Your School Counselor
Who are your School Counselors?
Ms. Dalke and Ms. Baumann
Do school counselors keep your secrets?
We keep all of your secrets UNLESS:
1. You are being harmed or want to harm yourself.
2. If someone else is being harmed.
3. If you want to harm someone else.
4. You give us permission to tell.
Will we visit your classroom?
Yes! This is when we will teach our classroom lessons. We will visit every class at least 5 times this year.
How many years of college does it take to become a school counselor?
It depends on where you go to school, but it typically takes 6-8 years between undergraduate school and graduate school. You will earn a Master's degree in Education as a school counselor.
Where are your school counselor's offices?
Ms. Dalke's office is located across from the gym and next to the health room. Ms. Baumann's office is located next to the cafeteria.
Name two problems that a child might have that will prompt them to see a school counselor.
There is a change in your family (death, divorce), conflict with a friend or classmate, bullying, feeling sad, friendships, having a hard time coping with anger or anxiety, etc.
Name two things that we might work on when we visit your classroom.
Bullying, friendships, test taking strategies, being safe, making good choices, and careers, are some examples.
School Counselors do more than just work with students. Name two things that you think that a school counselor does in addition to working with kids.
We talk to Parents, problem solve with teachers, principals and other staff members, work on committees, run programs, and do other things behind the scenes to help support students! We also have dance parties!
Where did Ms. Dalke go to college?
Ms. Dalke earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University, and she earned her Master's degree at Prescott University.
What kind of pet(s) does Ms. Dalke have?
A dog, who is an English Shepherd, named Rue.
How do you request to see one of your school counselors?
Ask your teacher for a counselor request ("Let's Talk") form to fill out or come to Ms. Dalke's door to get a "Let's Talk," form outside her door. Fill out the form, and place it in Ms. Dalke's mailbox. Please include your first and last name, your teacher's name, the date, the size of your problem, and what you need help with. *If it is an emergency, please tell your teacher you need to see us, and your teacher will contact us for you.*
How will we expect you to behave when we come to teach a lesson or visit your classroom?
We will expect you to be respectful, responsible, ready to listen, ready to learn, and to have open and inquiring minds.
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, and grief, are some examples.
Where did Ms. Baumann go to college?
Ms. Baumann earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Eastern Washington University, and she earned her Master's degree at Whitworth University.
What kind of a pet(s) does Ms. Baumann have?
A dog, who is a blue heeler mix named Zuri and two cats named Yasha and Woodson.
What should I do with the "Let's Talk," form if I want to see you?
Put your "Let's Talk," form in Ms. Dalke's mailbox. Ms. Dalke or Ms. Baumann monitor the mailbox and one of us will call you down within 2 days. *If it is an emergency, please tell your teacher you need to see us, and your teacher will contact us for you.*
Classroom lessons are supposed to help students to make good __ __ __ __ __ __ __.
choices
Do we ever work with other school counselors?
Yes! We work with other counselors in the East Valley School District, as well as other counselors we know in the Spokane community. We go to meetings with school counselors. School counselors not only help students successful, but they help each other be successful!
Can I ever eat lunch with one of the school counselors?
Yes you can! Please sign up on the lunch buddy list outside of Ms. Dalke's office to have lunch with one of us.
Why did we become School Counselors?
We love working with kids, talking with kids, helping kids, encouraging kids, problem solving with kids, etc..
Will I get to see you right away when I drop off my "Let's Talk," form?
We will get to you as soon as we can. Sometimes it takes up to 2 days. *If it is an emergency, please tell your teacher you need to see us, and your teacher will contact us for you.*
What is mindfulness? (2 words)
Paying Attention (to how you're feeling, to what you are thinking, to your surroundings, to what you're eating)
How many students do we work with at once?
It varies. Sometimes we will meet with a whole class, small groups, or with one student at a time.
Name two things your school counselors have in common?
We both love sunflowers, have dogs, like to help students, and like doing activities outdoors.