Hello My Name Is...
Ms. Griggs
I am Santa Fe's Elementary School Counselor. I have over 20 years experience. I finished my undergraduate degree in 1972. I continued my education and received my MA and EdS in Counseling and Guidance in 1988. I paid for all my educations by hard work and determination; a philosophy I try to instill in my students. Even though I do not give grades, I give clear expectations and objectives when I deliver a guidance lesson. My schedule is varied due to the nature of my job. My first priorty is the students and their needs. I can be reached at 816-316-7979 or e-mail me at susang@hickmanmills.org.
Programs and Information
Your school counselor helps the students, administration and parents with their mental, physical and emotional needs. All information is confidential except for abuse. Your school counselor is involved in many other activities that support the education and growth of the students and community.
SAFE Team – The Counselor is a team member with Mr. Marion Morris, Santa Fe’s Family Resource Specialist coordinates Student Assistance and Family Empowerment: This includes academics, attitude, attendance and appearance.
CODE / PEP / ACE – The Counselor oversees the nomination process:
CODE = Center of Differential Education, Grades 1 – 4.
PEP = Primary Enrichment Program, Grades K – 3.
ACE = Artistic& Creative Exploration, Grades 1 – 4
Girl Power - Is a group of 4th & 5th grade girls who have been selecteed by their teachers. The purpose of the group is to learn and experience social skills.
Mustang Club - Santa Fe offers all students the opportunity to belong to the Mustang Club. This is a group of students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade who have shown their teachers that they can excell. Their mission is to have improvment in their graades, be a good citizen, no bus referrals and they turn in their homework. They also complete a community project.
SPECIAL K PROJECT: The SPECIAL K PROJECT consists of 4 Kindergarten students from each K class who are identified through Reading First at the beginning of the school year who need extra help with their learning. Their progress is tracked through Dibel’s data.
CONFLICT MEDIATION: We have two CONFLICT MEDIATION groups at Santa Fe. One involves peer mediation. Third, fourth and fifth grade students who were nominated by their teacher attended training. We also have CONFLICT MEDIATION for fourth grade boys conducted by the Conflict Mediation Center.
Reading First – The Counselor uses the Reading First Program
in her lessons.
United Way - The Counselor coordinates the annual fund raising and the educational component for the United Way Campaign.
Youth Friends –The Counselor is the Youth Friends coordinator at the building level. If you know anyone who would like to volunteer, please contact me.
Red Ribbon – The Counselor supports and implements substance abuse awareness.
New Student Program – The counselor has created the program to welcome new students to our community.
MAP - The Counselor is involved with the MAP process.
Counselor Referrals – The Counselor works with all staff, students and parents in solving problems.
Recycling – The Counselor supports and works with the PTA on the new “Santa Fe Goes Green Recycling Program.”
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