Mrs. Bonnie Rothleutner

Middle School Counselor

Valentine Middle School

239 N. Wood Street

Valentine, NE  69201

(402) 376-3367

EMAIL: brothleutner@esu17.org

Helping Children Succeed:

• Individual, small group, and classroom guidance activities
• Consultation with families and faculty
• Student Assistance Team Coordinator
• Standardized Testing
• Academic, career, personal and social issues.
• Referrals

Middle School

Communication between the school and home is essential for a successful Middle School experience for your child. It is our hope that this will be a first step in strengthening the lines of communication that you have already established in our district. The following is general information, and some helpful hints intended to help you and your child start off to a successful Middle School experience.

WHAT CAN A STUDENT DO TO PREPARE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Come to the 6^th grade Open House and Registration. It will give you a chance to walk around, meet teachers, and sign up for classes.
• Get plenty of rest! The Middle School day takes a lot of energy, with many new adjustments to make.
• Eat a healthy breakfast, as the lunchtime may be different than it was in 5^th grade.
• Set a personal goal to be organized, complete assignments on time and do your best in and out of the classroom.
• Smile! Be ready for new experiences, teachers, and friends. It’s a good idea to get involved in extracurricular activities!
• Relax!

HELPFUL HINTS FOR PARENTS

• Talk to your child daily about what happens at school.
• Look at student work, letters, etc.
• Read the newsletters.
• Provide a scheduled time and place to do homework.
• Monitor your child’s completion of homework on a daily basis.
• Praise your child’s good work and successes.
• Get to know your child’s teachers, and communicate with them frequently.
• Call the school if you have concerns or a problem arises.
• Encourage your child to show respect and character.
• Allow and encourage your child to participate in school activities.
• Spend time with your child-this helps to build natural respect and trust.