Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Mash
True or False: School counselors do not like to help students.
False!
If Ms. Mash comes to pick me up, am I in trouble?
No- She may need to just check-in.
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 or fill out a sheet that is located on my door or by the nurse!
What is Ms. Mash's favorite candy?
Where is Ms. Mash's Office Located?
My office is across from the Main Office
Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
Name a character trait that is important to have as a friend?
Listening, empathy, kindness, problem-solving, responsible decision-making, etc.
How can you earn BARK badges?
Where did Ms. Mash graduate from college?
University of Delaware
How many years has Ms. Mash been a school counselor?
This is my 4th year as a school counselor but 1st year at Bay View!
Yes or No. Ms. Mash is allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office.
No! What you tell Ms. Mash will stay confidential unless you are in danger or unless you give permission to share with others.
What are 3 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: Ms. Mash also does small group counseling.
What is our classroom signal?
Waterfall, waterfall, sshhhhhhh
What is Ms. Mash's Niece's name?
Hallie
Name 3 times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there are arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, something happened at home.
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?
Confidentiality is all about keeping what you say private unless you are in danger or hurting yourself.
Where is Ms. Mash is originally from?
Delaware
What is Ms. Mash's Room Number?
108
What does BARK Stand for?
Be prepared, Acting Responsibly, Respecting our school community, Keeping Safe!
Why is it important to be respectful, responsible, kind and a good listener?
Those are our classroom expectations this year so we need to be respectful to peers and teachers, responsible with materials and trust, be a kind human to everyone, and be a good listener so we don't miss important information!
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
To be able to find things, so you will not waste time, so that you can be ready to learn!
Why did Ms. Mash become a counselor?
I love teaching kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem-solving with kids.