All About Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Mrs. Rawlings
True or False: School Counselors do not like to help students.
False
True or False: I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, and journal.
True or false: Mrs. Rawlings will tell my teacher and parents every thing I say to her.
False. Only if what you makes yourself or someone else unsafe or if you give me permission to share with others.
True or False: Your school counselor's office is located across the hall from the gym.
False
Where is Mrs. Rawlings office?
Room 206 - in the 3rd grade pod
True or False: Mrs. Rawlings will come into your classroom everyday to provide lessons?
False
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is SEL?
Social Emotional Learning
How many years has Mrs. Rawlings has been at London Towne?
This is her first year
Yes or No: Mrs. Rawlings is allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office.
No.
What are some ways to be a good friend?
Use respectful language, be a good listener, be kind, include them in activities.
True Or False:All of my feelings are ok.
True
What is empathy?
Trying to feel how someone else feels, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Everyday
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely.
Why is it important to attend school everyday?
To get better grades, develop social skills and friendships, avoid getting into trouble, having a better chance of graduating from high school
What is confidentiality?
Keeping things private or secret unless someone is hurting you, you want to hurt yourself, or you want to hurt someone else.
What are some of Kelso's Choices to resolve small problems?
Talk it out, Ignore it, Share and take turns, Apologize, Walk away, Make a deal, Tell them to stop, wait and cool off, go to another game
What are two things Mrs. Rawlings likes to do in her free time?
read and bake sweets
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework.
Why is it important to always try your best?
So you can be successful, it feels good to know that you tried your best, you will impress other people, you might surprise yourself and find out that you are really good at something?
How to request to see the counselor:
You can use Schoology to message me or let your teacher know and they can email me!
What are the zones of regulation?
Blue Zone (Low Energy) - Feelings: sad, tired, bored, sick, or lonely
Green Zone (Calm and Focused) - Feelings: calm, happy, focused, content, or proud
Yellow Zone (Elevated Energy) - Feelings: Frustrated, worried, excited, silly, nervous, or confused
Red Zone (Intense Emotions) - Feelings: anger, rage, panic, terror, extremely overjoyed