Counseling
Newsletter
NORTHEASTERN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The mission of
the NMS
School Counseling
Program is:
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NORTHEASTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMING SOON!
To provide a
comprehensive, developmental counseling program that
addresses the
academic,
career, and
personal/
social development of all
students.
RACHEL’S CHALLENGE
At Northeastern Middle School
As part of Northeastern Middle
School’s comprehensive guidance plan,
students learn pro-social skills.
Rachel's Challenge is an empowering student program
that provides students and adults with strategies to
combat bullying and ally feelings of isolation and despair by creating a culture of kindness and compassion.
The program is based on the writings and life of 17
year-old Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at
Columbine High School in 1999. Rachel left a legacy of
reaching out to those who were different, who were
picked on by others, or who were new at her school.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Rachel’s Challenge
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NHS Transition
Events
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Dates to Remember
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The core component of Rachel's Challenge is a spellbinding and impassioned school assembly that
tells the story of Rachel Scott and inspires a desire
for change among students. It is unique in that the
assembly is followed up with student training and a permanent school club. While it strives to inspire campus
and community-wide change, Rachel's Challenge starts
with individual students who have been motivated to
release their inner desire to treat others with respect.
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We are very excited
to announce a new
program called
Rachel’s Challenge
which will begin at
NMS next school
year. Rachel’s Challenge is a schoolwide program that
focuses on teaching
students how to treat
others with kindness
and compassion.
SAVE THE DATE!! Join
our students and staff
on September 9, 2013
for the Rachel’s Challenge Impact Presentation.
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Rachel’s Challenge at NMS
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Rachel’s 5 Challenges For Middle
School Students
NEW CLUB AT NMS
FRIENDS OF RACHEL CLUB
tunity for NMS to continue the momentum of kindness and
compassion in our school by creating a permanent cultural
change in our school community. The Friends of Rachel
club members will be working on many hands-on school
and community projects that promote Rachel's message. The FOR Club
will meet on club days
during the 2013-14
school year.
If you would like more
information on how
you can help, please
contact Dana Godfrey,
Rachel’s Challenge
Coordinator at [email protected]
PREVIEW RACHEL’S
CHALLENGE at
www.rachelschallenge.org
Rachel's Challenge is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious
organization based in Littleton, Colorado.
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RACHEL’S 5 CHALLENGES
The Friends of Rachel (FOR) Club will provide the oppor-
Challenges:
1. Look for the Best in Others – Eliminate Prejudice
2. Treat Others the way You
Want to be Treated
3. Choose Positive Influences
4. Speak Words of Kindness
– Words Can Hurt, Words
Can Heal
5. Forgive Yourself and Others
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Northeastern High
School
Transition Events
Congratulations 8th grade parents!!
The moment is almost here!
Your child will be heading to high school in just a few short
months. Research shows that students who participate in
transition programs will experience greater success in high
school both academically and socially. We encourage your
child to participate in Northeastern High School’s orientation activities.
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High School Shadow Day takes place on May 22nd
and May 23rd. Students representatives from each middle school team will shadow a Northeastern High School
student for the day and will share their experience with
their classmates.
8th grade students are invited to attend the 8th Grade
Dance held at the 9th Gr ade Academy on J une 5th
immediately following 8th Grade Recognition Night.
August 2013:
 Bobcat Pride is an excellent oppor tunity for your
child to become familiar with NHS while having fun
and experiencing some fantastic leadership activities.
 Transition Night will be held for 9th gr ade students
and their parents. More information will follow on these
events.
NEW STUDENT PICNIC AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION will be held on Wednesday, August
14TH from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Northeastern Middle School
7th grade students and parents and all other new students to
NMS are invited to attend a hot dog barbecue and an informational session. This is an excellent way to answer any
questions you may have about attending NMS.
STUDENT ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR
THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR IS TENTATIVELY
AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON AUGUST 7th IN
THE NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL LOBBY.
Dates to Remember
8th Grade Recognition
Night and Dance
June 5
7:00-9:00 PM
Student Talent Show
Last Day of 4th Marking
Period
Last Student Day
June 12
Reports Cards are
available for pick up in
the middle school office.
June 24
FIRST STUDENT DAY for
the 2013-14 School Year
August 27
Back to School Night
August 29
6:30-8:30 PM
NORTHEASTERN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Phone: 717-266-3676
Fax: 717-266-2560
www.nesd.k12.pa.us
Mrs. Jamie Anderson
Guidance Secretary
717-266-3676 X61570
[email protected]
Mrs. Dana Godfrey
School Counselor
8th Grade
717-266-3676
[email protected]
Mr. Matthew Hart
School Counselor
7th Grade
717-266-3676
[email protected]
SCHOOL COUNSELORS ARE PROFESSIONALS
WHO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH STUDENTS,
PARENTS, OTHER EDUCATORS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES TO
MAXIMIZE POTENTIAL FOR ALL STUDENTS.