Cabrillo Counseling

"I Accept Rachel's Challenge"	Mark Brown
1. Eliminate Prejudice -by Looking for the Best in Others 2. Dare to Dream - Set Goals - Keep a Journal 3. Choose your influences -input determines output 4. Kind Words - Small Acts of Kindness = HUGE impact 5. Start a Chain Reaction -with family & friends	Words Count: Put Your Best Word Forward, Mark Brown outlines for student the dangers of bullying and the importance of tolerance and respect. The presentation is interactive, entertaining, and unpredictable as Brown faces the topic of bullying head-on. He also speaks to the issue of cyber-bullying, whereby teens use the Internet to inflict pain on their peers. Suggested audience: Grades 6-12.

STUDENTS PEER TUTORING

The Student Center in Room 41 is now open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, from 8:25 to 8:55. If you need a little extra help finishing your homework or just want to get organized, please drop in to see us. (Mrs. Lantrip, Mr. Walden & Ms. Frias, Cabrillo Counselors)

About Us

Connie Rodgers-Lantrip (Students L - Z) connie.lantrip@venturausd.org

Connie has been a teacher and a counselor for about 30 years, 13 at Cabrillo. She lives in Ventura with her husband David, and their Labrador, Tessa. Their 22 year old daughter, Kali is now living in Boston. Her favorite things to do are to walk downtown, go camping, read and make flower arrangements. She loves creating wonderful experiences for middle school students!

Favorite quote: “The art of aging gracefully is the gift of becoming your self.”

Matt Walden (English Language Learners) matt.walden@venturausd.org

Matt taught for 11 years at E.P. PlaceNameFoster Elementary School. He wanted to become a counselor so he could work more closely with individual students, and he is currently pursuing his counseling credential while working half time at Cabrillo, and half time at Anacapa Middle School. Matt was born and raised in Ventura, and was even part of the last 9th grade class at Cabrillo Junior High. He enjoys the arts, spending time with his family, and playing and watching almost all sports.

What We Believe

The major emphasis of our school counseling program is to assist in the successful development of children by reducing the impact of obstacles to learning. This means enhancing the students' feelings of self-worth, improving their skills in making effective decisions, assisting students in the formation of adequate interpersonal relationships, and helping students reach their potential in school and life.

What We Do

Provide tutoring to support our students academically

Facilitate counseling support groups for social/emotional needs

Work individually with students to address specific problems in their lives

Conduct mediations to resolve conflict in a healthy, reasonable manner

Support students through group team building experiences

We work as a team to address student, staff and parental concerns

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your children!

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Counseling Corner Newsletter September

PEER TUTORING

Tutors are here to help! Peer tutoring is now available from 8:25 - 8:55 a.m., Monday thru Thursday in Room 41 (the Student Center). Come and join us if you need any kind of help getting organized or help with your homework. (Mr. Erickson)

Cabrillo Middle School - 1426 E. Santa Clara St. - Ventura - CA - 93001 - (805) 641 - 5155