Counselor's Corner
LCMS Counselor's Corner 4/22/2024
CAASPP testing starts this week. Please make sure your student(s) is rested and has had breakfast.
Our 18th annual Career Fair was a RESOUNDING success! A heartfelt thank you to our committee who worked tirelessly to help our students connect with the world of work: Colette Davis; Kerry Job; Becca Makarova; and Lara Martinovich. Each committee member will have a career related book donated to the library in appreciation for their hard work. Our 19th Annual Career Fair will be 4/25/25. Don't miss out, email lcmscareerfair@gmail.com
This week Mrs. Mahoney will be teaching the 2nd digital citizenship lesson, Digital Drama during 6th & 8th grade math classes. Here are some basic guidelines for social media usage.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein
8th grade parents/guardians
MVHS Stampede Day 8/8 & 8/9
MVHS Stampede Day 8/8 & 8/9
Please continue to email Mrs. Mahoney with high school questions/concerns, NOT the high school counselors. She is still your student's counselor and the high school counselors are busy helping students graduate.
SRHS cheer/pom tryout information hereAcceleration/advancement – Please see this SRVUSD link for details. Please note that only math/language/world geo & health class(es) can be taken BEFORE the 1st day of 8th grade.
If you have received acceptance from a private high school, please notify the Counseling department so we can ensure his/her/their cumulative file is sent to the appropriate school.
ACADEMIC
Drop in math help is every Wednesday from 8:15am - 9am in room 9 (next to the library). The last day will be 5/29.
Our last peer tutoring session will be Wednesday 5/18/24 and will resume mid October of the 24-25 school year.
TUPE (compliments of betterhealth.vic.gov.au)
Smoking and vaping - how to discourage your children
TECH TIP (compliments of screenagersmovie.com)
Fearless Parenting - Resolving Screen Time Conflicts
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional support at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.
"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional support at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.
We would like to extend an invitation for you to share any transitions your family may be going through with our Counselors. While we respect your privacy, oftentimes students can be distracted and unable to learn when they are worried or anxious. All information is kept strictly confidential.
COLLEGE/CAREER
Our 19th annual Career Fair will be Friday 4/25/25. If you have a career you would like to share with our students and/or would like to volunteer, please email lcmscareerfair@gmail.com
PARENTING TIP (compliments of childmind.org)
Helping Kids Who Are Immature
ADD/ADHD (compliments of ADDITUDEMAG.COM)
10 Terrible Reactions to ADHD Teen Drama — and Healthier Ways to Communicate at Home
LCMS Counselor's Corner 4/22/2024 CAASPP testing starts this week. Please make sure your student(s) is rested and has had breakfast.
Our 18th annual Career Fair was a RESOUNDING success! A heartfelt thank you to our committee who worked tirelessly to help our students connect with the world of work: Colette Davis; Kerry Job; Becca Makarova; and Lara Martinovich. Each committee member will have a career related book donated to the library in appreciation for their hard work. Our 19th Annual Career Fair will be 4/25/25. Don't miss out, email lcmscareerfair@gmail.com This week Mrs. Mahoney will be teaching the 2nd digital citizenship lesson, Digital Drama during 6th & 8th grade math classes. Here are some basic guidelines for social media usage.FOOD FOR THOUGHT There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein 8th grade parents/guardians
MVHS Stampede Day 8/8 & 8/9Please continue to email Mrs. Mahoney with high school questions/concerns, NOT the high school counselors. She is still your student's counselor and the high school counselors are busy helping students graduate.
SRHS cheer/pom tryout information hereAcceleration/advancement – Please see this SRVUSD link for details. Please note that only math/language/world geo & health class(es) can be taken BEFORE the 1st day of 8th grade.
If you have received acceptance from a private high school, please notify the Counseling department so we can ensure his/her/their cumulative file is sent to the appropriate school.
ACADEMIC
Drop in math help is every Wednesday from 8:15am - 9am in room 9 (next to the library). The last day will be 5/29.
Our last peer tutoring session will be Wednesday 5/18/24 and will resume mid October of the 24-25 school year.
TUPE (compliments of betterhealth.vic.gov.au) Smoking and vaping - how to discourage your children
TECH TIP (compliments of screenagersmovie.com)Fearless Parenting - Resolving Screen Time Conflicts PERSONAL/SOCIAL
"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional support at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.We would like to extend an invitation for you to share any transitions your family may be going through with our Counselors. While we respect your privacy, oftentimes students can be distracted and unable to learn when they are worried or anxious. All information is kept strictly confidential.
COLLEGE/CAREEROur 19th annual Career Fair will be Friday 4/25/25. If you have a career you would like to share with our students and/or would like to volunteer, please email lcmscareerfair@gmail.com
PARENTING TIP (compliments of childmind.org) Helping Kids Who Are Immature
ADD/ADHD (compliments of ADDITUDEMAG.COM) 10 Terrible Reactions to ADHD Teen Drama — and Healthier Ways to Communicate at Home![]()
LCMS Counselor's Corner 4/22/2024
CAASPP testing starts this week. Please make sure your student(s) is rested and has had breakfast.
Our 18th annual Career Fair was a RESOUNDING success! A heartfelt thank you to our committee who worked tirelessly to help our students connect with the world of work: Colette Davis; Kerry Job; Becca Makarova; and Lara Martinovich. Each committee member will have a career related book donated to the library in appreciation for their hard work. Our 19th Annual Career Fair will be 4/25/25. Don't miss out, email lcmscareerfair@gmail.com
This week Mrs. Mahoney will be teaching the 2nd digital citizenship lesson, Digital Drama during 6th & 8th grade math classes. Here are some basic guidelines for social media usage.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein
8th grade parents/guardians
MVHS Stampede Day 8/8 & 8/9
MVHS Stampede Day 8/8 & 8/9
Please continue to email Mrs. Mahoney with high school questions/concerns, NOT the high school counselors. She is still your student's counselor and the high school counselors are busy helping students graduate.
SRHS cheer/pom tryout information hereAcceleration/advancement – Please see this SRVUSD link for details. Please note that only math/language/world geo & health class(es) can be taken BEFORE the 1st day of 8th grade.
If you have received acceptance from a private high school, please notify the Counseling department so we can ensure his/her/their cumulative file is sent to the appropriate school.
ACADEMIC
Drop in math help is every Wednesday from 8:15am - 9am in room 9 (next to the library). The last day will be 5/29.
Our last peer tutoring session will be Wednesday 5/18/24 and will resume mid October of the 24-25 school year.
TUPE (compliments of betterhealth.vic.gov.au)
Smoking and vaping - how to discourage your children
TECH TIP (compliments of screenagersmovie.com)
Fearless Parenting - Resolving Screen Time Conflicts
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional support at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.
"HANDLE WITH CARE" - if your family is experiencing difficulty at home, we would like to provide additional support at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that's ok. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please text "Handle with Care" to 925-272-9639. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.
We would like to extend an invitation for you to share any transitions your family may be going through with our Counselors. While we respect your privacy, oftentimes students can be distracted and unable to learn when they are worried or anxious. All information is kept strictly confidential.
COLLEGE/CAREER
Our 19th annual Career Fair will be Friday 4/25/25. If you have a career you would like to share with our students and/or would like to volunteer, please email lcmscareerfair@gmail.com
PARENTING TIP (compliments of childmind.org)
Helping Kids Who Are Immature
ADD/ADHD (compliments of ADDITUDEMAG.COM)
10 Terrible Reactions to ADHD Teen Drama — and Healthier Ways to Communicate at Home
