Counselor's Corner
Meet the Counselors
Mrs. Meuer and Mrs. Kuzmackis
Mrs Meuer and Mrs. Kuzmackis hope you will check it out and use the resources.
https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/diamond-school-counseling/home
School counseling delivers prevention and intervention services that support the academic, personal, interpersonal, health, and career development of all students. Counseling services are provided in whole class lessons, small groups, or individual counseling sessions. As Diamond's counselors, we are a resource for any child, family, or staff member in the school. Parents may contact us by phone, email, or written communication. Students are seen individually or in a small group at the request of the student, parent, teacher, or administrator. Any student may ask to see the counselors by putting a note in a pocket folder located on the back of the Counselors' door, by notifying their teacher, or by asking directly. The Counselors' pocket folder is checked everyday and students are seen as promptly as possible.
Programs at Diamond
Leader in Me is a Pre-K through 12th grade evidence based model focused on leadership, culture, and academics. The program equips students and families with the leadership and life skills needed to thrive in a dynamic world.
Restorative practices are a mindset and philosophy toward school climate and relationship building. We work tgoether to foster the physical, social, psychological, and academic well-being of students, staff and families through community building, self care, and conflict resolution. Our students participated in a community circle in their classroom every morning. The circles provide an opportunity for the students to develop stronger relationships with their classmates and their teacher and have a positive beginning to their day.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports guide our school climate at Diamond Elementary. Our students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and safe. Staff teach specific positive behaviors in all the settings in the school. At the end of the week, one student from each class is selected as a Blue Dolphin Student of the week.
Students and staff fill each other’s buckets (invisible or real) by using positive words or behaviors to make others feel good. Likewise, students and staff fill their own buckets by being proud of their behavior and actions. Students learn to protect their good thoughts and feelings by using a lid (strategies to calm down and solve problems) on their bucket so no one can dip into their bucket and empty out their feelings.
Counseling Resources
Parenting Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Counseling Association
American Psychological Association
American School Counseling Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Montgomery College
Montgomery College offers a variety of programs for students of elementary school age and for their parents.
Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Academy
301-517-5940
The Parent Academy is for all parents and will offer eighteen different workshops, many repeated at varying times throughout the year. Topics include understanding the school system, computer skills, understanding ADHD, bullying prevention, high school graduation requirements, online safety, helping teens make good decisions, helping your child succeed in middle school and more. Courses will be taught by MCPS staff and a variety of community organizations.
The workshops are virtual and advanced regristration is required. Most of the workshops are offered free of charge. Interpreters in multiple languages will be available at the workshops if they have been requested on the registration form.