Our sea turtles' mental health is an important aspect of their educational experience. Ms. Tyrean Celestine is the counselor for third and fourth graders, while Ms. Tasha Alvendia is the counselor for fifth and sixth graders. The MHP (mental health provider) team consists of: Sararose Posseno & Sara Blomkalns. During the year, our counselors and MHPs meet with students on an individual, small group, or class group basis to support specific areas of need. Students are able to ask their teachers or the office for a counselor visit request form when a need arises.  PBIS presentations are also given by classroom teachers or admin that include social skills lessons and personal / school-wide goal setting.

tyrean.celestine@stpsb.org (3rd/4th)

tasha.alvendia@stpsb.org (5th/6th)

Counselor's Corner:

A Word from Our Counseling Team

Sararose Posseno

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

        We are so excited to see all of our Sea Turtles as they return to school. At Lancaster, everyone has a place and we’re ready to help everyone feel welcomed and loved while at school. It’s normal to feel nervous or anxious as we start a new school year, but your teachers and staff are eager to welcome you into your new classroom and get the learning started. If you need some extra love, please reach out to your grade level counselor or a mental health provider. 

        This year we will be focusing on building our leadership skills using Leader in Me. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Leader in Me instruction every day and begin integrating their new skills into the classroom and across the school community. Lancaster has introduced a new ‘house system’ where every student and staff member will become a member of a specific house in order to build smaller communities within our large school. There are 18 houses but together we are one! We can’t wait to see which house all of our Sea Turtles join!

        As we begin this school year, we hope every student is excited and ready for a great year of learning. We are here to help make the school experience the best it can possibly be. Please reach out if you need us, we’re here to help!