Welcome
Elementary Guidance
- Welcome
- BAEC Health Support (ESAP)
- The Counselors Niche
- Community Resources
- Kindergarten Guidance Lessons
- Yearbook Advisor
- Groups
- Behavioral Health Services
Welcome
Ms. Jessica Grasha
Elementary School Counselor
Ms. Jessica Grasha- Grades Kindergarten - 5th
Phone: 724-947-8150 ext 3305
Fax: 724-947-8143
Email: jgrasha@burgettstown.k12.pa.us
BAEC Health Support (ESAP)
Burgettstown Elementary Support Team (ESAP)
The Burgettstown Elementary Support Team was created to ensure students who experience barriers to learning, become identified and assisted through a variety of supportive agencies. The Burgettstown Elementary Support Team is a group of school personnel that has been trained to identify and assist students who are having problems in school. If your child is having trouble in or out of school, we can help. Sometimes when extra help is needed, parents don’t know how or where to find the help.
How Does My Child Become Involved in the Program?
The Burgettstown Elementary Support Team will help you find services and assistance within the school, and if needed, in the community. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer your child for treatment. Rather, we will provide you with information. You always make the Choices. Most importantly you are part of our team.
Students can come to the Burgettstown Elementary Support Team in different ways. Anyone can refer a student to the Burgettstown Elementary Support Team. Teachers, parents, students, and other school personnel, family friend can refer a student. The Burgettstown Elementary Support Team will not become involved unless we receive your permission. Parents/Legal Guardian will be notified as soon as a student has been referred to the Burgettstown Elementary Support Team. Confidential information is limited to the Burgettstown Elementary Support Team only.
Are You Concerned About Your Child’s Reaction To?
-Recent death of a loved one -divorce of parents
-Family relocation -other relationship problem
-other traumatic event
Warning Signs
-Withdrawing from family/friends/school -defying authority
-Recent loss or trauma -sudden drop in grades
Risk Factors
-emotional difficulties
-low self-esteem
What Happens After I Give My Permission?
- The Burgettstown Elementary Support Team will gather specific information about your child’s performance in school. A Burgettstown Elementary Support Team member will talk with you about your observations, your child’s strengths, and your concerns.
- Together, you and the Burgettstown Elementary Support Team will develop a plan of action to help your child achieve success in school. The plan might include services in the school and/or services from a community agency.
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The Burgettstown Elementary Support Team will continue to work with and support your child.
Burgettstown Elementary Support Team Members:
Mrs. Mankey Mrs. Martello Ms. Grasha Mrs. Evers
The Counselors Niche
Public Trauma and Crisis
Helping Your Child Prepare For The PSSA
Helping Children To Deal With A Crisis
Children and Anxiety
What to expect when your child goes to school
Educational Summer Programs
Looking for educational summer programs for your child? This link shows summer programs near you!
Sixth Grade Scheduling
Mrs. Roman, Middle School Counselor will begin scheduling with all 5th grade students. She will be visiting their classrooms in the Spring to discuss scheduling. Please feel free to visit her website.
Connecting With Your Child's School Counselor
Connecting with your child's school counselor can help ensure for a successful school year.
Interactive Site for Kids
A fun interactive website for kids that includes educational games and online books for kids preschool through 8th grade.
Internet Safety
Great resource for parents to keep kids safe while spending time in cyberspace. Resource includes internet safety, social networking, cyberbullying, cell phones, and much more.
Halloween Safety Tips for kids
Halloween is approaching. Here are some safety reminders to keep your kids safe this year.
Community Resources
Community Resources
Teen Outreach-Echo Program
410 North Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-222-2311
Children and Youth Services
100 West Beau Street
Suite 502
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6884
Childline
1-800-932-0313
HighMark Caring Place
A center for grieving children
Pittsburgh
620 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-888-224-4673
Warrendale
200 Warrendale Village Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086
1-888-734-4073
Counseling and Trauma Services
counselingandtraumaservices.com
724-579-3771
SPHS C.A.R.E. Center
62 East Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-2200
1-800-281-7150
Southwood Family Based Mental Health Services
443 Chess Street
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-206-0176
1-866-809-0447
Kindergarten Guidance Lessons
Personal Space Camp - Louis, a self-proclaimed space expert, is invited to the Principals office to learn the difference between outer space and personal space. All students that participate in this activity will receive a personal space camp certificate!
Yearbook Advisor
Groups

