Counseling

A Message from Mrs. Goering

Parents,

Happy September! We are off to a great start to this school year! Back to School Night is September 14th for PreK-4 and this is a great opportunity for your child to show off their classroom and for you to learn about the class happenings.

This month, I am gathering some baseline data from students to see how their school year is going and to check to see if they need any additional support. I am gathering data through "Pre-Tests" which is a quick 1-minute questionnaire with every student that asks the following questions:

• How is the school year going?

• Do you know who the counselor is?

• Do you have friends?

• Do you have an adult you feel like you could talk to at school if you have a problem?

• Do you have anything bothering you outside of school?

• What do you want to be when you grow up?

• What do you miss about last year?

• Do you have anything you want your teacher or counselor to know about you?

 

We use the data from these types of assessments to form small groups and/or check in with specific students. Staff will also start tracking certain patterns of behavior and may refer your child to me to work on specific skills either through a small group or a Check In Check Out mentor program. 

Your support and encouragement is key to a very successful year for your child(ren).  Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have further questions, concerns or if I can be of help to you and your child(ren). My email is agoering@dcsd.k12.nv.us and my phone number is 

(775) 782-5510, ext. 1310. You may also join my REMIND account so we can text at @goeringmes.

 

Happy Trails,

Ashley Goering, Counselor MES