😀 School 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 26-27!

A SPECIAL MESSAGE...

Greetings Parents/Guardians/Students,

Welcome back to school FES family! Overall, we bring over 40 years of educational experience combined in both the classroom and in the school counseling field.

As we begin SY 26-27, we will continue to do our very best to communicate and connect with our stakeholders. Learning, more importantly, should be the focus for all our students in the classroom as well as providing the assistance they need. With your continuing support and understanding, we will move forward as always with great commitment and dedication from our hard working faculty, staff, and administration. 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 8:30am through 2:30pm. 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 (available 24/7): (671) 647-8833/4 or call/text 988

* EMERGENCY SERVICES: Dial 911

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 26-27 

August - Introduction & Role of a School Counselor

September - Feelings & Coping Skills (Self Regulation)

October- Anti-Bullying (Conflict Resolution)

November - Careers

December - Respect & Responsibility

January - Stress Management

February - Kindness

March - Courage

April/May - Reflections and Transition

      NOTE: From April 19 -May 14, 2027, DWA Testing Window for students 

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

 *3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade - Smarter Balanced 

SC Annual Calendar

*in progress