What Does the Counselor Do?
True or False: The counselor only talks to kids who are in trouble.
FALSE!
What is the feeling when your face turns red and you yell?
ANGRY!
True or False: The counselor can help you study for tests.
FALSE!
If you need help with math, who do you go to?
TEACHER!
Ms. Elder has ____ kids.
3!
You need to talk to Ms. Elder, but she's not in your classroom. What should you do first?
Try and work the problem out first! If you need help, ask your teacher to send an email or send me an email yourself!
Melinda.Elder@pgcps.org
Name one way to calm down when you feel upset.
(e.g., deep breaths, counting to 10)
What’s one habit that helps you stay organized?
Clean desk, planner, folders, cleaning out backpack daily.
If you feel sad and need someone to talk to, who can you go to?
ME!!! MS. ELDER!
My favorite football team is___
COMMANDERS!!!!
What’s one thing the counselor can teach a class about?
Feelings, Bullying, Careers, Friendship Building, Kindness, etc!
Your friend is left out at recess. What could you do?
Ask the friend if he or she wants to play! Encourage them to be included in the activity!
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
Believing you can improve by practicing and working hard.
Who grades your papers and submits grades?
TEACHER!
The door to my office looks like _____
EMOTION EMOJIS!
True or False:
You have to wait until a problem gets really big before asking Ms. Elder for help.
FALSE!
Ms. Elder keeps EVERYTHING you tell her a secret, NO MATTER WHAT.
False.
If someone is being hurt or is unsafe, she must get help from trusted adults to keep students safe.
Name THREE reasons someone might visit Ms. Elder.
Examples:
Who helps make school rules?
MR. GOINS
This is my 3rd year!