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Counselor's Corner
National School Counseling Week
Feb. 4-8
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 Mrs.
Phyllis Illions - Guidance Counselor
Monday & Tuesday - Truman
Wednesday & Thursday - Arleth
Friday - Alternate between schools |
Counselor’s Corner
Whenever I ask a child what is
your favorite thing to do, the reply is usually to spend time
with a parent, grandparent, or a loved one. Yes, this is the
number one reply over video games, playing with friends, and
watching T.V. Now is the time to make memories, and spending
quality time with your child is priceless. The following are
some fun activities you might want to try this summer:
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Tell them a story. They love
stories and this enhances their imaginations. In turn, they
can tell you a story, too.
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Read to them and have them
read to you. This is a great way to communicate, explore,
and learn.
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Go on a picnic, yes a picnic.
Food, fun, games, and time together. Don’t forget to bring
your insect repellant.
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Bake, cook, and make S’mores.
Children love this time spent together.
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Grow a garden. Teach your
child how to plant and enjoy the joy of seeing the growth
and beauty of their own garden. They can plant vegetables.
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Eat dinner together. This is
a priority. This is a wonderful time to get to know your
child a little better.
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Go camping or just simply go
to the park and enjoy the outdoors with your child.
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Spend time alone with each of
your children, if possible. Children love the attention and
the love they receive during this time. This reassures them
that they are special.
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Put out a fish bowl or a
container of some sort. Whenever you feel your child has
done something that really pleases you, ask your child to
write one thing that they would like to do with you. At the
end of the week, have your child pull one out and do it!
This will create motivation for positive actions.
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Lastly, let them know that you
love them and enjoy your summer.
I have spoken with so many of
you throughout the year and have gotten to know your
children. It is my pleasure to work with the parents and
children of Arleth and look forward to our next school year.
Mrs. Illions,
M.A./SAC/LDTC
School Counselor
Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution and Character Education
Facilitator
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