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Programs Offered
The following are some of the programs/activities offered and coordinated by the counselor at Bear Creek Elementary, Ms. Whitaker.
PurposeFULL People
PurposeFULL People from Character Strong creates a school culture that embodies a child’s social emotional and character development simultaneously. The vertically aligned lessons and activities are research based and teach Responsible Decision-Making, Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, and Relationship Skills. During the school year, we will focus on the following key character traits: responsibility, kindness, respect, creativity, perseverance, courage, honesty, empathy, gratitude, and cooperation. The students' academic success will be positively affected by supporting social emotional health as well as building relationships and preparing students for the future.
National Bullying Prevention Month
This month consists of videos and lessons to educate students about bullying.
Red Ribbon Week
This week consists of activities provided to promote drug prevention.
Classroom Counselor Lessons
Lessons are provided for students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade on a variety of topics including respect, responsibility, friendship, trustworthiness, honesty, courage, honor, forgiveness, reporting vs. tattling and others.
Individual Counseling
This is designed to help students resolve and cope constructively with problems that affect learning at school.
Counselor's Cafe' Lunch Bunch
PurposeFULL People Students of the Month are invited to join me in small groups in my room! We chat about a variety of topics including what they like to do when they are not at school, favorite subjects, pets, or whatever they want to talk about, giving us a chance to get to know each other in a more informal setting.
Referrals to Outside Community Resources
These are available upon request from a parent or BCE staff.