dayala@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
(626)933-2406 & zoom.
Office Hours: 9 AM-3 PM
Zoom hours for counseling Tues-Fri. from 12:30pm -2:55 pm; Mondays by appointment from 10:00 am to 2:55pm.
Parents- may call or email and or make an appointment for zoom or phone meeting.
Hablo Español.
Need to see your counselor?
Mrs. Ayala is here to help!
Students may see their counselor before school, during lunch, or after school. You may also see her with your teacher's permission. You must first inform your teacher that you need to see your counselor. If you miss Mrs. Ayala or she is out of the office, please leave her a note in the front office and she will call you in.
Parents please call to make an appointment.
If you have an immediate emergency outside of the school days and hours, please call 9-1-1.
Below are also good resources to reach out to outside of school days and hours.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255.
English 24 hours
800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
Spanish/Español 24 hours
800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) Press 2
LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline 24 hours
866-4-U-TREVOR (800-488-7386)
http://suicide.org/
Teen Line
800-852-8336
Open Daily 6 pm - 10 pm
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In Need of Outside Therapy and Services? Mrs. Ayala can help you with the referral process or you may also contact the following resources.
Counseling Services Asian Pacific Family Center, 18623 East Gale Avenue City of Industry, CA 91748, 626-839-0300
Enki Youth & Family Services Serving Children and Families 1215 West Covina Parkway West Covina, CA 91790, 626-974-0770
Foothill Family Services 1530 West Cameron Avenue West Covina, CA 91790, 626-993-3000
SPIRITT Family Services 2000 Tyler Avenue South El Monte, CA 91733 626-442-1400 1505 South Sunflower Avenue Glendora, CA 91740 626-335-8153
Mrs. Ayala can help with the referral process with Foothill Family and Pacific Family Center.
Diana Ayala
My name is Mrs. Ayala and I am happy to be Newton Middle School's Counselor! I am honored and proud to be a Newton Knight for the last 5 years. I am committed to serving all my students, parents, and staff members. I have an open door policy to best serve students. Parents are always welcome to schedule an appointment or may reach me at (626)933-2406 or by email at dayala@hlpusd.k12.ca.us. I look forward to meeting all of my students and their families and helping them meet their academic, social personal, and future college and career readiness goals. I am here to serve!
I am able to assist students in various ways to best empower them academically and socially. I am here to assist with social personal, academics, and college and career concerns. As a school counselor I am able to assist students with the following:
Social/ Personal:
- Self Esteem
- Grief and Loss
- Suicide Prevention
- Bullying
- Conflict Mediation/ Resolution
- Stress, Fear, and Anxiety
- Social Skills and Peer Relationships
- Healthy Communication Skills
- Anger management
- Individual and Group Counseling- Various Topics Based on Need (Lunch & after school groups)
Academics and Attendance:
- Study Skills (Individual and Groups) - Organization, Test Preparation and Anxiety, and Other Studying Tips
- Academic and Attendance Monitoring and Mentoring
- Goal Setting
- Academic Advising
- High School Preparation and Information
- College and Career Readiness Information and Support
- Elementary Transition Support and Exiting Middle School Support
- Attendance, SART, and SARB support
- School Success Assemblies- Academic, Positive Behaviors, and Social-Emotional guidance lessons.
College and Career Readiness:
- College and Career Curriculum - California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) and others.
- College and Career Exploration
- Inventories and Assessments to best prepare for college and careers
- Learning styles inventories
- College and Career Advising/Counseling
- Scholarship information
- Parent and student workshops
OTHER TASKS AND PROGRAMS:
TUPE- TOBACCO USE PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
- Help create a positive, healthy, and anti-tobacco campus/student body
- Collaborate with students to create a health education/tobacco free "TUPE" PSA
- Tobacco prevention education through social studies or science classes for 7th graders.
WEB CREW:
WEB CREW COORDINATOR- WHERE EVERYBODY BELONGS MENTORING PROGRAM
- Train and equip 7th and 8th grade students (WEB Crew Leaders) to be leaders and mentors to incoming 6th graders and new students
- Create WEB activities and events to allow Leaders and Little Knights to collaborate and build mentoring relationships.
- Help create unity and collaboration among the student body
- Help students connect with our school, student body, and staff
- Improve grades and create positive behavior
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8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Participate Requirements:
https://goo.gl/forms/ExE5UGpXIRABvIst2
Who is Mrs. Ayala?
Hi! This is my 5th year as a middle school counselor at Newton Middle School. I have been a counselor for 7 years. I am delighted to be a part of such an amazing school. I have worked as a high school and middle school counselor.
Before I became a school counselor, I was a health education program coordinator and counselor fighting against tobacco use and a wrap around care coordinator helping adolescents and their families. My passion has always been to serve students in need and therefore, I followed my goal to become a professional school counselor. I love my profession and enjoy working with students.
Education:
-B.S. in Human Services with an emphasis in Mental Health from Cal. State University, Fullerton
-M.S. in Educational Counseling and PPS (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) from Azusa Pacific University
-Certificate in Clinical Counseling from Azusa Pacific University.
I love spending time with my husband, family, friends, and puppy and two cats.
I enjoy hiking, traveling, and sightseeing.
I look forward to meeting all of my amazing students and their families!
- Classes starts at 9 a.m. and end a 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Mondays from 9 am to 10 am. Be on time!
- WEB Crew leadership meetings and new student activities and events are scheduled through out the year.
Hacienda Heights Public Library (Tutoring)
http://www.colapublib.org/libs/haciendahts/index.php
Learn more about Cal State Universities
www.csumentor.com
Learn more about scholarships
www.fastweb.com
Studying Effectively
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60rN9JEapg
