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Counselor's Message

Ms. Sandra Blemur

Welcome to Lakeview! As your child’s counselor, I am here to support you and your child during these elementary years. I monitor student academic and behavior progress, and assist with any emotional or social needs that may arise.  If you wish to meet with me, please call or email to schedule an appointment

(“drop in” requests cannot always be accommodated). I look forward to teaming with you to ensure your child’s success through these important developmental years!

Ms. Sandra Blemur

sblemur@dadeschools.net      305-757-1535 ext 2128

CYBER-BULLYING TIPS FOR PARENTS

Ask your child questions, maintain an open dialogue.

 

Keep computer in a common room. Talk about your expectations regarding acceptable online/phone behavior before they receive the privilege. 

 

Behavior online should be the same as what you would do in person or in front of someone you respect.

 

Make agreements and set boundaries about accepted use and behavior for online/phone communication. Often youth don’t tell parents because they fear losing technology privileges.  

Help your child think through how the information they put online reflects on them.

 

Inform youth about legal limits and future consequences of harmful posting online or by phone.

 

Ask your child to teach you about programs and technologies you don’t understand or of which you don’t have familiarity.

Parent Resources

Parent Conferences

   Please call to schedule an appointment to discuss any social, emotional or academic concern you may have for your child. Together, we can support your child during stressful situations and transitions. Referrals to community resources are also available.

 

Parent Resource Library

   Come in and browse the parenting resources in the counseling office. Too busy to read? DVD's  are available. Children’s books are also for loan to help you discuss sensitive issues with your child. For example, there are books to help you explain divorce, separation, and death of a loved one or a family pet.

 

Parenting Programs

   Please watch for flyers announcing our free monthly family program from the Parent Academy. 

 

Referrals

   Referral information about community agencies and services are available for families.  Please call me and I will be happy to help you.

 

Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Support

Bully Prevention in School-Wide Positive Behavior Support is a prevention focused alternative to student support that blends socially valuable outcomes, research based procedures, behavioral science, and a systems approach to reduce problem behavior and improve school climate.

 

Bully Prevention in School-Wide Positive Behavior Support helps establish a school-wide social culture where positive behavior is “expected” and rewards for bullying are NOT provided.   The school counselors, along with classroom teachers at every elementary school, teach a series of lessons in each class presenting Bully Prevention in School-Wide Positive Behavior Support.

 

As part of Bully Prevention in School-Wide Positive Behavior Support,students will learn the school rules:

  • Be Safe

  • Be Respectful

  • Be Responsible

Expectations for following these rules are explained and discussed.

 

Students will also be introduced to the STOP, WALK, TALK strategies. During lessons students will participate in role-play scenarios to practice these strategies. Students will learn to use STOP, WALK, TALK strategies to respond to inappropriate remarks, gossip, cyber bullying and other forms of unsafe, disrespectful or bullying behavior. The role of the bystander is also highlighted. 

 

Counseling Core Curriculum

Kindergarten

Respecting Myself and Others During each lesson children are introduced to several puppet friends and activities geared toward the development of making new friends, appreciating differences and expressing feelings. In addition, kindergarten students learn about personal safety.

First Grade

Making S'More Friends,A Camping Adventure In first grade there is an emphasis on making and keeping friends. Childrengo on camping adventures in their classroom. Sitting around the campfire, the studentslearn to appreciate differences, express their feelings to friends and solve friendship problems.

Second Grade

Let's Be Friends and Work it OutIn second grade students learn the importance of friendship. Students practice skills to initiate and maintain friendships. Strategies to encourage self-control and resolve conflicts are introduced. Personal safety is revisited.

Third Grade

We Are the Same and DifferentThe third grade curriculum focuses on human diversity. Students learn to embrace human differences and individuality through the exploration of empathy, discrimination and bullying. Personal safety is revisited.

Fourth Grade

I Can Handle It!Students in fourth grade learn to understand and identify stress in their lives. Students discuss the effects of stress on their mind and body. Stress management techniques are explored and practiced.

Smart and Successful!

The concept of multiple intelligences is introduced with a focus on career awareness. Students create their first resume!

 Counselors help students prepare for their transition to upper elementary school.

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