All About Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name
Ms Erin
True or False: You can come to the school counselor office to escape boring lessons in class.
False. Please stay in class as much as possible so you don't miss important learning time.
True or False: I must be in trouble if I have to see the school counselor?
False. Typically you will talk with the principal or another support staff.
What are 3 things you can do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult about your feelings, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, journal-write, listen to favorite (calming) music, take a walk in fresh air, deep breathing, meditate, draw or color.
How many students are in 5th grade at our school?
BHES-5th-32, 4th-35, 3rd-32, Total 170
MES-
True or False. Ms Erin will present a lesson to your class every week.
False. I hope to coordinate monthly lessons with your teacher on different SEL (social-emotional learning) topics.
True or False: Teachers and parents may request that the counselor invite a student in for an individual meeting.
True
Name 3 activities or things you can do in Ms Erin's office (talking is one if you choose).
coloring
drawing
play a game with Ms Erin
talking/problem solving
It's ok if you don't feel like talking!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes. Everyone gets angry. It is what you do with your anger that is important.
What is our principal's full name?
BHES- Jen Brotherton
MES-Domenico Spatola-Knoll
What days of the week is Ms Erin at my school?
✔️ Monday, Wednesday & every other Friday morning
Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday morning
Yes or No: Ms Erin is allowed to tell your teachers and friends what you talk about in her office.
No. I will only share what you give permission to share.
What is confidentiality?
Keeping information private unless someone is hurting you or someone else.
You may talk with Ms Erin about anything!
Name 3 specific ways to be a good friend?
Use kind language, be a good listener, include/invite others to play, be encouraging & positive, avoid gossip
How many students are in our school?
BHES-170 students
MES-182
True or False: Students only see the school counselor when they are in trouble or have problems.
Explain
Ms Erin is here:
celebrate awesome things you're doing
helps students problem solve
talk about emotions
work out conflict with friends or family
prepare for next steps (5th graders)
Ms Erin meets with students individually, in small groups (3-4 students), for class lessons. Sometimes a teacher or parent request that I talk with a student.
Name 3 reasons a student might come to talk to Ms Erin.
conflict at home or with friends
feeling sad, lonely or having big emotions
the death of someone special
problem solving (big:little problems)
What are 3 important parts of (our) wellness?
Hint: all three end in .....al. When you're an adult, occupational wellness is one part of your overall wellness.
Physical, emotional/mental, social (spiritual)
Why is it important to attend school everyday?
To develop your academic & social skills and friendships, be more involved in all school activities, having a better chance of graduating from high school in the future.
Students fall behind and miss important learning when they are not at school.
Where is Ms Erin's office?
BHES-behind Mrs Brotherton's office
MES-2nd to last door on the left, before the office
How old are Ms Erin's kids?
19,25
What are 3 important group norms to follow when Ms Erin presents a lesson in your class?
1. Respect the speaker/avoid interrupting
2. Be kind & respectful...all voices are important
3. Confidentiality/No gossip
“What’s said here, stays here”
4. Give others a turn to speak.
What does "THINK" stand for when we are talking about or posting to or about other people?
Is it......
T
H
I
N
K
Hint: some of you have seen this in Ms Erin's office.
T- Is it True?
H- Is it Helpful?
I - Is it Inspiring?
N - Is it Necessary?
K - Is it Kind?
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
* find things quickly
* avoid wasting time
* be ready to learn
* have papers ready to return to your teacher when necessary
What year was this school opened?
1938