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I Spy with My Little Eye 👁 Calming Corner Kits for every classroom and specials room!! Grateful for the ESSER III funds that allowed us to purchase these amazing SEL tools for @CFESRedBirds

The PTA Used Bookshop is in full swing!Our Red Birds are so excited to be taking home books to add to their personal library! Thank you to our wonderful @RedBirdPTA @mrsfmdrake #ReadAcrossAmerica #lovebooks #readingisfun

FUN FACT: School Counselors are no longer called Guidance Counselors! Guidance Counselors were focused on graduation & course selection, while Professional School Counselors focus on the academic success, college & career readiness, & social/emotional development of ALL students!

How amazing is the @RedBirdPTA ? This coffee loving counselor loves the special touches of our workroom coffee bar ☕️@CFESRedBirds

Have you noticed your child being kind and supportive to their friends...but SO tough on themselves? It’s time to teach them to treat themselves with the same kindness they give others.

@WPHSSS Way to go Miguel!

Thank you Mr. Arroyo for leading our opening College Planning Night Spanish Session.

A huge thank you to some of our 6th grade Mighty Redbirds for helping with our K/1 open house! You all rocked it! @CFESRedBirds @mrsfmdrake

Parents & caregivers, don't miss these awesome webinars: TONITE: Supporting Your Child's Back to School Anxiety, by @FormedFamilies register.gotowebinar.com/register/63759… TOMORROW: How Schools are Supporting Student Mental Health this Fall, by Northern VA Family Network conta.cc/3kuQki1

#tipfortoday school starts in just a few weeks & the transition to a new school, school for the first time, or after virtual learning can be overwhelming for kids. At home, practicing lunch time can help them feel more confident on that first day! #BacktoSchool2021 @fcpsnews

@MsQuigley_Tech Yes!!! Always teach our kiddos that, it’s such a strong component of social awareness!

New golden rule: treat others the way THEY want to be treated. #fcpsOnward #FCPSleaderahipkickoff

@mrsfmdrake Welcome to the nest Natasha!

Introducing the newest Mighty Red Bird teacher, Ms. Natasha Thomas. Ms. Thomas will be working with our preschool community.

As spring break comes to an end, your child may be feeling all the feels—and that’s ok! @biglifejournal reminds us that we are all more complex than just “happy” all the time! Give your kiddo space to feel their emotions and normalize feelings other than happy! @CFESRedBirds

Super informative podcast about executive functioning challenges in students, with a great discussion about “can’t” vs “won’t.” Great for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else who works with children @CFESRedBirds⁩ ⁦⁦@NeurodiversePod⁩ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neu…

We loved working with our school psychologist & social worker to make calm down kits for our in person learners! We know coming back into school can be stressful & want to be sure kids have tools to cope! @FCPSPsychs @SWS_FCPS @CFESRedBirds @FCPS_SCS #makeschoolcounselingvisible

Our littlest learners are doing great on their 2nd day of school!@CFESRedBirds @CFESKinder

National School Counseling Week Day 1. #NSCW21 I'm all in for students because:

Great reminders from @curiousfoxglove about how to reframe our comments when interacting with our kids! curiousparenting.net

Yes!! 🙌

Mrs. Bruck and Mrs. Kiefaber are celebrating Day 2 of @CFESRedBirds spirit week with our holiday sweaters!

@CFESRedBirds @CfesredbirdsF @mrsfmdrake @Region4FCPS What a festive way to spend the afternoon!!

Did you catch our Grinch movie yesterday afternoon? This little baker used her multi-tasking skills to bake and watch at the same time! @CfesredbirdsF @CFESCounselors @mrsfmdrake @Region4FCPS