotional resources for students that promote coping skills and character development.

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Make Room Boys! Inspiring Girls to Become Women in STEM

Make Room Boys! Inspiring Girls to Become Women in STEM

Check out this link to my current Donors Choose project which aims to provide female students access to literacy materials that show women in STEM careers.

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Lauren Preskitt Hall, Ed.S, NCC, LPSC

School Counselor

Sept.19th: Virtual Classroom Counseling
This week in counseling, we're discussing leadership and what makes a great leader. 

1. Listen to "A Little Spot of Teamwork" written by Diane Alber. Click on the link you see here to hear the story.

https://youtu.be/1LlV6HulH-I?si=86Odj8YEcUKHSjd2

2. Click on this link to access the Google form assignment.
https://forms.gle/e1WW1ekgjMoTHPDm9 

3. Answer each question in the Google form with at least 3 sentences. 



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