https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er Celebrate all the BIG and little in your every day. en-us 2022-03-09 19:07:10 UTC 2026-03-24 15:06:51 UTC hello@padlet.com rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086758179 I am celebrating a student that has struggled to be their true self, but last week I got to see this student bust out of their shell with a huge smile on their face with a look that showed how proud they were.]]> 2022-03-09 19:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086758179 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086759338 My students on behavior charts are doing really well.]]> 2022-03-09 19:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086759338 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086761833 Every time I go to a room to pull a student almost all of the class asks if they can see me just to talk. Teachers have been posting on our brag board how helpful I have been to them and their students in need.

]]> 2022-03-09 19:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086761833 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086763739 My principal has seen the impact of our small groups and is very supportive of protecting my time to run them!]]> 2022-03-09 19:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086763739 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086766057 One student whom I've spent a lot of time with just received the kindness award in her class for keeping hands to self! ]]> 2022-03-09 19:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086766057 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086767949 I successfully transitioned from teacher to school counselor and I'm still alive! I FINALLY started small groups and they're going great.]]> 2022-03-09 19:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086767949 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086771303 Planning a multicultural night for May, a superior told me that if I left Robberson it would leave a hole in the community-which made me feel good, a student literally chases me down for a morning hug each day.]]> 2022-03-09 19:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086771303 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086774831 $4,000 to put social skills curriculum in every classroom. K-1 CD, 2-5 Social Thinking. Pushing in, providing links to social skills mini lessons I created with teachers. Teaching these lessons at all levels.]]> 2022-03-09 19:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086774831 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086776945 Changing small groups from once a week to every day for 2 weeks and saw bigger changes in behavior and overall happiness with bond of group.]]> 2022-03-09 19:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086776945 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086779947 A student who had to go home early almost every day and was being restrained by staff has not had to go home early or be restrained for an extended period of time. He can now communicate his feelings/needs.]]> 2022-03-09 19:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086779947 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086784321 I started using the old character words for the district to choose "Character Comets". Each month the teachers pick one student from their class who has shown the word and those students are recognized by me with a certificate, picture, special pencil, and lunch with me. The students LOVE it! And, so do I!]]> 2022-03-09 19:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086784321 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086785430 Making connections with some new, challenging students]]> 2022-03-09 19:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086785430 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086786668 Trying a new strategy in the classroom and the kids really liked it!]]> 2022-03-09 19:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086786668 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086788994 A very intimidating parent that most of our admin doesn't want to talk to called me and we had a lovely convo. She said she trusted me with her kids.]]> 2022-03-09 19:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086788994 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086791685 First year school counselor and new to building. I am making connections with students. They are wanting to come to my office and work on things together. Feeling more connected to the kiddos.]]> 2022-03-09 19:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086791685 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086792874 Mentor/Mentee program with staff and students providing 1:1 support for students.]]> 2022-03-09 19:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086792874 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086794690 I am starting tomorrow as Kelsey Valis' long-term sub and can't wait to be a part of the team!]]> 2022-03-09 19:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086794690 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086796783 Wrote 3 grants and got them all ($8,500!), all Conscious Discipline based.]]> 2022-03-09 19:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086796783 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086801635 I have a student whose mom is having difficulty getting him to come to school. He has told me he doesn't want to come. He loves Pokémon Go. I created a system so that every day he comes he "catches" a desired Pokémon to put in his Pokedex. If he is here every day, he levels up and is rewarded with lunch with me.]]> 2022-03-09 19:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086801635 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086803981 We will have a Community Liaison for next year-no more lunch room duty! Seen improvements in Tier 3 students behavior-behavior plan in working. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086803981 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086806532 Managing the chaos better than I have in my time at Weller. Visited the Ron Clark Academy and found real inspiration-Big ideas
I feel valued by the staff.]]> 2022-03-09 19:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086806532 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086811631 I created a Diversity Board and have been changing it monthly. Put compliment tear off sheets in the staff bathrooms. Finally got all 5th graders signed up for "helping" jobs in our building (instead of STUCO) and have started the students doing them. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086811631 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086815711 Kindness initiative by helping the teachers and kids see the good in one another and create a kindness chain in the hallway to remind us how kind we can be. 
Bringing Mizz to school and seeing how she brightens so many people's days just by being there. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086815711 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086818345 School-based social worker starting the week! My individual student check-ins have been consistent and seem to be helping with behaviors!]]> 2022-03-09 19:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086818345 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086819957 I finally got through to a difficult student and we are seeing improved behavior in the classroom. Yay small groups!]]> 2022-03-09 19:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086819957 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086823189 I've been working with a student on Wednesday mornings individually. We have breakfast together and over the weeks I've seen her open up more and more each week and she seems to enjoy the time we have to talk. ]]> 2022-03-09 19:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086823189 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086827662 5th grade service teams-news and announcements, special events, tutoring, recycle, grounds and maintenance. This is coupled with Girls Wellness Club (4th and 5th grade). 1X a week strengthening the body and mind.]]> 2022-03-09 19:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086827662 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086848463 Our students with behavior charts have made the choice to work towards earning time with me. We spend their "reward" time playing Legos, sand tray, play-dough, etc. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086848463 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086851163 I have been able to perform and achieve being able to be a successful school counselor from learning and an intern and para. The relationship building with staff, students, and families have been a huge success. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086851163 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086852623 Led 4 days of chess tournaments in a new style for the school. Many compliments from parents and students. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086852623 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086854457 Just returning to seated learning and moving through this pandemic together. Making connections and helping students, families, and staff in any way that I can. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086854457 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086855741 Really getting to just enjoy being a counselor again! Less overwhelmed! See light at the end of tunnel due to finally getting organized and some changes (LAUNCH and Marissa's helpful advice!)]]> 2022-03-09 20:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086855741 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086859745 Boyd experienced our first student to place at the SPS title 1 Math Competition this past Saturday! I was very excited to be a part of this competition. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086859745 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086863236 Making strides with 2 boys in a small group-much better behavior. Helped stir an idea for a quieter lunchroom. Almost 2/3 way done with lunch with every student. Minute meetings-lead to 49 follow ups, hotline and several social work referrals. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086863236 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086865176 Coordinating Dance Chance at Fremont. It's fun and fulfilling to watch Kinder, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders learn dance. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086865176 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086868193 There is a little girl that is needing extra love. She normally just runs or gets in trouble but lately she has been asking to spend time with me. It is amazing what 5 minutes can make on a student's behavior. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086868193 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086869115 Finishing the year: working with teachers to create "safe place" or calm corner in every classroom.]]> 2022-03-09 20:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086869115 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086871370 We are doing mindfulness lessons 2 times a day as a school. I am part of the team that helps get the mindfulness lessons prepared for staff to use. It has been calming for the students and a great coping skill set. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086871370 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086872503 Today was my first day as an intern! I am learning a lot already!]]> 2022-03-09 20:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086872503 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086873520 Kindness quilt-every student adds a patch during lunch bunch.]]> 2022-03-09 20:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086873520 rdfondren1 https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086879635 Survived (barely) thrived (occasionally) when principal was gone for a week. ]]> 2022-03-09 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rdfondren1/orbac5i0ds3oe2er/wish/2086879635