Counselor's Corner
AUGUST 2020
This month's theme is:
Community Building & Meet your School Counselor!
MEET THE COUNSELOR
Hello! My name is Andrea Rodriguez aka Ms. Dre!
I am excited to return as the school counselor at
Reynolds and San Luis Rey again this year! I have
my M.A. in Counseling and a PPS Credential In
School Counseling.
SERVICES OFFERED BY
SCHOOL COUNSELOR CONTACT INFO
andrea.rodriguez@oside.us
Monthly social-emotional lessons
msdre.weebly.com
Small group & individual counseling
Crisis counseling (760) 385-8235
Parent consultation IG: Counselor_Dre
Counseling and community referrals @Counselor_Dre
H I G H L I G H T S O F T H E M O N T H
Don't forget to visit my school counseling website (click HERE) to access
resources for parents and students!
Student social emotional resources
Parent and caregiver support
Community resources
School Counseling updates, activities & more!
S O C I A L - E M O T I O N A L L E A R N I N G
In The Classroom:
School counselors will be visiting students' virtual classrooms to talk
about a school counselor's role and the teachers may focus on
community building lessons!!
At Home:
Book Resources:
TK-3rd: All Are Welcome Here by Alexandra Penfold. Click for read
aloud video.
4-5th: The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi. Click here for read aloud
video.
Activities: Click HERE for a fun list of community building activities!
Videos: How to Help Your Child Make Friends
How To T.H.R.I.V.E. During
Distance Learning
T
Take breaks - Just like we took breaks at school,
it is important to take breaks when we're
learning from home. Here is a list of brain
break ideas for you to try at home!
Have a schedule and routine - Do your best to
H follow your teachers virtual daily school
schedule. Don't forget to add in some physical
activity and creative time. Click HERE to
personalize and build your schedule.
R
Rely on your coping skills - We know that virtual
learning isn't always easy. Don't forget to use
your coping skills when you need them. Click
HERE for a list of coping skills.
I
Identify a good work space - Find a good spot at
home where there aren't a lot of distractions so
you can stay focused during the school day.
V
Visit your teacher's meetings - Attend any virtual
meetings your teacher will be hosting to learn and
connect with your new classmates.
E
Everyone is here for you - Reach out to your
teacher or your school counselor, Ms. Dre, if you
need any extra support. We are all here for you!!!