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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Room 109
The adult at your school that will listen to all of your problems is called the ________________.
School counselor!
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, it is what you do with your anger that is important. We need to calm down and help the situation, not be hurtful.
What days is PAWS Radio on?
Monday and Friday - or the first and last day if there is a holiday.
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
False. I help you with your problems, but I do expect everyone to follow the class pledge.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Visit her at recess, write a note and give it to my teacher or Ms. Molly, tell my teacher, have my parent contact the school counselor, etc.
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Carranza allowed to tell your friends what you talk about in her office?
No! Your business stays with me.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to the school counselor, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend, etc.
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, be a bucket filler, take care of library books, clean up after yourself, etc.
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False! I wish I could see everyone as soon as they ask, but I have to prioritize what has to be done each day. But I will come get you as soon as I can, you can keep reminding me.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every school day!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If there is a death of someone you love, arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, being bullied, changes in your family, etc.
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be a bucket filler, be courteous, be helpful, listen when they have a problem, etc.
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school?
Walk in the halls, help a friend when they are hurt, stay in designated areas, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately, etc.
Teachers or Parents may request that the school counselor invite a student in for an individual counseling session.
True!
When the school counselor gets a few students together to talk about a similar topic like friendships, feelings, self-regulation, etc., that is called a _________.
Small counseling group
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult! We need to know so that we can better help you!
How can you fill someone else's bucket (make another person feel happy/good)?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, give them gifts, etc.
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, take care of your materials, turn in your homework, etc.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem!
False! I love checking in with students, and hearing about your days. I also want to help you out before a problem gets too big.
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Carranza, Samara, Carranzarama - you pick!
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt or abused, should you keep that secret?
No! Always tell an adult, we need to know so that we can best help your friend/classmate.
What are two breathing strategies you know?
What are Peninsula's school values?
Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Brave, Be A Student
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False! The school counselor has to get other helping adults it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else. I normally also have to call your grown-ups.