Welcome to the Guidance Page!
Our students and I always have an exciting time learning together. We have reviewed that a counselor is a listener, helper and a friend at the school. We are learning some valuable skills to help us as we become good citizens. We are focusing on the character trait, Fairness this six weeks. What does it mean to be fair? Can you think of someone who is fair in both words and actions? 
     What Does an Elementary Guidance Counselor Do?
You may be wondering what exactly an elementary school guidance counselor does. In my role as your school guidance counselor, I offer a variety of services and activities, including group and individual counseling, parent and teacher consultation, information services and referral assistance to other programs and services in the community. I love to help students, parents and teachers enjoy a positive learning experience!
Strong emphasis is placed on the development of good character in our school. Throughout the school year, we focus on six character traits, including: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. We study one character trait each six weeks and students can earn tickets to redeem for prizes at our Character Counts store by showing good character!I also visit regularly with classrooms to help students learn more about things like building good character, liking themselves, making friends, thinking positively, conflict resolution, making good choices, bully prevention and many more topics.
 Feelings
We all have different feelings, and that's okay! All feelings are okay. Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes sad, sometimes nervous, sometimes proud, sometimes scared, sometimes embarrassed, sometimes lonely, sometimes frustrated, sometimes excited. Everybody has all different kinds of feelings. We might not feel good ALL the time, but that’s okay! We are all lovable, awesome, fantastic, dazzling, cool, incredible students!
 Contact me!
I am here to listen to you no matter how you are feeling! I travel between Bland and Rocky Gap Elementary Schools. I am at Bland on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternate Fridays. I am at Rocky Gap on Wednesdays, Thursdays and alternate Fridays. Please come by to visit or call me if you have any questions. I will be glad to help. My numbers are listed below. You can also reach me anytime through email at bpalko@bland.k12.va.us.
Phone:
Rocky Gap (276) 928-1086
Bland (276) 688-3621
If you do not reach me, please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can.
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