Counselor - Alaina Conner

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Exciting Counseling Activities for the Month of October!

October is Safety Month!

Safety month includes topics that will relate to Red Ribbon Week (remaining Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free) as well as Fire Safety, Internet Safety, and the importance of getting help when needed. Classroom Guidance lessons will focus on Safety Topics, such as resisiting negative peer pressure, making good decisions, and the importance of being committed to be Drug, Alcohol, & Tobacco Free!

Red Ribbon Week is October 26th-30th!

Join us in our week long celebration of Red Ribbon Week-our committment to remaining Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free! We have several activities planned for this important week! Please plan to join us in these activities! If you would like to volunteer, participate, or have other ideas to make Red Ribbon Week a success, please let me know. Your ideas, feedback, and suggestions are very welcome!

Red Balloon Release Kick Off Day: We will begin the week with a Red Balloon Release on Monday October 26th at 8:05am! Each classroom will be invited directly after announcements at around 8:05am to come outside of their classrooms and watch the release of the Red Ribbon Balloons!

Red Ribbon Spirit Days:
Monday October 19th-Shade out Drugs, Wear Your Sunglasses to School
Tuesday, October 20th-Drugs are Hairy, Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday, October 21st-Wear Red to celebrate Red Ribbon Week!
Thursday, October 22nd-Rock Out Drugs, Dress Like a Rock Star/Musical Dress
Friday, October 23rd- Tuck Drugs Out and Put Them to Sleep, Pajama Day

Coloring Sheet Contest-We will be having a Red Ribbon Week Coloring Sheet Contest for Kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grades! Each student will receive ONE coloring sheet to be entered in the contest for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes. The coloring sheet will be due on Friday, October 23rd. First, second, and third place coloring sheets will be showcased on the wall during Red Ribbon Week!

1st place prize- Special Pizza Lunch and Get to Bring a Friend
2nd place prize-Drug Free Drawstring BackSack & Drug Free Cup
3rd place prize-Drug Free Water Bottle

Poster Contest-This year we will be having a Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest for each classroom in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades! Each classroom will make ONE poster to be entered in the contest for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes. The poster will be due on Friday, October 23rd. First, second, and third place posters will be showcased on the wall during Red Ribbon Week!

1st place prize-Classroom pizza party ☺ on October 23rd
2nd place prize-Drug Free Silicone bracelets for everyone in the classroom
3rd place prize-Drug Free Magnets for everyone in the classroom
 

Red Ribbon Pledge Certificates to Remain Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free-Each student will have the opportunity to receive either a Red Ribbon or Sticker, and students will sign either a Pledge Certificate or the Pledge Banner to commit to remaining Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free!

A Note from the School Counselor-

Dear Demorest Elementary Parents, Students, and Community:

My name is Alaina Conner and I will be your new school counselor for the 2009-2010 school year! I am so excited to be serving and helping our students, and to have the opportunity to meet and get to know each and every one of you. If you have any questions, concerns, or would just like to stop by and chat, please feel free to give me a call, e-mail, or come by the school to set up an appointment. I would love to have the opportunity to sit down and speak with you.

I have been a professional school counselor for the past 5 years, serving in both an elementary school and a high school. I am a member of the American School Counseling Association, and I firmly believe in comprehensive, developmental counseling programs. My goal is to reach ALL students in our school and help to make a difference in our students' lives. A comprehensive counseling program can include services such as individual counseling, group counseling, developmental classroom guidance, coordination of programs and services (such as mentoring), and collaboration with parents, teachers, and community members. 

I am a resource for you. I am here to help your child if difficulties arise. There is no question that I do not welcome, and if I do not have the answer, we can find the answer together!  I look forward to meeting you and helping your child succeed at Demorest!

Sincerely,

Alaina Conner, NCC

Credentials

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC-Illinois), awaiting reciprocity for License Professional Counselor (Georgia)

Education

Chicago State University, School Counseling Certificate Program

University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts in Communication

August 2009-Present: Professional School Counselor, Demorest Elementary School, Demorest, Georgia