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What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Keene
100
Besides classroom visits, how else can you spend time with the counselor?
*Lunch bunch *Small groups *Individually (by appointment) *Before school
100
What is the name of the school wide event that has dress up days to remind us to say NO to drugs?
Red Ribbon Week!
100
Is it ok to feel angry?
YES! Everyone has feelings and feelings are healthy, it is what you do when you feel angry that is important.
100
Who said "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"?
Dr. Suess!
200
Where is your school counselor's office?
In the front hall, across from the principal's office.
200
What is confidentiality?
What you say in her stays in here unless: *Someone is hurting you *You want to hurt someone *You want to hurt yourself
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What is bucket filling and bucket dipping?
Bucket filling - actions or words that show that you care about someone Bucket dipping - saying or doing unkind things
200
What can you do if you feel sad?
Talk to an adult like Ms. Keene. She can help you discover a tool like draw a picture, exercise, listen to music...or other things that help to make you feel good!
200
What are some expectations for classroom guidance lessons?
*Be respectful *Listen to the person who is speaking *Participate *Stay on task
300
If you would like to see the school counselor, what do you do?
* Ask your teacher to set up an appointment * Fill out a counselor appointment request form * Ask your parents to set up an appointment
300
Who are some of the adults in this building you can talk to if you are having a problem?
*Counselor *Nurse *Teacher *Principal *Assistant Principal
300
What is positive self talk?
Positive self-talk is the stuff that makes you feel good about yourself and the things that are going on in your life. It is like having an optimistic voice in your head that always looks on the bright side.
300
How can Ms. Keene help you if you having a problem with your friends?
She can help you think about the problem, help you come up with possible solutions, help you find the best solution.
300
What color is Ms. Keene's group room?
Purple!!
400
How often does the school counselor visit your classroom?
Generally, every other week.
400
Name 3 things a student might want to talk about with the school counselor.
*How to get along with others *How to do better in school *Home life *Death in the family *Help with feelings *How to make better choices *Many more
400
What are 3 things you can do to calm down if you are really angry?
*Take deep breathes *Take a break *Count to 10 *Stop and think
400
How can Ms. Keene help you become the best student you can be?
She can help you get organized, help teach you good study skills, help you with time management.
400
How many kids does Ms. Keene have?
One daughter
500
What is a topic we might discuss when I visit your classroom?
*Character traits - respect, courtesy, perseverance, judgment, confidence, sportsmanship, honesty, integrity, responsibility *Study skills *Testing anxiety *College/Career *Bullying *Friendship *Many more
500
What are 3 things you might do when you meet with the counselor?
*Talk *Sit and cool off *Read books *Draw/color *Play games *Etc.
500
When you go and talk to Ms. Keene will she tell you what to do?
No! Ms. Keene will not tell you what to do, rather she will help you think about what you want, and the different choices you can make.
500
Does going to see the counselor mean that you are in trouble?
NO!!! The counseling office is a safe place for you to come when ever you have something on your mind or something you need help with!
500
What is Ms. Keene's favorite relaxing activity?
READ, Read, read!
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