Counselor facts
What is your School Counselor's name
Mrs. Costa
What are two items you might find in my office?
Laptop, lots of fidgets, art supplies, games, books, a yoga ball, a wobble stool, me!
Three parts of the Skipper Creed are _______
Be safe, respectful and responsible
True or false: I have a dog
True! Her name is Fenway. She is a 16 year old weenie dog.
How do I set up a time to meet with Mrs. Costa?
You can ask an adult to call my office to see if I am available, you could walk to my office after getting an adult's permission, you could leave me a note
True or False: My office is located across from the music room
False-my office is located next to the nurse's office
True or false: If I go to the counseling office I am in trouble
False. My office is for chatting and students aren't in trouble when they come to my office.
Why is it important to come to school every day?
You get to learn, your peers would miss you if you weren't here, the adults at home and at school think school is important.
True or false: I have two kids
False-I have three kids!
What are two things a school counselor does?
I talk with students about their feelings, teach classroom lessons, run lunch groups, help solve problems, talk with adults at school about how awesome you are, talk with adults at home (sometimes) about how awesome you are or if you told me something you want me to share with them.
How many years have I worked as a School Counselor at Deer Hill?
14 years
My favorite thing in my office is ______
Hint: many adults do not love this but I do!
Glitter!!!
Getting angry is ok! What is one thing you can you do when you feel angry at school?
Use the words-"I am feeling angry", tell a peer, tell an adult, ask to come and see me.
What state was I born in?
Vermont
Name one person I might talk to to learn more about you
You, adults at home, your teacher, last year's teacher, last year's counselor.
What days of the week am I at Deer Hill?
Monday through Friday
Yes or no: I am allowed to tell your friends what you talked about in my office
No. What is discussed in my office is private EXCEPT if someone is hurting you, you are hurting yourself or you know about someone being hurt.
What does using your WITT stand for?
Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out, Tell an adult
My top five favorite foods are:
Donuts, macaroni and cheese, fresh bread, oatmeal raisin cookies, anything with BBQ sauce
True or false: I have to have a problem to go see Mrs. Costa
False. Students come and see me for help with school work, to share fun things that are happening in their lives, help with friendship drama, help dealing with the adults at home, a place to just relax
True or false: I had to go to college to become a school counselor
Yes or no: Can you go and see Mrs. Costa without asking an adult?
No. Before coming to see me you must let an adult know.
Listening, taking turns, sharing, using your manners, cooperating, using eye contact, controlling your emotions, making and keeping friends, being a problem-solver, being flexible
True or false: One of my daughters is named after a lake
True-my daughter Willoughby is named after Willoughby Lake in Vermont.
Yes or no: Do I ever work with other school counselors?
Yes. I talk with school counselors from your previous schools and the school counselors at the middle school and high school.