Your school counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Mrs. Fuentes
Students normally see a school counselor when they have a ____________.
Problem or conflict
School counselors teach students social skills to help them make good _________.
a. problems
b. food
c. choices
C. Choices
Is it okay to feel angry, sad, nervous, or worried sometimes?
Yes
Your friend won't let you play with them. What should you do first?
Talk calmly to your friend or ask an adult for help.
How many years has Mrs. Fuentes been a school counselor at Liberty?
This is Mrs. Fuentes' 4th year at Liberty
Are you ever in trouble when you go to see the school counselor?
No
Do school counselors only work with students?
No they work with teachers and familes too
Name one healthy way to calm down befire you get upset.
Take deep breaths, take a break, talk to someone, count, etc
True or False: Every disagreement or friendship problem is bullying
False!
True or False: Mrs. Fuentes is the only school counselor at Liberty Elementary?
No Liberty has 2 counselors: Mrs. Fuentes & Mrs. Armstrong (Ms. Schmidt). You can also see Mrs. Wagner, she is our social worker & part of the counseling team.
Can I talk to the counselor if I am having problems at home.
Yes, counselors are here to help if you are having school, home, or family problems.
A student is having trouble making friends. Who could they talk to?
A school counselor :)
What is one thing you should NOT do when you're angry
Hurt someone, yell insults, or make an unsafe choice.
Name one way to solve a friendship problem respectfully.
Talk calmly, listen, compromise, apologize, or ask for help.
True or False: Mrs. Fuentes will pull you out of class for a break
How do you get to see the school counselor?
Ask your teacher to send a referral to the counseling team
Name one thing you can talk to a school counselor about
Feelings, friendships, stress, school, problems, family concerns, etc.
You feel nervous before a big test. What could you do?
Take deep breaths, prepare, ask for help, or use a calming strategy.
Someone keeps bothering you after you've asked them to stop. What should you do?
Talk to your teacher or whatever adult is there. You can also ask to speak with the school counselor
What grade levels does Mrs. Fuentes teach Guidance to
3rd (dual), 4th, 5th, & 6th
If I ask to speak with a counselor, will I only talk to Mrs. Fuentes?
No, someone from the counseling team who is available will talk with you.
Are school counselors in charge of discipline?
No
Why is it important to talk about your feelings?
Talking can help us understand our feelings and figure out how to handle them.
What is the difference between a conflict and bullying?
A conflict is a disagreement between people; bullying involves repeated and purposeful harmful behavior