Your School Counselor
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Classroom Lessons
What does a School Counselor do?
Random Facts
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Who is your School Counselor?

Mrs. Sebastian

100

Why do kids see a School Counselor?

To help them with many different things…Problem at School, Problem at Home, Friendship Struggles 

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Will I visit your classroom?

Yes! This is called classroom guidance. We will talk about lots of stuff this year. 

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School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
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The young woman working with me is _______________
Ms. Margulies is a School Counseling Intern.
200

How many years have I been a School Counselor? 

10

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Name two problems that a child might have that will want them to see a School Counselor.

Death of someone that they are close to, family changes like a divorce, upset with a friend, bullying, they are lonely, having trouble controlling strong emotions, stressed out, etc..

200

Name two things that we might learn or talk about when I visit your classroom.

Bullying, Friendship skills, Test Taking Strategies, Being Safe, Making good choices, Careers, etc.

200
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, Work on Committees, Run Programs, etc..
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Someone in our building that I work with a lot is our School Psychologist. Who knows her name?
Mrs. Merlo
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How many children do I have?

3

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How do you get to see a school counselor?

*Ask permission from your teacher to see me. *Fill up a purple counselor request form. Please include your first and last name and your teacher's name. *Ask your loved one at home to contact me to let me know that you want to talk to me.

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How will I expect you to behave when I am in your room?
I will expect you to be respectful, responsible, ready to learn and very peaceful.
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Name a program that you think I run.
Student Council, Safeties, Character Education, Awards Assemblies, Help with PBIS, Red Ribbon Week, Peace Initiative, etc..
300
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, puppets, books, games, guitar, art materials, etc.
400

What do I like to do for fun? 

Read, spend time with my family, outside time

400

What should I do with the note if I want to see you?

Put it in my box outside my door or underneath my door.

400
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
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Do I ever work with other School Counselors?
Yes! I work with the Baltimore County Association of Counseling Development. I go to meetings with School Counselors. I help School Counselors who are struggling or just new.
400
Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?
Hiking, Reading, Watching Movies and Fun TV Shows, Playing Computer Games, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Working and Playing with Bailey
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Why did I become a School Counselor?

I love working with and helping kids, encouraging others, problem solving and making others smile 

500

Will I get to see you right away if I write a note?

If you are having a real emergency, I will get to you as soon as possible, but you should tell your teacher so they can reach out to me. 

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How many kids do I work with at once?
It varies. A whole class A small group mostly held at lunch Individually -- one child at a time
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Who can guess what I saw five or six of this summer?
Black Bears ----4 or 5 adults and 1 cub
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