About Your School Counselor
What is your school counselor's name?
Ms. Ali
What does SEL stand for?
Social Emotional Learning
Where is my office located?
By the main entrance to the school, across from the mailboxes
What is the Purposefull People theme for the month of September?
Respect
My School Counselor lives at our school.
False - I live with my family in Salem!
How many kids does your School Counselor have?
Two
How often will I come to your classroom for SEL?
2 times a month
When is your School Counselor at Myers?
Every school day!
Are you in trouble if you speak with the School Counselor?
You are absolutely not in trouble. I am here to help you and everyone at Myers!
If I talk to my School Counselor about someone else at our school, she will tell that person.
False - Everything you share with me stays confidential, unless you give me permission to share the information with someone, or if your safety or someone else's safety is at risk!
How many pets does your School Counselor have?
What is one topic that we can learn about in SEL?
Friendship, communication skills, self-esteem, study skills, goal setting, time management, peer pressure.
List 2 things your school counselor can help you with.
Feelings, friendships, family life, learning and studying, controlling anger, solving problems, worries and fears, making good choices, plan and achieve career dreams.
Name 1 way your School Counselor works with students.
Individually, small group, class guidance lessons (SEL), whole school events.
My School Counselor will listen to understand me. I can talk to her about anything I want to.
True! I will always listen to understand what you are feeling and help you navigate challenges however you need.
How many languages does your School Counselor speak?
Two: Spanish & English
What students receive SEL lessons?
All students!
How can you speak with your School Counselor?
Ask a teacher or staff member, stop by my office when it says I'm available, tell your parents to email or call me.
Name 1 thing your school counselor cannot keep confidential.
Someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, you are hurting yourself.
My School Counselor is famous on YouTube.
False - I am not that tech savvy and I've only created YouTube videos when we were doing distance learning during Covid.
What is your School Counselor's favorite place to visit in Oregon?
the Coast
Why is SEL important?
Helps us learn to cope with different emotions, problem solve, develop a growth mindset, build empathy & understanding for differences, etc.
How can you know where your School Counselor is throughout the day?
Check the wheel on her office door! It will say if she is in her office, in a classroom, with a student, out of the building, and more.
What is confidentiality?
My School Counselor has met a U.S. President
True! - I won an award for an environmental protection project my class did in 8th grade and I got to travel to Washington D.C. for a week to receive the award from President Bush.