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International counselors specialize in helping children and their families to adjust to life abroad or accept an upcoming move... or adjust to friends coming or going! Topics may include transitions, TCKs, RAFT, etc... Share what you topics you'd like to see here!
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At my current school, our diverse student body represents over 75 different countries! And each year, the Elementary School welcomes approximately 125-150 new students! Students and teachers are empathetic; they've all been in the new kid's shoes. But school counselors are in a unique position to provide a warm welcome... and a helping hand, if needed. That's where lunch bunches began. 

Within the first week or two, my co-counselor and I host a special "lunch bunch" with pizza, fruit, ice cream, a welcome talk, and a fun game or two. It gives new students a chance to learn more about the school, meet the counselors, discover that they are not alone, and have some fun! There's an added bonus: it helps us as counselors to determine if any students need further support in transitioning.

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Moving Away Booklets

Our division created a moving away booklet that even KG students can complete. I fill out the booklet with the student, take photos with them, and then the booklet goes with them as a memento.
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Transitions Talk ​for Parents

At the start of each semester, my co-counselor and I lead a presentation regarding transitions. We collaborate with our Parent School Association to host the event, hoping to attract the 125+ new families!
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  • Adventurous Stephanie