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Counselor's Corner

Ms. Wickstrom, our School Counselor has many roles at Heather School, including:
  • Supporting students on the playground through conflict resolution and offering a weekly lunch bunch group where students play organized games.
  • Consulting with parents and teachers to help with social and emotional concerns.
  • Facilitating small group sessions for students on special topics such as social skills, coping skills, changing families/divorce, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and grief. Parent permission and teacher approval are required for small group participation.
  • Short term one on one student counseling
  • Coordinating the school-wide kindness week challenge and end of the year transitioning lessons to students moving on to middle school.
  • Providing referrals and resources for students and families needing extra support.
 
Parents are welcome to contact Ms. Wickstrom by email or through the school office.
  • Samantha Wickstrom
  • [email protected]
  • School Counselor, MSW, PPSC
  • Heather Elementary School
  • 650-508-7303 Heather Office Th-F, Alternating Wednesdays 8:00-3:00 pm