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Sunnyside Elementary

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School Counseling

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Welcome to Our Counseling Center!

At Sunnyside, we believe every student shines brightest when our whole community works together. Our school is proud to offer a welcoming, supportive environment where families, educators, and partners come together to help students learn, grow, and thrive. From academic support to community resources, we’re committed to connecting families with the tools they need for success.

Mrs. Cox

kcox@psd267.org

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    Learning to Code with our Tiny Robot
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    Student Lounge Circuit Center
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    Sunnyside artists creating and reviewing their lesson on the brain
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    Building with Picasso cubes
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    Student Lounge puzzle
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    Reading their Shared Writer's notebooks

Student Lounge

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Our Student Lounge is designed as a calm, welcoming space where students can recharge, connect, and build healthy habits that support both their well-being and academic success. The lounge offers a dedicated area for students to engage in relaxing activities, practice focus and mindfulness, and find a balanced rhythm between schoolwork and personal life.

Whether students need a quiet moment to reset, a place to collaborate with friends, or simply a comfortable environment to unwind, the Student Lounge provides the tools and atmosphere to help them thrive. It’s a space built with intention—supporting relaxation, concentration, connection, and overall balance throughout the school day.

 

Whole Group Lessons

Our counseling program provides monthly whole-class lessons designed to strengthen students’ social and emotional skills. These lessons are intentionally crafted using the latest research in child development and neuroscience, ensuring that every activity supports the way students learn, grow, and process the world around them.

Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and practical strategies, students build essential skills such as self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, healthy communication, and problem-solving. These whole-group lessons create a supportive classroom environment where every student can practice and develop the tools they need to succeed—both in school and in life

Small Group Sessions

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Our counseling program offers small group sessions designed to give students extra support as they build important social and emotional skills. These groups create a welcoming, structured space where students can practice communication, teamwork, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and relationship-building.

Through hands-on activities, guided discussions, and collaborative learning, students have opportunities to connect with peers, strengthen their confidence, and develop strategies they can carry back into the classroom and beyond. Small group sessions allow us to meet students where they are, provide targeted support, and help every child feel seen, capable, and ready to thrive.

School Greenhouse

Our school greenhouse is a hands-on learning space where students connect with nature while building a sense of care, responsibility, and accountability. Whether planting seeds, nurturing growing plants, or observing the changing seasons, students gain a deeper understanding of how living things thrive. The greenhouse encourages curiosity, teamwork, and patience—giving students a meaningful way to explore science, sustainability, and the natural world right in their own backyard.

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  • Image of spring herbs