Who is the social worker?
What are the names of your school social workers at Forest Road?
Ms. Babusci and Ms. Dolezal
How often will you see the social worker for in class lessons/activities?
It depends on the class!
5th-grade: every other week
True or False? You can talk to your social worker about anything?
True!
Ms. Babusci has one child.
False! Ms. Babusci does not have children
True or False: Ms. Babusci has always worked with elementary students
False: Ms. Babusci first worked with high school and adult students
Does Ms. Babusci only see students in the classroom?
Nope! Ms. Babusci sees students by themselves, in groups, or in the classroom
True or False? If you tell the social worker something really private, she may tell your teacher or your parents without you knowing about it?
False! If someone is in danger or if you give the social worker permission then they may let you know that they need to share with other trusted adults
Ms. Babusci has hiked a volcano before.
True! Mt. Vesuvius
What does Ms. Babusci do?
She is someone that provides support to students and teachers. She is a trusted adult that you can talk to to help you with your emotions, friends, problems, and lots more.
True or False? In SEL with Ms. Babusci we will have lessons about math and science.
False! In SEL with Ms. Babusci we will have lessons about strategies to help us with our feelings, solve problems, be kind, how to make friends, and lots more!
What is confidentiality?
What you say in the social work office....stays in the social work office. (unless someone is in danger or you give permission)
Ms. Babusci loves to make art.
True! I make oil pastel drawings when I am not at school or coaching softball.
How long has Ms. Babusci been at Forest Road?
This is my second year!
True or False? A school social worker listens to your problems and you will problem solve together.
True! We will not tell you exactly how to solve all of your problems, but rather we will work together.
What is a trusted adult?
A trusted adult is someone that helps keep you safe and cares for you (teacher, social worker, parents, etc.)
Ms. Babusci grew up in LaGrange Park.
FALSE! Ms. Babusci is not from LaGrange Park
Where is Ms. Babusci's office?
Across from the gym, around the corner from the main office
True or False? Your teacher might make you see the social worker for a punishment?
False! The social worker is not there to discipline you, but rather to help you learn and build skills
If someone shares something during group, it is okay to go and talk about it at recess with other friends. (Example: a student said they are feeling sad about their grandma being sick)
What we share in the group should not be shared with other friends
Ms. Babusci speaks Italian and Spanish.
False! Only Italian