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Counseling Corner - DATE

04/28/23, 4:02 PM

Counseling Corner Updates

Franklin Middle School - April 2023

Dear Franklin Families,

Welcome to our Mental Health Newsletter! In this month's newsletter, you will find upcoming dates and events, mental health activities, and mental health resources in Greeley! 

Have a great week!

Emily Pinckert, School Counselor

Upcoming Dates:

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Wellness Tips

Coping Skill of the Month - Deep Breathing

  • Deep Breathing helps you feel better when you are angry, nervous, anxious, or any big negative emotion.
  • Take deep breaths in and out, slow and long. Do this 5 times. 
  • You HAVE to practice Deep Breathing or it won’t work. Just like you practice for sports, play instruments, or learn new skills.
  • Practice this with your child! Deep Breathing benefits everyone!

Talking About Mental Health at Home

  • Check on your student and ask how they are doing. Let them know that you care about them and their mental health.
  • Show them how you care by being a good listener and considering things from their point of view.
  • Help your student feel supported and heard! This will help create a strong bond between you and your student.

Community Supports

North Range Behavioral Health

  • Are you or a loved one experiencing a crisis? You can call 844.493.8255 any time, any day of the week, all year long. You can also text TALK to 38255
  • If you are looking for an outpatient therapist for yourself, your child, or a loved one, you can call 970.347.2120 to set up an appointment.
  • North Range offers a variety of services and locations. To find a location or service that's best for you, you can call 970.347.2120

I Matter - Free Online Therapy

  • I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions.
  • The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
  • For more information, visit iMatter's website. It is available in Spanish as well.

April Vipers of the Week

Week of April 6th

  • Sophia Navejas: 6th Grade for Integrity - Sophia is always working so hard in class. She does what she is asked and always tries to improve. There is no doubt Sophia will excel in whatever she puts her mind to because she has an inner drive that is a part of who she is. - Ms. Marshall

  • Lisseth Juarez Morales: 7th Grade for Integrity - Lisseth is an amazing student that shows true integrity daily, in her classes. She works hard to be the best person she can be, in everything that she does. Thank you Lisseth for showing what it means to have integrity. - Mrs. Lowance

  • Angel Soto: 8th Grade for Integrity - Angel demonstrates integrity through his work and interactions with others. He is trustworthy, dependable and can be counted on to complete his tasks diligently and to the best of his ability. Angel is an excellent leader and always knows when to have fun and when to be on task. He always perseveres through tough challenges. Even when those challenges win him, he knows how to get up and keep learning. He gets along with everyone and sets an example for others, even when he doesn’t recognize it. He is responsible with schoolwork, with what he says, and with how he makes other people feel. He has great humor but is also really respectful. - Mr. Fraser

Week of April 13th

  • Leo Rivera: 6th Grade for Scholarship - Leo has been pushing himself academically, giving his best scholarship in all his academics. He seeks to achieve academic excellence. He has grown academically and intrinsically to where he is by far the leader in scholarship. - Dr. Maher

  • Gerson Velasquez Roblero: 7th Grade for Scholarship - Gerson shows scholarship in the classroom when he tries his best and applies himself. He also is great at asking for help when he needs it and helps to keep his peers accountable, offering help when he can. His desire to do well as he finishes the year makes him an excellent Viper scholar. - Mrs. Owen

  • Staci Kader: 8th Grade for Scholarship - Staci is a wonderful young lady that demonstrates Viper Core value Scholarship regularly. She consistently exhibits this through her intelligence, talents, and her hard work. She has the ability to consider all ideas and arguments even those with which you may disagree. She looks for those students who struggle in math and jumps in to tutor that shows empathy for others. She comes to school every day to learn and work to her potential in order to achieve their goals and dreams. - Mrs. Adepu

Week of April 20th

  • Jossie Sontay Vicente: 6th Grade for Leadership - Jossie has done a lot in a very short amount of time. Since joining us, he has led by example in the classroom and on the soccer field. He does not let barriers of any kind stop him from engaging in his learning as well as making new friends and lightening the mood in a classroom. He works to understand any new information and then helps those around him to understand it as well. Whether he is working hard on his studies or darting around on the soccer field, Jossie embodies what it means to be a leader. - Mr. Schaffer

  • Natasha Alva: 7th Grade for Leadership - Natasha is a wonderful example of leadership. She is always working hard to complete any task at hand and does it with all her effort. She shows respect and self-awareness, and she advocates for herself with what she needs. Her encouragement of others sets a strong example of what a leader should be. Thanks for always being you!! - Ms. Buck

  • Jonahtan Sanchez: 8th Grade for Leadership - Jonahtan is a great student that demonstrates leadership through the different activities that he does in and outside of school. Jonahtan is an honest, hard worker, trustworthy, and very responsible person. He's very perseverant in his goals, with great critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. He is a student who strives for the best every single day. It is a pleasure to have Jonahtan in my class because besides being very smart he is willing to help and supports students and teachers. - Ms. Garcia

 

Congrats to our April Vipers of the Week!! You guys are amazing!!

 

Franklin's Mental Health Team

  • Monica Brunswick, School Social Worker.
  • Clarissa Bevans, School Counselor Intern
  • Julie Campbell, School Psychologist Intern
  • Holly Gregory, North Range School-Based Therapist
  • Emily Pinckert, School Counselor

 

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