January 18, 2008

I hope that everyone enjoyed the break and was able to spend some quality time with their families. I would like to welcome Lee and Jahorie to our class. We are all getting to know each other and getting back into our routines.

Reminders:
Please be aware of your conference time and look forward to seeing you.
During conference week, we will have early dismissal Tuesday, January 22 through Monday, January 28th. Dismissal begins at 12:20.
Friday Folders need to be returned back to school on Monday, signed by a parent.
Please make sure you are signing your child's agenda, nightly.
Please make sure that your child is reading, at least 30 minutes, nightly.

Featured News:
Your School Counselors at Dowell are ready for a new year with our students. We would like to share some of the activities we have planned for the next couple of months.
January 15, 2008, Parent Workshop – “Good Discipline, Good Kids” will be offered three convenient times: 8:00 -9:00 a.m.; 11:00 -12:00 noon and 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, January 14, at 678-594-8062.
During conference week, counselors will be busy meeting with parents. Feel free to stop by the counselors’ office or call for an appointment. 678-594-8062.
Week of February 11, 2008, is “Random Acts of Kindness Week”. The counselors will be conducting classes that encourage all of us to demonstrate kindness with everyone where ever we are.
February 12, 2008, Parent Workshop – “Skills for Single Parents”( please invite a friend if you like). Three convenient times: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 – 12:00 noon; and 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, February 11, at 678-594-8062
Attention 5th Grade Parents!!!! Human Growth and Development parent review of material will be available on Thursday, February 21, from 7:00- 8:00 a.m., and 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., and on Friday, February 22, from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 – 12:00 noon. Human Growth and Development classes will be offered to students on Tuesday, February 26, and Wednesday, February 27.
March is “ Career Awareness Month” – The counselor will spend the entire month encouraging students to focus on and investigate various careers.
March 6, 2008, Parent Workshop – “Parenting Children with Learning Disabilities” Three convenient times: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 – 12:00 noon and 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 5, at 678-594-8062.
March 26, 2008, 5th graders are scheduled to visit middle schools.
March 31, 2008 – Parent Night at Smitha for 5th grade parents. Please check with your school for scheduled dates for parent night.
Dowell counselors: Jeri Bryant, Linda Dudley, and Sherise Hartman