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Where is your school counselor's office located?
Room 343, located in the OT/PT room.
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 does it mean to practice self control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, use your hands for helping & not hurting, using appropriate language at all times
If you get called down to Mrs. Ciaccio's office, you are in big trouble.
False. There are many reasons you could be called down to my office.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Tell your teacher, have your parent/guardian contact the school counselor, leave me a note on my door, visit me during recess
Yes or No. Is Mrs. Ciaccio 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
Name some ways to respect yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, share, take care of belongings, clean up after yourself, do not spread rumors, do not talk about inappropriate topics
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False! I have a busy schedule and cannot see everyone in one day, as much as I want to.
What days of the week is the counselor at my school?
Every school day! YAY!!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
If you are feeling sad or worried, help with friends, being bullied, changes in your family, to share exciting news
Name ways to be a good friend
Use respectful language, be kind, be helpful, listen when they have a problem, give compliments, smile, do not gossip
Name some safe choices that you can make while at school?
Walk in the halls, listen to your teacher, help a friend when they are hurt, follow the rules in school & on bus, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately
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 during lunch to talk about topics like friendships, feelings, problem solving, that is called a _________.
Lunch groups or Lunch Bunch
You are afraid to say something but someone is being hurtful or mean to you, 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 make another person feel happy/good?
Say hello, give them a compliment, smile, help them, be kind
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do your classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, take care of your materials, turn in your homework, help someone in need of help, being a good role model for others
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?
Mrs. Ciaccio
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.
How does someone feel if a classmate is not nice to them?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad, hurt
How can you succeed at Johnson Elementary?
Try your best, practice respect, practice responsibility, be safe, be kind
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it private. However, there are times when she may have to involve others.
True! The school counselor has to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else. I normally call parents/guardians.