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Where is Ms. El-Baba's office located?
What is D2 (next to the gym)
The adult at your school that is here to listen to your problems and help with solutions is called the ________________.
What is school counselor
Is it okay to get angry?
What is YES - everyone gets angry, it is what you do with that anger that matters!
Ms. El-Baba grew up in which state?
What is Virginia
I am in big trouble if I have to see the school counselor!
What is FALSE
If you need to see Ms. El-Baba, what do you do?
What is:
-stop by my office
-leave a note in my mailbox
-ask your teacher
Is Ms. El-Baba allowed to tell your teacher and friends what you talk about in her office?
What is NO (with 3 exceptions)
-someone is hurting you
-you are hurting yourself
-you want to hurt someone else
Can I only see the school counselor if I'm feeling sad?
What is NO - you can visit your school counselor for many reasons, including positive ones! We love to hear about the good things in your life too :)
The number of years Ms. El-Baba has been at Bush Hill
What is 2!
As soon as you leave a note, the school counselor will come and get you immediately
What is FALSE - school counselors have lots of responsibilities and may not get to your note right away. We will always try our best to respond quickly!
What days of the week is Ms. El-Baba at school?
What is every day of the week!
Can my friends and I have lunch with the counselors?
What is yes - we love to have lunch with our students! There will be a sign-up sheet in my office if you are interested.
What are feelings
Ms. El-Baba's favorite hot beverage
What is coffee
Teachers or parents may request that the school counselor meet with a student
What is TRUE
Who are Ms. El-Baba's co-counselors?
What is Ms. Cate and Ms. Darlington
If you are dealing with a bully, should you tell an adult or keep it a secret?
What is tell an adult
School counselors teach us ______ skills to help us with our feelings
What is coping
Name one of the two colleges Ms. El-Baba attended
What is Virginia Tech and George Mason University!
The only time that you should contact the school counselor is when you have a big problem
What is FALSE - school counselors can help students through small, medium, and big sized problems!
The place I can leave notes for Ms. El-Baba
What is the red mailbox
If a friend tells you a secret that he/she is being hurt by someone else, should you keep that secret?
What is NO - tell a trusted adult
Can I talk to all of the school counselors or just the one assigned to my grade?
What is you can talk to any of the school counselors!
The name of Ms. El-Baba's dog
What is Bizzy :)
You can tell your school counselor anything, and they will keep it confidential (private)
What is FALSE - there are 3 exceptions to confidentiality:
-someone is hurting you
-you are hurting yourself
-you want to hurt someone else