All About Ms. Antiquino
What is Ms. Antiquino's job called? What is her job title? Example- nurse, 3rd grade teacher, principal
Ms. Antiquino is your School Counselor!
Why might a student ask to talk with me?
A student might come see me if they are dealing with a tricky feeling or problem that is getting in the way of being a learner.
How often will Ms. Antiquino come to your class to teach guidance?
At least once a month, or more.
You see someone being hurt at school (either hurt feelings or hurt body). What are 2 of the 3 things you can do?
Be a friend.
Speak up.
Get adult help.
What does the S in SOAR stand for?
Show best effort
Which students does Ms. Antiquino work with? What grade levels?
Ms. Antiquino works with ALL Egypt Lake students in grades PK-5!
Name two problems that a student might have that they might want to see the School Counselor about.
Examples- feeling lonely at school, arguing with friends, feeling stressed about school or a specific subject, a tough situation at home that a student is thinking about while at school, having trouble with their behavior.......
Name two things that we might talk about when I visit your classroom.
Problem Solving
Being an Upstander
Emotional Regulation
Being kind, safe, respectful, and responsible
Having a growth mindset
School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two things that you think that a school counselor does in addition to working with kids.
Talk to Parents, Problem Solve with Teachers, Principals and other staff members, Run Programs, etc..
What does O in SOAR stand for?
Optimize learning
"What you say to me is confidential." What does confidential mean?
What you say to me in private is confidential, which means that I do not tell anyone else what you say. The only exceptions are if someone is getting hurt or if you say it is okay to share with your teacher and/or parents.
How can you see the school counselor?
Talk to your teacher first. Often teachers are able to help students work through problems or tricky feelings without leaving the classroom. If you and your teacher decide it would be helpful for you to check in with me, your teacher will send me an email and I will come by.
Parents also reach out to me and ask me to check in with students.
Filling out a "Let's Talk" note
What are some things we might do during a guidance lesson?
Read a book
Role-play
Question cards
Puppets
I work closely with our school social worker and school psychologist. Name our social worker or our school psychologist.
Ms. Mitchell- School social worker
Ms. Watt- School psychologist
What does A in SOAR stand for?
Act Responsibly
Name two items that I use as a School Counselor.
Fidgets, puppets, books, games, art materials, etc.
Why does Ms. Antiquino invite students to come for lunch?
To get to know students better, to help students make new connections, to practice being a respectful classmate, to work on specific skills such as- handling worried feelings or self-regulation
Lunches are usually group time. Ms. Antiquino invites 2-5 students.
Name a character trait that we have talked about.
Respect, Kindness, Perseverance, Patience, Courage, etc.
How can we make sure that everyone is included at Egypt Lake?
Students can be looking around, noticing when classmates are alone, and invite them into their game or group.
What does R in SOAR stand for?
Respect self and others
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
Being your school counselor is fun!!!!
If I have a problem and go to talk to Ms. Antiquino, what should I expect?
First: I try to understand what you are feeling and experiencing. We may talk, draw, or use fidgets to help us communicate.
Second: I will ask about your goal. What would you like to see happen? How would you like me to help you?
Third: Make a plan to move forward. We might come up with strategies or practice a new skill. We may role play.
What you say to me in my office is confidential!
Describe the difference between a small and a big problem.
Small Problems- Students can try to solve themselves. No one is being hurt but can be annoying or frustrating.
Big Problems- Someone is being hurt or is in danger of being hurt. Someone is feeling unsafe.
If you are having a big problem at Egypt Lake, which adults can you go to for help?
ALL adults at school are here to help students. If you are having a big problem and you, or someone else, is feeling unsafe go to the nearest adult.
Name one example of how you can SOAR in the classroom.
Social distancing, washing hands, using hand sanitizer, etc.
Following directions, doing your work quietly, etc.