About Mrs. Solazzo 

    When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband and children doing outside activities and going to the beach. 

    About Mrs. Silver

    I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.  I am so excited to join the Wood Acres family.  

     
    Contact Mrs. Solazzo and Mrs. Silver
    andrea_c_solazzo@mcpsmd.org, carly_e_silver@mcpsmd.org 

     

    Counseling Program at Wood Acres 

    Individual Counseling

    One-on-one counseling support is available to all students K-5. This support addresses specific concerns that a child might have that might be interfering with learning. 

    • Students are able to self-refer themselves to see the counselor when needed 
    • Parents can call or email if they would like to have a concern addressed
    • Teachers refer students as needed 

     Small Group Counseling

    Small group counseling provides support for K-5 students with similar academic, social or personal concerns. Some examples of small groups might include:

    • Social Skills
    • Friendship  
    • Grief/Loss 
    • Calm Down(mindfulness/relaxation) 

    Classroom Counseling Lessons 

    Each class, kindergarten through fifth grade receives a regularly scheduled counseling lesson every month. Classes also have additional lessons as needed. 

    Some examples of topics covered in classroom counseling lessons include:

    • Making and keeping friends
    • Bullying, teasing, put-downs
    • Conflict resolution
    • Expressing feelings appropriately
    • Ways to appropriately deal with stress/anxiety
    • Mindfulness
    • Personal Body Safety Lessons

    DeBug Strategies

    • Ignore
    • Move away
    • Give an "I Message"
    • Get Adult Help

    Wildcat WOWs

    Staff members are able to write a Wildcat WOW for a student who was observed going above and beyond during the school day.  Students deliver the Wildcat WOW to the main office. On Fridays, a handful of Wildcat WOWs are recognized on the announcements and those students receive an award.  You can check out recent Wildcat WOWs on the bulletin board outside the Media Center.

    Mindful Moments

    Teachers and students practice mindful moments during the school day, typically after recess or other transition times throughout the day.