October Newsletter

In September, I read Miss Nelson is Missing.  We learned about the importance of being good listeners.  We discussed seven  good listening tips.  Our good listening tips are:  be quiet, hands in lap, look at speaker,  listen to speaker, sit criss-cross, sit still, and raise hand and wait patiently for your turn.  In order to learn,  you must be able to listen and observe what the speaker is saying and doing. 

In October, the guidance lesson is on making healthy choices.  I will be reading

Mariko Wears Her Thinking Cap.  We will discuss ways to be healthy: eating healthy foods, exercising, getting plenty of rest, and making wise decisions.

Please encourage your child to eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of rest and make wise decisions.

Character Education Focus:

Our character education  words for the month are caring and compassion.  Please encourage your child to be empathetic toward others’ feelings and to work well together with their friends.

 Reminders

October 3-PTA Meeting at 6:00 (Green pod performs) and Trike Ride Pep Rally

October 4– Brick Oven Pizza -Auburn

October 6 and 7- Zoo Field Trip

October 14– Trike Ride (School Hours)

October 11-  End of First Nine Weeks

October 11– A, B, C’s for Parents Workshop (6:00-7:00)

October 17-Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for students) and Kindergarten Checklist goes home

October 20– Family Fun Night (4:30-6:30)

October 24– Picture remakes

October 24-26– Vision Screenings

 Feel free to contact me any time with questions and/or comments.  I will do whatever I can to help your

child have a positive experience at AEEC. 

Contact Information:

Shelia Daniel– AEEC Counselor

721 East University Drive

Phone:  334.887.4953 or 334.887.4950 

Fax: 334.887.2139

Email:  sdaniel@auburnschools.org

On Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00 we will present the A, B, C’s for Parents Workshop (Academic, Benchmarks, and Curriculum).  We will focus on Parent/Teacher Conferences, Kindergarten Checklist and DIBELS. 

Please make plans to attend.

Counselor's Corner for September

For the month of September, we will be reading Miss Nelson is Missing.  We are learning about the importance of good listening tips.  Good listening tips include the following: sit quietly, sit still, hands in lap, look at speaker,  listen to speaker, and raise hand and wait patiently for your turn.   

      In order to learn,  you must be able to listen and focus on what the speaker is saying and doing. 

     The students will also be learning about who I am and what a counselor does. 

Character Education Focus:

The character word for the month of September is Respect.  Please remind your child to respect others by treating them the way they would want to be treated.

 Feel free to contact me any time with questions and/or comments.  I will do whatever I can to help your child have a positive experience at AEEC. 

Upcoming Events:

September 5-Labor Day Holiday- No School

September 6-Hearing Screening

September 7-Hearing Screening

September 13-CiCi's Pizza Night

September 15-STAR Night- Math Focus (5-7)

September 23-Fall School Pictures

Contact Information:

Shelia Daniel

Phone:  334.887.4953 or 334.887.4950 

Fax: 334.887.2139

Email:  sdaniel@auburnschools.org

Counselor's Corner August

Auburn Early Education Center's School Counseling and Guidance Program is a comprehensive, developmental, standards-based program promoting student competence and well-being.

Our Counseling and Guidance Program mission statement is...
Educate the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.
Inspire all children to understand and appreciate self and others.
Empower all students to explore opportunities and lead productive, healthful, lives.

Our Counseling Program Goals are to:
-maintain high expectations for all students
-promote student academic achievement by working with teachers, students,and parents to help create the best learning environment for each individual student
-prepare students for life changes that might occur
-promote student emotional well-being and physical/mental development
-help students develop the skills needed for successful peer, family, and community
-help students develop skills needed for academic success and life-long learning
-advocate for the rights of all students within the school
-provide for the needs of diverse students and encourage understanding of diversity
-help students begin exploration of future and educational and occupational choices
-maintain the mission statement

The Early Childhood School Guidance Counselor:
-counsels individually with children
-teaches monthly guidance lessons
-conducts small groups
-processes referrals for the testing of special needs children
-consults with teachers and parents
-coordinates parenting workshops
-participates in curriculum development
-provides information on community resources for families

During individual and/or small group counseling, the counselor...
...helps children cope with difficult and/or unchangable life events.
...helps children recognize their roles in their families.
...gives children opportunities to share their feelings and concerns.
...develops problem-solving abilities.
...engages children in decision-making skills.
...builds self-esteem and confidence.

Individual and Small Group Counseling Topics include but are not limited to...
Academic Success, Social Skills, Family Changes, Military Families, Grief/Bereavement, Positive Behavior, Positive Self-Esteem, Orienting New Students to AEEC/Auburn

Topics taught during classroom guidance are:

• August-Orientation to the Counseling Program, Character Education Program, and Recycling Program
• September-Academic Success
• October-Making Healthy Choices
• November-Acquiring Self-Knowledge
• December-Career Awareness
• January-Acquiring Interpersonal Skills
• February-Understanding and Respecting Self and Others
• March-Improving Learning through Critical Thinking
• April-Developing Teamwork and Group Skills
• May-Safety Awareness

Please contact me if you have any concerns about your child including:

• classroom performance
• family changes (divorce, separation, death, moving)
• interpretation on assessments (DIBELS or Kindergarten Checklist)
• parenting
• classroom behavior
• sudden changes in your child's behavior
•  peer relations
• home stresses or responsibilities

Contact information:
Shelia Daniel
721 East University Drive
Auburn, Alabama 36830
334-887-4950 or 334-887-4953
Fax: 334-887-2139
Email: sdaniel@auburnschools.org

Counselor's Corner

 Your Child’s School Counselor

     My name is Mrs. Shelia Daniel and I am very happy to be the school counselor at Auburn Early Education Center.  My family and I have lived in Auburn for fifteen years, but I am a native of Opelika.    I have four children of my own and two chocolate labs.  I love to spend time with my family, and in my spare time, I love to travel.

Education and Experience

     I earned my Bachelor’s degree at Auburn University in Elementary Education and my Master’s degree at Troy State University in School Counseling and Guidance.  I taught at Ogletree Elementary for seven of my twelve years of teaching before becoming a counselor.  This is my sixth year as counselor at Auburn Early Education Center.

Services

     I will provide AEEC with classroom guidance lessons and small group sessions on a variety of topics ranging from good citizenship, academic success, and career awareness to decision-making skills and understanding differences.  In addition to regular classroom guidance and small groups, I will provide students with individual counseling.  I will work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop intervention strategies, classroom modifications, and action plans to help students be successful emotionally, socially, and academically.  I will work closely with community agencies to assist students and their families with special needs.

Referrals

     Parents and teachers may refer students for counseling services at school by contacting me.  Parents are always welcome to come by, call (887-4953), or e-mail (sdaniel@auburnschools.org).  Students may also tell their teachers that they would like to see me. 

Confidentiality

     School counselors are held to the same, strict confidentiality standards as other professional counselors.  Issues shared in a student and/or parent counseling session will remain confidential except for the following three cases: 

·         Students or parents threaten to hurt themselves.

·         Student or parent threatens to hurt someone else.

·         Student or parent reports being hurt or threatened by someone.

     If you have any questions or would like to meet me, please call or come by AEEC.  I look forward to getting to know you and your child!

Shelia Daniel

AEEC Counselor

334.887.4953 or 334.887.4950

334.887.2139 (fax)

sdaniel@auburnschools.org