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What is your school counselors name?
What is Ms. Torres
What are some topics will be discussing this year?
What is bullying, how to manage with our feelings, personal safety, test taking skills, goal setting, etc.
When are some times you may want to see the counselor?
What is if you are having trouble with your friends, the death of a loved one, when someone is bullying you or you know of someone being bullied, when you need help with schoolwork, etc.
Can you see the school counselor if you're having trouble in school?
What is yes. Ms. Torres can help with lots of problems and issues you are having at school and at home.
My counselor likes high fives and smiles?
What is true!
Where is the school counselor's office located?
What is in the multi-purpose room area, by the teachers lounge.
Is Ms. Torres allowed to tell your teacher and/or friends what you talk about in her office?
What is no. Ms. Torres will only tell other people if you are being hurt or if you are planning on hurting someone.
What are some ways we can be a good friend?
What is be nice, help them, be a good listener, include them with your other friends, invite them to things.
Why is it important to try your best?
What is to be successful. It feels good to know that you tried your best, you will impress other people, you might surprise yourself and find out that you are really good at something, etc.
If I am sent to the counselor that means I am in trouble?
What is false! Ms. Torres wants to talk about something she learned about you. If it is about a negative behavior we will talk about different strategies for you to try next time. If it is a positive behavior Ms. Torres will want to tell you how proud she is of you for making that choice.
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
What is:
Ask your teacher if this is an okay time to go talk to Ms. Torres.
Write a note if Ms. Torres is not in her office.
Ask a duty teacher if you can go see Ms. Torres.
What is Bullying?
When someone is makes you do something you don't want to do over and over and over again. They also have power over you.
Is it okay to get angry?
What is yes. It is okay to feel angry. We will learn strategies and skills to help manage our anger in a safe way.
How can you be a good listener?
What is ask questions, answer questions, look at the speaker, think about what the speaker is saying, keep hands, feet, and mouth quiet, etc.
The only time that you should have contact with the school counselor is if you have a big problem?
What is false. Ms. Torres wants to hear about all the things in your life, good or bad!
What days of the week is the school counselor at your school?
What is everyday, unless she is away at a training.
What should you do if you see bullying?
What is tell an adult and let them handle it. Bullying is not tolerated (allowed) at school. There are big consequences for those students who are involved in Bullying others.
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
What is talk to the school counselor or another trusted adult, spend time with friends, do something that you enjoy, etc.
How can you be responsible at school?
What is bring all of your needed materials to school, do your homework, ask questions, be kind to others, be honest even if you make a mistake, etc.?
Is coming to school every day and on time is important?
What is absolutely true. You miss out on social time with your friends during breakfast if you are late. If you are absent you miss out on new things being taught in the classroom.
When does the counselor come into the classroom to give a lesson whole class?
What is once a month.
What does confidentiality mean?
What is to keep things private. Anything you tell Ms. Torres will not be repeated to anyone unless you are being hurt or planning on hurting someone.
What are some strategies you can use to help you relax?
What is deep breaths, talk to friends, walk away, talk to the counselor, use the meditation room, etc...
Why is it important to keep your desk and backpack organized?
What is to be able to find things quickly and not spend time searching for something. You will be ready to learn quickly.
Can Ms. Torres can help with school supplies and some home supplies?
What is true. Your teacher and Ms. Torres have lots of school supplies to help you if you need anything. Ms. Torres can also help with some stuff you may need at home.