From the School Counselor:

Meet Moochie! 🐾

Hello families,

I’m excited to share some fun news from the counseling office! Moochie is a proud PCS support dog who works alongside her mom, who is me, our school counselor! With her calm presence and wagging tail, Moochie brings comfort, joy, and a sense of safety to students of all ages. She’s a master of emotional support and, truth be told, the grown-ups often need her cuddles just as much as the kids. Moochie, will be visiting sometimes to spend time with students. Moochie is here to help create a calm, supportive space for kids, whether they want to read quietly, take a mindful break, or just enjoy a furry friend’s company.

Moochie is a certified therapy dog who has completed special training to work in schools and community settings. She loves people, animals and bringing smiles wherever she goes. Her calm and friendly nature helps students and staff feel more relaxed, supported, and connected.

When Moochie is here, she’ll spend most of her time in my school counseling office with small groups, and sometimes with individual students. Research shows that being around therapy dogs can help reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness, and even make it easier to focus and learn.

We’ll be introducing Moochie gradually and in ways that feel comfortable for every student. If your child is interested in visiting Moochie-or prefers to wait or opt out-that’s completely okay.
 

I’m looking forward to sharing Moochie with our school community and creating moments of calm and connection for students. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or want to know more about Moochie’s visits!

Warmly, 

Counselor Marisa