Marysville

My name is Sakura Hamada, and I am the school counselor at Marysville Elementary! This is my sixth year as a school counselor, I am so excited to work with you and your students to help navigate their big feelings, life transitions, problem solving, and other social skills. Please feel free to contact me at my Google Voice number at 971-231-9329 or my email at sahamada@pps.net. I look forward to working with you! 

Ms. Sakura’s School Counseling Belief, Visions, and Mission Statement:

As aligned with PPS mission statement The mission of the Portland Public Schools Comprehensive School Counseling Program is for each and every student, PK – 12, to meet or exceed standards in the areas of academic, career, personal/social, and community service. Professional school counselors, in partnership with teachers, students, parents, community members and administrators, will ensure that each and every student becomes a life-long learner and a respectful citizen of a diverse, multicultural, international community.

According to the American School Counselor Association(ASCA), the mission of school counselors is to provide all students with access to a comprehensive counseling program that fosters students academic, social-emotional growth as well as career exploration. It is our commitment to provide a safe, supportive, equitable and fun environment for all to thrive. We will advocate for anti-racism and inclusion for all races, cultures, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, and neurodiversity. Find out more about school counselor professional standards and competencies from this link. 

What is my role as a school counselor?

• Teach Classroom Lessons 

• Plan and implement school wide events Support transitions to kinder, MS, HS and college 

• 504 Plan (Accommodation plan within general education for students with any challenges that limits their access to education and daily task)

  •  - Click HERE to learn more! 

• Small Group Work

  • Study Skills 

  • Social Skills such as friendship, problem solving, and  emotional regulations. 

  • Decision Making Skills 

  • Anxiety 

  • Grief and Loss 

• Individual Student Support Safety

  • Support planning 

  • Staff consultation

  • Collaboration Parent meetings 

  • Responsive/crisis services

Resources and Suggestions

You can practice mindful breathing with your child at home from these videos:

Mindful Breathing

Rainbow Breathing

Bring Down Your Stress

Talk about feelings and problem solvings  with your child from these tools: 

Ways to Talk about Big Emotions

Kelso's Choice- Problem Solving 

Ways to Cope with Big Feelings

Kimochi Chart

Mental Health Resources

In case of crisis:

• Multnomah County Crisis Line Call Center at 503-988-488

• Lines for Life Youth Line Call 877-968-8491 or Text “teen2teen” to 839863

• Trevor Project Call 1-866-488-7836 or Text “START” to 678678

• Cascadia Urgent Walk-In Clinic Call at 503-963-2575. Located at 4212 SE Division, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97206.

General Resources:

• 211 Info- Dial 11 or text your zip code to 898211. Get connected to social services organizations and information regarding assistance for housing, food, childcare,healthcare, and more. 

Parenting Support:

• Reach Out Oregon Warm Line: Parent-to-parent support line. Call or text Monday through Friday 12-7pm 1(833)732-2467

• Parent Stress Line: The Parent Stress Line offers a safe place for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges of raising children and receive kindness, understanding, and the non-judgmental support needed to help prevent a situation from escalating into a crisis" 1(800)632-8188

• Support Guide for Caregivers of LGBTQIA2+ Youth

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event: