Counselor's Corner
Meet the Counselor - Ms. Bocage

Hello! I'm Mary Bocage, the School Counselor at Cypress Grove Montessori Academy, and I'm excited to return for the 2026-2027 school year. With over 10 years of experience in education, I am dedicated to supporting academic, social/emotional, and personal growth of every student. I look forward to partnering with our students, families, and staff to make this a successful year at CGMA!
As you school counselor, my mission is to encourage, support, and empower all students to reach their fullest potential. Through a comprehensive school counseling program, I help students develop academically, socially, emotionally, and in their career awareness so they can become confident, capable learners and leaders.
Throughout the year, I provide individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance lessons designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. I also collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and help organize school-wide activities that strengthen our CGMA community.
Students can feel comfortable talking with me, knowing that confidentiality is respected. The only exceptions are when there is a concern that a student may harm themselves or others, or if there is suspected abuse or neglect, in which case I am required to ensure their safety.
I look forward to building meaningful relationships with out students and families throughout the school year. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ways I can support your child. Together, we can make this an amazing year at CGMA~
Contact Information
Counseling News: August 2026

Each month, our school counseling program will focus on a different theme to help students build important life skills such as kindness, responsibility, emotional regulation, growth mindset, and healthy relationships. These monthly themes provide consistent opportunities for students to learn, practice, and apply skills that support their academic success, personal growth, and overall well-being.
The theme for August is safety. School safety is important because is directly affects how students learn. A safe and secure environment can help increase academic growth and improve students' social-emotional development. Students will learn school safety, bus safety, person safety, etc.

Important Dates:
- September 11 - Grandparents Lunch and Book Fair
- September 14-18 - Book Fair
- September 17 - Literacy and Attendance Awareness Night, 4-5pm
- September 25 - Equinox Extravaganza
Whole person care is 3 numbers away!
Crisis Support: Dial 988
https://www.ldh.la.gov/page/5005
Community Help: Dial 211
First Responders: Dial 911
