Friday, November 22, 2013

TIGER comes to TCS!

TIGER comes to Tuftonboro Central School!
(TIGER Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education, and Responsibility) 

Plymouth State University's (Emmy Award winning) TIGER program visited TCS this week, and what a show it was! This year's TIGER performance addressed the issue of bullying in schools. "Bully Free You and Me" encouraged students to speak up and stand up against acts of bullying witnessed in school. 
- Take Action!  T
I  - I can say no!  I
- Get Help!  G
E  - Exit when necessary!  E
R  - Respect yourself and others!  R

A great takeaway for students and staff from this performance was the idea of being an "upstander" rather than a bystander, when witnessing acts of bullying. "Upstanders" speak up when they see acts of bullying and know where to get help. Another great takeaway from this performance was the introduction to cyber-bullying for our students here at TCS. As technology becomes even more enmeshed in our daily lives, our students need the knowledge and skills to navigate online social situations as well. 


TIGER performing at TCS

TIGER!

For more information on PSU's TIGER program, visit their website https://www.plymouth.edu/outreach/tiger/


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Guidance/Counseling Parent Resources


Greetings!

Below you will find helpful Parent Resources provided by the American School Counselor's Association.

  A collection of helpful articles (directed toward parents) addressing common School Counseling related topics. 

  Ever wondered what an elementary school Guidance Counselor does all day? 

I hope to see many parents at tomorrow's TCS Open House 5:30-7:00!
Check back for more posts outlining this year's classroom guidance themes, ideas for connecting in-school learning to at home behavior, info about educational iPad apps, and much more. 

Thank You,

-Mr. Tetreault

Monday, September 9, 2013

Welcome to the Tuftonboro Central School Guidance blog.
It is our goal to provide counseling services that address the Personal/Social, Academic, and Career Exploration needs of the TCS student body. 
These needs are met in a variety of ways including: classroom guidance, individual counseling, group counseling, and other special events/initiatives.
This year our school is focusing on a message to "Be Mindful" in all aspects of the educational experience.
For students, some aspects of being mindful include: respecting fellow students/school staff, practicing self-regulation, and enjoying school safely. 
Please feel free to contact me at the school or via e-mail. 
I look forward to exciting new school-wide initiatives and getting to know the TCS/Tuftonboro area community. 

-Matt Tetreault, School Counselor