Dear Parents/Guardians:
As we begin a new school year, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Spring City “family”. As the school counselor I have the pleasure of working with every student at Spring City Elementary, along with many of their parents.
In the role of school counselor, my job involves a variety of duties. Some of these include:
- Conducting classroom counseling lessons at all grade levels. These lessons cover a variety of topics, such as skills for learning, emotion management, empathy and problem solving.
- Meeting with students, either individually or in small groups, to discuss concerns and brainstorm solutions. These meetings occur through student self-referrals or at the request of a parent or teacher.
- Informal assessing of students’ abilities and achievement. In addition to conducting assessments, I assist parents and staff members in interpreting the results.
- Being a member of the Instructional Support Team; a group of staff members who meet with the student’s parent(s) to determine what interventions can be utilized in order for each student to reach their maximum potential.
- Communicating between the home and school as it is important for student success. Consulting with teachers, on a regular basis, is in the best interest of our students as well as collaborating with parents as a liaison between home and school.
- Providing referral options to outside agencies upon parent request.
- During the course of the school year, making it a point to get to know each student. Sometimes, “lunch bunch” sessions take place while providing a relaxed atmosphere to socialize and get acquainted. The students truly enjoy this opportunity and look forward to attending!
I’m an advocate for the children of Spring City Elementary. If you have a question or concern, please don’t hesitate to contact me, either by telephone at 610-705-6130, or via e-mail at jmora@spring-ford.net.
I look forward to working with you and your children this year. Best wishes for a fantastic school year!
Mrs. Jennifer Moran, School Counselor