Counselor Introduction- Ms. Kaylee Jones

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Belmont Elementary. I am the
School Counselor and this is my 1st year in the school-setting capacity. I have over 4 years of experience
working with children and families. This is my first year at Belmont and I have found Belmont to be a
great school and have heard amazing things about Belmont, however that does not mean that our
students will not face challenges. I want them to know that I am here to support and teach them to cope
with concerns, worries or frustrations. As a school counselor my primary responsibilities are to promote
academic, personal and social development of all students. I have the privilege to work with every single
child in the school with developmental and preventative strategies.

Services that I will be providing during the school year:

 Group Counseling are provided for small groups of students experiencing similar
concerns. These groups may include keeping friends, anger management, coping with
separation/divorce, loss/grief, getting organized and improving self-esteem
 Individual Counseling: Short term individual counseling support is available to all
students. Students can self-refer or be referred by parent, teacher/staff. I have
community resource lists to help you make informed decisions for therapy.
 Consultations: I will meet with parents, teachers, and or administrators to discuss and
meet the needs of individual students. I am here for all students and want to ensure
your child has a positive and productive school experience. Please do not hesitate to
contact me if you have any concerns regarding your child.
 As needed groups that could be beneficial for your child

!!!!Confidentiality is respect however, please note that all information is confidential between me and
your child, unless they are planning on harming themselves, hurting someone else or someone is
hurting them or they give me permission to share. I highly encourage and help student to formulate a
way to share their difficulties with trusted adults.!!!!!
If you need support and the school is closed, please remember
SAFETY is #1
Safe2Tell Colorado provides students and adults in Colorado an increased ability to both prevent
violence and report concerning behaviors by making safe, ANONYMOUS reports.

SEL Programs
 No Bully
 Second Step
 7 mindsets
 Kelso’s choice
 Parent Education/Resources
 Kindness weeks
 Peace Ambassadors

Classroom Curriculum Resources
Second Step
Becoming a successful learner isn’t just about academics. Second Step offers social-emotional learning
curriculum that supports the whole child. It teaches skills for resolving conflicts, working with others,
forming healthy relationships, and making good decisions so students can be more successful,
emotionally, socially and academically.
Kelso’s choice
What is Kelso’s choice? Kelso’s choice empowers students to use skills of conflict management at school,
in the community and at home. Kelso teaches there ate Two Types of problems……
BIG PROBLEMS
 Report BIG PROBLEMS to a trusted adult right away!!
 Scary
 Cause worry
someone is or could get hurt
 Break the law
Small Problems using Kelso’s choices, YOU are big enough, smart enough and strong enough to solve
small problems
 Angry
 Sad
 Embarrassed
 Annoyed
Kelso’s 9 Choices:
Wait & Cool off
Go to Another Game
Talk It Out
Share & Take Turns
Ignore It
Walk Away
Tell Them to Stop
Apologize
Make A Deal
I look forward to a great year and cannot wait to get to know all of the students and their families.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any concerns you may have.

GO RATTLERS!

*** Confidentiality is respect. However, please note that all information is confidential between me and your child, unless they are planning on harming themselves, hurting someone else, someone is hurting them or they give me permission to share. I highly encourage and help students formulate a way to share their difficulties with trusted adults.***

SAFETY is #1.....

Safe2Tell Colorado provides students and adults in Colorado an increased ability to both prevent violence and report concerning behaviors by making safe, ANONYMOUS reports.

Classroom Curriculum Resources
Second Step
Becoming a successful learner isn’t just about academics. Second Step offers a social-emotional learning curriculum that supports the whole child. It teaches skills for resolving conflicts, working with others, forming healthy relationships, and making good decisions—so students can be more successful emotionally, socially, and academically.

Kelso's Choice
What It’s all about..
Kelso’s Choices empowers students to use skills of conflict management at school, in the community and at home.
Kelso teaches there are two types of problems.
There are Two Types of problems…….
BIG PROBLEMS- Report BIG PROBLEMS
to a trusted adult right away!!!
* Scary
*Cause Worry
*Someone could or is getting hurt
*Break the law ( stealing, damage property, etc.)
small problems-Using Kelso’s Choices, YOU are big enough, smart enough and strong enough to solve small problems
* Angry
*Sad
* Embarrassed
*Annoyed
Kelso’s 9 Choices
Wait & Cool Off
Go to Another Game
Talk it Out
Share & Take Turns
Ignore it
Walk Away
Tell Them To Stop
Apologize
Make A Deal

Link to: Second Step Curriculum for Virtual Learning.
Social Emotional Learning Response Resources for Remote Learning for Families
This provides learning opportunities for social emotional learning.

Other Resources

Positive Language

Reinforcing Youth Education

Mindful Child Learning