Robert M. Martin Elementary's Counselor Page

Parents and Families: If you are interested and donating and supporting those with food insecurity in our community please consider this opportunity. Last year the summer food program served over 170 families.

RME 5th graders went on a tour of AMS! We toured the building, had a presentation and Q & A in the library, and had some former students do a panel discussion for us! Tonight, is the parent orientation at AMS at 6:00.

Last Friday, the Andover elementary counselors held the annual Career on Wheels Day at 13th Street Park. It was great seeing all the different careers represented. Thank you, parents, that volunteered. The kids really enjoyed learning about so many different careers!

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have been exploring careers during our counseling classes. Last week we discussed Agricultural Sciences and this week was Business Sciences. 5th grade has done an interest profile that will lead toward researching about their favorite careers.

Thank you, Robert M. Martin Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, for the refreshing drinks today!!

Fill the Gap provides meals for students over spring break The Kansas Food Bank is helping fill the gap to make sure students don’t go hungry over spring break.

3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes learned about having a Growth Mindset. Take time to visit with your child about how a growth mindset can help them in academics, activities, and sports.

5th graders learned a little about Andover Middle School and started pre-enrollment. They logged into PowerSchool to register for classes and also connected to the Class of 2031 Google Classroom!

A glimpse into what we are able to provide through yesterday’s service project and our bedding drive.

It was great to build beds with Sleep In Heavenly Peace - KS, Sedgwick Co. I especially loved seeing some of the Student Council members join us. You can still help by sending in sheets, comforters, and the like for twin beds for or bedding drive.

Kindness Week has started! Be on the lookout for this Great Kindness Challenge sheet to come home. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will receive one during their counselor class time this week.

We finished up National School Counselor Week by providing the students some outside play and the teachers a little break. The students had a great time!

Tomorrow’s theme is “We Can Work It Out” by the Beatles. School counselors help students work out problems and conflicts together. Wear a shirt that promotes friendship or fun on Wednesday.

Tomorrow, don’t forget to wear sweats to school. The “I Like to Move It” theme reminds us that school counselors are always on the move to help students and staff.

South Central Mental Health Counseling Center is offering parenting classes. Some are only offered to clients and their families, but many are offered to the public for $25. Check out the topics below. You can visit the website by the QR code below or access their website parenting class information page at https://www.scmhcc.org/2024-parenting-classes.html

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