Mrs. Nootenboom

Broadway Elementary 2024-25

The role of a School Counselor

School Counselors work with ALL students in the building! They use curriculum for full class lessons and small groups to support academic and social-emotional growth as well as age appropriate career exploration. They also see students one on one in times of crisis or transition.

Mrs. Nootenboom

My name is Natalie Nootenboom and I am the School Counselor at ​Broadway Elementary. I am starting my 16th year as a School ​Counselor! I am thrilled to be a part of the Broadway staff and work ​in this community. We are doing amazing things for kids at BES.

Please look over the pages here for helpful information regarding ​mental health resources, helpful books and websites for ​students and guardians, as well as upcoming classroom lessons ​and links! Holiday supports will have their own page here as we ​approach the beginning of November.

Do not hesitate to call or email if I can help in any way ​nnootenboom@cvsd.org

(509) 558 - 4119.

Fall Counseling Program

• September
• Classroom visits for introduction of counselor and ​duties
  
• New student meetings
• Review of SAEBRS data to set up small groups for ​further practice of social skills
• Applications for 5th grade Student Council members

• October
• Small groups determined by data and ​teacher/parent referral
  
• Bullying Prevention Lessons in all ​classrooms
  

• November/December
• Small groups
  
• Student Council Service Project
• Holiday Resources for Referred Families
• Gratitude Lessons and Crafts
  

5th grade students will have the opportunity to be a representative on the Broadway Student Council. I will explain the program and commitment in classrooms in mid-September. Students will need to apply and be selected to occupy one of the 6 spots.

Students chosen for Student Council are expected to uphold all Broadway Elementary behavior expectations, be willing to meet each week during recess and lunch on Thursday and have a desire to both serve and represent their school. The Council will:

• prepare and deliver morning announcements
  
• assist PTO with fundraising activities
  
• lead school in pledge for assemblies
  
• greet and tour families/students new to BES
  
• develop and promote monthly spirit days
  
• organize and manage at least one school service project
• help promote, organize and run the school talent show
  
• other activities chosen by Council that promote safety, inclusion and service!
  

Second Step SEL Curriculum ​will be used in all ​classrooms throughout the ​year. View intro video here ​and click on your grade level ​to the right to set up an ​account and learn more ​about K-5 lessons including ​the Bullying Prevention Unit

scheduled for fall!