Who is this School Counselor?
Greetings!
My name is Siobhan Funches I am the school counselor at school one and I am so excited for the school year!
I look forward to establishing a positive relationship with each of you working together with the faculty and staff as we work to maximize the academic, social, and emotional abilities of your child. While I cannot promise perfection at every turn, I can assure you that I will work hard each and every day to provide your son or daughter with the best possible guidance as they progress in their school experience.
The School Counseling Program
The school counseling program is intended to help students in school. I provide individual counseling, small group counseling, as well as classroom visits to teach guidance lessons.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
Respect
Friendship
Anger Management
Self Esteem
Kindness
Social Skills...
Friendship
Anger Management
Self Esteem
Kindness
Social Skills...
School counselors are a great resource; however, we do not provide therapy or long term counseling.
If you are interested in your child receiving counseling services please contact your child's teacher or by clicking the parent referral tab on the top right of the screen. If you would like to contact me please call the school at 609-561-8300 or by email at funchsi@winslow-schools.com
The Counselor may meet with students about...
Family changes, academic support, friendship issues, self-esteem, anger issues, and other topics.
How to Meet with Your Counselor
Students can arrange a time to come to the counselor’s office individually or with a small group. Parents/Guardians, teachers or the principal may ask the counselor to see students.
An Elementary School Counselor Helps…
…Students develop a better understanding and acceptance of themselves.
…Students cope with family changes.
…Students develop decision making and problem solving skills.
…Students develop socially and emotionally to mature in their relations with others.
…Students transition to new grade levels and schools.
…Parents understand their child’s emotions, behaviors, and learning styles to assist them in meeting their child’s needs.
…Parents and teachers create a positive learning environment.
…Teachers and administrators understand and meet the needs of all students in academic, personal, social, and emotional areas of development.
…Community members establish a positive relationship with the school.
…Connect students and parents to community resources.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 609-561-8300 or email me at funchsi@winslow-schools.com.
Good luck to you and your child during the 2016-2017 academic year and I look forward to working with you.
