Hello, my name is Terri Dyer, and I am the school counselor at Lake St. George Elementary.  Our school, along with all of the schools in Pinellas County, are implementing the Start With Hello program this school year.  Start With Hello teaches students skills to help create a culture of inclusion and connectedness at our school.  A goal is to prevent/reduce social isolation, which can lead to struggles with learning and social development, as well as violence.  The attached Parent Guide gives you more information about Start With Hello, along with ways to continue conversation about the program at home and beyond into your communities.  If you have any questions, please contact me at 669-1161 or dyert@pcsb.org.  Looking forward to a fantastic school year!