Caitlin Larkin
School Counselor
p: (609) 631 - 4148 ext 3656
e: clarkin@hamilton.k12.nj.us

WELCOME BACK ALEXANDER SCHOOL FAMILY! 

Welcome back to the 2020-2021 school year! Welcome to our new Kindergarteners and new families! My name is Cait Larkin, School Counselor here at Alexander. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns as we start this new school year virtually. My email is: clarkin@hamilton.k12.nj.us. My phone number is: (609) 631-4148; #2 for guidance.

Our Guidance Program

Our guidance program includes Individual and Group Counseling for students experiencing difficulties.  A student may see Ms. Larkin when he or she is:

• Having trouble making friends
• Anxious about attending school or completing school work
• Having a problem with family or friends
• Experiencing the loss of a loved relative, friend, or pet
• Experiencing a divorce, marriage, new sibling, or other change in the family

Referrals for parents to access mental health resources in the community can be provided.

Conflict Resolution

At the beginning of the school year, each class is refreshed on Naomi Drew's Win/Win Conflict Resolution Guidelines.  When conflicts arise between students throughout the year, they are encouraged to use the Win/Win guidelines to help resolve problems peacefully.  Ms. Larkin is available to assist students in resolving a conflict.

Character Education

Activities throughout the year that promote the development of good character, i.e., Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, Fairness, Trustworthiness, Tolerance and Diversity.

Classroom Guidance

Classroom guidance lessons taught in each classroom throughout the year.  The Hamilton Township Elementary Guidance Curriculum focuses on Personal/Social, Academic, and Career Development.