Welcome to Montclair!
We are the school counselors and help students with academic, emotional and social concerns. Please feel free to reach out if your child needs support.
Mrs. McDonald, Ms Montavon, Mrs. Smith
Contact Information and Office Hours:
School Counselors
Mrs. McDonald - KG, 3, 4 Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 [email protected]
Mrs. Smith - 1, 2, 5- MWTh, F- 8:30-3:30- [email protected]
Ms. Montavon - 1, 2, 5 - Tuesday- 8:30-3:30- [email protected]
PWCS cares deeply about students' emotional well-being. If a student is in need of emotional support during this time, please feel free to send an email to [email protected]. A school mental health or health professional will answer and offer virtual support to students to the best of their ability. This email is not to be used for emergency situations as it will not be monitored 24 hours a day. If a student is ever in an emergency situation, he/she is encouraged to call 911 or utilize one of the resources listed below:
Montclair Elementary School 703-730-1072
Emergency Resources
ACTS Helpline 703-368-4141
1-800-SUICIDE (24-hour hotline) 1-800-784-2433
Crisis Text Hotline (24-hour hotline) 741741
PWC Child Protective Services Hotline 703-792-4200
PWC Community Services Board 703-792-7800 (western) 703-792.4900 (eastern)
Vision
Montclair Elementary students will possess the academic, social skills, and knowledge to become lifelong learners. They are caring individuals who have an appreciation for diversity and will work hard to reach their full potential. Students will gain the knowledge, awareness, and skills to display responsible, respectful, safe, and kind behaviors. As world-class learners, our students will work to make a positive impact on the world by being productive students and contributing members of society. They are lifelong learners who will use their skills and knowledge to reach their goals of graduating from high school to be college and career ready.
Mission
The mission of Montclair Elementary School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, data-driven, and well-rounded school counseling program, focusing on academic, social/emotional, and college/career development of all students. The program is equitable and accessible to all students through collaboration with staff, families, and the community. Additionally, we want to help create a safe, supportive, caring, and nurturing environment so that all students achieve success in school and are successful lifelong learners who are prepared to lead productive lives as valuable members of their community.