School Counseling is

for ALL students!

The elementary school years set the tone
for developing the skills, knowledge, and
attitudes necessary for children to become
healthy, productive adults. With a
comprehensive school counseling program
that is based on state and national
standards, school counselors work as a
team with teachers, families, and the
community to create a caring atmosphere
where childrens needs are met through
prevention, early identification, and
intervention.

How Can I Contact

MRs. Levine-Rankin?
Email: SLevine@neenah.k12.wi.us
Phone: (920) 751-6995 ext. 25116
Note: Feel free to send a note to school
with your child to give to their classroom
teacher.
In Person: You can usually find Mrs. LR
in the main office or around Wilson
Monday-Friday between 7:45am-3:45pm.

School Counselors help

children bY...

Working to create a safe school

environment where all children can learn.

Teaching classroom guidance lessons that

promote skills such as healthy decision
making, resolving conflicts, and respecting
others.

Collaborating with parents and teachers to

identify and remove barriers to learning.

Helping to design interventions to enhance

student success.

Counseling students individually and in

groups.

Providing support during individual and

school crises.

Orienting new students.

Developing community partnerships to

enhance student learning.

Coordinating referrals to outside agencies.

How Do Students See

MRs. Levine-Rankin?

Self-referral
Parent referral
Teacher or staff referral
Administrative referral
Referred by friend(s)
Request of the counselor

Wilson Wildcats are

Growing
Through
Guidance

Wilson Elementary School

School Counseling
Program
* BY ALL * FOR ALL *
Steph Levine-Rankin
School Counselor
SLevine@neenah.k12.wi.us
(920) 751-6995 ext. 25116

Classroom Guidance
Lessons

Small Group
Counseling

Mrs. Levine-Rankin visits all classrooms

twice per month to teach a 30 minute
guidance lesson. During guidance, students
work to develop their academic, personal,
and social skills. Lesson topics may include:

Small group counseling offers the

opportunity for students to learn and talk
with each other in a safe and fun
environment. Small groups typically meet
once weekly for six to eight weeks. Possible
group topics may include:

School success skills

Character education
Friendship and social skills
Conflict resolution
Emotion management
Self-esteem
Personal safety

Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is designed to help
students develop an understanding of
themselves, define goals, and/or resolve
conflicts. Mrs. Levine-Rankin is available to
meet with students anywhere from a single
meeting to multiple times over the course of
the school year, depending on the topic and
degree of need. All sessions are confidential.
Students are encouraged to share with their
family about their visits with the counselor.
Mrs. LR may also follow up with parents/
guardians regarding counseling goals,
progress, and strategies to support student
growth at home.

Community Resources
Mrs. Levine-Rankin serves as an excellent
link between school, families, and the
community. She enjoys working with
parents/families and helping to connect
them with resources at school and in our
community. Here are some of the ways that
Mrs. LR has helped families in the past:

Friendship/social skills
Academic success
School behavior
Emotion management
Family change
Grief and loss
New student transition

If your student is invited to participate in a

small group, an information sheet will be
sent home with them prior to the start of the
group.

Parent Meetings

Parents/guardians sometimes have

questions or concerns about family
situations or behavioral/developmental
issues related to their child. Mrs. LR is a
resource and sounding board for parents
and can offer suggestions such as behavior
plans/charts, books/websites, community
resources, and more.

School supplies and shoes

Clothing, winter jackets, snow pants,
and boots
Parenting books, DVDs, and other
resources
Giving Gobbler Thanksgiving meals
Holiday giving programs
Grief and loss resources and support
groups
School and community based
mentoring
Housing and transportation support for
families in transition
Counseling and mental health referrals