VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2018

Counselor’s Corner
Alessandro Volta Elementary School

Upcoming
Events

February 7, 2018
Middle School Career
Day

Hello Parents and Guardians! February 13, 2018

8th Grade Financial
Literacy Field Trip
with Junior
Words from the School Counseling Department: Achievement

The purpose of this newsletter is to update our Alessandro Volta

Elementary School families about our school counseling program.
We want to also provide you all with information that is helpful
and useful to you. This first newsletter will outline important
upcoming events, a brief biography about your school counselor,
February 21, 2018
the role of the school counselor, data about the school, and
Parent Mental Heath
resources. But most of all we want to thank you for your support. 101 with Chicago
Children's Center for
School Counselors Can Change the World! Behavioral Health 

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MEET THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR - KATIE STYZEK

Katie is the only school counselor at Alessandro Volta Elementary
School. She attended the University of Illinois in Champaign for her
undergraduate studies and DePaul University for graduate school
where she got her Masters Degrees in Counseling. Prior to
becoming a school counselor she was a teacher for 4 years.

She truly believes being a school counselor is one of the most

rewarding jobs!



personal/social. School counselors advocate,
About our School
mediate, coordinate, consult, lead and
Counseling Program collaborate with teachers, administrators and
Alessandro Volta's counseling mission is to parents to help students be successful.
provide social, emotional, and behavioral health Professional school counselors also help
supports to students and families that work in children to understand themselves.
the service of preparing students for success in
high school, college, and the workplace. The
Tips for Parents!
program seeks to create linkages to the
community, and foster the development of
-Understand the expertise and responsibilities
students into responsible community leaders.
of your child’s school counselor.
The counseling program capitalizes on the
strengths and talents of Volta's diversity to
-Meet or contact your child’s school counselor
instill shared community values in the students,
at least three times per school year. 
and enrich the marketplace of ideas in the
school.
-Discuss your child’s challenges and concerns
with the school counselor. 
School Counselor’s Role
“Today's school counselors are vital -Learn about your child’s school and social
connections from the school counselor. 
members of the education team.”
School counselors are certified, specially trained -Work with the school counselor to identify
mental health professionals who focus on resources and find solutions to problems.
prevention and wellness through a counseling
program that meets the needs of all students, https://www.schoolcounselor.org/parents-
not just a few. The counseling program public | American School Counselor Association
addresses three areas: academic, career and (ASCA) January 30, 2018

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The Results Are In!

Did you know?

87.4%

THAT 87.4% OF VOLTA’S 8TH GRADERS ARE

ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO AT LEAST ONE HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAM
In collaboration with our teachers, counselors,
VOLTA’S STUDENT READING GROWTH IS ABOVE parents and students, we hope to raise that
AVERAGE BASED ON THE NWEA MAP® statistic up to 100%.

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. 

Fast Facts

95.9% 24

VOLTA’S ATTENDANCE RATE IS 95.9%.

Remember school hours are from VOLTA ELEMENTARY’S AVERAGE
8:00am-3:00pm!
CLASSROOM SIZE IS 24 STUDENTS.

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Helpful Resources and
Websites
CPS Office of Diverse Learners Supports and
Services (ODLSS): http://cps.edu/Pages/
DiverseLearners.aspx
This website is the official Chicago Public
Schools website for the Office of Diverse
Learner Systems and Supports (formerly Office
of Special Education and Services). There are a
wealth of resources here for parents, staff and
students. Parts of this site explain the referral
process and law related to special education.
CPS Office of Access and Enrollment (School
applications): www.cpsoae.org
This website is the official Chicago Public
Schools website for Access and Enrollment. On
this website is the CPS interactive high school
guide and important dates including a high
school application timeline of application
deadlines. There is also a detailed calendar with
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all high school open house dates throughout the
city and descriptions of the different type of
high school options.  This webpage can be
translated into several different languages.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/
Hyperactivity Disorder: www.chadd.org
This website has useful tools and information
for adults and children diagnosed with ADHD.
 It explains what ADHD is and its symptoms.
 There are also advocacy and support pages.
US Department of Education Anti-Bullying
Resources and Information:
www.stopbullying.gov
This website defines bullying, bullying risk
factors, and provides in-depth information on
cyberbullying. This resource gives examples on
how to prevent and properly respond to
bullying.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255 (TALK) 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Katie Styzek
Phone: (773) 534 - 5080
Fax: (773) 534 - 5280
Email: knstyzek@cps.edu
Counseling Website: https://
voltaschoolcounseling.weebly.com/
School Website: http://www.volta.cps.edu/