Your School Counselor
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Classroom Lessons
What does a School Counselor do?
Anything
Else
100

Who is your School Counselor?

Mrs. Mendy

100

Why do kids see a School Counselor?

Because of .... A Problem at home, school, in the neighborhood, Death of someone that they are close to, family break-up like a divorce, upset with a friend, bullying, they are lonely, having trouble with their behavior, stressed out, etc..

100

Will I visit your classroom?

Yes! This is called classroom guidance. I will visit every class at least 4 times this year.

100
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
100

Who is our Principal?

Dr. Smith Bluitt

200

What state is Mrs. Mendy from?

Louisiana

200
What is confidentiality?

What you say to Mrs. Mendy will stay private between you both unless someone is getting hurt.

200
Name two things that we might work on 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..
200

Someone in our building that I work with a lot is our School Psychologist. Who knows her name?

Mrs. Caddo

300

How many children do I have? 

1 daughter 

300
How do you get to see a school counselor?
* Ask permission from your teacher to see me. * Write me a note telling me that you want to see me and why. Please include your first and last name and your teacher's name. * Ask your parent to contact me to let me know that you want to talk to me.
300
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.
300

Name a program that you think I run.

Happy Train, Tiger of the Month, Robotics, Destination Imagination, Lonestar, UIL, Character Education, Awards Assemblies, Help with PBIS, Red Ribbon Week, etc.

300

Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.

Computer, puppets, books, games, costumes, art materials, etc.

400

Who can name two things that I love doing when I am not at school?

Crafting Watching Movies and Fun TV Shows, Playing Computer Games, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Working and Playing with my daughter Lanie

400

True or False:

Mrs. Mendy will tell everyone what you talk about together.

False

400
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
400

Do I ever work with other School Counselors?

Yes! I work with counselors at Browne and Kimball.I help School Counselors who are struggling or just new.

400

What are some things you may learn in my lessons?

Identifying and managing your emotions, how to show respect to yourself and others, being aware of other's emotions, solving problems, making safe and responsible decisions, resolving conflicts

500

Why did I become a School Counselor?

I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..

500

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

That depends. If you are having a real emergency, I will get to you as soon as possible. If you just want to have lunch with me, it might take a while since we have almost 300 students in our building.

500

Which type of guidance lesson is my favorite

No bullying!! Mrs. Mendy dislikes bullies

500
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
500

Who can guess what I did this summer?

Feed a giraffe

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