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Goodman’s Guidance Goodies

January 2008

Well, the students are well on their way to the 100 th day of school. I am amazed how fast the school year is going. Whittier students have much to look forward to. There are still several guidance lessons that are being planned. Topics include: how to make and keep friends, how do deal with anger, how to handle cliques and for 5th grade, a special Career Day.

Several children are enjoying eating lunch in the guidance office. The students have had an opportunity to play social games and have social stories read to them. This special lunchtime is to engage student in self-esteem and topic discussions.

Parents, please remember that the Guidance office has a large selection of parent resources. Parents may also fill out a form if they feel a child could use some extra guidance time to discuss deployment issues or any family changes. Parents, feel free to call the guidance office at 240-236-3125.

My name is Ms. Goodman and this is my first year at Whittier.
I have been a school counselor for twelve years. I originally
received my training in New York. I then accepted a position
in Reading, Pennsylvania where I worked in a large school
very much like Whittier. I am not new to FCPS. I was a
Guidance Counselor in Thurmont for the past six years.

The primary focus of our school-counseling program is to
promote and enhance learning. I work with all students by
doing classroom lessons on various topics at each grade level.
These lessons are derived from the grade level indicators in
the FCPS guidance curriculum. I facilitate small groups during
lunch/recess time. I also work with students individually and
with other students mediating friendship problems they may
have with one another.

I have a large parent resource center so please feel free to stop
by and browse materials.

Jill Goodman

School counselor

Please feel free to call or email.

Jill.Goodman@fcps.org

240-236-3125