Melissa Hartman, M.Ed.

Mission Statement:                                                                                           The mission of the George G. Blaisdell Elementary School's professional school counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that is aligned with the professional and ethical ACA and ASCA standards and addresses the academic, career, and personal / social development of every student through a partnership with school personnel, families, and community resources to provide every student opportunities to become lifelong learners and productive citizens of a global society.

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Vision Statement:                                                                                                The George G. Blaisdell Elementary School Counseling Program supports every student acquiring the academic, career, and personal/social skills to reach their fullest educational potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, productive citizens who respect themselves and others; making a positive difference in our school and community. 

 

Role of a School Counselor:                                                                     "School Counselors help students focus on academic, career, and social / emotional development so they can achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society."   -American School Counselor Association

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National School Counseling Week:                                                                                                                   

National School Counseling Week will be celebrated from Feb. 1–5, 2021 to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.

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School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program:                              

The Four School Expectations We Follow: 

 BE SAFE  

  BE NICE   

  BE RESPECTFUL  

  BE RESPONSIBLE  

 

Clothing Collection:                                                                                  Throughout the school year (September to June), the School Nurses will collect clean, gently used or brand-new clothing items of young  children sizes for George G. Blaisdell Elementary students who are in need.  If donating gently used clothing items, please make sure all  items are clean and washed before dropping them off at the school.  Please donate clothing items at the Front G.G.B. Office.  Thank you for helping the students at George G. Blaisdell Elementary School! 

 

We are especially collecting these items: 

***GIRLS PANT SIZE: 7/8 and 10/12***

***BOYS PANT & SHIRT SIZE: 7/8 and 10/12***

  Socks  

  Shoes / Boots  

  Shirts (Sizes 5 and Up)  

  Jeans / Cotton or Stretchy pants (Sizes 5 to 13)  

  Brand New Underwear for Both Boys and Girls  

 

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