Valley View Elementary

Vikings charting their course for success – from longships to college campuses and thriving careers!

🌟 Greetings, Wonderful Valley View Elementary Family! 🌈
I'm Janea Jaime, and it's my absolute joy to serve as your School Counselor. Transitioning from a career in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2014, I embarked on a rewarding journey within Alvord Unified School District.

As your School Counselor, I'm here to champion the emotional, social, and academic well-being of our fantastic students. 🎓🤗 My mission is to create a nurturing environment that honors each child's unique journey through their formative years.

Mrs. Jaime- School Counselor

Here's a glimpse into the exciting aspects of my role:

👩‍🏫 Classroom Guidance: I conduct engaging presentations on crucial topics like bullying prevention, study skills, and emotional regulation to contribute to the overall well-being of our school community.

👫 Small Group Counseling: Together, we navigate common challenges in supportive group sessions, fostering a sense of community among students facing similar issues.

🤝 Individual Counseling: Offering one-on-one short-term counseling provides a safe space for students to express personal and emotional concerns. Additionally, I connect students and families with valuable community resources.

🚨 Crisis Intervention: I'm here to respond to and manage crisis situations, collaborating with staff and parents to ensure a comprehensive support system.

🤝 Collaboration with Teachers and Parents/Caregivers: Working closely with our amazing teachers and parents, I strive for a unified approach to support the well-being and success of each child.

My passion lies in empowering young minds to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and thrive both academically and emotionally. 💪📚 By blending my mental health background with a dedication to education, I aim to positively contribute to the growth and development of our incredible students.

Feel free to reach out anytime! Whether it's a call to the school, a message through ParentSquare, or finding me in the Campus Directory on this website, I'm here for you. Let's create a supportive and thriving environment together! 🌈✨

The Mission and Vision of Valley View School Counseling

The Mission and Vision of the Valley View School Counseling Program:

The mission of the Valley View Elementary School Counseling Program is to foster a safe and nurturing community with high expectations, ensuring that every student has equitable access to learning and the opportunity to reach their full potential. We focus on the development of academic, social/emotional, and college/career readiness to prepare every student for individual paths to success and a lifetime of personal growth.
The vision of the Valley View Elementary School Counseling Program is to ensure that every student develops the social-emotional and academic skills needed for success in college, careers, and life. Through the use of a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program and collaboration with stakeholders, all students will gain the tools to become socially- emotionally responsible and lifelong learners.

Empowering Students and Families with Essential Resources and Supports

Click here for Academic Support
A School Counselor in elementary plays a key role in academic support by assisting students in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Through targeted interventions, the counselor helps students develop crucial abilities such as time management, organization, and task prioritization. Students who may need additional tutoring or on-going practice support should look into our Academic Support pages and the resources included within.
Click here for Attendance Support
As part of my role, I support students and families with improving school attendance. If this is an area of need for your family, I encourage you to review some resources available within our Attendance Support page and reach out to me for additional support.
Click here for Resources: Food, Clothing, Mental Health, Parenting Classes, etc.
A School Counselor serves as a vital link between families and community resources, focusing on personalized support. Please view our resources page for more information and connect with me if you have additional needs, questions, or concerns.
Click here for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Through targeted programs and activities, the counselor fosters the development of crucial skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication. They provide guidance on conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and peer relationships, nurturing positive social interactions. Click here for more information on SEL at Valley View and how you can partner with us this year.
Click here for Counseling Referral Form
Students, staff and families may refer a student for support from the counselor or other behavior specialists on campus. Please fill out this form to refer a student to the behavior and counseling support team.
Click here for Family Strong
Valley View uses PurposeFull People curriculum to help teach SEL life skills for success. Click this link to learn more about our SEL curriculum and how we hope to equip our students with an increased ability to manage stress, improve relationships, and increase feeling of safety and belonging.