What is my job title?
School Social Worker
What is my job title?
School Counselor
Name 1 way that we might help a student?
-Friendship Problems
-Feeling sad, worried, angry
-Fighting with parents/siblings
-Parents are getting a divorce
-Someone close to you dies
-Having a difficult time following the rules
-Not getting along well with others
What is one tool you remember learning last year?
Breathing
Quiet/Safe Space
Listening
Empathy
Personal Space
Using our Words
Garbage Can
Taking Time
Please and Thank You
Apology and Forgiveness
Patience
Courage
I can leave class whenever I want to see Mrs. Hansen or Mrs. Bestor.
False.
You need to schedule a time to see us with your teacher, parent or with Jill. If you have a scheduled time, we will come and get you.
Where is my office?
In the Elementary office and in the counseling office in the high school.
Where is my office?
In the high school counseling office
What is one lesson you remember from last year?
Any of the tools
Personal Body Safety
What is your favorite tool from toolbox?
Any
We only talk to students if they do something wrong.
False.
We talk to kids about many different things.
What special event happened to me on Aug. 26?
I became a grandma :)

What is my favorite sports team
MN Twins
What would you do if you wanted to talk to one of us?
Tell your teacher and they will let us know
Your parents can call or email us
You can ask Jill
How often should I use the tools?
Whenever you need to! You are in charge of your behavior. You can use your tools throughout the day at school, outside and at home!
We are safe adults that you can talk to about your big feelings like worry, sadness or anger.
True
Our jobs are to support and help students manage their big feelings.
What is my dogs name?
Duke

What is my favorite thing to drink at school?
Coffee
Are you in trouble if you have to see one of us?
NO! Our job is to listen to you and help you. We might teach you some new strategies and ways to cope with your feelings.
What are the benefits of using these tools?
-helps you be a better student
-helps you be a better friend
-reduces bullying in school
-it's for everyone (all elementary students will learn them)
-helps you be PROactive rather than REactive
You need to make up the work you miss in class when you come to see one of us.
True!
We will try not to take you out of class during instruction time, but if you miss work you still need to do it and turn it in!
What is my favorite sports team?
Green Bay Packers
What is my favorite Toolbox tool?
Breathing Tool
What does confidential mean?
What you talk about with us is private. We won't talk to anyone about what you tell us. UNLESS you are being hurt, are going to hurt someone else, or if you are hurting yourself.
Give an example of a time you used one of the tools.
Any answer.
We are the only ones you should talk to about your feelings/problem?
False
You can talk to your teacher, parents, friends or any other people you trust.