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Counselors Newsletter

Posted Date: 09/07/26 (05:58 PM)


The Counselors' Corner

September 4, 2026
Parents and counselors work together

Welcome families!

 

Calendar of Events

September

September 10th - Grandparents Day Breakfast 9:30-10:30AM
September 18- Gator Snack Day (Cash Only)
September 25- Fort Bend County Fair- NO School
 

Counseling Guidance Curriculum

Character Counts

This year we will continue with our character development program. Your student will be using and learning the 6 core values. This will prepare your student to succeed in school, live happily and fulfilling personal lives and become engaged, responsible and productive citizens of our community. 

Focus: Trustworthiness
  • Be honest. 
  • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal.
  • Have integrity. 
  • Do what you say you’ll do.
  • Keep your promises.
  • Be loyal. 
  • Stand by your values.
 

Resilience Education with Why Try

Focus: Reality Ride- Decision Making and Consequences

Teenagers make hundreds of decisions each day. Some seem small. Others carry long-term impact. When students understand that they are free to choose—but not free to choose the consequences of their choices—they begin to see that they have more control than they sometimes realize. Every decision students make has consequences, and those consequences can affect their future opportunities, freedom, and self-respect. Some choices may seem easy or exciting in the moment but can lead to negative outcomes, while other choices may be harder at first but ultimately help them reach their goals. At home, families can reinforce this lesson by having simple conversations about daily decisions, asking questions such as, “What do you think might happen next?” or “Was that an easy choice or a harder but worth it choice?” Encouraging your child to think about the results of their actions and reflect on how their choices align with their goals helps build strong decision-making skills and personal responsibility.
 

Texas Guidance Curriculum

Focus: Bullying Prevention and Digital Citizenship

Guide your Gator
"Social Media Scenario Challenge"

How it works:
Present real-world scenarios – Take turns reading these situations aloud and discussing what you'd do:
  • You see a classmate being roasted in a group chat. Several people have already piled on with mean comments.
  • Someone screenshots a private conversation and shares it publicly to embarrass the person.
  • A friend posts a photo of you that you hate, and it's getting lots of comments.
  • You witness someone creating a fake account to anonymously harass another student.
Before making a choice online or in person, ask yourself: "Is it kind, is it safe, and is it something I would be proud of later?"
This simple question can help students make positive decisions and build healthy relationships both at school and online.

Conversation Tip for Parents
Avoid lecturing or jumping to "delete all your accounts." Teens are more likely to open up if you approach this with curiosity rather than judgment. Acknowledge that navigating digital spaces is genuinely complex and that you're learning too.

Community

Family Hope Food Fair
LCISD and Fort Bend County have partnered up for the Expose to Excellence Program

Mental Health Matters

💚 Helping Students Thrive Academically, Socially, & Emotionally


MHM Parents & Students

Mindful Moment

Take a 60-Second Fall Pause:
🌬️ Take three slow, deep breaths.
👀 Notice one thing you can see.
👂 Notice one thing you can hear.
🍂 Notice one thing you can feel

Mental health is not about feeling happy all the
time. It is about understanding our emotions,
developing healthy coping skills and knowing when to seek support.
 
Desk with keyboard, eye glasses, and note pad

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Patricia Rauda
Last Names A-G
patricia.rauda@lcisd.org
#832-223-7515

Timika Keller
Last Names H-N
timika.keller@lcisd.org
#832-223-7517

Kevin Kracker
Last Names O-Z
kkracker@lcsid.org
#832-223-7516