Get to Know Us
Where are the social work and psychology offices located?
Room 124 (across from the main office) & Room 169 (by the 1st and 2nd grade wing)
Who at your school can help you with skills to make friends and get along with others? (3 answers)
Social worker, school psychologist (intern) and school counselor
Is it okay to get angry?
Yes, everyone gets angry, but it is what you do with your anger that is important.
How can you practice self control?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on, pay attention in class, use your hands for helping and not hurting
You are in big trouble if you have to see the school psychologist or social worker!
False
If you need to see the school psychologist or social worker, what do you do?
Let your teacher know that you would like to see us and they will help set up a time.
What can we help students do when they are feeling angry or upset?
Calm down or manage their emotions
What can you do if you are feeling sad?
Talk to a trusted adult, go for a walk, keep a diary, talk to a friend.
How can you be respectful of yourself, others, and property?
Use kind words, take care of library books, clean up after yourself
The school psychologist and social worker are great listeners if you want someone to talk to.
True
What is your school psychology intern's name?
Mr. A
What important skill can we teach students to use when they have a disagreement with classmates?
Conflict resolution and problem solving
Name ways to be a good friend.
Use respectful language, take turns, be kind
How can you make safe choices while at school?
Help a friend when they are hurt, stay in designated areas, push in your chair, use equipment appropriately
The school psychologist and social worker can support you to set goals to work on.
True
What is your school social worker's name?
Ms. Bennett
What is it called when we organize a type of group for students who are dealing with similar problems?
Support group
How can you help your classmates to feel happy at school?
Give them a compliment, smile, help them, be respectful
How can you demonstrate responsibility?
Pay attention in class, do you classwork, ask questions when you don't understand, turn in your homework
The only time that you should have any contact with the school psychologist or social worker is when you have a big problem!
False
What days of the week are the psychology intern or social worker at school?
Mr. A is here on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Ms. Bennett is here Monday through Friday.
What is the name of this important skill that we can teach students to understand how others are feeling?
Empathy
How might someone feel when you tease them?
Sad, lonely, upset, angry, mad
How can you be your best self?
Try your best, practice respect, practice responsibility, be safe
You can tell your school psychologist or social worker anything, and they will keep it confidential!
Trick question! True & false! We will keep it confidential but we have to report it if you tell her that someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself, or you are hurting someone else.