Counselor's Corner

Nicholson Counseling Department Mission Statement
The Mission of the Nicholson Counseling program is to assist students in reaching their full potential. Nicholson Elementary School counselors will implement a standards-based comprehensive school counseling program that:

• Includes a curriculum addressing the needs of all students in the domains of academic, personal/social, and career development
• Provides specialized interventions based on identified student needs
• Assists students in acquiring appropriate attitudes, knowledge, and communication skills to promote healthy relationships
• Creates positive relationships with students fostering personal growth, service to others, and academic achievement
• Fosters consultation and collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and community on behalf of all students.

Philosophy of the Nicholson Counseling Department

All students can learn, and are valued as individuals with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. 

Beliefs of the Nicholson Counseling Department

1)    Advocacy for all children is essential for them to achieve personal growth and lifelong learning.

2)    Student learning is the primary focus of the school.

3)    A safe and comfortable environment promotes student learning academically, emotionally, and physically.

4)    Success for children is a result of the combined efforts of school, home, and community.

 

McCleskey Info for Fifth Grade Parents

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Fifth grade students will visit McCleskey and will tour the school. We will live Nicholson at 9:10 a.m. and walk to McCleskey. Our tour guides will be student leaders who are in the Peer Leadership Program. Students should wear a Nicholson t-shirt and bring an umbrella.

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7 PM

RISING 6^TH GRADE  PARENT OPEN HOUSE

MCCLESKEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

New Safety Feature

The Cobb County School District has added an additional safety feature to the current surveillance system that we have at Nicholson Elementary. Earlier this school year, seven high definition cameras were installed in our building; these allow us to view activity inside and outside of the building twenty four hours per day, 7 days per week. The cameras, in addition to the Access Control System (electronic/badge entry) that has been in place for the past few years, work to form our strongest system of security and supervision ever.

The new feature that will take effect in the next couple of weeks, is a “buzz-in” door lock system at the main entrance of our school. This feature will keep the main entrance door locked at all times except 7:15-8:10 a.m. on school days. Outside of that time, all guests will need to “buzz-in.” Part of the system includes a box outside of the main entrance door that is equipped with a door bell and a camera. Staff members working in the front office will receive an alert when a guest arrives and rings the bell. The office staff will be able to see and hear the guest, and once the guest indicates the nature of the visit, the office staff member will “buzz” the guest in, asking them to report to the main office area to sign in as we currently do.

During the first several days of implementation of the buzz-in system, we expect that we will learn the new system and may need to make adjustments to procedures. We welcome your feedback to help us know how the system is working from your perspective. If you would like to share your feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact Wanda Shue, Principal at 770-928-5573.

3 Down....2 To Go: Game On Nicholson Stars!!

Our students in grades 3-5 have done such an excellent job this week with the CRCT! We are so very proud of them. Although we have tackled the Reading, Math, and English/Language Arts sections of the CRCT, please don't forget to keep these test taking tips in mind to ensure that our students have a strong finish!

Testing Day

• See that your child is rested and eats breakfast.

• See that your child arrives at school on time and is relaxed.

• Encourage your child to do the best work possible.

• Do not remove your child from school on test days for appointments or any activities that are not critical.

Review the following test-taking strategies daily with your student:

• Read and pay careful attention to all directions.

• Read the questions before reading the passage so you know what to look for.

• Read every possible answer--the best one could be last.

• Read and respond to items one at a time rather than thinking about the whole test.

• Reread the parts of a passage needed for selecting the correct answer.

• Don't expect to find a pattern in the positions of the correct answers.

• Don't make uneducated guesses. Use process of elimination to rule out answer choices.

• Make sure to record the answer in the correct place on the answer sheet.

• Be a Turbit! (Medium pace-not too fast and not too slow)

• After completion of the test, use any remaining time to check your answers.

• I can relax by taking deep breaths, counting to 10, and relaxing my muscles.

• Keep a good attitude and be positive!

Please click the link to review a video that summarizes the test taking strategies and tips we have been reviewing in classroom guidance lessons

Learning Resources Materials Review 2012-2013

The Cobb County School District is offering the public an opportunity to review textbooks and materials being considered for use in K-12 Mathematics Programs. These materials will be available for public review from March 4th through March 15th, 2013. Review of materials will take place at the Central Administrative building, 514 Glover Street in Marietta during regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nicholson Elementary School Career Day 2013

We are so very excited about our upcoming Career Day on Friday, March 22nd. If you are interested in sharing your career or volunteering, please contact Ms. Fields at (770) 928-5573 ext. 235. Thank you for supporting our Nicholson Stars!

Are You Ready For Middle School?

Attention all Rising 6th Grade Parents

Please join the McCleskey Middle School Administrators and Counselor, Helen Nguyen for a discussion on middle school transition on Thursday, March 14, 2013 Nicholson Elementary School 8:15 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Cafeteria.

Steps To Respect Survey Link

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nicholson2012

Common Core Parent Information Night

Nicholson & Keheley Elementary are joining forces to share exciting and important information about the new Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.

When:                                                                                             September 4, 2012 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) 

Location:                                                                                                         Keheley                                                                                       1985 Kemp Road, Marietta, GA 30066

Childcare will be provided. Flyers will go home on Monday, August 27th and the RSVP deadline is Friday, Aug. 31st. I hope to see you there!

Dear Nicholson Families,

 

     I am so very excited about the 2012-2013 school year and I’m looking forward to being the Professional School Counselor at Nicholson again this year. We have a lot of excited programs planned this year including Terrific Kids, Career Day, Parenting Workshops, and more. Please check the blog within the next two weeks for updates and additional information about these programs. You can also register to receive an email notification when new blog entries are posted.   The School Counseling program focuses on three main areas (academic, career, and personal social comptencies) through classroom guidance lessons, individual and group counseling, and special programs.

 

     If you  would like to schedule an appointment to discuss how I can support your student’s needs, please don’t hesitate to send me an email at adia.fields@cobbk12.org or by calling (770) 928-5573 ext. 235. (If there is an emergency, please speak directly with someone in the front office instead of leaving a message). Let's have an amazing year....Game On!!