Lafayette Street School 205 Lafayette Street Newark NJ

Lafayette Street School 205 Lafayette Street Newark, NJ 07105 Dania Greenstein, School Counselor (848) 628 -4661; dpereira@nps. k 12. nj. us Meet the Counselor Greetings! My name is Mrs. Greenstein and I am your child’s School Counselor. As a School Counselor, I perform the following roles in order to promote positive development in academic, career, and personal/social domains. • Classroom guidance lessons • Small group counseling • Individual counseling • Attend and participate in academic/ behavior intervention meetings • Observe students in various school environments • Consult/collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, and students • Respond to school crises/emergency situations • Please contact me throughout the year if I can be of service to your family! Service Learning/ Community Exchange Service-learning refers to learning that actively involves students in a wide range of experiences, which often benefit others and the community, while also advancing curriculum goals. Community-based service activities are paired with structured preparation and student reflection. This month, students will work together to build positive relationships with each other and themselves by decorating rocks with inspirational quotes. Important Reminders, Events, Key Dates • Group Counseling Starts 10/5 - Be sure to return permission slip if you would like your child to participate • Back-to-School-Night September 22, 2020 at 6 pm! Teachers will share individual Webex link on their Google classroom or class dojo platforms • Lunch applications due ASAP • National Suicide Prevention Week September 6 th-12 th • Meet Your Counselor & Introductions • Goal Setting & Student Needs Assessment • Transition/Attendance/Punctuality