Mrs. Catalano

Part Time Wizard⚡Full Time Middle School Psychologist ⚡
M.S., ABA Certified ⚡️
Grades 5-8⚡️
@HBMSCounseling ⚡️
#WeareHB
#HBMSPride
#EngageHB
#HBStrong

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

@HamptonBays_MS #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Did you know 1/5 people experience suicidal thoughts, 1/14 people engage in self-harm, 1/15 people attempt suicide&1/5 kids either have or will have a mental illness as adults? 💚 We need to normalize mental health&break the stigma. 💚

[Hampton Bays Middle School @HamptonBays_MS]

This week HBMS celebrates our amazing School Counselors, Mrs. Sinkler and Mrs. DaSilva. #NSCW23

Two amazing humans, true professionals, and go-to people for each and every HBMS adolescent!
#WeAreHB

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

@ScottWurm Thank you Mr. Wurm!! It's such a pleasure to have you on my team!

[Hampton Bays Middle School @HamptonBays_MS]

Thanks HBMS Families for attending our Coffee with Counselors kickoff of 22-23!

BRAVO Mrs. Catalano, Mrs. Calabrese, Mrs. Sinkler, and Mrs. DaSilva for facilitating a great discussion on why “MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS”.
(🙌@Pfagell)

#WeAreHB
(Happy
#SchoolPsychWeek @CatalanoPsych!)

[HBMSCounselingCenter @HBMSCounseling]

Happy #SchoolPsychWeek to our very own, @CatalanoPsych and all the other School Psychologists out there making a difference in our children's lives. You all are amazing at making out kids shine!!

[HBMSCounselingCenter @HBMSCounseling]

Just a reminder! Come join the @HBMSCounseling department at our first Coffee with Counselors of the school year! We look forward to seeing all our parents tomorrow night! 😊

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

@MrsDianeFox @HBMSCounseling @HamptonBays_MS @nasponline @NASSP Thank you so much @MrsDianeFox... I'm lucky to be apart of of such a supportive team 💜

[HBMSCounselingCenter @HBMSCounseling]

We're Back! Please save the date for our first Coffee with the Counselors Night of the school year! We hope to see you there on Wednesday, November 9 at 6 p.m.!!

[National Association of School Psychologists @nasponline]

We want to see your National School Psychology Week set up! Tag us in a post and use the hashtag #SchoolPsychWeek so we can see your bulletin boards and posters set up!

[National Association of School Psychologists @nasponline]

This year’s #SchoolPsychWeek theme is “Together We Shine”. Did you know that NASP has three recognition programs that can be adapted to show how people around us shine? See more information on our National School Psychology Week page!
https://t.co/STqNci9jYU

[HBMSCounselingCenter @HBMSCounseling]

Today our students helped in HBMS's mission of building an inclusive and brave space by participating in a #NoPlaceforHate Activity.

Our students learned about and created emojis to reflect their own culture, nation or identity! 😀🙃😛

#WeareHB #HBMSPride #EngageHB #HBStrong

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

Today HBMS held its very first club fair! We're excited for so many of our students to get involved!

#jointheclub #WeareHB #HBMSPride #EngageHB #HBStrong

[HBMSCounselingCenter @HBMSCounseling]

UNITE AGAINST BULLYING!

Today we wear orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.

#WeareHB #HBMSPride #EngageHB #HBStrong #stompoutbullying #unityday

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

Thank you to the @NCYI for the reminder that it's okay to grow and change. It's healthy to set boundaries. This reminder can help us move forward to protect and maintain our mental health. #goodadvice #mentalhealth

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

Today is #nationalcomingoutday. Every year on National Coming Out Day we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or as an ally. National Coming Out Day continues to promote a safe world for LGBTQIA+ individuals to live truthfully and openly. BE YOU 🏳️‍🌈

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Prioritizing your #mentalhealth is an act of kindness to oneself. Please remember you are not alone in how you feel, there are many people available to help you move through the most challenging of feelings and the biggest of emotions. #askforhelp

[HBMSCounselingCenter @HBMSCounseling]

Today we wear blue to Stomp Out Bullying for World Bullying Prevention Day!

If you see bullying, step up and tell an adult or step in if possible and be a champion for the person being bullied.

#bekind #blueup #hbstrong #hbmspride #wearehb

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

This week at Hampton Bays Middle School, we have joined other schools and organizations to celebrate the importance of being more socially inclusive and connected within our school community through @sandyhook! So make sure you give a 👋, a high five or simply say hello!

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

Trained crisis counselors can help you through whatever mental health challenges you are experiencing. You are never alone!

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

Today is a historical day for #suicideprevention & #mentalhealth in the U.S.! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on https://t.co/rRqUSHvtQd. #988Lifeline

[Mrs. Catalano @CatalanoPsych]

The Counseling Department thanks you all for participating in Mental Health Awareness Week and for wearing 💚 GREEN 💚 today! We want to remind those who may struggling that you are never alone. Help is always available!

#HBMSPride #WeareHB #HBStrong #mentalhealthawareness