Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

The CEMS counseling department continues to recognize what a stressful and challenging time this is for our community. We are thinking of you all and want to support you as best we can. We continue to be available to parents and students during the time away from school.  We will continue to adapt and adjust this plan as we move forward. 

SELF-CARE CHALLENGE 
We have heard from some students about their bingo board success! Please keep us in the loop with your experiences! Students or parents can email us at the addresses below. Click here to find the board and share with your child(ren). We hope your family is finding this activity helpful.

CEMS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION 
CEMS social workers and school counselors are available during distance-learning school hours (9:00AM-2:30PM) via email. The purpose of email will be to offer resources, support academic planning, social/emotional learning and general check-ins. Please note that we are not able to offer mental health counseling or crisis management via email.

If any family is in need of mental health crisis management, please consult with existing community providers such as the state crisis line (774-HELP), dial 211 or access your local police department and medical providers. These resources are there for you 24/7.

RESOURCES
Some helpful links to resources for how to explain and manage the stress associated with COVID-19:  






Monday, September 23, 2019

MAINE BOYS TO MEN & HARDY GIRLS/HEALTHY WOMEN

Boys to Men and Hardy Girls Healthy Women will be presenting a series of four workshops on gender stereotypes and identity, healthy relationships and violence prevention for all 7th & 8th grade students. These sessions will be provided in coordination and assistance from the CEMS counseling department and designated CEMS teachers. 
The overall objectives of this project are to:
*Support youth with positive gender identity development
*Empower youth to challenge gender-based stereotypes, harassment, abuse and violence
*Provide youth with appropriate tools to navigate their own identity development and to approach the aforementioned challenges.
GRADE 7 Dates - October 1, 8, 15, & 22
GRADE 8 Dates- November 6, 12, 19, 26 (during science classes)
See attached information for each of the programs.

Maine Boys to Men (MB2M)  

Hardy Girls/Healthy Women (HGHW)

This project is made possible through the generous support of donors to the Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation.

Monday, October 3, 2016

2019-20 Peer Helper Program


CEMS PEER HELPER PROGRAM

Peer Helpers act as big buddies/mentors to another CEMS student.
7th & 8th grade students who have the following interests should apply:
  • Have an interest in contributing to the school community 
  • Would like to provide companionship to fellow schoolmates 
  • Have a positive attitude 
  • Are interested in learning about diversity 
  • Are willing to extend kindness to others 

Students can see Mrs. Sturgeon to pick up an application or DOWNLOAD the application HERE.

Peer Helpers may receive training on such topics as confidentiality, removing stereotypes, and role modeling. Peer Helpers meet with their peer during lunch and play a game or do an activity and have a friendly conversation.


If You Believe Your Child Could Benefit from Having a Peer Helper~

Please contact your child’s school counselor (Kim Sturgeon for grades 7 & 8, Stephanie Royal for grades 5 & 6) or one of the school social workers, Louise Lynch or Sarah Hanson (or Suzanne Paule, long term sub from Sept-Nov. for Sarah)