Mrs. Hansen
Mrs. Bestor
Our job
Toolbox Project
True/False
100
What is my job title?
School Social Worker
100
What is my job title?
School Counselor
100
Name 1 way that we might help a student?
-Friendship Problems
-Feeling sad, worried, angry
-Fighting with parents/siblings
-Parents are getting a divorce
-Someone close to you dies
-Having a difficult time following the rules
-Not getting along well with others
100
What is one tool you remember learning last year?
Breathing
Quiet/Safe Space
Listening
Empathy
Personal Space
Using our Words
Garbage Can
Taking Time
Please and Thank You
Apology and Forgiveness
Patience
Courage
100
I can leave class whenever I want to see Mrs. Hansen or Mrs. Bestor.
False.
You need to schedule a time to see us with your teacher, parent or with Jill. If you have a scheduled time, we will come and get you.
200
Where is my office?
In the Elementary office and in the counseling office in the high school.
200
Where is my office?
In the high school counseling office
200
What is one lesson you remember from last year?
Any of the tools
Personal Body Safety
200
What is your favorite tool from toolbox?
Any
200
We only talk to students if they do something wrong.
False.
We talk to kids about many different things.
300
What special event happened to me on Aug. 26?
I became a grandma :)
300
What is my favorite sports team
MN Twins
300
What would you do if you wanted to talk to one of us?
Tell your teacher and they will let us know
Your parents can call or email us
You can ask Jill
300
How often should I use the tools?
Whenever you need to! You are in charge of your behavior. You can use your tools throughout the day at school, outside and at home!
300
We are safe adults that you can talk to about your big feelings like worry, sadness or anger.
True
Our jobs are to support and help students manage their big feelings.
400
What is my dogs name?
Duke
400
What is my favorite thing to drink at school?
Coffee
400
Are you in trouble if you have to see one of us?
NO! Our job is to listen to you and help you. We might teach you some new strategies and ways to cope with your feelings.
400
What are the benefits of using these tools?
-helps you be a better student
-helps you be a better friend
-reduces bullying in school
-it's for everyone (all elementary students will learn them)
-helps you be PROactive rather than REactive
400
You need to make up the work you miss in class when you come to see one of us.
True!
We will try not to take you out of class during instruction time, but if you miss work you still need to do it and turn it in!
500
What is my favorite sports team?
Green Bay Packers
500
What is my favorite Toolbox tool?
Breathing Tool
500
What does confidential mean?
What you talk about with us is private. We won't talk to anyone about what you tell us. UNLESS you are being hurt, are going to hurt someone else, or if you are hurting yourself.
500
Give an example of a time you used one of the tools.
Any answer.
500
We are the only ones you should talk to about your feelings/problem?
False
You can talk to your teacher, parents, friends or any other people you trust.