MS: Counselor: Mrs. Smith
Love and Logic
As the school year approaches to the end, some find continued motivation to work hard difficult. Please take a moment to read this article on grades. If your child did not receive the grades you were . . . read more
Check in/Check-out (CICO)
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe . These are three expectations we ask students to display during school and school activities. Most of our students display these behaviors with pride during school, but sometimes . . . read more
Love and Logic---KNOW MORE!!!!
For those of you interested in knowing more regarding Love and Logic and effective parenting strategies contact me at asmith@rivertonschools.org or 629-6002. Books are ready and available for check-out. . . . read more
Respect
RESPECT IS………. Something you can earn by being honest and courteous to others. People listen to what you have to say and valuing your feelings and opinions . Having the confidence in yourself to be your . . . read more
Love and Logic--Getting kids to talk about their day.
When you get home from a long day at work, do you want to be pummeled with questions about your day? Most of us don't and our kids don't either. Love and Logic shares a different technique you can use when you get home. . . . read more
Welcome Back!!!
I hope that many of you had an enjoyable summer and are ready for the 2009-2010 school year. I am celebrating my 4 th year as a school social worker at Riverton Middle School. My job as a social worker is to link home, . . . read more
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center Summer Trainings
FREE Community Training on "Redirecting Children's Behavior" Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is providing summer parent training's. Training's are open to parents, teachers, grandparents, healthcare workers, foster . . . read more
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports--Home Matrix
Setting expectations is the key to developing appropriate behavior. Many students are familiar with Riverton Middle School's expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Please use this tool as a guide to developing . . . read more
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive systems approach in establishing positive behavior in schools to enhance student learning through social, emotional, . . . read more
Celebrate Calm
Celebrate Calm I hope that many of you got the opportunity to attend the Celebrate Calm, Brain Boosters Workshop conducted by Kirk Martin on Monday, Nov 10th. The workshop provided many strategies on how to deal . . . read more
Tips for Handling Betrayal
Tips for Handling Betrayal Sometimes friends make mistakes. They may accidentally say things or do things that hurt each other. Good friends admit their mistake and apologize then move on. But, what if friends do or say things . . . read more
Love and Logic
No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Love and Logic
No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Love and Logic
"No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Love and Logic
"No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Love and Logic
"No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Love and Logic
No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Love and Logic
"No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship!" -James Comer- Would you like to learn more on setting good firm limits? Would you like for your child/adolescent to respect your . . . read more
Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution is a skill I work on daily with many students. This skill is important when interacting with others on a daily basis at school, at home or in the community. I have a format to follow to ensure time effectiveness . . . read more
Improvement Party
On Friday October 26, Mrs. Smith celebrated 1st quarter behavioral improvements by hosting an ice cream party during lunch time. Mrs. Smith compared referrals for 1st quarter of the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years. Twenty . . . read more
Educational Background
Mrs. Smith attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN where she received her Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sport Management and a minor in psychology. Mrs. Smith also attended the University of Illinois at . . . read more
