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Mrs. Vi Augustine
Grade 6 Counselor 715-8509 vcaugustine@mpsomaha.org I am currently in my 8th year in the Millard system. My husband Sam and I have 3 children and 3 grandsons. I like reading, quilting, going out with friends, and traveling to see my children and grandchildren.
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Mrs. Kristy Fleming
Grade 7 Counselor 715-8510 kmfleming@mpsomaha.org This is my 5th year at Russell and my 11th year in education. I got married this summer and my husband, Jeremy, teaches 3rd grade at Wheeler. Together we have 2 dogs that keep us on our toes! When I'm not at school or chasing our dogs, I enjoy exercising, reading and spending time with friends and family.
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Mr. Terry Dostal
I am currently in my 6th year as a counselor at RMS. My wife, Brenda and I have a 5 year old son, Luke and a 3 year old daughter, Addison. I enjoy working with all the students at Russell during the day and after school while helping out with football, basketball, and track.
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What do RMS Counselors Provide for Students?
Comprehensive Guidance Curriculum
Counselors develop lessons based on the district’s guidance objectives, Life Skills, 40 Developmental Assets and Personal Learning Plans. These lessons are taught by classroom teachers during our daily advisory time, better known as Packtime. The counselors also present bullying presentations at each grade level and constantly monitor student interactions.
Counselors develop lessons based on the district’s guidance objectives, Life Skills, 40 Developmental Assets and Personal Learning Plans. These lessons are taught by classroom teachers during our daily advisory time, better known as Packtime. The counselors also present bullying presentations at each grade level and constantly monitor student interactions.
Support Groups
All students have the opportunity to sign up for counseling support groups. Support groups are formed as need arises in each grade level. Once a group is formed they will last approximately 5 weeks and rotate through each class period. Some of the groups that we have provided in the past include: friendship, divorce, stress management, and social skills.
All students have the opportunity to sign up for counseling support groups. Support groups are formed as need arises in each grade level. Once a group is formed they will last approximately 5 weeks and rotate through each class period. Some of the groups that we have provided in the past include: friendship, divorce, stress management, and social skills.
New Student Buddy Program
Being a new student is exciting, yet anxiety-ridden. Buddies help with the transition.
Being a new student is exciting, yet anxiety-ridden. Buddies help with the transition.
When can I see a Counselor?
You can meet with a counselor anytime during the day if you feel it is urgent. If you feel that you can wait, we ask that you come to the counseling office during your GSP time.
6th Grade: 8th hour
7th Grade: 7th hour
8th Grade: 6th hour
When are the Counselors available?
6th Grade – Mrs. Augustine:
7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
7th Grade – Mrs. Fleming:
7:15 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
7:15 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
8th Grade – Mr. Dostal:
7:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
7:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Internet Safety
Internet Safety is a topic that we all should pay close attention to, especially when it deals with our young people. Young people are involved on web sites such as Facebook.com and Myspace.com. These sites allow individuals to post daily journals, post pictures, and reply to others. Many of these sites are harmless and the kids that use them are very responsible with the information that they place on them. However, some of these sites may include personal information such as full names, address, phone number, school, and hobbies. This information is harmless for most people, but if someone with harmful intentions is reading this information the story changes. We are asking that all parents take an active role in knowing what their child is doing on the Internet. You should have access to your child s passwords and web address. Safeteens.com and safekids.ne.gov are sites that will serve as a resource for parents. Please take this opportunity to communicate with your children about their Internet use. See RMS Online Safety Webpage for more information.
Teammates
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TeamMates at Russell Middle School is an approved school activity designed to increase the support and academic success of identified students. TeamMates pairs a student who has demonstrated potential with an adult who is volunteering. The two meet once weekly at school, during school hours. The role of the mentor is to be a friend, a guide, and someone who can offer support and advice to a student to help that student work toward a successful high school experience and beyond. TeamMates exists throughout the Millard Public Schools and elsewhere in the state of Nebraska.
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TeamMates is a youth mentoring program created by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne.
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