Our Counselor

Mrs. Winnie Holden, is the full-time Guidance Counselor at Warwick Elementary School. As the guidance counselor at Warwick Elementary School she is an integral part of the total school program, providing direct assistance to students, parent and educational staff to providing direct assistance to students, parents, and educational staff to promote a positive school environment.

The Pillar for the month of May is Caring

Be kind. Be compassionate. Show you care. Express gratitude. Forgive others. Help people in need.
Life gives us many opportunities everyday to show we are a caring person. Do you hug your mother and father every day? Do you offer a pencil to your neighbor in class when they do not have one? Do you thank your bus driver for a safe ride to school or your teacher for answering a question? There are many ways to help people in need- give freely of your time, your money, and your talent. Forgive others and do not carry a grudge. Put things in the past that you can not change. How many other ways can you think of to show that you are a caring person? Make each day a better day at Warwick.

• Individual counseling - when students are self, teacher, parent, or staff referred (with parental permission for extended counseling)

• Group counseling - topics such as study skills, changing families, friendship and social skills, are addressed

• Classroom guidance - teaching topics that include: bullying prevention, study and test taking skills, stress management, communication skills, peer reversal skills, tolerance, etc.

• Parent support - which includes parent conferences, referrals, parenting information, and workshops

• Peer mediation - a program whereby student peer mediators assist fellow students resolve minor conflicts in a confidential setting

• SCA - sponsorship of community service projects and spirit days

• Committee Memberships: serving on committees such as School Improvement, Child Study, Attendance Review, etc.

• Community Outreach:  Making home visits, participating in community and school functions. Coordinating volunteer services, receptions for Honor Roll Students.