Housekeeping
True or False - when you are called to the office, it means you are in trouble.
What is False - Coming to see us, you are never in trouble!
Name at least 2 ways you can handle peer conflict on your own before seeking help from a counselor:
What is...
Has a castle in her backyard
Ms. Reyers, Ms. Kunert, or Ms. Bechard
Who is Ms. Bechard
How many hours of sleep should a middle schooler get a night?
What is at least 9 hours (CDC)
How we think about ourselves and who we are. It includes understanding our culture, our thoughts, and feelings.
A. Self Management
B. Social Awareness
C. Self Awareness
What is B. Self Awareness
True or False – counselors only work with students who have problems.
What is False – We work with all students for all sorts of reasons!
My friend is trying to get me to do something I feel isn’t right, what should I do?
Stop and think! A good friend would NOT want you to get in trouble.
You can text your mom/dad/guardian and ask them to come get you as soon as possible.
If you are at school, you can tell an adult in the building.
Has a banana lamp in her office.
Ms. Reyers, Ms. Kunert, or Ms. Bechard
What is Ms. Kunert
What is something you can do in the morning that improves your memory, attention, energy, and abililty to learn?
What is eat breakfast
The ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and actions in different situations.
A. Responsible Decision Making
B. Self Management
C. Social Awareness
What is B. Self Management
Name at least 2 different ways you can get in touch with your counselor
What is...
I feel super disorganized and overwhelmed with school work, what do I do?
Visit the School Counselor, ask for help
Make time every day to prioritize assignments, organize your papers and make a schedule that includes your out of school activities.
This relaxes your body, triggers endorphins, and may help you live longer.
What is Laughter
How much exercise should a middle schooler have per day?
What is at least 60 minutes (CDC)
How we understand others, how we learn to take different perspectives and empathize even with people who are different from us.
A. Social Awareness
B. Executive Function
C. Responsible Decision Making
What is A. Social Awareness
True or False – This is a good reason to ask to meet with the counselor - You have forgotten 3 homework assignments in a row and you want to learn some new strategies for studying.
What is True
I feel sad all the time and don’t know why. What should I do?
Visit the School Counselor and/or Tell your parent/guardian
This can increase you sense of belonging, boost your happiness, and reduce stress
What is being a part of an after school club, activity, or sport
This is the process of bringing one’s mind to focus on the current moment
What is mindfulness
How we connect and engage with others and how we form lasting friendships and connections.
A. Executive Function
B. Responsible Decision Making
C. Relationship Skills
What is C. Relationship Skills
School counselors are only available during school hours. If there is an emergency outside of school hours you should do one of these things to get help...
What is...
There is stuff going on at home that I can’t stop thinking about. What can I do?
Visit the school counselor. Find an adult you trust to talk to.
Has lived in Idaho
Ms. Reyers, Ms. Kunert, or Ms. Bechard
What is Ms. Reyers
Aside from school work, what is the max amount of screen time a middle schooler should have?
What is no more than 2 hours (AAP)
Thinking critically about consequences, analyzing the impact of our actions on ourselves and others, and identifying solutions.
A. Time Management
B. Executive Function
C. Responsible Decision Making.
What is C. Responsible Decision Making