Welcome to my Counselor’s Corner

Guidance and Counseling Department Mission Statement

Guidance and Counseling Department’s Mission is to implement a comprehensive school counseling program to promote student success through academic achievement, promote prevention and intervention activities to provide a safe and nurturing environment, provide social/emotional and career development, and increase student’s admittance and success in institutions of higher learning.

My name is Gina Morales. You can contact me at (956) 473-3645 or email at morales@uisd.net.

Monthly Counselor Topics

SEPTEMBER: Kindness/ Self-Awareness- “Kindness Begins with ME!”

OCTOBER: Courage/Decision- “I Breathe in Courage and Exhale my Fear.”

NOVEMBER: Self-Control/ Self-Management- “I have complete Control of my Mind and Body.”

DECEMBER: Forgiveness/Relationship Skills- “Forgiving you is my gift to you. Moving on is my gift to You.”

JANUARY: Respect/Social Awareness- “I respect myself, I respect others, I am respected.”

FEBRUARY: Honesty/Test Taking Skills/Self-Management- “Today I study so hard, so tomorrow I can make a difference.” “I am fair and honest with everyone at ALL times.”

MARCH: Loyalty/Self-Awareness/Self-Management- “Stand by those who stand by you.”

APRIL: Perseverance/Making Decisions- “Good, better, best never let it rest until your good is better and your better is BEST.”

MAY: Confidence/ Relationship Skills- “I will always believe in myself and my ability to succeed.”

UISD Volunteer Packet

Want to become a parent volunteer?

Parent volunteers are an integral part of the school community and Perez Elementary encourages all parents to become UISD approved parent volunteers.  There are many ways that parents can volunteer in school including festivals, Roadrunner Store, picture days, field trips or even sponsor a team.  Teachers always need you to help in the classroom with projects and other activities. If you are interested in becoming an approved UISD parent volunteer,  you must complete the application online at http://uisd.net then click on Parents then click on Volunteer Tracker.