Guidance & Respect For All

P.S. 29 School Counseling
 
Guidance Counselor & RFA Liaison : Mrs. Gavaris
 
Contact info
Phone number: (718) 556-4400
 
Join Mrs. G's remind by downloading the "Remind" app.
Then text the code @ngava to 81010. 
 
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What types of things can Mrs. G talk with students about?
Making and keeping friends
Social Skills
Setting goals 
Teamwork
Self Esteem
Making good choices
Being responsible
Managing strong feelings
Conflict resolution
Anger management
 

How does a student see a school counselor?

  • Self-referral
  • Parent request
  • Administrative, teacher, or other staff referral
 
How can Mrs. G help support parents/families?
 
  • Helping to handle social or emotional concerns you have about your child
  • Improving parent-child communication
  • Family difficulties or concerns that affect your child at school
  • Referrals for community resources
  • Understanding the developmental changes of childhood 
  • Helping your child to be on time to school every day 
  • Discussing concerns about your child’s academic achievement