About Mrs. Yates
Turquoise and/or butter yellow
Where is Mrs. Yates new office?
Where Dr. Fecht used to be, across from lower school office!
What can you talk to Mrs. Yates about? Will she always get you right away when you ask?
ANYTHING! And no, she will get you as soon as she is able! Just be patient and trust she will see you!
Can you make demands on who is in your lunch bunch?
No, unless Mrs. Yates asks you to pick a friend. She will decide.
Name 3 calming strategies
draw/color, yoga, square breathing, starfish breathing, meditate, journal, listen to music, exercise, go for a walk, drink some water, eat a snack, take a nap, talk to someone, etc.
What is the name of Mrs. Yates dog?
Huck
What does a school counselor do?
Helps students and listens! Lessons, problem solving, handling feelings, etc.
Can you just stop by Mrs. Yates office if your teacher thinks you are going somewhere else? (bathroom, library, nurse, etc.)
No! You need to have permission before just stopping in on the way to another place!
What is Mrs. Yates biggest pet peeve that happens during lunch bunch?
Burping! (accidents are fine, but say excuse me!)
What do you think "important conversation skills" are?
eye contact, good volume, take turns talking, ask thoughtful questions, kind words, etc.
What is Mrs. Yates favorite dessert? (two possible options)
Brownies or chocolate chip cookies
What does it mean to keep things confidential?
It means you won't tell anyone else. You keep it private.
Who can reach out to Mrs. Yates to set up a meeting for you? How?
Your teacher or parents or you! By phone, email, in person, or note!
What should the volume be at lunch bunch?
A normal talking volume. No need to yell, we are literally sitting at the same table together :)
What do you think it means to fill someone's bucket?
You are being kind and spreading joy by giving compliments, helping someone, inviting someone to join in play, being a good friend, listening to others, etc.
What school subject does Mrs. Yates love learning about?
History!
What type of things does Mrs. Yates do?
Class lessons, individual meetings, lunch bunches, problem solving, conflict resolution, etc.
When is a good time to ask Mrs. Yates to talk? When is not a good time?
In the mornings before 8:00am, when you get permission from a teacher, lunch, during work time in a lesson.
Not a good time when walking with your class in the halls, in the middle of a lesson, when she is trying to talk with a grownup or someone else.
What are reasons Mrs. Yates might send you back to the cafeteria from a lunch bunch?
Being too loud and not getting quieter when asked
Burping on purpose
Running around/throwing things/making a mess
Not listening and being respectful of Mrs. Yates and her office/supplies
Why do we set goals?
To have something to work towards and motivate us. To name things we are working on or passionate about.
How many Taylor Swift concerts has Mrs. Yates been to?
When are the times that Mrs. Yates cannot keep something confidential?
If you say that someone is hurting you, you want to hurt yourself, or you plan to hurt someone else. Or if you give Mrs. Yates permission to share!
Should you ask to meet with Mrs. Yates if you haven't tried any strategies or you don't have something you really need to talk through with her?
No! Mrs. Yates has A LOT of students and needs to make sure she has time to see everyone who needs it. Please make sure you have tried strategies that you have been taught before asking to meet. Also, if you know this isn't something you reallyyyyy need to talk with Mrs. Yates about, please don't ask for a meeting. I love you but need time to see everyone!
What should a lunch bunch look like?
Everyone at the table, sitting in their chair. If food/drink spills, clean it up right away. Normal conversation volume. Taking turns talking. Participating in popsicle questions or any games that are played. Getting to know the other people in your lunch bunch. Being respectful and using manners.
What is self control?
Being able to control your self!