😀 Counselor's Corner

                                  FES School Counseling Program Vision Statement:

After participating in the school counseling program, all students from Finegayan Elementary School are lifelong learners and critical thinkers who are well prepared and resilient to face the challenges of an ever-changing global society. ​ 

                                 FES School Counseling Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the Finegayan Elementary School counseling program is to empower our students to be successful in the academic, career and social-emotional domains. We will emphasize healthy social-emotional development to promote interpersonal skills and be successful in an ever-changing global society. 

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Meet Our School Counselors for SY 24-25!

A SPECIAL MESSAGE...

Greetings Parents/Guardians/Students,

Welcome back to school FES family! Overall, we bring over 30 years of educational experience combined in both the classroom and in the school counseling field.

As we begin SY 24-25, we continue to learn ways to communicate and connect with our stakeholders. Learning, more importantly, should continue for all of us, especially our students. Our perseverance through the pandemic years and health inspection protocols have made us a stronger community today. With your continuing support and understanding, we will move forward with great commitment and dedication from our hard working teachers and support personnel. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at the following:

Mrs. Porter - email: bjporter@gdoe.net

Phone: 635-0687 ext. 1123 Rm. 109

Mr. Santos - email: frsantos@gdoe.net

Phone: 635-0687 ext. 1124 Rm. 110

Thank You and looking forward to working with you this school year.

Regards,

Mrs. Brenda Porter and Mr. Felix Santos

School Counselors

OUR SERVICES                     

Our office hours during school days are from 8:30 am through 2:43 pm. We offer the following services for students:

* Individual Counseling

* Group Counseling

* Character Education Lessons

* Attendance Intervention

* Child Study Team Referrals

Parents/Guardians: If you need further support for your child/children for Social-Emotional Wellness concerns after school hours and on weekends/holidays, kindly contact the following:

* Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center: (671) 647-5440

* Guam Crisis Hotline: (671) 647-8833

Also, you may contact your Health Insurance Provider for the listing of available therapists in private practice.

* Additional resources for your reference: 

www.gdoe.net/District/Portal/social-and-emotional-wellness 

NOTE: Kindly contact us for an appointment if needed for your child/children. Thank You.

As always, continue to stay SAFE and stay HEALTHY Guihan!

Classroom Character Education Lesson Themes

SY 24-25 

August/September - Introduction & Role of a School Counselor

October- Anti-Bullying (Conflict Resolution)

November - Careers

December - Respect (Decision Making)

January - Responsibility (Decision Making)

February - Kindness

March - Personal Safety 

      NOTE: From April 22 -May 16, 2024, DWA Testing Window for students 

*Kindergarten, 1st - 5th Grade - Aimsweb (Spring Benchmark) 

 *3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade - Smarter Balanced (Coordinated by SCs, GATE Teacher, and Librarian)

SC Annual Calendar

*in progress