NOVEMBER 2015 VOL. 1
Deb Danielson
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Counselor Corner
SARGENT SHRIVER ES 301-929-4426
Valerie Palmer
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November is Empathy and Cultural Diversity Month
Toy Hughes
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DID YOU KNOW COUNSELORS:
Work with students:
What is Empathy (kid friendly)? The ability to
understand someone’s point of view or “stand in
their shoes” and know how that person is thinking
and feeling.
What is Cultural Diversity (kid friendly)?
Recognizing and appreciating ways such as customs,
beliefs, and traditions that people are alike and
different.
Counselor Tip for Students: How can I
experience empathy and cultural diversity?
 Introduce yourself to a new student- students
new to a school are often nervous. By introducing
yourself you can help the new student feel
included and welcome.
 Help a younger student- If a younger student
needs help like tying their shoe or walking to
class, you can be a good friend and assist them.
individually to help them
work through difficult
situations and make good
choices
small groups on topics
such as self-esteem, study
skills, family change and social
skills
in the classroom
focusing on topics like bullying,
empathy, and cultural diversity
Mrs. Danielson and Ms.
Palmer are currently running
small groups with students on
Counselor Tip for Parents: How to encourage
these topics: Social Skills,
empathy and cultural diversity at home?
Stop and Think-SelfControl, Friendships,
 Do an act of service within the community such as
Improving Attention and
picking up litter in your neighborhood.
 Make meals at home to donate to a local food bank or
Focusing, and Anger
homeless shelter.
Management.
 Visit museums to learn about the history and traditions of Please contact them if you
other cultures and countries.
would like your child to be
 Eat at restaurants that are typical of other countries or
included in one of these
cultures to learn about and experience different foods.
groups in the future.
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Counselor Corner
SARGENT SHRIVER ES
Empathy and Cultural Diversity Begins With You!
NOVEMBER 2015 VOL. 1
In classroom lessons your child is learning…
REVIEW THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BULLYING. IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PUTDOWNS AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM. HOW TO BE A BRAVE BYSTANDER. WE WILL END OUR UNIT
WITH DISCUSSING CYBERBULLYING. STUDENTS WILL THEN BEGIN LEARNING ABOUT EMPATHY
AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY.
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING- EMPATHY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Students are participating in two school wide events which support our community:
Canned Food Drive, 11/9/15-11/20/15
Students will bring in non-perishable canned food items which will be donated to
our local food bank, Manna, which provides food to families and individuals who
need assistance. More information about this worthwhile event will be sent home
Pennies for Patients, 12/1/15-12/18/15
Students will collect pennies which will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society. Please help us, help this great cause which seeks to find a cure for
cancer! Collection boxes will be sent home so that students can collect spare
change from friends and families.
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notes home to you. If our translated documents are hard to understand, please contact the office at 301-929-4426.
Thank you.
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póngase en contacto con la oficina 301-929-4426. Gracias.
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