Awards at Southwest
How many good behavior days does your class need to earn in the lunchroom in order to spin the wheel?
10
I am in trouble if I get called to Mrs. Schmidt's room.
False- Either Mrs. Schmidt needs to talk to you about something, or you might have a Positive Office Referral!
Is a school counselor the same as a principal?
No, there are a lot of differences between school counselors and principals.
*100 bonus points if you can explain one of those differences*
Emotions/Feelings
This animal only poops once a week because their body digests their food so slowly.
Sloths
What are the three Golden Awards?
Golden shoe, Golden tray, and Golden broom.
Mrs. Schmidt ONLY meets with students individually.
False- Mrs. Schmidt works with all students in a lot of different ways.
Can Mrs. Schmidt help my friends and I work out a problem we are having?
Yes! Mrs. Schmidt works with lots of students about friendship and problem solving.
Mrs. Schmidt will teach us about a lot of different things during the year. Name one thing you remember learning about previously in counseling?
Conflict resolution, careers, following directions, growth mindset, etc.
Do male or female lions do more hunting?
Females- they do 90% of the hunting in a pride
How often are the Golden Awards given out?
Twice each month
Mrs. Schmidt can help me feel more prepared for the MAP test.
True- We will have lessons about MAP testing in the spring to help you prepare.
How do I know if I can go into Mrs. Schmidt's room?
2) There is a sign on the door that shows what Mrs. Schmidt is doing. If the sign says Mrs. Schmidt is gone or she is busy with students, do not enter the room at that time.
Mrs. Schmidt will sometimes work with other people to help a student be successful. Name one of those other people Mrs. Schmidt might work with.
Parents, teachers, or principals.
Octopuses have three of what body part?
Hearts
How do we celebrate when you win a Cardinals S.O.A.R. award?
Mrs. Schmidt will call you to her room, you will get a prize and receive your award. Then on Friday, your name will be announced, your name will go onto the bulletin board, and you will take a group picture with all of the winners that week.
If you come to Mrs. Schmidt with a problem, she will be able to solve it for you.
False- Mrs. Schmidt will not solve your problem for you, however she will help you figure out a way to solve it and help you to solve it on your own.
What do I do if I, or someone I know, is getting bullied?
Talk to Mrs. Schmidt about the situation. Mrs. Schmidt will help you figure out if it is really bullying, or just a regular problem. If it is bullying, Mrs. Durbin will address it.
How long has Mrs. Schmidt been the counselor at Southwest?
8 years
Hummingbirds
What does Cardinals S.O.A.R. stand for?
S- Show responsibility
O- Own their actions
A- Are safe
R- Respect others
Mrs. Schmidt keeps what we talk about confidential (private).
True- unless someone is in danger, then I have to report that in order to keep everyone safe.
How do I let Mrs. Schmidt know that I would like to talk to her about something?
Use the forms outside Mrs. Schmidt's door and put them in her mailbox.
What are the three ways Mrs. Schmidt works with students?
Class lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling.
What animal has fingerprints that most closely resemble that of humans?
Koalas