Ms. Parson's Website

Dena Parson, NCC, M.S.

School Counselor

8th Grade

7th Grade Spanish Immersion

Education and Certifications:

Background Information:

This is my tenth year as a School Counselor and my eighth year at Aycock Middle School. Even though I am originally from White Plains, NY, I am a Tar Heel through and through.  I have three children.  Parker and Erin are my twin girls and I have a son, Ron. My mission is to meet the academic, career, social and personal needs of Aycock Middle School students. Please feel free to contact me so we can work together to achieve academic and social success for your child.

Resources in the Aftermath of Tragedy

American Psychological Association- Reacting to the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting- http://www.apa.org/school-shooting.aspx

National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Talking to Children about the Shooting- http://files.www.cmhnetwork.org/media-center/morning-zen/tips-for-talking-with-kids/talking_to_children_about_the_shooting.pdf

National Child Traumatic Stress Network- Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting- http://files.www.cmhnetwork.org/media-center/morning-zen/tips-for-talking-with-kids/parents_guidelines_for_helping_teens_after_the_recent_attacks.pdf

Eighth grade students and parents, please check the site regularly to stay up to date on community programs and high school information. I also have a email newsletter that goes out with information for 8th graders and their parents.  If you not receiving the newsletter and would like to, please send me an email at parsond@gcsnc.com

To view the first newsletter click the link below:

http://eepurl.com/sf5hv

May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.  Summer is coming.  Help your child make healthy decisions.

Parent Workshop on how to have an age appropropriate talk with your child about sex.

Teen Workshop on Self-Esteem and making good decisions.

When: POSTPONED

Where: Claremont Community Center

2702 Patio Place, Greensboro

Food will be provided and incentives will be given to everyone in attendance.

Contact Mrs. Parson, 336-370-8110, with any questions

UNCG The Bryan School of Business and Economics

IT is for Girls Summer Camp

July 8th-July 12th

http://wiit.uncg.edu/

Girls in Science Lab Summer Experience

Ages: 7th – 8th grade middle school girls

Program Date: June 10 - 14, 2013

Program Director: Dr. Stephanie Luster-Teasley (336-285-3679/email: luster@ncat.edu ) or Dr. Radiah Minor (336-285-4787/rcminor@ncat.edu )

Phone: 336-285-3679

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2013

Program Cost: No Cost (Burroughs – Wellcome Fund and North Carolina A&T State University)

Program Description:  This Free one week hands-on engineering and science lab experiences camp is designed for 7th – 8th grade middle school girls. Participants will be engaged in case study-based laboratory experiences related to environmental hazards, biology, chemistry and engineering. The program will be led by female PhD faculty serving as mentors; will work directly with the students providing hands-on lab experiences in their research laboratories.

Program Goals are to build confidence in:
Laboratory Skills Teamwork and problem solving skills
Scientific Methods Data Analysis

Use of Technology Presentation Skills

Program Objective is to increase female interest and or pursue careers in Science or Engineering

This program is sponsored by the Burroughs -Wellcome Fund and North Carolina A&T State University.

Applications will be available April 1, 2013. For registration information, contact Ms. Patricia White at 336-334-7810

Are you an 8th grader who is excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?  North Carolina School of Science and Math Step Up To Stem Summer Program for 8th graders.

Step Up to STEM is an innovative statewide two-week intensive academic program.  Students stay on the campus of North Carolina School of Science and Math and participate in hands-on activities that connect science and math to their daily lives.  For more information and for the application, visit http://www.ncssm.edu/stepup/

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc along with the support of male facilitators is hosting “Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence," a program designed to assist young males ages 14 through 18 with life skills, college readiness, team building, and community service. Applications can be found in the Document Manager link.  

 New Opportunities added to the

Document Manager link