Mrs. Yates' Favorite things
Favorite color?
Turquoise (teal/mint green)
What is my most important job?
To help students!
Where can you find Mrs. Yates basically every morning?
Standing at her office door greeting everyone as they come in
What grades does Mrs. Yates work with?
Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Did Mrs. Yates see Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour
YES!
Favorite food?
french fries and macaroni & cheese
What does Mrs. Yates use her ears for?
To listen to students when they have problems or a lot of big emotions
How can you meet with Mrs. Yates?
You can have your parents call/email. Your teacher can ask for you by emailing, or you can ask Mrs. Yates when you see her in the morning, or other appropriate times. You can also leave a note for Mrs. Yates.
If you are in Mrs. Yates office, does she have any rules?
Yes! You have to respect Mrs. Yates and the things in her office. If you get something out, you need to put it away before getting anything else out! You don't spend time in Mrs. Yates office if she is not in there. Mrs. Yates loves to keep her office clean :)
What album does Mrs. Yates like best?
She can't decide because she loves all of them :)
What is the name of Mrs. Yates' husband? When did they get married?
Jordan! Last year in September
When you feel worried or anxious, how does Mrs. Yates help?
She helps by using breathing strategies, giving space to have quiet thinking or cool down time, talk through thoughts and feelings
What is a lunch bunch?
A fun time to have lunch in Mrs. Yates office with just a few other kids. Sometimes we talk about certain things, sometimes we play get to know you games, sometimes we do art, etc.
Can you expect Mrs. Yates to see you instantly when you tell her you need to talk?
No. Mrs. Yates does a lot each day, she will see you as soon as she can! She adds your name to her list to make sure she doesn't forget, and if she does, just remind her!
How many Taylor Swift concerts has Mrs. Yates been to?
8
What is the name of Mrs. Yates' dog, and how old is he?
Huck and he is 11 and a half!
Because everyone needs a place where they feel safe and comfortable to talk about the things happening in their life or the big emotions they have. Also to learn ways to cope with our big feelings
What does Mrs. Yates mean when she says she will keep what you talk about confidential?
That she will not go and tell anyone what you talked about. She will keep it to herself and no one else will know (not your parents, teacher, principal, friends).
What can you talk to Mrs. Yates about?
ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!!!
How often does Mrs. Yates listen to Taylor Swift
Every single day
What are the 2 colleges Mrs. Yates attended?
University of Iowa and Vanderbilt
How does Mrs. Yates work with students? (where, when)
She does classroom lessons, lunch bunches, small groups, and one-on-one meetings
What is the exception to Mrs. Yates keeping thins confidential?
*Mrs. Yates will always tell you if she needs to share what you told her with anyone else
Because she wants us to know social emotional skills that will help us be kind, helpful, caring, and self-regulating citizens in the world
What is Mrs. Yates favorite Taylor Swift song?
Enchanted