What does the School Counselor do?
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The school counselor will be teaching social emotional lessons in our classroom.
True
I'll visit this classroom about once a month. We talk about emotions, empathy, problem solving, safety, and bullying.
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I will talk with the school counselor when I am in trouble.
False
The School Counselor does not meet with students to deliver consequences. Often we meet to problem solve or reflect on a situation.
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The school counselor talks to teachers and other staff at school.
True
You bet! We all work together as a team to support students.
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I had an argument with a friend at recess and we cannot work through it on our own. The school counselor could help!
True
Conflict resolution is a tough skill and takes practice. It is helpful to have an adult, like me, work through it with you both. (But I do encourage you to try working through it on your own and then asking a teacher or an EA if they can help you first.)
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The school counselor has a cat.
False
I have one cat. Her name is Bastet, after the Egyptian goddess of cats.
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The school counselor meets with student individually and in small groups.
True
I meet with students and small groups in my office (Across from the gym). We work on lots of different things!
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I will talk with the school counselor if I have a conflict with a friend or classmate.
True
Friendships can be tricky and I am here to help!
I do encourage you to try talking it out between yourselves first, and then try asking a teacher or EA for help, but I am also here to support you if needed.
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The school counselor talks to only 3rd graders.
False
I talk with ALL students (about 450 total)!
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I twisted my ankle in gym today. The school counselor could help!
False
The school nurse will help check on your ankle. Health concerns go through our nurse office.
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Ms. Bloom plays Legend of Zelda.
True.
Yep! I'm a huge Zelda fan!
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The school counselor teaches reading and writing.
False
Your amazing classroom teachers are here to teach those important skills!
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I will talk with the school counselor if I have concerns at home or outside of school.
True
I am here to support all parts of your life, including home (parents, siblings, daycare, etc.)
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The school counselor talks with parents or guardians.
True
Sometimes having parents or guardians know and understand how their student is feeling is important to make things better.
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I made a poor choice on the playground. The school counselor could help!
False (Mostly)
Our administrator, Mr. Carlson, or our principal, Ms. Ofer, will follow-up with you about your choices. (I may still talk to you about it, but discipline isn't really my role in our school.)
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The school counselor has 1 sibling.
False.
I do not have any siblings.
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The school counselor helps in the Atrium at the beginning and end of the day.
True
At least for the rest of August. Then I will have a new location during arrival and dismissal.
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I will meet with the school counselor if I cannot figure out my math assignment.
False
I like math, but your classroom teacher would be your best helper!
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The school counselor talks with other helpers INSIDE the school.
True
I work closely with Ms. Martin, school psychologist, and our AWARE team.
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My friend told me some things I am concerned about. The school counselor could help!
True
Having worries about friends is a great topic for us to chat about. We want ALL students to feel safe and cared about.
If you are concerned for your safety or someone else's, please get an adult right away and they will find me. (Don't write a note in this case, I don't want you to have to wait!)
What is Ms. Bloom's favorite season of the year?
Autumn.
I love Halloween, pumpkins, soup, flannels, and leaves changing colors.
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The school counselor supports students with feelings, emotions, problems, concerns and anything that is important to helping students be their best.
True
I am here to help you all succeed!
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I am having lots of big feelings (worry, anger, fear, sadness) and the school counselor will listen to my concerns.
True
That is why I am here! I love talking about feelings and we ALL have them!
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The school counselor sometimes talk with helpers OUTSIDE of school.
True
Sometimes I talk with the police, therapists, social workers, and doctors.
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I am having some strong feelings and uncomfortable thoughts. The school counselor could help!
True
Yes, these are great topics for us to talk about. I am here to help you!
If you or someone else might be unsafe, please don't write a note, but find an adult right away and they will find me so that you don't have to wait.
True or false:
Ms. Bloom's favorite food is Saag Paneer (creamy cheese and spinach with rice or Naan bread).
True!