Your School Counselor
Who is your School Counselor?
Ms. Sline
Why do kids see a School Counselor?
Set goals
Seek help with a problem
Share something great going on in your life
Help with managing schoolwork, homework, etc.
Will I visit your classroom?
Yes! I will see you at this time every week!
School Counselors help kids to solve their ________.
problems
How many years of college does it take to become a school counselor?
6 and a half years
Where is Ms. Sline's office?
At the top of the stairs by the cafeteria, in the fourth grade hall, next to the oratory.
Name two problems that you might have that you can talk to a School Counselor about.
Upset with a friend
Bullying situation
Having trouble with a feeling
stress
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __. (7 letters)
choices!
School Counselors do more than just work with children. Name two other types of people School Counselors work with.
Parents
Teachers and Principals
Where did Ms. Sline go to college for her School Counseling degree?
Utah State University
How many children do I have?
Two- twin boys in fourth grade, Colsen and William
How do you get to see Ms. Sline?
Ask your teacher/parent to see me.
Write a note telling me that you want to see me and why.
Ask the front office
School Counselors meet with small groups of students who work on getting better at...
dealing with emotions, getting better at school, making friends, solving problems.
Name three tools that I use as a School Counselor.
Computer, books, games, art materials, etc.
What pets does Ms. Sline have?
One dog (Remi) and one cat (Leo)
What should you do with the note if you want to see Ms. Sline?
Ask the front office to put it in her mailbox
Name two things that we might work on when I visit your classroom.
Feelings, The Brain, Empathy, Diversity, Career, Conflict
What can Ms. Sline teach you so you can do better on your school work?
Help Organizing your work
Time management
Strategies to focus
Mindfulness
How to better listen
What are two things that Ms. Sline loves doing when I am not at school?
Reading, Traveling, Spending time with my Family and Friends, Hiking, Exercising, Dancing, Hula-hooping, SINGING!!!!
Why did I become a School Counselor?
I love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
Will you get to see Ms. Sline right away if you write a note or ask?
Sometimes I am in classrooms or meetings, but know that I will get to you as soon as I can. If it is an emergency, please let the front office know.
What is mindfulness?
Being present in the moment
Why does Ms. Sline teach about what we want to do when we grow up?
To help you explore the many options that are out there for you!
Set goals and be motivated to do your best
Think big, be creative, open up as many doors as possible!
How many national parks has Ms. Sline worked in?
Three (Yellowstone, Yosemite and Denali National Parks)