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Be sure to get to know your school counselor, your biggest advocate!

 

School Counseling at Myakka City Elementary School is a comprehensive (available to all students) developmental (age-appropriate) program designed to ensure that today's students become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. The program is proactive and preventative in nature with a focus on academic achievement, character development, college/career awareness, and the social/emotional growth of all of our students.

Welcome,

Debbie Veldkamp

ABOUT ME

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Hello and thank you for taking the time to browse my website. My name is Debbie Veldkamp and I am privileged to have been selected as the School Counselor at Myakka City Elementary School.  I am a graduate of Florida State University (M.S. Elementary Education), a graduate of Argosy University (M.A. School Counseling K-12), have earned my ESOL endorsement, and am currently certified in ESE.  It has been a pleasure to serve students over the years as a classroom teacher, ESE teacher, ESE Liaison, ESOL coordinator, and School Counselor.  I am an active member of  ASCA (American School Counseling Association) and the Florida School Counseling Association,  and enjoy attending their conferences and training's whenever possible.   I have taught in various schools since 1991, taking time off throughout the years to raise my own children; ages 30, 28, 24, 20, and 17.   My husband and I have five adorable grandsons and enjoy spending as much time with family as possible. 

I have a deep love for children of all ages and a passion for helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. As the school counselor at Myakka City Elementary, my job is to advocate for children and help them develop the skills they need to solve problems and overcome barriers that may impede their ability to learn.   

About Me
Mission and Vision

MISSION AND VISION

Vision

In the Classroom

The school counselor provides a program that is developmentally appropriate, available to all students, and is aligned with the ASCA (American School Counseling Association) National Model.  The school counselor is an advocate for all students and partners with stakeholders to promote learning by helping to remove barriers that may impede a student’s emotional, social, and/or academic success.

Mission

ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Why School Counselors?

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Learn more about School Counseling by visiting ASCA (American School Counseling Association) and FSCA (Florida School Counseling Association)

Role of the School Counselor
Boys at School

In order to promote compassionate, caring, lifelong learners, the school counselor works together with all stakeholders to create an atmosphere in which individuals become responsible and successful members of their community and the world.  The counseling program is driven by data and helps students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible citizens in our ever-changing world.

ROLE OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Why Elementary School Counselors?

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Role of Elem. School Counselor

DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
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The elementary school years are a time for children to develop the attitude, knowledge, and skills to become healthy, confident, competent, and successful  learners.  They are beginning to develop the Life Skills and academic skills to become successful citizens and life long learners.

 

                                                  What Bullying IS

Bullying is behavior that is:

· Repeated

· Intentional

· Deliberate abuse of power

 

 

  Bullying can be:

· Physical – hitting, punching

· Verbal- teasing or name-calling

-Social - excluding someone intentionally, telling others not to be friends with someone

                                                What Bullying IS NOT 

 It is important for both parents and students to understand that one act of aggressive behavior IS NOT bullying.  

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BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY

BULLYING

Developmental Needs of Students
Bullying
Cyberbullying
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Check out these helpful links

Cyber Safety for Kids 

                                   

Do:

Consider putting a Parent-Child Technology Agreement in place

 

Keep your address, phone number, school and other identifying information private

Remember that ANYTHING you do online can be traced back to you

Think before you type. If you wouldn’t be comfortable with what you are saying being on the front page of the morning paper, you probably don’t want to type it online

Tell your parents and/or other trusted adults if you have problems while online (cyber-bullying, harassment)

 

Don’t:

Share your password (parents may be the exception)

Send personal information (name, address, phone number, photographs) to strangers

Don’t go on websites that seem unsafe or make you feel uncomfortable

Cyber Safety for Kids
Family Links and Resources

BULLYING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

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Family Links and Resources

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ADHD

Nationally recognized authority on ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

What is ADHD?

Dyslexia

A non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia,
their families and the communities that support them.
The International Dyslexia Association

Students with Special Needs
PHP's mission was developed in response to the need in our community for
information, training, and support services for families who have children
with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
Parents Helping Parents

Anxiety and Stress
Worry Wise Kids

Social Media Acronyms
 The 411 on social media and trending acronyms 

 Internet Safety - Acronyms every parent should know

CNN Acronym update

Social Media Apps
          parent's guide to social media apps

Internet Safety for Kids

Hidden Apps

Counseling Services

     Jewish Family &Children's Service is a multi-function family agency
     serving the Suncoast of Florida. The services are based on the premise that
     personnel trained in understanding the behavior and environments of individuals,can             help them with crises, problems, and growth issues to improve the quality of their lives.

 

     Centerstone
     
Free assessment and referral services, and assists with mental and
     substance abuse issues (alcoholism, drug abuse) affecting children and adults.
     Emergency Crisis- 941-747-1628
     Outpatient Services - 941-782-4150

Suncoast Behavioral Health
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center’s medically supervised inpatient child & adolescent program provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children (5-12) and adolescents (13-17) who need 24 hour care.  Call 941-251-5000

Blue Butterfly - Tidewell Hospice
Grief Support for Families
 

Whole Child Manatee

The Whole Child Connection is a comprehensive web-based service delivery
system that helps Manatee County families access the services they need to
enhance their quality of life or often simply make ends meet.

Florida Multi-Tiered System of Support

MTSS-Response To Intervention

Behavior

     What you do to change behavior

     Empowering Parents

We Care

This agency prequalifies low income citizens to receive specialized
medical care. 
Phone:  941-755-3952

Autism
The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF is a community-based
project that provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. CARD-USF offers
instruction and coaching to families and professionals through a
training and assistance model.

Florida Kidcare - Health Insurance for Children

Anger Management

Anger management tips and techniques to decrease anger

High quality internet resources

Legal Aide Manasota 

Free legal services to low income individuals and families in Sarasota and
Manatee counties who cannot afford to pay an attorney.

Growing Up Drug Free
A parent's guide to prevention

Understood -
Provides resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive.

Kids Kids

Health is the #1 most-trusted source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children's health and parenting issues

KidSmartz

Learn how to keep your child safe

COVID

COVID

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Florida Department of Education

CDC - Keep Kids Healthy During COVID

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Life Skills

Life Skills

Equipping Students with Skills for Life


 

August -Cooperation
September - Responsibility
October - Respect
November - Patriotism
December - Gratitude 

January - Empathy
February - Perseverance
March - Honesty 
April - Courage
May - Creativity 

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Just for Kids

Just for Kids

Just for Kids

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A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action

Hector's World is a unique resource to teach cybercitizenship and how to combat cyberbullying

Just for fun!  Videos, art, games

Calming Websites, Activities and Games

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