Your school social worker
Who is your school social worker?
Mrs. Judd
How can you access the school social worker?
Ask your teacher, send a confidential referral form or go directly to the office and ask Mrs. Portwine or Ms. Danielle.
How often can I see Mrs. Judd for help?
However often you need it..... but..... students are not allowed to use seeing Mrs. Judd as an excuse to get out of class time.
School social workers teach students skills to help them make good ________________ .
choices
True or False? What is said to Mrs. Judd, stays with Mrs. Judd!
True!
UNLESS:
1) Someone is hurting you
2) You want to hurt yourself
3) You want to hurt someone
4) You tell me I can share!
How long has Mrs. Judd worked at MMS
This is my second year!
True or False? Only students that are in trouble go to see Mrs. Judd.
False! Students come to see me for many different reasons and are never in trouble.
How often will the School social worker come to teach lessons?
Once per week for a 30 minute lesson.
Name 2 things school social workers do to help students.
Talk to students individually, small groups, talk with teachers, talk with parents or other staff
What does the quarter (from the cinch sack) represent in relation to my job?
Mrs. Judd will help each student see their personal value and self-worth.
True or False: Mrs. Judd is the only social worker at MMS.
False! Ms. Sara is also here to help.
Name 2 difficulties a student might have that the social worker can help with.
Difficulties- at home, with friends, schoolwork, behavior, anxious feelings, and so many more
How should a student behave in a class that Mrs. Judd is teaching?
Mrs. Judd has the same expectations that all your teachers have-- Be respectful, be responsible, be safe, and be kind. Most of all be real! Be honest with the social worker and yourself.
Are school social workers in charge of discipline?
No-I will often collaborate with Mr. Dunbar, Mrs. Rogers, teachers and family members to support the student.
Where is my office located?
1st floor in the main office.
True or False: Mrs. Judd was a teacher before becoming a school social worker
False! I have been a social worker for 19 years.
True or False? Everyone will know why I'm going to see Mrs. Judd if I ask to see her.
False. Students come to see me for many different reasons and your privacy is important! The self-referral form is also an easy and confidential way to see me.
True or false - It is ok to be mad about a problem at school.
True! Any feeling is ok, what matters is how we handle our feelings.
Does Mrs. Judd ever work with other school social workers?
Yes! I regularly collaborate with Ms. Sara, Mr. Parisi, Ms. Wade and Mrs. Reardon-as well as from other school districts.
True or False: I help students think about their future-including careers and college/work.
True
What is one thing Mrs. Judd likes to do for a hobby?
ride horses, garden and cook.
How quickly will I get to see the social worker if I need to see her?
Mrs. Judd will prioritize seeing students that are in need. Sometimes it may be immediately and sometimes it may be the next day.
How often does Mrs. Judd visit your Eagle Time?
twice a week every other week.
How many students do I work with at once in my office?
It depends on the situation. Sometimes I will have just 1 student, sometimes 2 or 3. Usually not any more than 3.
What does the star represent in the social worker grab bag?