Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Falzarine-6th
Ms. Santiago-Fecht-7th
Ms. Grandy-8th
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! Students are not in trouble when they have to see the School Counselor
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.
Which School Counselor's favorite colors are blue and white?
Ms. Grandy
True or False: Your school counselors office is located on the first floor?
False! Your school cousnelors office is located on the second floor
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
True or False: Mrs. Popham will come into your classroom everyday to provide Second Step lessons?
False: Mrs. Popham will come into your classroom almost every other week to provide Second Step lessons to you!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
Which School Counselor got a new puppy during virtual learning?
Ms. Falzarine and Ms. Santiago
True or False.I get a new counselor each year in middle school
False. Your School Counselor you start with moves with you to 7th and 8th grade.
Yes or No. Your School Counselor is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell your School COunselor will stay confidential unless you are in danger or unless you give permission to share with others.
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:The School Counselor will only meet with our whole class or an individual student?
False: School Counselors also do small group counseling when we are back in the school buidling.
True or False: Your School Counselors wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while on virtual learning.
True!
What days of the week is the counselor available?
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 confidentialilty?
What is keeping things secret unless someone is hurting you or you want to hurt yourself.
True or False: Your School Counselors only want to help a few students.
False! Your School Counselors want to help ALL students strive academically, socially, and emotionally.
How can I get in touch with my school counselor if I need to talk to them?
Leave a message on their google classroom, email or call their google voice number.
How can you be responsible in school?
Pay attention during virtual learning, 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?
Why is it important to be organized?
To be able to find things, so you will not waste time, so that you can be ready to learn,
Why did Ms. Falzarine, Ms. Grandy, and Ms. Santiago-Fecht become a school counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids.