News and Information from the Fairview Park City Schools Counseling Department
See Something, Say Something
Please contact an administrator or counselor if you have heard something concerning.  
You can also use the school safety hotline: Text or call 1-844-SAFEROH
How to Talk to Children About Their Mental Health: An Age-by-Age Guide
Talking to your kids about their mental health can feel really challenging but parents should check in. 

Gilles-Sweet
We're off to a great start at Gilles-Sweet! Just a reminder: Mrs. Schlesinger will be working with primarily kindergarten-2nd grade students this year. Mrs. Schulte will be working primarily with 3rd-5th grades. We're excited to have an opportunity to focus on specific grade levels and get to know our students and their families better!

PRIDE HOUSE:
Gilles-Sweet students participated in their first PRIDE House of the year this week! The Warrior PRIDE PBIS program provides students the opportunity to foster a sense of community and belonging.  Additionally, during PRIDE house lessons, students learn about school behavior expectations and other initiatives in our school; such as the OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program, Start with Hello, Growth Mindset, and social and emotional learning topics.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR LESSONS AND TOPICS THROUGH DECEMBER:
In kindergarten and 1st grade the students will be learning about the role of a school counselor and then will be talking about comfortable and uncomfortable feelings and coping strategies as well as personal space and bullying. Second grade reviewed comfortable and uncomfortable feelings and coping strategies and will soon be talking about anxiety as well as bullying. 

Third through 5th grades will be reviewing comfortable and uncomfortable feelings and coping strategies, a little about their brains work and how our brains respond to stress. In addition, students will be learning about friendship, bullying, and/or building empathy. 

WAYS I CAN CALM MYSELF STRATEGIES:
Kindergarten-3rd grade:
4th-5th grades:
  • Take deep breaths
  • Count slowly
  • Walk away from the situation
  • Practice positive self-talk
  • Brain Break: take a lap, read, write or draw
  • Think nice thoughts or think about your calm spot

Additionally, in alignment with our new Conscious Discipline program, students will all be learning 4 new calming/breathing techniques: The S.T.A.R., pretzel, drain, and balloon. Please reinforce and practice these strategies at home!
Fairview High School/Mayer Middle School
WELCOME, MRS. PIEFFER!  
We are thrilled to welcome Jackie Pieffer to our counseling department!  She has been a wonderful addition to our office as the 6-12 counseling secretary!  Thank you for your patience with us this year, as there is an incredible amount to teach and learn!  

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH:
Please take a minute to review the warning signs of depression, anxiety and suicidal behaviors for the benefit of all our kids: 

SAFE SCHOOL TIP LINE:   
You can anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends, or your school at any time. Text or call 1-844-SAFEROH.

6TH GRADE TRANSITION:
Our MMS Ambassadors will be finalizing their amazing transition work with the 6th grade class during a mentoring meeting on Friday, September 27th! Our student ambassadors are happy to connect 1:1 with your 6th grader on an ongoing basis if your child identifies that he or she needs ongoing support! 

SCHOOL COUNSELOR LESSONS AND TOPICS THROUGH DECEMBER:
School counselors will meet with all students through mentoring classes on the following dates:

MMS
September 27th - 6th Grade
Oct 11th - 7th Grade
Oct 25th - 8th Grade 
November 8th - 6th Grade 
November 22nd - 7th Grade 
December 6th - 8th Grade 

FHS
September 20th - 10th & 11th Grades
October 4th - 9th Grade
November 1st - 9th & 10th Grades
November 15th - 11th Grade
November 22nd - 11th Grade
December 6th - 9th & 10th Grades

TOPICS COVERED WILL INCLUDE:  
Transition Activities
Goal Setting 
Respecting Differences
Academic Advisement 
Growth Mindset
The Dangers of Vaping

START WITH HELLO! 
Our students did a fantastic job celebrating Start with Hello Week in grades 6-12. We had a different spirit week theme each day - check out our pledge tree photo below. Students and staff indicated one specific thing they would do to lend a helping hand, then posted their pledge for all to see!  Thanks to Isabella E. for an amazing poster!
BON VOYAGE to our 6th graders, who head to Mohican Outdoor School from October 8-11 AND to our 8th graders, who embark on a bus trip to Washington D.C. from November 13-15!

JOIN US for the annual Fairview Homecoming parade and football game on October 11th!
We look forward to seeing you for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 25th and 26th. Questions/concerns that need immediate assistance? Start with your child's classroom teacher, mentor teacher and school counselor! 

Looking for more information regarding the Personalized Learning Platform (PLP)? Bet you'll find exactly what you need right HERE ! 

Check out the invaluable resources from the Prevention Action Alliance, whose mission is to lead healthy communities in the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of mental health wellness . Sign up to receive their KNOW! Parent Tips newsletters!

Need more information about the newest social media apps or advice on building structure around your child's digital life? Here is the GOLD STANDARD resource for educating and parenting in our technological age.

SOPHOMORE PROGRAM:
Open to 10th graders the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program is a well respected leadership program. This year's program will be at Youngstown State June 4 - 7.  The program costs $225 and transportation is not provided. The registration deadline December 6th.
                                     HOBY on YOUTUBE             HOBY WEBSITE 

 
PSAT TESTING INFORMATION for JUNIORS:
On WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 we will be administering the PSAT.  Students need to sign up through Mrs. Pieffer with a check made payable to Fairview High School in the amount of $17.  This is a first come, first serve sign up. Deadline to sign up is October 9th. For more information click here! PSAT WEBSITE

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FAIR:
On WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 we will be taking juniors to Kent State for a college fair.  Please look for permission slips that will be passed out in mentoring on September 20th.  Slips MUST be returned by October 3rd to go.  Late slips will not be accepted after this date.  This is a great opportunity!

SENIOR NIGHT RECAP:  
Here is the link to the Senior Night Presentation held on September 5th:
We have been into Senior English classes to go over the college application process.  Naviance is open and we urge you to sit down with your senior to dive into the college and career information they have!  FHS NAVIANCE SITE

SENIOR MEETINGS:
HS Counselors have set aside Mondays to meet with seniors to help with their college/career plans.  Please have your senior sign up through SignUp Genius: Senior Sign Ups

COLLEGE VISITS TO FHS:
Please bookmark the following page!  Juniors and Seniors should be attending these visits!

COLLEGE FAIRS COMING UP:  
Greater Cleveland West Suburban College Fair @ Baldwin Wallace University MONDAY OCTOBER 7 from 6:30-8pm Lou Higgins Recreation Center

Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair @ John Carroll University THURSDAY OCTOBER 17th 6:30-8pm Dolan Center for Science and Technology

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT:  
Financial Aid Night was held Thursday, September 19th.  Carolyn McCluskey, assistant director of Financial Aid at BW and Dave Newman from College Now Greater Cleveland presented information about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  Here is the link to the presentation: Financial Aid Presentation Fall 2019

COLLEGE NOW:  
FHS has partnered with College Now.  We will soon have a representative that can help parents with the FAFSA form, scholarships, and other college needs.  We will get information out as soon as we receive it!
Meet the Counselors! 
GILLES-SWEET ELEMENTARY


MAYER MIDDLE SCHOOL

FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL 
 Last Names L-Z

FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
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