Your School Counselor
What is your school counselors name?
Ms. Mash
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 Ms. Mash
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?
True or False: Your school counselors office is located next to the gym?
False! 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 import to have as a school counselor?
Listening, empathy, kindness, problem-solving, responsible decision-making, etc.
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
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.
True or False: Ms. Mash wants you to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn while you are in Guidance?
True!
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
All week!
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.
Ms. Mash is originally from Maryland?
False! Ms. Mash is from Delaware
What are two things Ms. Mash likes to do in her free time?
Go to the beach/pool, spend time with family & friends, go on walks!
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 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.