I am here to support all of the wonderful students at Morning Sun Elementary and their families! I provide classroom guidance lessons, individual short-term counseling, and small group counseling. I lead Kindness Club, 504 coordination, and plan special events like Bike To School Day. If you would like help with your child’s social-emotional and academic needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me any time.
Contact: alaura.rappenecker@mscsd.org or 319-868-7701
My School Hours: T, W, Th 7:45-3:45
Classroom Guidance Curriculum Used: Second Step (https://www.secondstep.org/)
Vision Statement:
The students at Morning Sun Elementary school are high-achieving learners who are well prepared to meet the challenges and high expectations of the 21st century. All students participate in rigorous curriculum and high-quality opportunities for self-directed personal growth supported by the comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates strategic partnerships between the school, family, and community. As successful lifelong learners, problem solvers, and productive citizens, our students achieve their fullest potential, while making a positive difference in our school and community.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Morning Sun Elementary’s Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. In partnership with administrators, teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and community members, school counselors provide the support system to ensure all students in MSCSD are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed as they strive to become lifelong learners, problem solvers, and productive citizens.
American School Counselor National Model:
Resources:
- 24-hour Crisis Hotline: Foundation 2 (1-800-332-4224)
- Any Issue: Girls and Boys Town National Hotline (1-800-448-3000)
- Child Abuse -Youth Support: National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-442-4453)
- Child Abuse -Suspected: Iowa Department of Human Services 1-800-362-2178
- Depression and Suicide: The National Hopeline Network (1-800-784-2433)
- Domestic Violence-Youth Support: Children & Families of Iowa (1-800-942-0333)
- Drug Abuse: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (1-800-662-4357)
- Eating Disorders: National Eating Disorders Association (1-800-931-2237)
- Overdose: Poison Control Centers (1-800-222-1222)
- Runaways: National Runaway Safeline (1-800-786-2929)
- School Shooting: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (1-866-773-2587)
- Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8225)
- Various -Youth Support: Iowa Teen Health Line (1-800-443-8336)