Social Sparks Parent Email
School Counseling Department
Student Support & Social-Emotional Learning Services
Parent Invitation & Consent
Date: September 10, 2026
To: [Parent/Guardian Name(s)] <[Parent Email Address]>
From: [Counselor Name], School Counselor <[counselor.email@school.org]>
Subject: Invitation: Small Group Social Skills Program for [Student First Name]
Dear [Parent/Guardian Name],
I hope your school year is off to a wonderful start! I am writing to warmly invite [Student First Name] to join our upcoming Social Sparks Peer Connections Group this semester. This positive, small-group experience is designed to help students celebrate their strengths, practice real-world social tools, and connect with classmates in an encouraging setting.
Schedule
1x weekly (30 min) during the scheduled Intervention Block.
No core academic classes missed.
Location
School Counselor's Office (Room [104]).
Calm, supportive, and private setting.
Group Size
4–5 peers paired for collaborative practice.
Interactive games & discussions.
What Students Practice & Build:
Self-Management Skills Identifying emotions, coping strategies, impulsive reaction breaks, mindful focus, and personal goal-setting.
Relationship Building Active listening, reciprocal conversations, cooperative teamwork, navigating peer disagreements, and empathy.
Because small groups rely on parent partnership, we require parent or guardian permission prior to our first session on [Start Date, e.g., Tuesday, September 22].
Parent / Guardian Permission Response
Please respond by: [Date, e.g., Sept 18, 2026]
How to respond: You may simply reply directly to this email with your choice, or complete and return this slip.
YES, I grant permission for [Student Name] to participate in the weekly social skills group during intervention block.
NO, I do not wish for my student to participate at this time.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Printed Name:
Date & Phone:
[Counselor Name], M.Ed., School Counselor
[School Name] • Office: [Phone Number] • [counselor.email@school.org]
Questions? Feel free to call or reply anytime.
