Counselor's Corner
Welcome to the SES Counseling Program
Welcome to the Strasburg Elementary School Counselor Corner! We are excited to support our students and families throughout the school year.
Our school counselors are dedicated to helping every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We strive to create a safe, caring, and welcoming environment where all students feel valued, supported, and ready to learn.
Meet Our School Counselors
Joy Buck
School Counselor
📞 303-622-9211 ext. 642
📧 JBuck@strasburg31j.com
Esther Aldana
School Counselor
📞 303-622-9211 ext. 617
📧 ealdana@strasburg31j.com
How We Support Students
Classroom Counseling Lessons
Throughout the year, students participate in classroom counseling lessons designed to build important social-emotional skills that support success in school and beyond.
Topics may include:
- Growth mindset and goal setting
- Managing emotions
- Coping and calming strategies
- Kindness, empathy, and respect
- Friendship skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Self-confidence and positive self-talk
Small Group Counseling
Some students benefit from additional support in a small group setting where they can learn and practice important skills with their peers.
Small group topics may include:
- Friendship skills
- Managing emotions
- Building confidence
- Coping with change
- Social skills
- Kindness and respect
- Other identified student needs
Individual Student Support
Our counselors are available to meet individually with students who need additional support. Students may receive assistance with:
- Friendship or peer concerns
- Conflict resolution
- Stress, worry, or managing emotions
- Changes at home or school
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Problem-solving
- School adjustment
- Other social-emotional concerns
Our role is to listen, support, teach strategies, and help students develop the skills they need to be successful. We want every student to know that asking for help is a strength.
Partnering with Families
We believe students are most successful when schools and families work together. If you have questions or concerns about your child's social-emotional well-being, friendships, adjustment to school, or other challenges that may be impacting their success at school, we encourage you to reach out.
We look forward to partnering with you to help every SES student thrive.