Counseling
Overview
We are excited to be your middle school counselors. You can see either one of us if you have problems at school; with classes, peers, or anything! We will also be doing classroom lessons on important topics. We can help with career exploration. We can help you or your family connect with community resources. We are here to support you! Stop by the office and fill out the Request to See a Counselor Form: bit.ly/rsmHELP
Contact the Counseling Department
Karen Biltz, Counseling Secretary
karen.biltz@k12northstar.org
Annie Sartz, School Counselor Last names F-Z
annie.sartz@k12northstar.org
Ginny Kinne, School Counselor Last names A-E
virginia.kinne@k12northstar.org
FNSBSD Counseling Program Information can be found here.
Family Resources
Common Sense Media has information and resources for families during the Coronavirus pandemic. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic. There are Apps and articles to help parents deal with a variety of concerns including the stress and anxiety arising in students during this time.
Students may also find this video useful in thinking about self-care and coping skills. Self-Care in Middle School YouTube Video
There are many articles with tips for parents and caregivers available on the Internet, here are a few that may be helpful:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html
Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use at Home, at Play, and Out and About https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/pdf/hand-sanitizer-factsheet.pdf
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource
https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf
