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Four Houses, One Family

E.B. Ellington has started the RCA house system! Ask your student about how we now have four houses, but we are still one Eagle family!

Ms. Kelly receiving the golden eagle from the previous winner
Ellington Appreciates Our School Counselor, Ms. Kelly!

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week! Our school counselor, Mackenzie Kelly, answered a few questions about the impact of her job:

  1. What inspired you to become a school counselor? What do you love most about your role in a school?
    I was inspired to become a school counselor because I genuinely love supporting kids as they grow, learn, and navigate challenges. I wanted to be a positive influence, someone they can trust and turn to when they need guidance, and I enjoy helping students build essential life skills that they will carry with them beyond the classroom. What I love most is building amazing relationships with students and seeing their growth over time.
     
  2. How do you support students in achieving their academic, personal, and college/career goals?
    I provide guidance lessons on topics like communication, kindness, and bullying prevention to build social-emotional skills. I run small groups to help with friendship challenges and offer individual support for students who need extra encouragement or guidance. I also organize events like Career Day to expose students to future possibilities and help them see how their current efforts connect to their dreams.
     
  3. What encouragement do you want to offer students and families to help them succeed?
    Growth takes time, and asking for help is always okay. Mistakes are valuable learning experiences, not setbacks. For families, staying involved with your child's school and maintaining open communication makes a big difference. Celebrate small victories and remind kids that their efforts matter. Remember, I’m always here to offer help and support!

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I absolutely love working here at E.B Ellington Elementary. Each day I wake up with a purpose and a goal to motivate and lead these students down a successful path. I’m from this community, so watching our children face challenges a still overcome them with so much growth and blossom each year is such a great experience. I love being that outlet person that they can rely on each day no matter if they’re my students or not. That really shows the level of trust and comfort that they have for me. Teaching has become my passion and I wouldn’t want to do it anywhere other than here at E.B Ellington. -Shalandria Middleton, 3rd grade teacher

E.B. Ellington: Four Houses, One Eagle Family.