Seeing Ms. Tracy
Where is your school counselor's office located?
In the room inside the MPR close to Kindergarten. Look out for the signs on my door!
I am in trouble if I have to see the school counselor.
False!
What are some safe choices you can make at school?
Walking in the hallways, being in control of your body, following the rules on the playground
Is it okay to feel angry?
Every feelingis okay!
Some are comfortable & some are uncomfortable. Anger can feel uncomfortable.
Feelings give us information - we get to choose how we handle the feelings.
Yes! Every DES student will be in a lunch bunch group at least once throughout each school year :)
If you need to see the school counselor, what do you do?
Write Ms. Tracy a note and leave it in her mailbox, ask my teacher if I can check in (knock on my door and look out for the stop or go sign and the "Where is Ms. Tracy?" board)
As soon as you leave a note, the counselor will come and get you immediately.
False. It might take a few hours or days depending on how busy Ms. Tracy is, but she will always find time to chat with you!
What are some responsible choices you can make at school?
Pushing in your chair, cleaning up after your lunch, being kind to others, working together to solve a conflict
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to your school counselor, take a break, ask for help
The school counselor can help me if I feel really nervous about taking a test.
Sometimes Ms. Tracy will see students in small groups.
True! Ms. Tracy meets with students 1:1 and sometimes in groups depending on what social goals those students are working on.
The only time that you should have any contact with the school counselor is when you have a big problem.
False. You can talk to me about problems you are dealing with, just check-in, or share your good news with me!
What day of the week does the school counselor teach Specials?
Thursdays!
What are some tools in Ms. Tracy's office to help me feel calm and ready to learn?
Breathing ball, stress ball, weighted blankets/stuffed animals, worry shredder machine, feelings check-in board
I can talk with the school counselor about problems I am having at home.
Yes!
Name some times when you may want to talk to the school counselor.
Arguments with friends, feeling sad or lonely, feeling angry, if you are a new student, if a family member or pet passed away, if you feel worried...lots of reasons!
You can tell your school counselor anything, and she will keep it confidential!
False. I will keep MOST things confidential unless you or someone is in danger. Then, I will need to tell another adult.
What is one way I can solve a conflict at recess?
Try to work it out on our own first (rock paper scissors, including everyone, taking turns), find an adult to help, use the Peace Path.
What is a coping skill?
A tool or strategy you can use when you are dealing with a challenging situation or big feelings. Examples: taking a deep breath, taking a break, writing down what's bothering you and shredding it, talking to an adult, listening to music, thinking about a calm place.
True! I am here for every student at DES :)
Will Ms. Tracy tell your friends or teachers everything you talk about in her office?
No! I only share what you tell me with others if you or someone else is in danger, or if you tell me that it's okay to share with someone else.
The school counselor chooses to see kids based on who she likes the best.
False!
If I am setting goals, seeking feedback, and assessing myself in my learning, what animal am I on the continuum of engagement?
a BEAR!
Can you name 6 feelings?
Happy, Scared, Frustrated, Sad, Calm, Anxious, Angry, Dissapointed
If a friend tells you a secret that he or she is being hurt by someone else, should you keep that secret?
No. You should tell an adult to help your friend be safe.